818 reports translated from the Bengali original, most recent first. বাংলা সংস্করণ
A Dhaka court has dismissed a case application filed by a father who alleged that his nine-month-old daughter died of measles because of negligence, naming former interim-government chief adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, former health…
Police recovered the bodies of three people, believed to be homeless, from footpaths in the Shahbag area of Dhaka on Sunday; their identities were not immediately known and the cause was preliminarily attributed to…
The monsoon's extra humidity encourages germs and contamination, so some leafy greens and vegetables are best avoided or thoroughly cleaned and cooked, according to advice cited from Indian media.
An Indian nutritionist suggests five simple ways to boost daily protein intake, from adding lentils and sprouts to including dairy, protein-rich flours, nuts, seeds, eggs and soy.
Walking through waterlogged Dhaka streets can lead to foot infections and fungal problems; here is how to care for your feet, according to advice cited from Indian media.
Border Guard Bangladesh has been deployed in 11 flood-affected districts for rescue, relief distribution and medical support, monitoring the situation from 90 points, the force said.
Floods triggered by heavy rain, hill runoff and landslides have hit 58 upazilas in seven districts, killing 51 people and affecting 1,022,963, with Cox's Bazar reporting the most deaths, the Disaster Management and Relief…
Days of rain, high humidity and weak airflow are raising heat-related health risks for farmers, construction and brick-kiln workers, rickshaw pullers and day laborers in the Mymensingh region, which experts link to climate change.
Barrister Jamir Uddin Sarkar, former Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad and a member of the BNP standing committee, has died at the age of 94 at a Dhaka hospital.
Five children died of confirmed measles or measles symptoms across Bangladesh in 24 hours and 969 were affected, taking the toll since March 15 to 758, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
As floods submerge parts of Bangladesh, health experts advise on safe drinking water, preventing diarrhea, food safety, avoiding accidents and post-flood care.
The Directorate General of Health Services has issued a seven-point directive to ensure emergency healthcare in flood-hit areas, including forming medical teams, stocking medicines and anti-snake venom, and canceling staff leave if needed.
Pakistan's fast-growing population has become a serious threat to public health, the environment and the economy, experts warn, saying that without urgent action future generations could be deprived of clean air and safe water.
A month-long dengue-prevention drive has begun in the capital, with State Minister for Road Transport and Railways Habibur Rashid Habib calling for a social movement - not just government action - to control the…
At least 360 students were killed and 109 injured in 320 road crashes across Bangladesh in the first six months of the year, the Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association said, marking 15 years since the…
At least 24 people have died in landslides, wall collapses and drowning during five days of heavy rain and hill runoff in Cox's Bazar, where more than 500,000 remain marooned, officials said.
The government has designated five newly built children's hospitals - in Rangpur, Khulna, Kushtia, Rajshahi and Barishal - as 'specialized hospitals,' a step expected to strengthen their staffing and pediatric care.
The number of deaths from measles and measles-like symptoms has reached 750 over about four months, the Directorate General of Health Services said, as public-health experts urged urgent steps including more ICU and high-flow…
Three more children have died with suspected measles in the past 24 hours and 786 new measles or measles-symptom cases were recorded, the Directorate General of Health Services said Saturday.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged doctors to work with sincerity and responsibility to strengthen public trust in them, calling healthcare a basic right the government aims to deliver to every citizen's doorstep.
HIV infection is rising at an alarming rate in Khulna, with 17 people dying of AIDS-related complications and 55 newly diagnosed over eight months, according to data from the antiretroviral therapy centre of Khulna…
Half of all antibiotics sold in Bangladesh’s pharmacies are dispensed without a doctor’s prescription, doctors say, driving a rise in drug-resistant infections. Specialists warn that once-routine antibiotics are failing surgical and other patients, forcing…
Three more people have died with measles symptoms nationwide in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall death toll to 745, the Directorate General of Health Services said. Another 1,029 people remain in hospital.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain said the government's goal is to ensure primary healthcare for citizens and deliver the highest standard of medical services.
Doctors say a type of stroke can silently damage the brain without any clear symptoms — known in medicine as a "silent stroke" — and even people who exercise regularly and eat well are…
Two more children died with measles-like symptoms over the past 24 hours, while 946 new children were reported infected with measles or measles-like symptoms, according to the health directorate.
The Disaster Management and Relief Ministry says 30 people have died in Chattogram division over the past five days from heavy rain, hill floods and landslides, with Cox's Bazar hit hardest.
Three children died of suspected measles in Dhaka division in the past 24 hours, bringing the combined measles and suspected-measles death toll to 745, the health directorate said.
A collapsed wall killed three students, ages 9 to 15, at a women's madrasa in a Cox's Bazar Rohingya refugee camp during heavy rain, with 14 rescued alive and rescue operations continuing for others…
A prisoner serving a life sentence for rape died at Kushtia district jail after complaining of chest pain, prison officials said.
At least three people died of dengue in the past 24 hours, with 251 more hospitalized, bringing this year's death toll to 22, the health directorate said Wednesday.
Zia Rahman Foundation Vice-President Dr. Zubaida Rahman said long-standing mismanagement and lack of accountability have plunged Bangladesh's health sector into crisis, at a workshop on health entrepreneurship in Gulshan.
Mohammad Sumon, 42, a Dhaka Medical College Hospital burn unit worker, died under mysterious circumstances at his Bangshal home. His wife, who says the two struggled during a dispute over drug use, has been…
A childless Chinese couple who lived frugally with worn furniture and taped-together glasses donated nearly 5 million yuan of their life savings to fund heart surgeries for 455 children with congenital heart disease.
A seven-year-old first-grade student died in a road accident in Chougachha, Jashore, after being struck by an auto-rickshaw while running with other children to see a monkey wandering near their homes.
Zia Rahman Foundation Vice-Chairman Zubaida Rahman said healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege, at a workshop on developing health entrepreneurship in Bangladesh, calling on young people to help solve the sector's challenges.
The health ministry has announced free NS1 testing for dengue at government hospitals nationwide through December 31. This year, 7,110 people have been infected with dengue and 19 have died.
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury announced plans to recruit 100,000 health workers nationwide, saying the government is working to narrow the gap between public and private healthcare standards.
Chattogram is seeing an alarming rise in dengue cases, averaging 11 new infections a day. Fifty-seven people were infected in the first five days of July alone, and health authorities have designated eight wards…
A local BNP leader was shot in the back and slashed on the leg by attackers in a dispute over a sand quarry near the Hardinge Bridge area in Bheramara upazila, Kushtia, on Sunday…
Experts say it is perfectly normal to feel upset when your favorite team is eliminated from the World Cup, but there are practical ways to recover quickly — from taking a social media break…
As the monsoon season raises the risk of dengue, pediatric specialist Dr. Ismat Jahan Ferdousi outlines the key symptoms, danger signs, diagnostic tests, treatment guidelines, and prevention measures parents should know to protect children.
Nineteen people, including four guards and 15 inmates, were killed and more than 100 injured in a violent prison riot near Colombo. Inmates broke into the armory and seized automatic weapons before a joint…
Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain Bokul has ordered all private clinics in Bangladesh to establish labor rooms for normal deliveries by next Saturday, warning that non-compliant facilities will have their licenses revoked.
Cloves are more than just a popular cooking spice. Modern research has found that the natural compounds in cloves, particularly eugenol, offer antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties that can benefit overall health.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is donating 10% of his monthly salary to the government treasury for the welfare of the poor, following the tradition set by his father and BNP founder, former president Ziaur…
Laich Begum, 50, a woman serving a life sentence for murder, died Sunday afternoon at Narail District Hospital while receiving treatment. She had been imprisoned at Narail District Jail since her conviction in May…
Three more children died with measles symptoms in the past 24 hours across Bangladesh, while 1,106 new cases were reported, the Directorate General of Health Services said Monday. Since March 15, the total death…
Research suggests garlic's allicin compound can improve insulin function and glucose regulation, but experts say it is not a permanent solution for diabetes and recommend 1 to 2 cloves daily for best results.
Instead of reaching for antacids, common kitchen ingredients like fennel, cumin, cloves, ginger, cardamom, coriander, and warm water may help relieve heartburn, bloating, and acid reflux, a report said.
Road accidents killed 438 people across Bangladesh in June, with Dhaka division recording the highest number. Motorcycle accidents accounted for 134 of the deaths, or 30.59% of the total, the Road Safety Foundation said…
A Jamaat-e-Islami youth leader died in Dhaka Medical College Hospital from injuries sustained in a June 25 attack over a land dispute between two brothers in Dupchanchia upazila, Bogra.
The health directorate has ordered all hospitals to maintain round-the-clock cleanliness and ensure biometric attendance by August 17, marking the current government's 180th day in office.
Another 139 dengue patients were hospitalized across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, bringing this year's total cases to 6,597 with 19 deaths, the health directorate said Saturday.
Seven more children died with measles symptoms in the past 24 hours and 1,031 new cases were reported, Bangladesh's health directorate said Sunday, as the outbreak continues to spread.
Nutritionists say citrus fruits, green tea, coffee, spicy food, and fruit juice can cause digestive discomfort when consumed first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
ENT specialists warn against using earbuds, matchsticks, or safety pins to remove trapped water, recommending safe home remedies instead to avoid damaging the sensitive ear canal.
One person died of dengue and 163 patients were hospitalized across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, the health directorate said, bringing this year's total cases to 6,267 and deaths to 19.
Five children died of measles symptoms and 1,107 new cases were detected in the past 24 hours, the health directorate said, bringing total suspected cases since March 15 to over 103,000.
Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Goni inaugurated a 250-bed private hospital in Chougacha, saying it would reduce the region's dependence on medical treatment abroad.