Committee formed to address health workers’ demands following emergency meeting
3 April 2026, 14:47 PM
Healthcare
Govt fully prepared to tackle measles outbreak: Health minister
2 April 2026, 22:23 PM
Healthcare
First phase of bubble CPAP training kicks off amid measles resurgence
2 April 2026, 19:58 PM
Healthcare
Concern mounts as measles hits infants below vaccination age in Chattogram
2 April 2026, 18:26 PM
Healthcare
3 children sharing 1 hospital bed as measles outbreak strains Barishal's SBMCH
1 April 2026, 19:31 PM
Healthcare
PM Tarique Rahman orders urgent probe into measles outbreak
30 March 2026, 16:35 PM
Healthcare
Advances in surgical oncology bringing new hope to Bangladesh
29 March 2026, 01:58 AM
Healthcare
From infection to memory loss? New study sparks concern
29 March 2026, 01:46 AM
Research
Busy Bee Syndrome: When busyness becomes a burden
29 March 2026, 01:36 AM
Healthcare
When stress shows on your teeth
29 March 2026, 01:32 AM
Healthcare
How common are cysts?
A cyst can grow almost anywhere on your body or under your skin. It is a sac-like pocket of membranous tissue containing fluid, air, or other substances.
25 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Jute-Based Sanitary Pad: Bangladeshi scientist wins global award
Farhana Sultana, assistant scientist at International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), has won the grand prize at a global competition, for her proposed innovation -- developing a machine to produce jute cellulose-based sanitary pads.
24 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Jute cellulose-based pads: Bangladeshi scientist wins global award for proposed machine
Farhana Sultana, Assistant Scientist at International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) has won the grand prize at a global competition, for her proposed innovation -- developing a machine to produce jute cellulose-based sanitary pads.
24 November 2021, 06:35 AM
Winter can trigger dandruff
It is normal for our skin to exfoliate. But it becomes annoying and difficult to manage when the skin peels off at an excessive rate. Dandruff is a chronic condition of the skin, commonly the scalp.
22 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Is your child suffering from odontophobia?
Has it ever occurred to you that your child is afraid of the dentist? Fear of going to the hospital or dentist is relatively frequent, even among adults. However, if that dread causes your kid distress or prevents them from attending the dentist, it is time to start paying attention.
20 November 2021, 18:00 PM
The seasonal risk of Nipah virus
Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus, meaning it is transmitted from animals to humans. It can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people, according to World Health Organization.
19 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Erasing the silhouettes of Barishal’s first hospital
Established in 1910 with the donations of locals, six old buildings of the first public hospital of Barishal division are en route to being torn down.
19 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Arthritis: Aging, Injuries increase risk
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.
18 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Antibiotics only with prescription
The increasing use of antibiotics to fatten cows needs to stop to control antibiotic resistance, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday at an event at the Directorate General of Drug Administration, marking World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021.
18 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Govt to enact law over doctors’ private practice: Health Minister
The government will enact a law over private practice of doctors, Health Minister Zahid Maleque told the parliament today.
18 November 2021, 08:20 AM
Satkhira’s Friendship Hospital selected for RIBA int’l prize
The architectural design of Friendship Hospital in Satkhira’s Shyamnagar has recently been selected as one of three entries for the prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) International Prize 2021.
17 November 2021, 18:00 PM
How do Covid pills work?
The first oral anti-Covid drug Molnupiravir has been brought to Bangladesh by Eskayef Pharmaceuticals.
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Air pollution: A silent killer of people and planet?
How people cook their food, how nations generate power directly impact the health of millions worldwide and planet Earth’s ability to support human life. For example, in Bangladesh alone, in-home polluted air from wood or coal-powered stoves and outdoor pollution from power stations and unplanned construction causes over 200,000 annual deaths from respiratory diseases.
13 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Take care of your teeth to avoid cavities
Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or cavity, is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide.
12 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Stomach ulcer: Causes and prevention
Stomach ulcer, also known as gastric ulcer, is a kind of peptic ulcer. It is a painful sore on the stomach lining.
11 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Govt hospital conducts first operation in 47yrs
Basail Upazila Health Complex in Tangail has opened its operation wing for the first time in its history of 47 years.
10 November 2021, 18:00 PM
First awake brain surgery at Ctg's Evercare Hospital
The first awake brain surgery at Evercare Hospital in Chattogram has been successfully conducted recently, a press release said today.
6 November 2021, 16:18 PM
Goitre associated with hyperthyroidism may need treatment
A goitre is an abnormal enlargement of thyroid gland. The most common cause of goitre worldwide is lack of iodine in the diet.
5 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Psoriasis: Not just about the skin
Psoriasis is fairly common globally as well as in Bangladesh. Although the condition is classified as a dermatological disease, it doesn’t start in the skin, and its damage is also not limited there.
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Tinnitus That annoying ringing in the ear
Tinnitus is the high-pitched ringing in your ear that others cannot hear. The condition usually does not indicate any serious health issue. Nevertheless, it can be very annoying.
2 November 2021, 18:00 PM