Govt plans Tk 4,039cr drive against TB, HIV, malaria
16 September 2026
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Healthcare
6 more die with measles-like symptoms, death toll now 1,036
15 September 2026
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Disease
Dengue claims 7 more lives, 1,593 hospitalised in a day
15 September 2026
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Disease
8 more children die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
14 September 2026
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Disease
Dengue claims 6 more lives, 1,561 hospitalised in 24 hours
13 September 2026
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Disease
Pregnancy diabetes linked to type 2 diabetes 13 years earlier
13 September 2026
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Health
Smoking does not stop at the lungs; your liver may be paying the price
13 September 2026
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Health
From dinner table to hospital bed
13 September 2026
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Health
From home-cooked meals to viral bites - Gen Z’s changing plate
13 September 2026
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Health
When cancer enters a home, no one should face it alone
13 September 2026
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Health
Ad-din hospital back in operation after licence reinstatement
Ad-din Medical College Hospital resumed operations today after the government withdrew its order cancelling the facility's licence.
28 July 2026
Ad-din gets its licence back on conditions
Ad-din Medical College Hospital, found to be responsible for the death of six newborns in May, will resume full medical services starting today after the government order to cancel its licence was lifted yesterday.
28 July 2026
Ad-din hospital gets its licence back
Authorities restore licence under three conditions after probe into six newborn deaths
27 July 2026
Study finds microplastics in 3 out of 4 toothpaste samples
4 children’s products were among the 26 samples in which particles were detected
26 July 2026
Public hospitals stretched far beyond capacity
Bangladesh’s public healthcare system is under growing pressure, as district and medical college hospitals are operating at nearly twice their bed capacity, leaving thousands of patients without adequate care.
26 July 2026
When yesterday was normal
Yesterday, life felt ordinary. You woke up healthy, not thinking about your blood sugar, your hormone levels, or any medications waiting on the bedside table.
26 July 2026
OCD: Living with a mind that won’t switch off
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is often reduced to jokes about being neat or liking things organised. In reality, it is far more complex and can quietly affect every part of a person’s daily life.
26 July 2026
Why obesity keeps rising despite our best efforts
For decades, governments, health experts and millions of people have tried to curb the growing burden of obesity.
26 July 2026
Experts call for stronger focus on prevention to build a healthier Bangladesh
Health experts, academics and public health professionals have urged Bangladesh to place prevention at the centre of its healthcare system, arguing that reducing the burden of disease before it develops is both more effective and more affordable than relying primarily on treatment.
26 July 2026
Hope grows as HIV care enters a new era
Hope is emerging for people affected by HIV as researchers unveil quieter, longer-lasting ways to prevent and manage the virus.
26 July 2026
Time to break down the barriers to hepatitis care
Every year, World Hepatitis Day serves as a reminder that some of the world’s deadliest health threats often remain the quietest.
26 July 2026
Health minister finds gross irregularities during surprise visits to 3 Bagerhat hospitals
Sakhawat Husain warns of action after discovering improperly stored medicines, attendance discrepancies and private practice by official
25 July 2026
Five more die with measles-like symptoms
Five more children died with measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours until 8:00am yesterday, bringing the combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 810 in the country.
25 July 2026
Govt eyes cataract-blindness elimination within 4 to 5 years: State minister
New roadmap will coordinate public, private and NGO services under a common national strategy, he says
23 July 2026
UK-funded programme launched to strengthen cardiac rehabilitation in Bangladesh
International study seeks affordable, home-based care in South Asia
23 July 2026
Over a quarter Bangladeshis suffered from food insecurity in 2023-25: UN report
2 out of every 5 people unable to afford healthy diet in 2025, significant malnutrition still persists
23 July 2026
4 more children die with measles-like symptoms
Four children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am yesterday, bringing the combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 788 in the country.
20 July 2026
Behind closed doors: The weight of performance anxiety
Confidence can disappear from the most private part of a relationship. A person who once felt relaxed with a partner may suddenly become tense, distracted or worried about “getting it right”.
19 July 2026
One missed vaccine, one growing risk
Childhood vaccination edged forward in 2025, but millions of children remain dangerously exposed as war, poverty and mistrust disrupt access to lifesaving protection.
19 July 2026
Small health shifts that make a big difference
Good health is built through tiny choices rather than makeovers. Start by taking a “movement snack”: walk briskly, stretch or climb stairs for two minutes every half-hour.
19 July 2026