Two each reported from DSCC and Mymensingh division while one from DNCC
They have been observing work abstention since Saturday, halting nationwide vaccination programme
An 11-member team heads to Secretariat following a call from the health adviser
20-bed Mother and Child Welfare Centre struggles to serve mothers, newborns after four decades without upgrades
Health and Morbidity Status Survey finds 33% experienced illnesses in 3 months leading up to the survey last year
Bangladesh’s vibrant food culture is a feast for the eyes — from rainbow-hued sweets to brightly coloured street snacks. But beneath this colourful charm lies a dangerous truth: much of that colour is not natural at all. The growing use of artificial and industrial dyes in food has become a silent but severe public health crisis, threatening millions of consumers every day.
Dr Muniruddin Ahmed.On October 13, The Guardian published an alarming report titled ‘<I>Sharp global rise in antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, WHO finds</I>.’ The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that infections once easily curable with conventional antibiotics are now be
Twelve-year-old Nuhas and his two-and-a-half-year-old sister Najat are sharing a single bed at the children’s ward of Mugda Medical College and Hospital, both diagnosed with dengue.
Headache disorders remained among the most common neurological conditions worldwide, affecting an estimated 40% of the global population in 2021. Despite their widespread impact, they continued to be underestimated and under-treated, leading to significant personal suffering, reduced quality of life and substantial economic loss.
At least two dengue patients died while 610 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
Death toll rises to 323 this year
Diabetes continues to rise at an alarming rate. Globally, 7 out of 10 (412 million) adults living with diabetes are of working age. Three out of four people with diabetes report feeling anxious, depressed, or having other mental health issues due to their condition. Managing diabetes at work negatively affects the mental well-being of 4 in 10 employees with the condition.
Every year, World Prematurity Day (15 November) highlights the urgent need to care for babies born too soon. This year’s theme echoes WHO’s Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures campaign, reminding us that every child deserves a fair chance at life, starting from their very first moments.
More than 4.4 billion people lived in urban areas, a figure projected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050. In cities, health, inequality, environment and economy intersected in powerful ways, creating complex risks and opportunities.
Musculoskeletal health has become a growing concern in today’s modern workplace, where most professionals spend long hours sitting at computers or doing the same thing over and over. Work-related health issues like back pain, neck stiffness, shoulder tension, and issues with the wrist or knee are now common.
Chocolate, once dismissed as a guilty pleasure, is now reclaiming its identity as a functional food. No longer merely a sugary indulgence, functional chocolate is emerging as a smart fusion of taste and nutrition, blending traditional cocoa goodness with scientifically backed bioactive compounds.
November 14 marks World Diabetes Day 2025. According to the latest International Diabetes Federation (IDF) report, 1 out of 9 adults is living with diabetes as of 2025, and 40% of them are unaware that they even have diabetes. The majority of these adults reside in low- and middle-income countries, such as Bangladesh.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) released new guidance for countries on ways to counter the immediate and long-term effects of sudden and severe cuts to external funding, which are disrupting the delivery of essential health services in many countries.
A pioneering brain–computer interface (BCI) implant has restored functional central vision to patients suffering from geographic atrophy (GA), a severe form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) — a leading cause of blindness worldwide. The results of this landmark clinical trial have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), marking what scientists call a “paradigm shift” in vision restoration.
The convenience of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undeniable. Yet, it raises questions about our cognitive habits. Concerns are emerging that over-reliance on AI may affect critical thinking, problem-solving, and intellectual development. What actually happens to the human brain when it no longer needs to think as hard?
In a factory outside Gazipur, a 19-year-old operator once told a counsellor from SAJIDA Foundation, “Apa, my hands don’t shake because of the machines. They shake because of what I am carrying inside my chest.” She was not alone. Across Bangladesh, countless people carry their struggles silently
