Study finds microplastics in 3 out of 4 toothpaste samples
9 hour(s) ago
Health
Dengue: 3 die, 458 hospitalised in 24 hours
11 hour(s) ago
Disease
4 more die with suspected measles; toll rises to 820
26 July 2026, 18:08 PM
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
Dengue in Ctg: Female fatalities twice as high as male
Experts attribute this disparity to factors such as delayed hospitalisation, anaemia, low blood pressure, and comorbidities
9 November 2024, 14:33 PM
Heat, air pollution, disease: How climate change affects health
The latest round of UN climate talks begin next week during what is expected to be the hottest year in recorded history
9 November 2024, 02:10 AM
Veggie prices cooling off
With a rise in the supply of winter vegetables, prices of some produces have dropped in the capital’s kitchen markets, compared to last week.
8 November 2024, 19:57 PM
Dengue in November: 45 deaths in first eight days
The first eight days of November have seen 45 dengue deaths, highlighting an alarming rise in fatalities.
8 November 2024, 18:00 PM
5 more die of dengue
466 patients hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
8 November 2024, 13:52 PM
Rangpur medical gets new director
Brigadier General Ashiqur Rahman has been appointed as the new director of Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH)
8 November 2024, 11:16 AM
Seven more die of dengue
At least seven dengue patients died in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning while 1,209 patients were hospitalised during the same period.
7 November 2024, 21:40 PM
4 more die of dengue
1,109 patients hospitalised
6 November 2024, 14:27 PM
6 die of dengue
1,370 patients hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
5 November 2024, 15:12 PM
Hilsa surge right after ban sparks controversy
Locals suspect fishers caught the fish earlier and traders kept them in cold storage
4 November 2024, 15:00 PM
6 more die of dengue
1,297 patients hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
4 November 2024, 13:17 PM
Four more die of dengue
` At least four dengue patients died in the last 24 hours, while 1,306 patients were hospitalised as of yesterday morning.
3 November 2024, 18:18 PM
Committing to accessible family planning for youth
The 9th National Youth Conference on Family Planning 2024 in Dhaka brought together over 500 young advocates, health experts, and policymakers dedicated to advancing reproductive health rights for Bangladeshi youth.
3 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Managing mpox vaccine effectiveness and treatment insights for global health
During the mpox outbreak, there was limited availability of the modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) vaccine which led Canadian health authorities to recommend a single dose for high-risk individuals.
3 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Impact of social media on our unhealthy eating habits
Social media has a powerful influence on our food choices, often making certain products seem more appealing and “normal” to consume.
3 November 2024, 18:00 PM
A global push for early detection and comprehensive breast cancer care
Breast cancer is the most common cancer globally, with around 2.3 million new cases diagnosed every year.
3 November 2024, 18:00 PM
The hidden challenge for seniors with diabetes: Food insecurity and blood sugar risks
For seniors managing diabetes, the daily task of keeping blood sugar levels stable can be challenging. Now imagine adding another hurdle: not having reliable access to food. Food insecurity, in all its forms, complicates diabetes care in ways that often go unnoticed.
3 November 2024, 18:00 PM
The empowering benefits of being a weekend warriors
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, many individuals struggle to find the time for regular exercise, often juggling work commitments, family responsibilities, and social obligations. However, a growing movement known as the “weekend warrior” phenomenon is gaining attention. Weekend warriors are those who concentrate their physical activity into just one or two days each week, making the most of their limited time to reap significant health benefits.
3 November 2024, 18:00 PM
10 die of dengue in a single day
At least 10 dengue patients died and 966 patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till yesterday morning.
2 November 2024, 18:20 PM
Dengue death toll rises to 300 as 3 more die
With three new dengue deaths yesterday, the total number of deaths has risen to 300 this year, depicting a grim picture of how losing lives to the mosquito-borne disease has become a regular scenario over recent years.
1 November 2024, 19:00 PM