Bangladesh public health

Take strict action to improve Dhaka’s air

Govt must introduce regular alerts for citizens, punish air polluters

Act now to check winter air pollution

Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on our lives

Shifting patterns demand a new dengue strategy

Relevant agencies must answer for failure to check its spread

We need effective action to curb dengue spread

Government must not downplay the present threat

Poor dengue response is increasing the risk

Govt must conduct regular mosquito control drives, manage hotspots

Are we ignoring the dengue threat?

Proper action needed from city corporations, health authorities

Make BSMMU specialised hospital fully operational

Govt must ensure unimpeded operation of all such health facilities

People are paying through their noses for essential healthcare

Poor budget allocation and implementation must be addressed

Managing dengue hotspots can be the difference between life and death

DGHS survey finds high density of Aedes larvae in 41 Dhaka wards

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024

Eid and dengue can be a dangerous mix

Spike in infections feared as many thousands leave cities

March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024

What kind of a hospital is this?

Bagerhat district hospital suffering from crippling staff crisis

February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024

We cannot ignore the threat of microplastics

New study reveals harrowing level of microplastic pollution in rivers

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

Who will check health-sector graft?

CMCH drug theft issue again shows how bad the situation is

December 5, 2023
December 5, 2023

Bagerhat healthcare in a shambles

Government must ensure enough doctors at union, upazila, and zilla levels.

October 10, 2023
October 10, 2023

Community Health Care Providers: Our unsung health heroes

"We face hardships, but we keep going because we know our communities depend on us."

October 8, 2023
October 8, 2023

Reducing preterm births is an achievable goal. Why are we failing then?

Comprehensive measures needed to tackle this issue effectively

October 1, 2023
October 1, 2023

Vaccine trial raises hope against dengue

Vaccine developers should accelerate the process to make it available for widespread use

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

Dengue patients deserve optimal care

Hospitals must be better equipped to treat incoming patients

July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023

Time to declare a health emergency over dengue surge

Lack of comprehensive, sustained efforts to control dengue may prove disastrous