Mother hacks toddler son to death in Tangail
A woman, Aklima Begum, 35, has been accused of hacking her three-and-a-half-year-old son to death in Tangail's Sakhipur, critically wounding another child.
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8 men diagnosed with HIV in Kishoreganj in 8 months
HIV cases are rising in Kishoreganj district, with eight men testing positive for the virus between January and August this year, a report shows.
24-hour measles toll: 2 deaths, 1,343 infected
The health directorate's latest bulletin recorded two more deaths with measles symptoms and 1,343 new infections nationwide in the past 24 hours.
Prison deaths rise amid Bangladesh's healthcare crisis
Deaths of prisoners in Bangladesh's jails have been rising, with more than 1,433 inmates dying between 2021 and this August, officials confirm.
85.2% of measles patients were unvaccinated: study
A joint study of 300 children in Chattogram division found that 85.2 percent of those infected with measles had not received the vaccine, researchers say.
The extra chromosome behind Down syndrome
Chromosomes play a key role in human growth and development, and an extra copy of chromosome 21, called Trisomy 21, is the genetic cause of Down syndrome.
This dengue season's symptoms are looking different
Doctors say many dengue patients this season have milder fever or less obvious symptoms than usual, delaying diagnosis and raising the risk of relapse.
Mirza Abbas goes to Malaysia for health checkup
BNP standing committee member and prime ministerial adviser Mirza Abbas has travelled to Malaysia for a routine health checkup, the party said.
Microplastics found widespread in everyday food
From toothpaste to cooking oil, milk, sugar and local fish, microplastics are quietly entering the human body through everyday food and products.
What raises the risk of bone cancer
Bone cancer, or bone sarcoma, occurs slightly more often in men than women and mainly strikes long bones, with several distinct risk factors to know.
Measles kills 8 more children in a day in Bangladesh
Measles is claiming more child lives daily in Bangladesh, with eight more deaths from measles-like symptoms recorded in the past 24 hours alone.
Dengue kills 7 more, hospitalises 1,753 in a day
Dengue claimed seven more lives across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, while 1,753 more patients were hospitalised nationwide, health officials said.
Zubaida Rahman calls for free environment for children
Zia Rahman Foundation vice-president Dr Zubaida Rahman urged proper education, healthcare, sports and a healthy natural setting for every child's growth.
Man dies falling from coconut tree at in-laws' home
A young man died after falling from a coconut tree while visiting his in-laws in Jashore's Chougachha upazila, where he had climbed to pick coconuts.
Debate reopens on mental illness and violence risk
A consultant psychiatrist has called for a more open, balanced discussion of the link between severe mental illness and the risk of violence.
Measles kills 6 more children across Bangladesh in a day
Six more children died of measles symptoms in the past 24 hours nationwide, bringing this year's confirmed measles deaths alone to 100 today.
Dengue kills 7 in a day, 1,593 more hospitalised
Seven people died of dengue in the past 24 hours, while 1,593 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country during the same period today.
Why is Bangladesh importing hilsa from India?
Bangladesh has long been the world's top hilsa-producing country, and once even exported the fish abroad, but that picture has since changed.
Malaysia pushes 'U-Turn to Malaysia' healthcare drive
The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council is deepening its engagement with Bangladesh's health sector as part of its 'U-Turn to Malaysia' campaign.
6 morning habits quietly damaging your liver
Sipping tea on waking, skipping breakfast, or scrolling social media in bed are common morning habits that seem completely harmless on the surface.
8 more die of dengue, 1,733 hospitalised nationwide
Eight people died of dengue in the past 24 hours, while 1,733 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country during the same period today.
8 die of measles symptoms in 24 hours, 1,132 infected
Bangladesh's measles situation remains a cause for concern, with eight more children dying of measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours, officials say.
Regular soil contact boosts children's immune diversity
Urban life has made contact with soil and nature a rarity, but researchers say touching soil and plants can diversify the microbes on our skin.
Dengue toll climbs as September deaths reach 52
Six people died of dengue in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, while 1,561 patients were hospitalised nationwide, health officials say today.
Bangladesh to expand dialysis services nationwide
The government plans to launch kidney dialysis services in every district and upazila as soon as possible, training 5,000 nurses and technologists.
3 more children die of measles, 968 new cases logged
Three more children died with measles symptoms in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, with 968 new cases logged nationwide, officials said Sunday.
Bangladesh to back Maldives candidate for WHO SEARO post
Deputy Foreign Minister Humayun Kabir says Bangladesh will support a Maldivian candidate as WHO's next South-East Asia regional director soon.
Activist Meghmallar Bosu regains consciousness
Meghmallar Bosu, a former Dhaka University Chhatra Union president and NPA council member, has regained consciousness in hospital, say officials.
7 more children die of measles symptoms nationwide
Seven more children have died with measles symptoms in the past 24 hours, taking this year's death toll from measles past 1,000, officials say.
2 more dengue deaths reported in Bangladesh
Two more people died of dengue in the past 24 hours, while 1,056 new patients were hospitalised nationwide, health officials said this Saturday.
Bangladesh to launch new measles vaccine drive Sept 25
A second round of special measles vaccination will begin nationwide on September 25, the health minister says, with most doses already here.
3 more children die of measles symptoms in Bangladesh
Three more children have died with measles symptoms nationwide in the past 24 hours, taking the season's death toll past 1,000, officials say.
2 more dengue deaths, 790 hospitalised in Bangladesh
Two more people have died of dengue fever and 790 new patients were hospitalised nationwide in the past 24 hours, health officials said Friday.
Hot tea, coffee may raise esophageal cancer risk
Drinking very hot tea or coffee may more than triple the risk of a type of esophageal cancer, a new study of nearly a million UK adults finds.
90% of edible oil import-dependent
Bangladesh must meet 90% of its roughly 2.5 million-ton annual edible oil demand with imported soybean and palm oil, draining a huge amount of foreign currency from the country every year.
Meghmallar Bosu in ICU after suicide attempt
Meghmallar Bosu, former president of Chhatra Union who has repeatedly drawn public attention for his activities and provocative remarks, has attempted suicide.
Catching criminals cannot be a minister's job
Catching criminals cannot be the job of a respected government minister — even if the scope of that work, as part of administrative responsibility, extends into the private sector.
Smoking raises women's infertility risk, harms men's sperm quality: WHO
Smoking can reduce fertility in both women and men. Secondhand smoke also poses a risk to reproductive health.
Secondhand smoke kills nearly 1.7 million worldwide: study
More than 2.7 billion people worldwide, including children, are exposed to secondhand smoke, a new study finds.
Kolkata hospital business slumps as Bangladeshi patients stay away
Kolkata hospitals are in trouble as the number of Bangladeshi patients coming for treatment has suddenly dropped.
Palestinian girl, 8, killed in Israeli strike on first day back to school
Wafa Yousef Nabil Akila, an 8-year-old Palestinian girl, was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City on the very first day of the new school year.
Common misconceptions about cholesterol
Many people know high cholesterol is bad for health — but a survey of Cleveland Clinic patients found few could explain what cholesterol actually is or how it relates to heart health.
DU student dies in accident on way to BCS viva
Sheikh Misha Khatun was traveling from Khulna to Dhaka to attend her 50th BCS oral exam when she was killed in a road accident near Gopalganj.
Nearly 1,000 children have died of measles
Two more children died of suspected measles in the past 24 hours nationwide, with 1,157 more showing symptoms of the disease and 79 confirmed cases.
4 Bangladeshis killed in Saudi road accident
Four Bangladeshis were killed when a car heading to the airport crashed while traveling from Taif to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
PM urges vigilance to counter dengue risk
Prime Minister Tareque Rahman will launch a three-month special campaign against dengue.
3 more die of suspected measles
Three more people died of suspected measles in the past 24 hours nationwide, bringing the total measles and suspected-measles death toll since March 15 to 997.
4 more die of dengue
Four more people died of dengue in the past 24 hours nationwide, while 1,314 more were hospitalized with the disease.
Government to hire 11,500 doctors
11,495 doctor posts are currently vacant at government hospitals across the country, the health minister told parliament.
Now is the time to raise chili seedlings
Chili is one of Bangladesh's most important spice crops. An agriculture officer offers guidance on preparing seedbeds for the coming Rabi-season chili planting.
Government begins hiring drive to fill vacant health-sector posts
The government has launched a recruitment drive to fill vacant posts across the health sector, aiming to deliver on its election manifesto's grassroots healthcare pledge.
HIV infections climb in Bogura: 93 cases, 9 deaths in 19 months
HIV infections are rising alarmingly in Bogura, with 93 cases detected and nine deaths recorded over the past 19 months, about 87% of patients male.
Bus plunges into ditch in Gopalganj, killing 3
A passenger bus lost control and plunged into a ditch in Gopalganj's Muksudpur upazila, killing three people and injuring at least 20 others.
Harmful bacteria found in street food and restaurant meals
A study has found dangerous levels of disease-causing bacteria in Bangladesh's street food and restaurant-served ready-to-eat items, raising fresh concerns about food safety oversight.
Hotel crunch leaves Bangladeshi patients sleeping on Kolkata streets
Weeks after a deadly hotel fire in central Kolkata, Bangladeshi cancer patients and their families are being forced to sleep on the streets amid a citywide hotel crackdown.
Tube-well water banned as drinking water at 6,888 primary schools
Excessive arsenic, iron and chloride have been found in tube-well water at 6,888 government primary schools across the country.
Regular checkups are essential for safe motherhood and a healthy baby
Pregnancy is one of the most important and sensitive periods in a woman's life, and regular checkups are key to a healthy pregnancy and a safe delivery.
Measles kills 4 more in 24 hours
Bangladesh's measles death toll continues to climb, with four more deaths recorded in the past 24 hours.
Health department forms panel to probe Dr. Jahangir Kabir
The Directorate General of Health Services has formed a committee to investigate allegations against Dr. Jahangir Kabir's Health Revolution Limited after a diabetic patient's death at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Dengue kills 2 more in 24 hours, 988 hospitalized
Two more people died of dengue in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, while 988 people were hospitalized with the disease in the same period.