If you find a doctor, consider yourself lucky
The block lettered sign on the ochre yellow building reads “Nazirabazar Matri Sadan”. Right beside it, a large banner reads -- “24-hour normal delivery service for expecting mothers”.
Know your deshi ‘superfoods’ Raw turmeric
Raw turmeric is the ground root of the turmeric plant. The roots have been used in various forms for centuries in the subcontinent. Many of its health benefits have also been proven by science.
A 100-bed facility only on paper
Even when it’s afternoon, one can barely see anything inside. Many beds are worn-down, while others don’t have any covers.
Know your deshi ‘superfoods’: Nigella seeds
Many of us know kalojeera or Nigella seeds from the time when our grandmother handed us a small cloth pouch filled with the black seeds to sniff -- for relief from a stuffy nose.
Know your deshi ‘superfoods’: Holy basil
Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), popularly known as “tulsi”, is one of the most used medicinal herbs in Bangladesh.
Kidney patients in a fix
Patients of Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) are gravely worried about whether they would be able to avail of dialysis service from next week.
Know your deshi ‘superfoods’ Raw turmeric
Raw turmeric is the ground root of the turmeric plant. The roots have been used in various forms for centuries in the subcontinent. Many of its health benefits have also been proven by science.
If you find a doctor, consider yourself lucky
The block lettered sign on the ochre yellow building reads “Nazirabazar Matri Sadan”. Right beside it, a large banner reads -- “24-hour normal delivery service for expecting mothers”.
A 100-bed facility only on paper
Even when it’s afternoon, one can barely see anything inside. Many beds are worn-down, while others don’t have any covers.
Know your ‘superfoods’: Aloe vera
Aloe vera is one of the most popular medicinal plants that people have used for thousands of years.
Mahanagar Hospital: Surgery dept closed for 6yrs, ICU inactive, 50% doctor posts vacant
The Dhaka Mahanagar General Hospital is located at Naya Bazar, near the Babubazar Bridge. Its outdoor department is always crowded with patients, many of whom go there for Covid vaccines these days.
Teenage depression: What to look out for and how to help
Depression is more than just a feeling of being sad for a short period. Among teens, depression can cause a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities and it can control...
Sciatica in winter What should you do?
Sciatica is a condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the back of your leg to your buttock and to your back, becomes irritated. The irritation may be caused by a herniated...
Children with ADHD can thrive with parent-teacher support
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood, which often continues into adulthood.
Know your deshi superfoods Neem
Almost all parts of the neem tree, also known as Azadirachta indica, have medicinal properties and have been used in traditional home remedies for centuries.