2 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll reaches 1,065
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Dengue claims 5 more lives, record 1,872 hospitalised in a day
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A Tk 50 lakh liver transplant abroad seemed out of reach. Josna Begum got one in Bangladesh
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Kulaura hospital's generator out of order for 20 years
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BMU performs six liver transplants in one year
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Dengue surge in Khulna leaves patients struggling for hospital beds
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Six more die with measles-like symptoms
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Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital / MRI machine out of order for nine years
22 September 2026
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All 6 dengue deaths in 24 hours reported in Rajshahi division
21 September 2026
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Fresh measles vaccination drive starts Sept 26
21 September 2026
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Complex cardiovascular procedure successfully carried out by Evercare hospital Dhaka
First JCI-accredited hospital of Bangladesh, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, has recently reported the successful completion of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), a complex procedure in cardiovascular surgery, says a press release.
27 November 2021
Manage your sinus attack this winter
A sinus stack usually involves pain in the forehead or between the eyes, upper teeth ache, heavy full face feeling, stuffed and congested nose. In addition, you may have a common complaint that sends many people to a doctor’s office.
27 November 2021
Coordinated action needed to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Antibiotic resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest public health challenges of our time.
27 November 2021
Mouth ulcers: What you need to know
A mouth ulcer is a small lesion which can develop on lips, tongue, gums, cheeks or on the roof of the mouth.
26 November 2021
How common are cysts?
A cyst can grow almost anywhere on your body or under your skin. It is a sac-like pocket of membranous tissue containing fluid, air, or other substances.
25 November 2021
Jute-Based Sanitary Pad: Bangladeshi scientist wins global award
Farhana Sultana, assistant scientist at International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), has won the grand prize at a global competition, for her proposed innovation -- developing a machine to produce jute cellulose-based sanitary pads.
24 November 2021
Jute cellulose-based pads: Bangladeshi scientist wins global award for proposed machine
Farhana Sultana, Assistant Scientist at International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) has won the grand prize at a global competition, for her proposed innovation -- developing a machine to produce jute cellulose-based sanitary pads.
24 November 2021
Winter can trigger dandruff
It is normal for our skin to exfoliate. But it becomes annoying and difficult to manage when the skin peels off at an excessive rate. Dandruff is a chronic condition of the skin, commonly the scalp.
22 November 2021
Is your child suffering from odontophobia?
Has it ever occurred to you that your child is afraid of the dentist? Fear of going to the hospital or dentist is relatively frequent, even among adults. However, if that dread causes your kid distress or prevents them from attending the dentist, it is time to start paying attention.
20 November 2021
The seasonal risk of Nipah virus
Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus, meaning it is transmitted from animals to humans. It can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people, according to World Health Organization.
19 November 2021
Erasing the silhouettes of Barishal’s first hospital
Established in 1910 with the donations of locals, six old buildings of the first public hospital of Barishal division are en route to being torn down.
19 November 2021
Antibiotics only with prescription
The increasing use of antibiotics to fatten cows needs to stop to control antibiotic resistance, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday at an event at the Directorate General of Drug Administration, marking World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021.
18 November 2021
Arthritis: Aging, Injuries increase risk
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.
18 November 2021
Govt to enact law over doctors’ private practice: Health Minister
The government will enact a law over private practice of doctors, Health Minister Zahid Maleque told the parliament today.
18 November 2021
Satkhira’s Friendship Hospital selected for RIBA int’l prize
The architectural design of Friendship Hospital in Satkhira’s Shyamnagar has recently been selected as one of three entries for the prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) International Prize 2021.
17 November 2021
How do Covid pills work?
The first oral anti-Covid drug Molnupiravir has been brought to Bangladesh by Eskayef Pharmaceuticals.
15 November 2021
Air pollution: A silent killer of people and planet?
How people cook their food, how nations generate power directly impact the health of millions worldwide and planet Earth’s ability to support human life. For example, in Bangladesh alone, in-home polluted air from wood or coal-powered stoves and outdoor pollution from power stations and unplanned construction causes over 200,000 annual deaths from respiratory diseases.
13 November 2021
Take care of your teeth to avoid cavities
Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or cavity, is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide.
12 November 2021
Stomach ulcer: Causes and prevention
Stomach ulcer, also known as gastric ulcer, is a kind of peptic ulcer. It is a painful sore on the stomach lining.
11 November 2021
Govt hospital conducts first operation in 47yrs
Basail Upazila Health Complex in Tangail has opened its operation wing for the first time in its history of 47 years.
10 November 2021