2 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 1,048
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5 more die of dengue, 1,484 hospitalised in 24 hours
17 September 2026
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Govt approves 200 more beds for national cancer hospital, capacity will rise to 700
16 September 2026
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8 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 1,044
16 September 2026
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Dengue claims 7 more lives, 1,753 hospitalised in a day
16 September 2026
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Govt plans Tk 4,039cr drive against TB, HIV, malaria
16 September 2026
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6 more die with measles-like symptoms, death toll now 1,036
15 September 2026
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Dengue claims 7 more lives, 1,593 hospitalised in a day
15 September 2026
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8 more children die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
14 September 2026
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Dengue claims 6 more lives, 1,561 hospitalised in 24 hours
13 September 2026
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Precision, compassion and progress: How modern oncology is redefining cancer care
Cancer care is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation, driven by technology, better understanding of disease biology, and a growing emphasis on quality of life.
3 January 2026
Gestational diabetes linked to lower cognitive scores in mothers and higher developmental risks for children
A major new review of global research suggests that gestational diabetes during pregnancy may affect brain health in both mothers and their children. The findings were presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Vienna.
3 January 2026
When winters change, our health does too!
Dr Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed.Winter in Bangladesh is no longer as predictable as it used to be. In the past, winter meant a light morning fog, some sunshine in the afternoon, and intense cold at night. However, in recent years, it has been observed that in many areas, sunlight is absen
3 January 2026
When AIs collaborate, accuracy in medicine improves
The growing use of Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has raised questions about how trustworthy these systems really are. According to a new study published in the journal PLOS Medicine, researchers have found that AI systems work more accurately when they “think together” rather than alone.
3 January 2026
Global review reinforced vaccine safety on autism!
A new analysis from a World Health Organisation (WHO) global expert committee found no evidence of a causal link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), reaffirming WHO’s long-standing position on vaccine safety.
27 December 2025
Ultra-processed foods under fire as experts called for global action!
A major new three-paper series published in The Lancet warned that the rapid rise of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in diets around the world had become an urgent public health issue and required coordinated government action.
27 December 2025
Protect your hands
You must have often heard your relatives or acquaintances saying that their fingers become numb in cold or snowy weather and often turn blue and swollen and cause severe pain. Sometimes, when one spends a lot of time in snowy weather, fingers turn black. Have you ever wondered why this happens?
27 December 2025
Endometriosis: The common condition affecting millions of women worldwide
Endometriosis affects an estimated 10% of women of reproductive age globally, around 190 million people.
27 December 2025
Gaibe Ora, Shunbe Prithibi: Hearing-impaired children redefine the power of music
Shono Bangladesh Hearing & Speech Clinic, an organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life of children with hearing and speech impairments,
27 December 2025
Drug-resistant bloodstream infections set to rise across Europe
A new study has warned that bloodstream infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria are expected to rise significantly across Europe over the next few decades, largely due to ageing populations. T
27 December 2025
Mathbaria Upazila Health complex: Construction stalled for 10 months, patients suffer
Patients at the Mathbaria Upazila Health Complex in Pirojpur are facing severe hardship as construction of the hospital’s new building has remained suspended for the last 10 months, badly affecting both indoor and outdoor services.
17 December 2025
250-bed Bagerhat District Hospital: Patients suffer as ICU remains non-operational
The 250-bed Bagerhat District Hospital, the only major public healthcare facility for nearly 20 lakh people in the district, is struggling to provide critical services, as its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has remained non-operational for nearly 11 months, while expensive diagnostic equipment lies unused.
15 December 2025
Fewer infections, more chronic illness: The world’s changing health crisis
The world has achieved impressive success in reducing deaths from infectious diseases. Since the 1990s, illnesses such as tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS have caused far fewer deaths and disabilities, while survival among newborns has improved dramatically.
13 December 2025
New guidance backed: GLP-1 therapies in fight against global obesity
The World Health Organisation (WHO) released its first guideline on the use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies to address obesity, a growing global health challenge affecting more than 1 billion people worldwide.
13 December 2025
Single-dose drug shows promise against drug-resistant gonorrhoea
A new oral medicine called zoliflodacin is showing strong potential as a treatment for antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea, according to a phase 3 clinical trial published in The Lancet. The study found that a single dose of the drug worked just as well as the current standard treatment, which involves an injection of ceftriaxone followed by oral azithromycin.
13 December 2025
Empowering youth for a healthier future
The 10th National Youth Family Planning Conference of Bangladesh (BNYCFP) was successfully held on 11 December 2025, bringing together over 500 youth representatives, policymakers, health experts, and stakeholders from across the country, says a press release.
13 December 2025
Bangladesh’s untapped goldmine: Why Bangladesh is missing the ayurvedic market boom
Bangladesh has a long tradition of using alternative medicine – mainly Ayurvedic and Unani – alongside modern allopathic care. From village kavirajs to branded herbal tonics in urban pharmacies, plant-based remedies remain a first line of treatment for many people.
13 December 2025
Retrogradation: When starch takes a step backward and why it matters
Retrogradation sounds like a nostalgic move from a retro fashion show, but in the quiet chemistry of our everyday foods, it is a small rebellion of starch molecules.
13 December 2025
When a small crack becomes a crisis: The truth about giant toenail infections
Toenail infections might seem like minor inconveniences, but medical experts warn they can spiral into severe complications if ignored. Known in medical terms as onychomycosis or paronychia, these infections occur when fungi, bacteria, or sometimes even viruses invade the nail structure, particularly the nail bed, nail fold, or nail plate.
6 December 2025
Why do we obey even when we do not fully agree?
Imagine you are in a queue at an office. A staff member suddenly tells everyone to shift to a different line because ‘this one is closed.’ No explanation.
6 December 2025