Health

Four more children have died with measles like symptoms in the country over the last 24 hours and the death tally unfortunately continues to climb. During the same period, 1,137 children were infected with measles or showed measles like symptoms of the disease, as published by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Sunday, August 2. The DGHS stated ...

SHARIATPUR, Aug 1, 2026 – Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain has warned that doctors found guilty of negligence in duty or other irregularities will face strict administrative action, including dismissal from service and temporary suspension. The minister gave the warning today during a surprise inspection of the Bhedarganj Upazila Health Complex in the district, said an ...

Genome sequencing and genomics-based research have the potential to transform healthcare in Bangladesh by enabling faster and more accurate diagnosis of complex diseases and advancing precision medicine, experts said at an international conference in Dhaka on Saturday. The observations came at the International Genomics Conference, organised by the Bangladesh Genomics Consortium with support from Radiant Pharmaceuticals Limited. The conference was ...

Ziaur Rahman Foundation Vice-President and noted physician Dr Zubaida Rahman on Friday called for creating a nationwide database of people suffering from thalassaemia and other congenital rare diseases to ensure better care and support for patients. “It is necessary to prepare a nationwide database of people suffering from thalassaemia and other congenital and rare diseases, and to maintain a registry,” ...

Universal Medical College Hospital, in collaboration with India’s Max Healthcare, on Thursday organized a scientific seminar in the capital highlighting the latest advances in bone marrow transplantation, kidney transplantation and the treatment of complex blood disorders. The seminar was held at Lecture Gallery-1 of Universal Medical College and brought together leading specialists from Bangladesh and India to exchange knowledge on ...

The death count from dengue has reached 50 in 2026, with three more fatalities reported in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning. In the 24-hour span, 534 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, raising the total caseload to 14,690 this year. The country witnessed two deaths each in January and February, one in May, 13 in June, and ...

Bangladesh is among the world’s 10 most affected countries in terms of hepatitis C infections, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which has urged stronger efforts to expand prevention, testing and treatment services. In a statement marking World Hepatitis Day on Tuesday, the WHO said viral hepatitis claims about 1.3 million lives globally each year, with hepatitis B and ...

Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in the capital’s Moghbazar area will resume full medical services from Tuesday (July 28) after remaining closed for 45 days, following the restoration of its operating licence by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Outpatient, inpatient and emergency services will restart from 8:00am, according to a hospital statement. In a notice signed by Tarikul Islam ...

As one grows older, weight management becomes an indispensable part of health conversations, as it is essential for mobility and spinal health. However, after 50, the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength may also affect one’s ability to move. What potential health problems can this cause? Let’s hear from a specialist. Dr Vuppu Ravikanth, consultant in neuro and spine ...

A year-long study by the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) has found harmful microplastics in 26 out of 34 toothpaste brands sold in Bangladesh, including several products marketed for children. The findings, released at a press conference in Dhaka on Sunday, revealed that some toothpaste samples contained up to 320 microplastic particles per 100 grams, raising concerns over potential ...