No new clinics, private practice within 1km of govt hospitals: DGHS
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US drug-pricing plan could reshape medicine costs worldwide
20 September 2026
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When ‘gastric problems’ hide something more serious
20 September 2026
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Popular weight-loss drugs linked to higher anaesthesia risk
20 September 2026
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Safe care for life: Why patient safety must be central to Bangladesh’s NCD response
20 September 2026
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Khichuri, mood and the science of comfort food
20 September 2026
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Definium's LSD-based anxiety, depression drug scores another trial win
17 September 2026
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When someone just needs a reason to stay alive
13 September 2026
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Pregnancy diabetes linked to type 2 diabetes 13 years earlier
13 September 2026
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Smoking does not stop at the lungs; your liver may be paying the price
13 September 2026
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Pregnant woman dies of 'wrong treatment' at Jashore clinic
A pregnant woman died this afternoon reportedly due to wrong treatment in Rupdia Bazar in Jashore Sadar upazila, family claimed
24 June 2024
Long COVID linked to lasting cognitive issues
A recent study published in the Brain found that people who suffer from long-term COVID may experience significant cognitive issues lasting for over a year.
22 June 2024
Unlocking the health benefits of Vitamin D
In our daily rush, it is simple to overlook the vital role that vitamin D plays in our health. Often called the sunshine vitamin, it is crucial for building and maintaining strong bones. But what happens when you do not get enough of it?
22 June 2024
Severe health impacts of child marriage
Researchers in Liberia and Sierra Leone have found a close link between child marriage and negative reproductive and maternal health outcomes among young women.
22 June 2024
International Yoga Day 2024 in photos
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs asana on International Day of Yoga in Srinagar.
21 June 2024
Rice polishing reduces production by 16 lakh tonnes each year: minister
Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder said 16 lakh tonnes of rice production gets reduced annually by polishing processed rice from the 4 crore tonnes of rice produced in the country every year
20 June 2024
Regular walking can reduce back pain recurrence, study finds
A new study found that walking for half an hour five days a week made recurrences of lower back pain almost half as frequent. The authors said more focus on preventive care could lead to large future savings
20 June 2024
Dengue: One dead, 59 hospitalised in a day
One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 41 this year
19 June 2024
Health minister asks hospitals in Sylhet to store medicines, saline
Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen today asked the authorities of all public hospitals in the flood-affected Sylhet region to keep an adequate stock of saline and medicines to tackle the outbreak of water-borne diseases including diarrhoea
19 June 2024
9 more Covid cases reported in 24 hours
Bangladesh reported nine more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning
17 June 2024
20 years of celebrating giving: thank you, blood donors!
On World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on June 14, 2024, WHO, its partners, and communities across the world united behind the theme: 20 years of celebrating giving: thank you, blood donors!
15 June 2024
HPV vaccine: a game changer in preventing cervical cancer
The HPV vaccine has been available to girls aged 12–13 since 2008, and catch-up programmes are available until age 19. Previous research showed that vaccinated women had significantly lower rates of cervical cancer, but uptake of the vaccine was lower in areas with more economic challenges.
15 June 2024
Antidepressant discontinuation: what you need to know
If you or someone you know is considering stopping antidepressants, it is crucial to understand potential withdrawal symptoms. A recent study published in The Lancet Psychiatry sheds light on this issue, providing valuable insights for patients and healthcare professionals alike.
15 June 2024
The benefits of epidural pain relief during labour
A recent study published in the PubMed investigated the impact of epidural pain relief during labour on serious health issues for mothers. The research included over 500,000 women who gave birth in Scotland between 2007 and 2019.
15 June 2024
Chronic and recurrent pneumonia in children: A changing paradigm of a common disease
Pneumonia is a major respiratory problem in children, both in terms of the number of occurrences and the cause of death.
15 June 2024
Customers feel the heat as spice prices spike
With consumers already feeling the pinch from soaring spice prices, the costs of many items have gone up further just before Eid-ul-Azha.
15 June 2024
‘Why fix prices if you can’t enforce it’
Decry customers as govt fails to curb rising cost of essentials
15 June 2024
One dies of Covid-19, 13 cases reported
Bangladesh reported one more Covid-19 death and 13 fresh cases in 24 hours till this morning
15 June 2024
Dengue: One dead, 14 hospitalised in 24 hours
One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 40 this year
15 June 2024
Specialised palliative care training for physicians, nurses held
A four-day specialised training workshop was held for physicians and nurses to equip them with essential skills in palliative care
13 June 2024