Govt eyes cataract-blindness elimination within 4 to 5 years: State minister
23 July 2026, 19:18 PM
Healthcare
UK-funded programme launched to strengthen cardiac rehabilitation in Bangladesh
23 July 2026, 18:24 PM
Healthcare
Over a quarter Bangladeshis suffered from food insecurity in 2023-25: UN report
23 July 2026, 15:36 PM
Healthcare
4 more children die with measles-like symptoms
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Healthcare
A broken shoulder blade: the injury you should never ignore
19 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Want to protect your brain as you age? Start today.
19 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Bangladesh takes the global stage for sight
19 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Small health shifts that make a big difference
19 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
One missed vaccine, one growing risk
19 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Behind closed doors: The weight of performance anxiety
19 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Over 23,000 doctor, nurse, health worker posts vacant in public hospitals: Health minister
Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain tells parliament recruitment is underway through several BCS batches
10 June 2026, 17:14 PM
Chittagong Medical College Hospital launches drive against broker syndicates
Ctg Mayor Shahadat Hossain says strict action will be taken against patient-snatching syndicates, illegal businesses and ambulance fare irregularities
10 June 2026, 16:59 PM
Govt forms committee to set pay structure for entry-level private doctors
A seven-member committee will review salaries and benefits in private healthcare institutions and submit recommendations within 20 working days
9 June 2026, 20:53 PM
Ad-din Hospital submits reply to DGHS show-cause notice over newborn deaths
DGHS to forward response to top officials for decision on hospital licence, says an official
9 June 2026, 20:43 PM
Intern, postgrad doctors suspend protests after govt assurance
Health authorities pledge action on key demands within seven working days
8 June 2026, 21:15 PM
Pharmaceutical industries donate one lakh saline units ahead of dengue season
BAPI hands over IV saline to support dengue treatment; health ministry says stocks remain adequate
8 June 2026, 14:13 PM
Ad-din Hospital granted 48-hour extension to respond to DGHS show-cause notice
Deadline extended following hospital's request
7 June 2026, 19:25 PM
Suhrawardy Hospital director removed days after DAB protest
Dr Mamunur Rashid made OSD and attached to DGHS
7 June 2026, 17:22 PM
A blood test for forgetfulness? Scientists edge closer to early Alzheimer’s detection
A simple blood test could one day help identify people at risk of Alzheimer’s long before memory problems begin, according to new research published in The Lancet.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Why family doctors could save thousands of lives
Bangladesh is facing a painful reminder of what happens when everyday healthcare is overlooked.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Same route, different risk: Understanding Hepatitis A & E
A plate of roadside fuchka, a glass of fresh juice from a street cart, or a meal prepared with unclean water may seem harmless.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The hidden price of missed vaccines
Bangladesh’s recent measles surge is doing more than raising alarm over childhood illness—it may also be fuelling a larger public health challenge, says a press release.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
AI cracks one of biology’s biggest puzzles
Scientists have unveiled a powerful new artificial intelligence system that could dramatically speed up the search for future treatments.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The medicines losing their magic: Bangladesh’s race against time
A hidden crisis is quietly claiming lives across the world.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
3 more die with measles-like symptoms
Three more children died from measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, raising the fatalities from the disease and similar symptoms to 613.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Show-cause notice within law, says health minister countering Ad-din's challenge
Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain stressed that the government's show-cause notice to Ad-din Medical College Hospital adhered to the relevant laws and regulations while the hospital contested that it did not.
6 June 2026, 16:58 PM
Ad-din terms newborn deaths ‘unexpected negligence’, suspends two staffers
Hospital announces free lifetime treatment and compensation for affected families
6 June 2026, 14:15 PM
Mobile courts to be launched in 2-3 days to prevent dengue: Health minister
Says institutions found breeding Aedes mosquitoes will face penalties
6 June 2026, 12:17 PM
Four more die from measles, symptoms
Four more patients died from measles and measles-like symptoms across the country in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, raising the total death toll to 605 since March 15 this year.
5 June 2026, 00:00 AM
DGHS issues show-cause notice to Ad-din Hospital over newborn deaths
Hospital asked to explain why its licence should not be cancelled following probe findings
4 June 2026, 23:28 PM