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Government takes strict measures to rid hospitals of brokers
Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain said law enforcement agencies are working together to identify and arrest touts steering patients away from public hospitals, speaking during an inspection of Sylhet's Osmani Medical College Hospital.
1 more dies with measles symptoms, 1,154 new cases reported
One more child died with measles symptoms in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, health officials said, as the combined measles death toll reached 987 amid 1,154 new cases.
Pig kidney functioned in human body for 271 days, doctors say
A pig kidney functioned in a U.S. patient's body for a record 271 days before failing, doctors at Mass General Brigham say, offering hope that animal organs could serve as a 'bridge' for patients…
'It's a miracle': Two Nepal hydropower workers rescued alive after 9 days
Two hydropower workers were pulled alive from a flood-damaged tunnel in Nepal nine days after a glacial collapse, in what rescuers and relatives called a miracle, as the disaster's confirmed death toll reached 1,301…
Dengue kills 4 more in Bangladesh, pushing this year's toll to 111
Bangladesh's dengue death toll for the year rose to 111 after four more fatalities in 24 hours, with over 1,150 new hospital admissions nationwide, health officials said.
3 more measles deaths, 1,044 new cases reported
Health authorities say 887 children have died with measles symptoms since March 15, including 99 confirmed measles deaths, as the outbreak's confirmed case count passes 19,500.
Child drowns in pond in Jaintapur, another injured
Four-year-old Shahban Ahmed died and another child was hospitalized after they fell into a pond unnoticed by their families in Sylhet's Jaintapur upazila.
Government names new secretaries at 4 ministries and departments
Three additional secretaries were promoted to secretary in a reshuffle that includes new appointments at the culture, health, and public administration ministries.
Power Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud hospitalized with pneumonia, medical board formed
The 76-year-old minister, who also has diabetes, hypertension and a recent cardiac stent, is being treated in the CCU at Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital.
Measles, related symptoms kill 4 more in 24 hours
The death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms since March 15 has reached 983, the Directorate General of Health Services says, as confirmed cases climb past 19,000.
How seasonal change affects women's health
Doctors highlight iron deficiency, menstrual hygiene, skin and hair changes, allergies and other seasonal health concerns women should watch for, and when to seek medical advice.
Dengue kills 5 more, pushing 2026 death toll to 107
The Directorate General of Health Services says 1,110 people were hospitalized in the latest 24-hour period, bringing this year's total cases to 38,280.
Injured schoolteacher dies after Shailkupa motorcycle accident
Rabeya Khatun, a teacher at Nadpara Jubo Milon Secondary School in Jhenaidah, fell from a moving motorcycle and died two days later at a Kushtia hospital.
National University to expand cooperation with the Philippines
National University and the Philippine ambassador agreed to launch joint training in health care, nursing assistance, IT and tourism, along with student exchange and scholarship programs.
Silent heart attack warning signs: ignoring them can raise the danger
Heart attack symptoms in women often look different from the classic chest pain seen in men, with unexplained fatigue among the most overlooked warning signs, per an NDTV report.
6 more children die with measles symptoms
Bangladesh's measles-linked child death toll has reached 979 since March 15, according to the health directorate's latest report, though no confirmed-measles deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours.
Child's measles death: HC rule on compensation naming Dr Yunus, 5 others
The six respondents have four weeks to respond to why 1 crore taka should not be paid to the child's family.
AI can detect heart-disease risk in under 2 seconds
Trained on millions of ECGs and tested on 67,000 US patients, the tool detected up to 90% of heart valve disease cases, researchers told the European Society of Cardiology's annual congress.
Pneumonia surge fills Chuadanga hospital, 556 children in 22-bed ward
Weather swings have driven a sharp rise in childhood respiratory illness, with patients treated on floors and corridors as just two doctors handle hundreds of daily cases.
Dengue deaths near 100, with 43 in August alone
The health directorate recorded four more deaths and 1,163 new hospitalizations in the latest 24-hour count, with Khulna division hit hardest outside Dhaka.
DCs, UNOs, OCs used to be bribed in past elections: health minister
Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain told a Manikganj meeting that officials once took millions in bribes around elections and even from doctors' and nurses' transfers, but this year's vote saw none.
US gives $2.4 million in health sector assistance
The aid includes newborn-warming equipment, therapeutic food for malnourished children and vaccine-cold-chain supplies delivered through FHI 360, Jhpiego, JSI and UNICEF.
Good news for women with breast cancer
A British Heart Foundation-funded study found 98% of women who stopped heart medication after their cancer treatment showed no change in heart function a year later.
6 more die with measles symptoms, 1,256 new cases detected
The health directorate's cumulative toll since March 15 has reached 973, including 99 confirmed measles deaths.
3 killed, 5 injured in Katiadi road accident
A covered van struck a CNG auto-rickshaw carrying an extended family on the Kishoreganj-Bhairab road, killing a couple's son-in-law, wife and young granddaughter.
4 more die with measles symptoms
The health directorate says 1,516 new suspected cases were recorded in a single day, bringing the total to more than 157,000.
3 more die of dengue in 24 hours
The year's death toll has climbed to 93, with 39 of those deaths recorded in August alone.
The benefits of indoor plants
From cleaner air to sharper focus and faster recovery from illness, houseplants offer more than décor.
Mirza Abbas returning home after five and a half months
The BNP standing committee member, who underwent brain surgery in Dhaka before treatment in Singapore and Malaysia, is expected to land in Dhaka Wednesday night.
Palm pitha
Two ways to turn seasonal palm juice into traditional pitha, from banana-leaf-wrapped cakes to golden fried bora.
Why hands go numb after sleep, and when to worry
Usually a matter of an awkward sleeping position, but regular numbness can signal carpal tunnel syndrome, or in rare cases something more serious.
After a century of failure, success in cancer vaccine
A personalized mRNA vaccine from Moderna and Merck has shown promise in a late-stage melanoma trial, the first therapeutic cancer vaccine to do so.
3 more die of suspected measles
None of the latest deaths were confirmed measles cases, the health directorate says, as new suspected cases topped 886 in a single day.
Remembering old wish, Rubel gifts Sohel Rana a costly watch after 40 years
The actor recalled a nearly four-decade-old shopping trip in Singapore where he admired a watch he couldn't afford, until his younger brother surprised him with one just like it.
Push to raise standards in speech therapy
Officials say unlicensed practice will no longer be permitted as Bangladesh works to bring speech and language therapy to world-class standards.
2 more die of dengue, 996 new hospitalizations
The health directorate says Dhaka division accounted for the largest share of the new admissions in the past 24 hours.
BGB detains 4 in Mahespur operations, seizes Indian cannabis and medicine
Separate raids near Chuadanga's Jibannagar border recovered contraband worth over 1.3 million taka and detained a group attempting to cross into India.
Malaria kills 2 airport workers in Germany after mosquitoes arrive by plane
Six Frankfurt airport workers with no recent travel history were infected, delaying diagnosis until two fell critically ill, officials say.
Teen girl dies saving drowning child in Sherpur
The 14-year-old's twin sister also fell ill after the rescue and was sent to Sherpur Sadar Hospital for advanced treatment.
Free eye camp treats 5,000 people in Bogura
The Al-Basar International Foundation camp, backed by the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, identified 500 cataract patients for free surgery.
5 more die of measles symptoms in 24 hours
The health directorate recorded 1,170 new suspected or confirmed cases, bringing the total since March 15 above 154,000.
Nearly 1,000 children have died of measles in 5 months
The health directorate reported 5 more deaths and over 1,000 new cases in the past day, part of an outbreak dating to mid-March.
17,280 dengue cases so far this month
The Directorate General of Health Services reported 342 new hospitalizations in the past 24 hours, with no new deaths in that period.
Five children drown in Chapainawabganj river accident
The girls, aged 7 to 12, drowned one by one while trying to help each other after one began struggling in the water, witnesses said.
Nepal hospital morgues run out of space for bodies
Authorities are designating separate buildings to store bodies as Nepal's flood death toll passes 500, officials say.
Satkhira newspaper editor GM Nur Islam dies
GM Nur Islam launched Dainik Dristipat in 2000 and remained its editor and publisher until his death.
5 more die from measles symptoms, 1,031 new cases
The health directorate says the death toll from measles symptoms since March 15 has reached 856 children.
Couple electrocuted in Shailkupa
Amar Bhowmik and his wife Meenakshi Rani were fatally shocked while operating a grass-cutting machine in Madhabpur village, police say.
550 new dengue patients admitted to hospitals
No deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, the health directorate says, as the year's toll stands at 88 dead and over 31,000 hospitalized.
Bodies of 9 Bangladeshis killed in Saudi factory fire arrive Thursday
The victims, killed in an August 9 blaze at a Riyadh sofa factory, were identified through fingerprint analysis; the remaining bodies are expected later.
10 newborns die in a day at West Bengal hospital
Malda Medical College Hospital says eight of the infants had been referred in critical condition from other facilities, as the state health department seeks a report.
Second dengue infection carries higher risk
Doctors warn that antibody-dependent enhancement makes a second infection with a different serotype far more dangerous than the first.
Chuadanga teen dies of snake bite
A 14-year-old boy died after being bitten while asleep at home in Damurhuda upazila, police say.
10 products ordered withdrawn from market for failing to meet standards
BSTI found Bombay Sweets spice mixes and several ghee brands, including Baghabari, substandard in lab testing and has threatened to revoke their licenses.
MP Masud Parvez Rasel visits Chuadanga Sadar Hospital
The Chuadanga-1 lawmaker toured the facility, spoke with doctors and patients, and urged continued oversight of its services.
7 children die from measles symptoms in a day
The health directorate says none of the deaths was from confirmed measles infection, as the outbreak's toll since March passed 950.
Hospital fire in Pakistan kills 15 newborns
Only one infant survived after a fire, reportedly sparked by an exploding air conditioner compressor, tore through a nursery at Islamabad's PIMS hospital.
184 more appointed in 48th BCS special recruitment
The new assistant surgeons and dental surgeons must join the health ministry by September 7, following January's appointment of 3,263 candidates.
UK weighs anti-libido medication to curb prisoners’ sexual urges
Officials are considering whether hormone-suppressing drugs could become a parole condition, reviving a treatment method with a fraught history.