Study finds microplastics in 3 out of 4 toothpaste samples
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Health
Dengue: 3 die, 458 hospitalised in 24 hours
4 hour(s) ago
Disease
4 more die with suspected measles; toll rises to 820
6 hour(s) ago
Disease
Hope grows as HIV care enters a new era
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Experts call for stronger focus on prevention to build a healthier Bangladesh
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Why obesity keeps rising despite our best efforts
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
OCD: Living with a mind that won’t switch off
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
When yesterday was normal
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
World Hepatitis day 2026 / Time to break down the barriers to hepatitis care
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Antibiotic overuse putting Bangladesh at risk of resistance crisis: Experts
25 July 2026, 22:19 PM
Health
WHO urges action as global tuberculosis services face crisis
On World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, observed on 24 March, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an urgent call for investment to protect TB care and support services.
22 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Neutropenic Fever: A silent emergency for bone marrow disorder patients
We have all experienced the familiar symptoms of fever—chills, aches, and warmth—but few truly understand its purpose. Fever is not a disease, but a signal: the body’s immune system is responding to infection, with the hypothalamus raising the body’s temperature to make it less hospitable to invaders.
21 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Lemons remain pricey even as Ramadan nears end
four pieces of medium sized lemons sold at Tk 100 to Tk 120
21 March 2025, 08:28 AM
What can we learn from China’s healthcare system?
As part of a new chapter in bilateral ties between China and Bangladesh, 14 patients from Bangladesh were sent for free medical treatment
21 March 2025, 08:18 AM
Eid vacation: DGHS issues 16 directives for health services
The Director General of Health Services on Tuesday issued a 16-point directive to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services across the country during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.
19 March 2025, 19:22 PM
Teacher, classroom shortages disrupt academic activities
The hospital itself has been functioning amid overcrowding among other challenges. Accommodating the medical college further strains its resources
17 March 2025, 19:45 PM
DNCC to work with 5,500 volunteers to combat Aedes mosquito breeding
DNCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz announced the campaign today at a roundtable discussion
17 March 2025, 13:52 PM
A new standard for medical malpractice
Medical malpractice laws are changing, and that could benefit both patients and doctors. Traditionally, courts have judged malpractice based on whether a doctor followed the “customary” practices of their profession.
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM
The guilt trap we fall into: Why our actions and beliefs do not always align
It has been a long, draining day at work, and by the time you head home, you are absolutely starving.
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM
The hidden toll of COVID-19: years of life lost beyond the virus
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected millions worldwide, but its impact extends far beyond the lives directly lost to the virus.
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM
The hidden crisis: Exclusion of women from wellness spaces in Bangladesh
A woman’s self-actualisation, growth, and productivity are directly tied to her well-being. When women are deprived of holistic wellness, it affects families,
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM
When can you drive after a heart attack?
A heart attack is a life-changing event, and recovery involves more than just medical treatment—it also includes knowing when it is safe to resume daily activities like driving.
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM
How chronic pain and mental health are connected
Chronic pain is more than just a physical condition—it affects mental well-being and overall quality of life.
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Ramadan bazaar food safety: Battling high temperatures for hygiene and health
Ramadan bazaars are a cherished part of the fasting month, offering a variety of meals for iftar.
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Infant dies at CMCH, father alleges negligence
A seven-day-old infant died this morning at the Neonatology Ward of Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH), allegedly due to the negligence of a ward maid
15 March 2025, 13:22 PM
Demand for watermelon peaks for Ramadan amid surge in price
Watermelons are currently being sold at Tk 50 per kilogramme, with a variety of sizes and types available across the region
15 March 2025, 04:00 AM
Swift construction of a 500-bed medical college hospital demanded in Cox’s Bazar
Additionally, the influx of Rohingya refugees has further strained the healthcare system
13 March 2025, 19:37 PM
Recruitment of 2,000 doctors: Special BCS on the cards
The health ministry has proposed holding a special BCS exam to recruit 2,000 doctors, alongside the ongoing hiring of around 3,500 others through three BCS exams.
13 March 2025, 18:32 PM
Cumilla Hospital: Patient falls from corridor to death
A patient at Cumilla Medical College Hospital died after accidentally falling from the fourth floor’s corridor to the ground on Friday night.
8 March 2025, 19:27 PM
Cancer can be avoided! It’s not mere a genetic lottery
The National Cancer Institute of America defines cancer as “a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body.”
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM