BGB holds free medical camp and distributes winter clothes in Kasba
Border Guard Bangladesh treated about 300 people and gave out winter clothing Thursday in Kasba upazila under the Sultanpur Battalion (60 BGB).
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Rohingya account for 74% of dengue cases in Cox's Bazar, health office says
Rohingya refugees made up more than 74 percent of dengue cases and over 90 percent of dengue deaths recorded in Cox's Bazar district from January through Nov. 24, the civil surgeon's office said.
Khaleda Zia's condition stable, medical board to meet Monday night, BNP says
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia's condition is stable at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, party officials said. A medical board will meet Monday night to decide on any change in her care.
5 more die of dengue, 636 hospitalized in past day
Bangladesh recorded five more deaths from dengue fever and 636 hospitalizations in the past 24 hours, raising this year's death toll to 382, the Health Ministry said.
Dhaka University student dies by suicide after long fight with rare bone disease
A former Dhaka University student from Kushtia's Mirpur upazila died by suicide after a long struggle with fibrous dysplasia, a rare bone disorder, police said Monday.
Antibiotics fail in 41% of ICU patients in Bangladesh, study finds
Antibiotics were not effective in 41 percent of patients admitted to intensive care units across the country, the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research said in its 2025 antimicrobial resistance surveillance report.
Dengue kills 2 in Bangladesh, 705 new patients hospitalized
Two people died of dengue and 705 patients were admitted to hospitals across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.
Dengue kills 8 in 24 hours, hospitalizes 778 across Bangladesh
Eight people died of dengue fever and 778 others were hospitalized in the past 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
Spinach can help fight common winter illnesses, experts say
Spinach is widely available this winter and offers immune-system, digestive and skin benefits when eaten regularly, health experts say.
How to prevent kidney stones during winter
Kidney-stone risk peaks in winter due to dehydration, doctors say, and recommend drinking plenty of water, limiting sodium and eating citrus fruits.
More than 100 garment workers fall ill from earthquake panic in Magura
About 100 garment workers fell ill from panic during Friday's earthquake at a factory in Magura's Sreepur upazila, with dozens hospitalized, officials said.
Health and nutrition camp held in Mujibnagar
A special health and nutrition campaign organized by Good Neighbors Bangladesh was held Thursday at the Mujibnagar CDP project office in Meherpur.
If elected, I will modernize Bagharpara's health sector, Golam Rasul says
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Professor Golam Rasul pledged at a free medical camp in Jashore's Bagharpara to modernize the upazila's health services if elected to the next parliament.
Bangladesh cuts MBBS seats by 280 at government medical colleges
The Health Ministry has reduced 355 MBBS seats and added 75 across government medical colleges for the 2025-26 academic year, setting total enrollment at 5,100.
Turkey to build IVF hospital in Bangladesh as patients seek fertility care abroad
Turkey's Okan University Hospital plans to open an IVF and infertility treatment center in Bangladesh by late 2026, as growing numbers of Bangladeshi patients travel abroad for fertility care.
Dengue kills 10 in a single day, 1,069 hospitalized
Ten people died of Aedes-borne dengue fever in the past 24 hours and 1,069 patients were admitted to hospitals nationwide, the Bangladesh Directorate General of Health Services said.
Satkhira meat seller jailed two months for rotten meat sold to restaurants
SATKHIRA — A mobile court sentenced a meat trader to two months in prison and fined him 30,000 taka on Sunday for supplying rotten meat to several restaurants in Satkhira city, including the Kacchi…
Garbage dump outside Mohespur municipal office fouls bypass road
A growing trash dump on the Mohespur bypass, opposite the municipal office, has spread a stench through the area and is raising public health and pollution concerns.
BRAC holds health coordination meeting in Rupsha
BRAC organized a health coordination meeting under its climate-change health program at the Rupsha upazila health complex in Khulna on Oct. 22.
Bil Dakatia waterlogging strands 1.5 million people in Khulna
About 1.5 million people in Khulna’s Phultala, Dumuria and Arongghata areas have been waterlogged for nearly two months as Bil Dakatia floods over 30,000 acres of farmland.
Chougachha mobile court fines unlicensed doctor 20,000 taka
A mobile court in Jashore's Chougachha fined a man 20,000 taka Wednesday for practicing medicine without registration from the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council, officials said.
Kaliganj butchers fined for selling meat in unsanitary conditions
A mobile court in Kaliganj fined two butchers a total of 3,000 taka for selling beef and goat meat in unsanitary conditions and buried a rotten meat consignment from a third trader, officials said.
Police exhume four bodies in Chuadanga toxic liquor case
Police in Chuadanga have exhumed four of the six bodies of people who died after drinking toxic liquor, acting on a court order because the bodies had been buried without autopsy, officials said.
Medicines and supplies distributed at Meherpur health center
Authorities distribute medicines, health supplies and furniture to a union health and family planning center in Meherpur’s Gangni upazila.
Cumilla opens 100-bed specialty hospital for diabetics
CUMILLA — A 100-bed specialty hospital named Khairunnesa-Ibrahim General Hospital opened Friday in the city's Bishnupur Munsef Quarter, offering diabetes care and specialist treatment at lower cost than Dhaka, officials said.
36 million Bangladeshi children harmed by lead exposure, study finds
DHAKA — About 36 million children in Bangladesh suffer harmful lead poisoning, including 20 million under age 5 who have grown up with diminished cognition, a research forum at icddr,b heard.
Chemical pollution rivals climate change as global health threat, study finds
Chemical pollution now poses a threat to humanity and nature on par with climate change, a new research report says, warning that public awareness and regulatory action remain inadequate.
Doctor absent 10 years still on payroll at Chougachha hospital
CHOUGACHHA, Jashore — Dr. Mridul Kanti of Chougachha Upazila Health Complex has been absent for 10 years but remains on the official roster, leaving the facility short-staffed.
Why burn patients need so much blood
Treating burn patients often demands large volumes of blood, posing a major challenge for families and hospitals. The reason lies in how severe burns affect the body's fluids, blood cells and recovery.
Yunus checks on Jamaat chief's treatment after heart blocks diagnosed
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus called Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman to ask about his health after the party leader was hospitalized for bypass surgery.
71 Palestinians killed seeking aid in Gaza as Israeli fire hits relief points
At least 71 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire on Wednesday while trying to collect aid in Gaza, medical sources said, as the UN warned that far too little relief is reaching the territory.
Bangladesh dengue deaths reach 81 this year, nearly half in July
Two more people died of dengue in 24 hours, taking this year's death toll to 81 — with 39 deaths recorded in July alone, the Directorate General of Health Services said Wednesday.
Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman to undergo bypass surgery, seeks prayers
Multiple blockages have been found in the heart of Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, and doctors have decided to perform urgent bypass surgery, his personal secretary said.
16-time top hospital in Bangladesh struggles with severe staff shortage
JASHORE - Patient care at Chowgachha Model Hospital in Jashore, a 16-time national award winner, is suffering from a severe staff shortage, with nearly 100 of 210 positions vacant.
Bangladesh moves to promote 7,000 doctors, raise pay, health adviser says
Bangladesh's interim government plans to promote 7,000 doctors and is in the final stages of approving a pay raise for physicians and surgeons, Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum said Tuesday.
Yoga or Pilates: which is better for fitness?
Yoga and Pilates are two popular fitness practices. Trainers and practitioners weigh the benefits of each, from breath work and flexibility to body toning and pain relief.
What happens if you eat a cup of chickpeas every day?
A cup of chickpeas a day delivers fiber, plant protein and key minerals, and can help with weight management when prepared without added oil, a nutrition expert said.
Caring for children in the heat: common mistakes to avoid
Children face greater risks than adults in extreme heat and can dehydrate quickly, a pediatric consultant said, urging parents to watch for warning signs and avoid common care mistakes.