public health

Why is the measles response still falling short?

We are deeply alarmed that a high number of children continue to be affected by the measles outbreak in the country, despite immunisation efforts.
23 July 2026, 12:00 PM

Building trust in vaccines starts with stronger regulation

When a mother brings her child for vaccination, she rarely thinks about the science behind the vial of vaccine or the regulatory checks completed long before that moment.
21 July 2026, 11:00 AM

Bangladesh's measles outbreak is a warning against the complacency of success

There is a peculiar danger in public-health success: the better a system works, the easier it becomes to take it for granted. Bangladesh’s measles outbreak is demonstrating that paradox brutally.
13 July 2026, 09:00 AM

Drug addiction is a public health crisis

Govt must insulate anti-narcotics enforcement from political interference.
29 June 2026, 18:24 PM

Health sector weaknesses the budget must target

In the proposed FY2026-27 national budget, the Government of Bangladesh has allocated Tk 69,409 crore to the health sector, out of a total budget of Tk 9.38 lakh crore.
28 June 2026, 11:00 AM

Failure to clean up Dhaka's air is costing lives

It is extremely concerning how Dhaka is consistently ranked among the cities worldwide with the most polluted air.
11 June 2026, 11:00 AM

Raising tobacco taxes is in Bangladesh’s own interest

The world is facing growing economic uncertainty. Rising energy prices and supply shortages are pushing up costs and straining economies.
11 June 2026, 10:00 AM

Hypertension demands a louder response

The statistics presented at a recent seminar marking World Hypertension Day 2026 must serve as a wake-up call for our policymakers.
18 May 2026, 11:00 AM

Measles response is clearly not enough

Despite the ongoing nationwide vaccination campaign, the rise in measles cases appears undeterred.
27 April 2026, 12:00 PM

Will we learn any lesson from the measles deaths?

Every report of a child dying from the ongoing measles outbreak has left us not only saddened, but ashamed.
27 April 2026, 12:00 PM

Nutritional literacy can reduce healthcare costs in Bangladesh

The proverb “Health is wealth” is widely quoted but remains overlooked in practice in our society.
22 April 2026, 13:00 PM

Lifting ban on vaping is not the reform Bangladesh needs

Bangladesh had the opportunity to set a good example by banning the production and sale of e-cigarettes through the Smoking and Tobacco Products Use (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
8 April 2026, 12:00 PM

Typhoid in Bangladesh: A persistent public health challenge

Once inside the body, S. Typhi treats its new premium real estate with remarkable disrespect.
17 March 2026, 10:00 AM

Stop landfill fires, open waste burning

Poor waste management a major source of Dhaka’s air pollution
15 March 2026, 00:28 AM

Increasing public health investment must be a top priority

What a new government chooses to fund, plan for, or ignore in its first months reveals its level of priority or seriousness about its commitments to the people.
19 February 2026, 00:54 AM

Why Bangladesh's veterinarians matter more than we think

Strengthening the veterinary sector is not a technocratic afterthought; it is a strategic imperative.
7 January 2026, 09:20 AM

Breaking Cassandra’s curse on air pollution

Bangladesh has shown global leadership in climate adaptation.
9 November 2025, 06:00 AM

We need public health reform for steady economic growth

Investing in public health ensures stability, resilience, and long-term growth.
6 February 2025, 09:00 AM

Women should not have to struggle with a toilet crisis

On World Toilet Day 2024, it is imperative that both the government and private actors unify to create environments that support dignity, health, and productivity for all women in Bangladesh.
19 November 2024, 04:00 AM

A roadmap to effective dengue control

In the battle against dengue, Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture.
14 July 2024, 06:00 AM