Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary

Jail term to be scrapped for prescribing banned drugs

Draft ordinance proposes easing some punitive measures against doctors for rules violations

13h ago

Tobacco use costs society Tk 87,544cr

Tobacco consumption and production cost the country Tk 87,544 crore last year, more than double the tax collected from tobacco companies in fiscal 2023–24, according to a recent study.

4d ago

Child deaths higher among the poor, little care for mothers

Nationwide survey shows how inequality is deepening health disparities among households

1w ago

Healthcare workers’ demo disrupts vaccination, medical services

Health services and vaccination programmes are facing disruption as several sections of medical professionals continue their demonstrations to press home their separate demands.

1w ago

Country sees sharp rise in HIV cases

In Bangladesh, the first HIV case was detected in 1989. The total number of HIV-positive cases stood at 14,313 till this year. Of them, 2,666 died.

1w ago

Only 44% make it to class 10 after primary

Although 84% of children in Bangladesh complete primary school, less than half go on to finish secondary education, a govt survey reveals

3w ago

Govt shelves several key health reform measures

Drops 15 of 33 shortlisted reform proposals

4w ago

Unhealthy lifestyle, stress fuelling diabetes surge

According to the IDF, about 1.38 crore people in Bangladesh have diabetes.

1m ago
December 14, 2025
December 14, 2025

Jail term to be scrapped for prescribing banned drugs

Draft ordinance proposes easing some punitive measures against doctors for rules violations

December 10, 2025
December 10, 2025

Tobacco use costs society Tk 87,544cr

Tobacco consumption and production cost the country Tk 87,544 crore last year, more than double the tax collected from tobacco companies in fiscal 2023–24, according to a recent study.

December 7, 2025
December 7, 2025

Child deaths higher among the poor, little care for mothers

Nationwide survey shows how inequality is deepening health disparities among households

December 3, 2025
December 3, 2025

Healthcare workers’ demo disrupts vaccination, medical services

Health services and vaccination programmes are facing disruption as several sections of medical professionals continue their demonstrations to press home their separate demands.

December 2, 2025
December 2, 2025

Country sees sharp rise in HIV cases

In Bangladesh, the first HIV case was detected in 1989. The total number of HIV-positive cases stood at 14,313 till this year. Of them, 2,666 died.

November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025

Only 44% make it to class 10 after primary

Although 84% of children in Bangladesh complete primary school, less than half go on to finish secondary education, a govt survey reveals

November 15, 2025
November 15, 2025

Govt shelves several key health reform measures

Drops 15 of 33 shortlisted reform proposals

November 14, 2025
November 14, 2025

Unhealthy lifestyle, stress fuelling diabetes surge

According to the IDF, about 1.38 crore people in Bangladesh have diabetes.

November 13, 2025
November 13, 2025

Prescription for power

With about three dozen doctors set to contest the upcoming national election, doctors appear to constitute one of the largest groups of professionals vying for seats in the parliament.

November 12, 2025
November 12, 2025

Prescription for power: Doctors lining up for parliament

Physicians emerge as one of the largest professional blocs running for election