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The government is set to open one 200-bed specialized children’s hospital each in the Khulna, Barisal, Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions and in Cumilla district within six months, with the Barisal and Khulna facilities ready…
Four more people died of measles symptoms in 24 hours, taking this year’s total measles-related deaths to 661, while 1,174 people were newly infected, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.
The government is set to open one 200-bed specialized children’s hospital each in the Khulna, Barisal, Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions and in Cumilla district within six months, with the Barisal and Khulna facilities ready…
Too much bitter gourd can harm the liver and gut. People on diabetes medicine, pregnant women and those with sensitive stomachs should take the most care.
The monsoon brings relief to nature but also health risks, with women especially prone to colds, viral fever, skin and urinary infections, dengue and nutrition problems. Extra care and hygiene help.
Five more children have died of measles in the country in the past 24 hours, the Health Directorate said. Total cases since March 15 have reached 100,677, with 666 deaths.
Girls vaccinated against HPV at age 12 or 13 now face almost no risk of dying from cervical cancer before 30, a study in England found, with no recorded deaths among women aged 20…
Surjer Hashi Network clinics are running field-level vaccination alongside the government's measles-rubella campaign, giving thousands of children free shots to curb childhood deaths.
Four more children died with suspected measles across Bangladesh in 24 hours, the health directorate said, taking suspected measles deaths since March 15 to 568.
Mouth ulcers usually heal on their own within a week or two, but recurrent or persistent sores can signal a more serious underlying condition, a specialist says.
Doctors say summer headaches may stem from sinus problems, migraine or dehydration, and that identifying the true cause matters.
Now in season, the tangy-sweet latkan is rich in vitamin C, iron, potassium and calcium, offering benefits from stronger immunity to better digestion and bone health.
Health Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain ordered the immediate removal of a deputy director after an unannounced inspection of Noakhali General Hospital exposed filth and absent doctors.
Three months into a measles epidemic among children, the toll keeps rising daily as public health experts blame mismanagement and policy errors, BBC Bangla reports.
One person died of measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours, raising the combined toll from measles and suspected cases to 657, the health directorate said.
World Vision Bangladesh and Bangla-German Sampreeti held a joint workshop in Teknaf to address problems facing children and the local community.
Al-Dwin hospital authorities rejected as untrue the claim that they spent crores of taka lobbying the minister to save the hospital's licence after six infants died there.
More than three months into a measles epidemic among children, the government has yet to bring it under control, with official figures putting infections above 85,000 and deaths at least 652, BBC Bangla reported.
Bangladesh will recruit 100,000 health workers to deliver care to people's doorsteps, of whom 80,000 will be women, the health and family welfare minister said.
Regularly staying up at night and a lack of adequate sleep can be a leading cause of declining memory, and over the long term may sharply raise the risk of dementia or Parkinson's, researchers…
Muscle pain is a common but distressing problem that can affect people of any age and sometimes grow severe enough to disrupt daily life.
The liver aids digestion and purifies the blood, and a few dietary habits can help cleanse it naturally, according to Healthy Builders.
With many varieties of mango now in the markets, a few simple steps can keep the fruit fresh for several days without a refrigerator, Anandabazar reports.
Five more children have died of measles-related symptoms, raising the total number of measles and measles-related deaths since March 15 to 648, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
The licence cancelled at Ad-Din Hospital belonged to its pathology centre, not the hospital itself, lawyer Shishir Monir claimed in a Facebook post.
A fire at Khulna City Medical College Hospital was brought under control by midnight Thursday, with more than 250 patients shifted to other hospitals and seven critical patients moved to Ad-din; no casualties were…
The 2026-27 budget proposes Tk 69,409 crore for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare — about Tk 34,000 crore more than the previous year, nearly double — as the finance minister targets raising…
The 2026-27 budget proposes Tk 5,196 crore for the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs — Tk 175 crore less than the current revised Tk 5,371 crore — with funding for daycare centres, DNA…
The 2026-27 budget plans Tk 62,852 crore for health — Tk 49,386 crore for the Health Services Division and Tk 13,466 crore for Health Education and Family Welfare — with Tk 35,026 crore in…
Big green coconuts often disappoint — here is how to pick one actually full of water: judge by weight not size, check the colour and the three 'eyes,' shake it, and prefer the oval…
The Bangladesh Food Safety Authority fined Ovi Food Products in Chuadanga Tk 50,000 for producing food in unhygienic conditions using industrial salt and textile dye.
Of 41,806 sanctioned doctor posts at government hospitals, 9,407 are vacant, Health Minister Sakhawat Hossain told parliament — alongside warnings that poultry and fish feed made from toxic tannery waste is fuelling cancer and…
Eight more children died of measles or measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours, with 1,039 new confirmed cases, the Directorate General of Health Services said — 547 suspected-measles deaths since 15 March.
Fruit — nature's source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre — protects the heart, aids digestion, boosts immunity, controls weight and keeps skin bright; a daily habit worth keeping.
Three bystanders died of burns after a mob torched the homes of men accused of raping and killing a teenage girl in Pabna Sadar — a gas cylinder exploded during the arson; none of…
Three more children died of measles symptoms in 24 hours, with 1,034 new cases and symptoms detected; the death toll since 15 March stands at 631, the health directorate said.
Eight more people have died of measles or measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours, with 1,185 admitted to hospital with symptoms, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
The families of six newborns who died at Ad-din Hospital in Dhaka's Moghbazar will each receive Tk 80 lakh in compensation, set through joint discussion between the families and the authorities, lawyer Mohammad Shishir…
Seven more children have died of measles in the past 24 hours, taking the official measles death toll to 620 since 15 March, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
The thyroid, a small but vital gland in the front of the neck, regulates metabolism — and certain foods rich in iodine, vitamin C, zinc and selenium can help its function, while others should…
Lawyer Shishir Monir called the health ministry's notice to cancel Ad-din Medical College Hospital's licence over six newborn deaths 'unlawful,' saying the hospital will take legal steps against it.
Ad-din Hospital must answer a show-cause notice on why its licence should not be cancelled over six newborn deaths, and an unsatisfactory answer will draw legal action, Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain said.
A day-long free medical camp organised by the Jagjapida student organisation treated more than 1,000 patients in Jashore's Chougacha, with free medicines from the Jashore Medicine Bank.
Ad-din Hospital's management is responsible for the deaths of six newborns in the post-operative ward of its Moghbazar hospital in the capital, Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain said Thursday, citing…
Researchers report a breakthrough in cancer treatment with a smart drug that disables cancer cells’ ability to hide, making immunotherapy more effective. Early tests showed it shrank tumors by at least 30 percent.
Six more children died of suspected measles in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 594, the Directorate General of Health Services said Tuesday. No deaths from confirmed measles were recorded…
Three people have died after drinking toxic alcohol in the Mithapukur area of Rangpur, with one more under treatment in critical condition at Rangpur Medical College Hospital.
Three more children have died with measles symptoms in 24 hours, with 1,179 newly infected, taking the total deaths from measles and its symptoms since March 15 to 588.
Two more children have died with measles symptoms in 24 hours, taking the total deaths from measles or its symptoms since mid-March to 585, the health directorate says.
A free medical camp on the initiative of "Tarafdar Bari" provided treatment and medicine to some 300 people in Narail's Sadar upazila.
A UCL-led study says a DNA test called Prosigna could spare more than two-thirds of breast cancer patients from chemotherapy, treating them with hormone therapy alone.
A bread-making factory was discovered inside the Ad-din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka's Magbazar during an inspection by the health minister, sparking widespread discussion.
Eight more children have died with measles symptoms in 24 hours, taking the total deaths from measles or its symptoms since mid-March to 583, the health directorate says.
The investigation report into the deaths of six newborns at Ad-din Hospital in Dhaka will be submitted on June 3 after the mothers are spoken to, the health minister says.
The full report into the deaths of six newborns at Ad-din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka will be submitted on June 3, the health minister says, after the committee was given three more days.
At least 33 people sought treatment at Dhaka's NITOR hospital Thursday for injuries from slaughtering sacrificial animals, while 168 others were hurt in motorcycle and other accidents — 89 of them admitted in serious…
A three-member committee will probe the deaths of six newborns at Ad-din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka's Mogbazar, with officials saying a technical fault — not negligence — likely caused the tragedy.
Ten more children have died of measles or suspected measles in the past 24 hours, pushing the nationwide toll to 555 in the continuing outbreak, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
Many city dwellers head to villages every Eid to reconnect with family. But this year, experts are warning parents of young children against making the trip, citing severe heat and a measles outbreak that…
Measles and suspected measles killed 17 more children in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services said, pushing the 71-day death toll to 545.