Bangladesh public health
Poison on the plate?
Implement court directive to phase out harmful pesticides.
26 November 2025
Fix manpower shortages at upazila health complexes
Upazila service expansion will be futile without the required manpower
19 September 2025
Is health-sector reform not a priority?
Govt must expedite the overhaul of public healthcare
4 August 2025
Microplastic contamination of hilsa was inevitable
Address growing plastic contamination in our aquatic ecosystems
18 June 2025
Brace for a COVID-dengue double blow
Proper measures needed to prevent potential outbreaks
16 June 2025
Fix the mess at NIOH immediately
Govt must step in to ensure uninterrupted care, resolve ongoing standoff
12 June 2025
Rising COVID cases in Asia should serve as a warning for us
Bangladesh health authorities must prepare accordingly
10 June 2025
Declare dengue a reportable disease
Urgent measures needed to prevent a deadly outbreak
25 May 2025
The health sector needs a complete overhaul
Proposals by the reform commission deserve serious consideration
6 May 2025
Early action is crucial to prevent a dengue surge
Public awareness is also essential
14 April 2025
Make upazila health complexes effective
Rural, marginalised communities need better access to healthcare
9 April 2025
Surge in child patients demands proper response
Raising awareness among parents is also crucial
6 January 2025
Can we ever curb Dhaka's air pollution?
Lack of progress under interim government has been frustrating
2 January 2025
Union health centres need adequate medical staff
Rural healthcare facilities must not be neglected
2 January 2025
We must improve dengue management
Bangladesh can learn from Kolkata's success story
28 December 2024
Can we ever curb the menace of throwaway plastics?
Tackling widespread pollution needs stringent action
26 December 2024
Take strict action to improve Dhaka’s air
Govt must introduce regular alerts for citizens, punish air polluters
12 December 2024
Act now to check winter air pollution
Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on our lives
29 November 2024
Shifting patterns demand a new dengue strategy
Relevant agencies must answer for failure to check its spread
26 November 2024
We need effective action to curb dengue spread
Government must not downplay the present threat
25 October 2024