Bangladesh public health

Eid and dengue can be a dangerous mix

Spike in infections feared as many thousands leave cities

What kind of a hospital is this?

Bagerhat district hospital suffering from crippling staff crisis

We cannot ignore the threat of microplastics

New study reveals harrowing level of microplastic pollution in rivers

Who will check health-sector graft?

CMCH drug theft issue again shows how bad the situation is

Bagerhat healthcare in a shambles

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

Community Health Care Providers: Our unsung health heroes

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

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

Comprehensive measures needed to tackle this issue effectively

Vaccine trial raises hope against dengue

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

Dengue patients deserve optimal care

Hospitals must be better equipped to treat incoming patients

July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023

Can we contain the dengue epidemic?

Preventive measures must be taken immediately and rigorously

June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023

A procurement system in shambles

CMSD, public hospitals must answer for anomalies in medical procurement

June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023

What’s happening at the Holy Family Hospital?

Ensure good governance to improve the services of this once-famous hospital

April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023

In a country of few ICUs, why is one left unused in Jamalpur?

Jamalpur hospital shows how catastrophically mismanaged our health sector is

April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023

A nation-builder like no other

Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury will be remembered for his tireless pro-people activism

April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023

Every district hospital must have an ICU

Government should address lack of progress in project on setting up district-level ICUs

December 26, 2022
December 26, 2022

Spare a thought for patients with rare diseases

They are being undone by misdiagnosis, lack of awareness, and limited treatment options

November 20, 2022
November 20, 2022

Dhaka needs to fix its toilet crisis

Lack of public toilets in the capital and elsewhere is causing much suffering

November 18, 2022
November 18, 2022

Why is dengue still around?

The authorities must answer for failure to keep the situation under control

November 17, 2022
November 17, 2022

Hospital infections must be kept in check

Healthcare budgets should be used efficiently to ensure proper care for patients

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