Kidney patients in Dhaka, CTG hospitals: Held hostage to public-pvt row

Kidney patients suffered badly as dialysis services remained halted for seven hours at two public hospitals in the capital and Chattogram yesterday.
2 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Patients’ relatives protest in Dhaka, Ctg hospitals for suspending dialysis services

Patients' relatives protested by blocking Mirpur Road in front of the National Institute of Kidney Diseases and Urology in Dhaka, where dialysis services have been suspended.
2 February 2022, 09:29 AM

Health service limps due to manpower shortage

Medical service for nearly 18 lakh people in Bagerhat is limping amid severe manpower crisis.
1 February 2022, 18:00 PM

How do kidney stones form?

A kidney stone is solid deposit that is made from chemicals in the urine.
31 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Mental health services crucial

At least 101 students of tertiary educational institutions died by suicide last year and two in three of them were males, found a study.
29 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Know your deshi ‘superfoods’: Gooseberries

Gooseberry, or Amloki, is widely available in Bangladesh and the subcontinent. It has a following throughout the world as a “superfruit” and rightfully so.
28 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Embracing menopause with a positive attitude

Menopause a turbulent time for women. Hormone levels drop quickly, which causes period to slow to a stop, and some other symptoms set in. But one must consider that menopause is a natural part of life.
27 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Building it right!

Bangladeshi architect Kashef Chowdhury, director of Bangladeshi architecture firm Urbana, has been announced the winner of the 2021 International Prize for the World’s Best New Building by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for his Friendship Hospital project.
26 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Know your deshi ‘superfoods’ Raw turmeric

Raw turmeric is the ground root of the turmeric plant. The roots have been used in various forms for centuries in the subcontinent. Many of its health benefits have also been proven by science.
25 January 2022, 18:00 PM

If you find a doctor, consider yourself lucky

The block lettered sign on the ochre yellow building reads “Nazirabazar Matri Sadan”. Right beside it, a large banner reads -- “24-hour normal delivery service for expecting mothers”.
25 January 2022, 18:00 PM

A 100-bed facility only on paper

Even when it’s afternoon, one can barely see anything inside. Many beds are worn-down, while others don’t have any covers.
24 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Know your ‘superfoods’: Aloe vera

Aloe vera is one of the most popular medicinal plants that people have used for thousands of years.
23 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Mahanagar Hospital: Surgery dept closed for 6yrs, ICU inactive, 50% doctor posts vacant

The Dhaka Mahanagar General Hospital is located at Naya Bazar, near the Babubazar Bridge. Its outdoor department is always crowded with patients, many of whom go there for Covid vaccines these days.
23 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Teenage depression: What to look out for and how to help

Depression is more than just a feeling of being sad for a short period. Among teens, depression can cause a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities and it can control thoughts and behaviour.
21 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Know your ‘superfoods’: Moringa

Moringa oleifera is a tree native to the subcontinent.
20 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Sciatica in winter What should you do?

Sciatica is a condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the back of your leg to your buttock and to your back, becomes irritated. The irritation may be caused by a herniated disk in your spine, an injury to the nerves, or inflammation.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Children with ADHD can thrive with parent-teacher support

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood, which often continues into adulthood.
14 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Know your deshi superfoods Neem

Almost all parts of the neem tree, also known as Azadirachta indica, have medicinal properties and have been used in traditional home remedies for centuries.
13 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Where putrid stench greets patients

Imagine a dumpster sitting right opposite the main gate of a hospital, spreading a ghastly stench. Those who dump waste here don’t even bother to make sure their trash is placed at the bin, which means there’s at least a few feet of waste around the dumpster. Even though the bin has remained at such a sensitive spot for years, no steps have been taken to remove it.
11 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Know your deshi ‘superfoods’: Thankuni leaves

Thankuni leaves or Centella asiatica is one of the most-revered herbal medicines used in traditional home remedies in the subcontinent.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM