Govt approves 200 more beds for national cancer hospital, capacity will rise to 700
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8 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 1,044
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Dengue claims 7 more lives, 1,753 hospitalised in a day
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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
Why so many South Asians fall ill young — and what can finally be done
People of South Asian heritage in the UK may face a greater chance of living with more than one long-term illness, and new research published on PLOS Medicine suggests that many warning signs appear much earlier than expected.
12 July 2026
Three more die with measles symptoms
Three children died with symptoms consistent with measles in the 24 hours until 8:00am yesterday, raising Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 750, according to the DGHS.
11 July 2026
2 more die of dengue, 190 hospitalised
At least two dengue patients died while 190 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
10 July 2026
Kidney dialysis services to be introduced at upazila level: Health minister
Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain says govt is working to expand primary healthcare and improve public medical services
9 July 2026
DGHS orders private hospitals to set up labour rooms by July 11
Health minister warns licences will be revoked for non-compliance
7 July 2026
10 lakh cataract patients to get free, subsidised surgery under govt plan
State minister says restoring vision has become a govt priority
6 July 2026
Pabna maternity hospital: A visit often ends with a prescription, and little else
Hospital has suspended surgeries, lacks essential equipment and medicines, and forces poor families to seek costly alternatives
6 July 2026
The Bangladeshi professor who changed newborn care worldwide
Professor Abdullah H Baqui is one of Bangladesh’s most respected public health researchers, whose work has transformed the way mothers and newborn babies are cared for in some of the world’s poorest communities.
5 July 2026
Pregnancy after 35: balancing choice, hope and reality
When Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway announced her third pregnancy at 43, the news travelled far beyond celebrity headlines.
5 July 2026
Smart health or smart spending?
Fitness watches and smart rings have become more than fashion accessories.
5 July 2026
Stand up for your health: why sitting less matters
Hours spent sitting regular breaks may be doing more than stiffening muscles—they could also raise the risk of dying from cancer.
5 July 2026
Progress under pressure: Bangladesh’s healthcare challenges
Bangladesh’s health story is often told through its remarkable achievements. Longer lives, healthier mothers, better survival for children and successful vaccination drives have transformed the nation over recent decades.
5 July 2026
Perimenopause: the life stage nobody talks about
For many women, the years before menopause arrive quietly, bringing changes that are often confusing, frustrat-ing and easy to dismiss.
5 July 2026
DGHS launches nationwide hospital cleanliness drive
Hospital authorities instructed to conduct weekly cleanup drives; all facilities must implement biometric attendance by August 17
4 July 2026
Nearly 40 lakh fewer children got measles jab
Gap exposed after 2.23cr covered by Vitamin A drive; experts fear outbreak may continue
3 July 2026
10 lakh cataract patients await surgery in Bangladesh: Eye experts
One cataract surgeon for every 833 waiting patients in Bangladesh
30 June 2026
When ‘natural’ is not always better for your health
The word “natural” has become one of the most persuasive labels in today’s wellness world.
28 June 2026
World allergy week: When your body sounds a false alarm
A sneeze may seem harmless, but for millions of people it signals the start of watery eyes, blocked noses, itchy skin or even serious breathing problems.
28 June 2026
When joblessness steals more than a paycheque
Losing a job does not only affect a person’s income. For many, it also chips away at confidence, purpose and hope.
28 June 2026
A modern habit with lasting consequences
Hours spent looking down at phones, tablets and laptops may seem harmless, but they can quietly take a toll on the body.
28 June 2026