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