Bangladesh public health

Early action is crucial to prevent a dengue surge

Public awareness is also essential

Make upazila health complexes effective

Rural, marginalised communities need better access to healthcare

Surge in child patients demands proper response

Raising awareness among parents is also crucial

Can we ever curb Dhaka's air pollution?

Lack of progress under interim government has been frustrating

Union health centres need adequate medical staff

Rural healthcare facilities must not be neglected

We must improve dengue management

Bangladesh can learn from Kolkata's success story

Can we ever curb the menace of throwaway plastics?

Tackling widespread pollution needs stringent action

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

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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