From micro habits to mindfulness

Mental health advice is everywhere, from social media reels to wellness apps, but not all trends translate into meaningful change. Experts say that while some popular tips can be helpful, the real value lies in consistency and context rather than quick fixes.
12 April 2026, 03:38 AM

Bangladesh hosted global health hackathon focused on AI innovation

United International University hosted the seventh Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab Hackathon on April 10 and 11, 2026, marking its second consecutive year as the only Bangladesh hub for the global event, according to a press release.
12 April 2026, 03:33 AM

The untapped power of nurses and midwives in Bangladesh’s future

Bangladesh’s healthcare future may depend more on its nurses and midwives than ever before.
12 April 2026, 02:13 AM

Reimagining health systems for a changing world

A World Health Day 2026 seminar at North South University brought together leading voices in healthcare to explore how systems can evolve to meet modern challenges. Held on April 7 and organised by the NSU Public Health and Sciences Club, the event focused on reimagining health systems through equity, innovation and resilience.
12 April 2026, 01:46 AM

Menstruation and nutrition: A missing link in women’s health

For decades, menstruation has been viewed largely as a reproductive concern. However, emerging evidence highlights a crucial but often overlooked dimension, nutrition. Experts now argue that menstrual health cannot be fully addressed without recognising its strong link to dietary status.
12 April 2026, 01:33 AM

Together for health. Stand with science.

On World Health Day 2026, the World Health Organisation is calling for a renewed global commitment to science under the theme “Together for health.
5 April 2026, 00:36 AM

Beyond the classroom door Ensuring inclusion for Autistic students

Inclusive education for children with autism in Bangladesh requires more than enrolment in mainstream schools.
5 April 2026, 00:34 AM

Bridging the gap in Autism care

Observed globally on 2 April, World Autism Awareness Day highlights the urgent need to improve the lives of people living with autism.
5 April 2026, 00:29 AM

Why doctors no longer want their children to follow them

A growing number of doctors are discouraging their children from entering the medical profession, raising concerns about the future of healthcare in South Asia.
5 April 2026, 00:25 AM

Flow Fest redefines

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, a quieter crisis is unfolding behind glass offices and crowded meeting rooms, workplace loneliness.
5 April 2026, 00:21 AM

Power without conscience

On a small planet suspended in a vast, silent universe, a rare light flickers—the light of human consciousness.
5 April 2026, 00:15 AM

The growing challenge of rare tumours — and the centres built to treat them

Rare cancers are often overshadowed by more common malignancies such as breast, lung, or colorectal cancer.
15 March 2026, 00:19 AM

Global health milestone: single-dose pill for sleeping sickness gains EU support

A new oral drug that could simplify treatment for sleeping sickness has received a positive scientific opinion from the European Medicines Agency (EMA), raising hopes for faster elimination of the deadly disease in Africa.
15 March 2026, 00:16 AM

Empty clinics, ailing villages: Bangladesh’s quiet rural health crisis

Bangladesh is widely recognised as a global success story in public health. Over the past few decades, the country has made remarkable progress in reducing maternal and child mortality, expanding immunisation coverage and increasing life expectancy.
15 March 2026, 00:14 AM

Global partners launch $54m effort to boost maternal nutrition in Africa

A new multi-country initiative aimed at improving maternal health and nutrition across Africa has been launched with an initial investment of $54 million from the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF).
15 March 2026, 00:12 AM

Bangladesh’s CHRF wins prestigious Wellcome grant to study severe viral pneumonia in children

Bangladesh’s Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) has received a prestigious Wellcome Discovery Award to investigate severe viral pneumonia in children, marking a significant milestone for the country’s biomedical research landscape.
15 March 2026, 00:11 AM

Study links e-cigarettes to higher blood pressure risk

Smoking traditional cigarettes or using e-cigarettes may significantly raise the risk of high blood pressure, according to new research that adds to growing concerns about nicotine use.
15 March 2026, 00:08 AM

Gender equality goals at risk without community-led solutions – WD2026

WD2026 centers community-led, feminist solutions grounded in lived experience, dignity, and long-term resilience. The Conference will show and celebrate approaches that invest in what works at the community level, alongside concurrent sessions focused on advancing community-led solutions.
4 March 2026, 08:03 AM

Women Deliver calls for community-centred global reform

As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”, Women Deliver is calling for changes in how global systems operate and how power and resources are distributed.
24 February 2026, 10:30 AM

Rewriting global development through a feminist lens

Dr Maliha Khan, President and CEO of Women Deliver, speaks to Dr Tareq Salahuddin of The Daily Star about decolonising aid, defending gender justice, and why the next decade could redefine global cooperation.
17 February 2026, 22:15 PM