Dengue death toll hits 211 this year as 2 more die
26 September 2026
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Disease
Dengue claims 2 more lives, 955 hospitalised in 24 hours
25 September 2026
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Disease
3 more die with measles-like symptoms as Bangladesh’s death toll reaches 1,084
25 September 2026
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Disease
Gaibandha’s Sundarganj a hotspot for Anthrax in Rangpur region
25 September 2026
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Disease
5 more suspected measles deaths in Bangladesh, combined toll reaches 1,081
24 September 2026
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Disease
Dengue claims 8 more lives, 1,782 hospitalised in a day
24 September 2026
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Disease
Fill vacant posts, intensify family planning, JS body directs health ministry
23 September 2026
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Healthcare
11 more die with measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh
23 September 2026
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Disease
Bangladesh’s dengue death toll this year crosses 200 as 6 more die
23 September 2026
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Health centre’s generator out of order for 20 years
23 September 2026
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Healthcare
Expert tips on how to pack a healthy and balanced lunch for kids
With back-to-school time , many parents will soon be back in the habit of planning and preparing school lunches. To give you some ideas on how to make lunches varied, interesting, and healthy, here we round up some expert tips on how to make a nutritious and tasty meal that kids will want to eat.
3 September 2018
Promoting health, far and wide, in the 21st century
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is demonstrating developing advice for better public health, and sharing this with all people in numerous ways. In 2018, WHO launched a global action plan on physical activity to help make more people active for a healthier world.
1 September 2018
Should I order imaging to evaluate breast pain?
In a retrospective study, almost all diagnostic imaging for breast pain was negative.
1 September 2018
My country — my health care
Healthcare in 1980
1 September 2018
Rohingyas continue to be vulnerable: WHO
In the past year concerted efforts by the Bangladesh Government, the World Health organisation (WHO) and health partners have
1 September 2018
Gene editing: a molecular miracle
Humans grow and develop based on the instructions contained in our genetic material. A normal human cell should contain exactly 46
1 September 2018
Fish oil supplements don't prevent heart disease in people with diabetes
Fish oil supplements do not help prevent heart attacks or strokes in people with diabetes, says a study that adds to a growing body of research on the ineffectiveness of pills containing omega-3 fatty acids.
29 August 2018
No need to panic over Tripura Para ‘disease’: WHO
There is no reason to panic over the outbreak of disease at Hathazari’s Tripura Para, World Health Organisation (WHO) says after inspection.
27 August 2018
Stand-alone HPV testing recommended as cervical cancer screening option
Women aged 30 to 65 years can now choose primary high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) testing as an option for cervical cancer screening, according to guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published in JAMA.
25 August 2018
Alcohol is associated with 2.8 million deaths each year worldwide
Alcohol is a leading risk factor for death and disease worldwide, and is associated with nearly one in 10 deaths in people aged 15-49 years old, according to a Global Burden of Disease study published in The Lancet that estimates levels of alcohol use and health effects in 195 countries between 1990 to 2016.
25 August 2018
How can you get rid of your urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infection (UTI) usually occurs in women due to their short urethra (urinary passage) and close proximity to anus from where it might be a source. But nevertheless men are also sufferers from the UTI.
25 August 2018
Personalise your acne treatment
Acne is a troublesome skin condition that affects nearly 10% of the world’s population. Acne is a skin disorder involving the sebaceous
25 August 2018
Is apathy a prodrome of dementia?
Many experts wonder if apathy is a prodrome of dementia. Apparently yes, according to a meta-analysis, and addressing apathy in patients with early signs of dementia might be helpful.
25 August 2018
How’s your butterfly doing?
Let us enlighten ourselves about the butterfly shaped organ in our body, the Thyroid Gland, which is crucial in maintaining the health of all the cells.
24 August 2018
Journey of Vietnam’s smallest student
Afflicted with a rare disorder, Dinh Van K’Re faced a life of struggle, until a kind teacher took him under his wing.
19 August 2018
Moderate carbohydrate intake may be best for health
Eating carbohydrates in moderation seems to be optimal for health and longevity, suggests new research published in The Lancet Public Health journal.
18 August 2018
Witnessing slaughtering of sacrificial animal by children to be allowed or not?
During Eid-ul-Adha every year thousands of animals are being slaughtered in our country and in many other countries. The question is
18 August 2018
World Humanitarian Day: Civilians and healthcare workers are #NotATarget
Every year on 19 August, World Humanitarian Day brings citizens of the world together to rally support for people living in crises and to pay tribute to the aid workers who help them.
18 August 2018
New method may allow real-time surveillance of drug-resistant TB
Global tuberculosis (TB) control and elimination will require detailed real-time information on the location of individuals with the
18 August 2018
How blood sugar levels affect your body
Your kidneys have to work hard to process all that extra sugar in your blood. When they cannot keep up, your body gets rid of it, along with water that your body needs.
18 August 2018