Study finds microplastics in 3 out of 4 toothpaste samples
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Public hospitals stretched far beyond capacity
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Hospitals
Hope grows as HIV care enters a new era
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Experts call for stronger focus on prevention to build a healthier Bangladesh
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Why obesity keeps rising despite our best efforts
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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OCD: Living with a mind that won’t switch off
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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When yesterday was normal
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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World Hepatitis day 2026 / Time to break down the barriers to hepatitis care
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Health minister finds gross irregularities during surprise visits to 3 Bagerhat hospitals
25 July 2026, 22:26 PM
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Five more die with measles-like symptoms
25 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Healthcare
Evercare completes its 50th BMT procedure
Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the first JCI-accredited hospital in Bangladesh, announced at a press meet that they have successfully completed their 50th bone marrow transplant (BMT). They now have a record of conducting the highest number of allogeneic BMTs in the country.
11 December 2021, 18:00 PM
How to clean your ears without damaging them
Do your ears really need cleaning? If they do, how to do it without causing damage?
10 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Dental Care Should you floss?
A lot have been said about flossing your teeth. Some say it is as important for your oral health as brushing, whereas others say it is even more crucial.
9 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Long screen time: How to care for your eyes
Due to longer working hours during work from home, we have been spending a lot of time staring at the screen over the past couple of years. Too much screen-time can cause digital eye strain and thus be a recipe for discomfort and complications.
6 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Healthy practices during winter
As the saying goes: prevention is better than cure. As winter approaches, we can all adopt some habits and precautions to stay healthy during the colder and shorter days.
3 December 2021, 18:00 PM
What is cirrhosis? what does it do?
Cirrhosis is a prevalent disease worldwide. It is also known as liver cirrhosis or hepatic cirrhosis, and end-stage liver disease.
2 December 2021, 18:00 PM
How to identify and treat eczema
Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is inflammation of the skin. It is typically characterised by itchiness, redness, rash, and sometimes small blisters.
29 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Complex cardiovascular procedure successfully carried out by Evercare hospital Dhaka
First JCI-accredited hospital of Bangladesh, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, has recently reported the successful completion of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), a complex procedure in cardiovascular surgery, says a press release.
27 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Manage your sinus attack this winter
A sinus stack usually involves pain in the forehead or between the eyes, upper teeth ache, heavy full face feeling, stuffed and congested nose. In addition, you may have a common complaint that sends many people to a doctor’s office.
27 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Coordinated action needed to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Antibiotic resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest public health challenges of our time.
27 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Mouth ulcers: What you need to know
A mouth ulcer is a small lesion which can develop on lips, tongue, gums, cheeks or on the roof of the mouth.
26 November 2021, 18:00 PM
How common are cysts?
A cyst can grow almost anywhere on your body or under your skin. It is a sac-like pocket of membranous tissue containing fluid, air, or other substances.
25 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Jute-Based Sanitary Pad: Bangladeshi scientist wins global award
Farhana Sultana, assistant scientist at International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), has won the grand prize at a global competition, for her proposed innovation -- developing a machine to produce jute cellulose-based sanitary pads.
24 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Jute cellulose-based pads: Bangladeshi scientist wins global award for proposed machine
Farhana Sultana, Assistant Scientist at International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) has won the grand prize at a global competition, for her proposed innovation -- developing a machine to produce jute cellulose-based sanitary pads.
24 November 2021, 06:35 AM
Winter can trigger dandruff
It is normal for our skin to exfoliate. But it becomes annoying and difficult to manage when the skin peels off at an excessive rate. Dandruff is a chronic condition of the skin, commonly the scalp.
22 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Is your child suffering from odontophobia?
Has it ever occurred to you that your child is afraid of the dentist? Fear of going to the hospital or dentist is relatively frequent, even among adults. However, if that dread causes your kid distress or prevents them from attending the dentist, it is time to start paying attention.
20 November 2021, 18:00 PM
The seasonal risk of Nipah virus
Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus, meaning it is transmitted from animals to humans. It can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people, according to World Health Organization.
19 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Erasing the silhouettes of Barishal’s first hospital
Established in 1910 with the donations of locals, six old buildings of the first public hospital of Barishal division are en route to being torn down.
19 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Arthritis: Aging, Injuries increase risk
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.
18 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Antibiotics only with prescription
The increasing use of antibiotics to fatten cows needs to stop to control antibiotic resistance, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday at an event at the Directorate General of Drug Administration, marking World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021.
18 November 2021, 18:00 PM