Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) yesterday approved a Tk 976 crore budget for the next fiscal year but made no allocation for its Super Specialised Hospital, raising fresh doubts over the prospect of making the facility fully operational nearly three years after its inauguration.
At least two people have died from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours till 9:00am yesterday, while seven new infections were reported during the same period, according to the DGHS.
Deaths reach 34 as total cases have risen to 8,150
At least three people died from Covid-19 in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, taking the total number of deaths from the viral disease to 19 since January.
Bench directs city corporations to curb dengue and chikungunya risks within two months
Currently, 909 dengue patients are undergoing treatment, 661 of whom are from outside Dhaka
The daily number of coronavirus deaths has reached five, the highest this year.
Despite efforts by the health department and local administration, the dengue situation in Barguna continues to worsen.
Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people
7 new Covid-19 cases reported
Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide. While medical science has made significant progress, the journey remains complex, particularly for younger women.
For many in Bangladesh, traffic jams are an everyday reality—an inevitable part of modern urban life. While being stuck in traffic is often frustrating and draining, it does not always have to be wasted time. With a shift in mindset, those idle hours can be turned into opportunities for learning, entertainment, or simply unwinding.
At the 2025 Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in Paris, three cities—Córdoba (Argentina), Fortaleza (Brazil), and Greater Manchester (UK)—were honoured for outstanding achievements in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is widely used to assess weight status and define obesity.
On World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, observed on 24 March, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an urgent call for investment to protect TB care and support services.
We have all experienced the familiar symptoms of fever—chills, aches, and warmth—but few truly understand its purpose. Fever is not a disease, but a signal: the body’s immune system is responding to infection, with the hypothalamus raising the body’s temperature to make it less hospitable to invaders.
Medical malpractice laws are changing, and that could benefit both patients and doctors. Traditionally, courts have judged malpractice based on whether a doctor followed the “customary” practices of their profession.
It has been a long, draining day at work, and by the time you head home, you are absolutely starving.
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected millions worldwide, but its impact extends far beyond the lives directly lost to the virus.
A woman’s self-actualisation, growth, and productivity are directly tied to her well-being. When women are deprived of holistic wellness, it affects families,
