Briefing at IUB: Respect, protect disabled peoples’ rights
Dhaka, Sept 24 – Bangladesh Protibandhi Kallyan Somity (BPKS) with the cooperation of independent university,…
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Aussie HIV diagnoses at seven-year low: study
HIV diagnoses in Australia have hit a seven-year low, with the drop mainly among homosexual…
Greater awareness about fungal infection urged
Country’s dermatology experts on Sunday called for more research works and forming uniform guidelines for…
Urban poor has less access to maternal, child health care
Comparing to their non-slum urban and village counterparts, community living in urban slums in Bangladesh…
Chennai Medical institute attracts clients from across India
by NJ Thakuria It was a rewarding trip to Chennai, slowly emerged as a national…
Under-5 mortality rate marks sharp fall in BD: UN report
Under-five mortality rate in Bangladesh is 32 per 1000 live births, according to new mortality…
Diet for dengue, chikungunya patients
Dengue and chikungunya got epidemic in Bangladesh. Both of the fevers are the results from…
Rohingya influx environmental impacts – multifaceted: Study
Dhaka, 18 September 2018: A joint study on Environmental Impact of Rohingya Influx, by the…
Medical board’s report on Khaleda’s health manufactured: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday alleged that the medical board’s…
Worldwide effects of asbestos use
Earlier this summer, the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States (EPA) issued a Significant…
IBBL signs MoU with Insaf Barakah Kidney, General Hospital
Dhaka, Sept 17 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
BNP doubts Khaleda’s proper treatment by govt medical board
BNP on Sunday expressed doubt over the proper treatment of its chairperson Khaleda Zia by…
Khaleda needs hospitalisation, says medical board
The medical board, formed by the government for jailed BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, on Sunday…
Medical board visits Khaleda in old Dhaka Central Jail
The five-member medical board, formed by the government for jailed BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, examined…
Global warming threatens Europe’s public health
Climate change and health experts are warning of the growing threat to public health in…
Electricity back to the largest hospital in Yemen
The current crisis in Yemen has placed enormous pressure on the country’s population. Four out…
Cancer to kill 10 mn in 2018 despite better prevention
Cancer will kill nearly 10 million people this year, experts said Wednesday, warning the disease’s…
Cancer in Europe: more cases but fewer deaths
The number of cancer cases has continued to rise across Europe, however mortality rates from…
Govt buying time on Khaleda’s treatment: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 11 – BNP on Tuesday alleged that although its chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health…
Taka 24mn narcotics seized at Dhaka GPO
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) seized 1,586.36 kilograms contraband Ethiopian cannabis, also known as ‘khat’ worth…
HC orders closure of 14 illegal hospitals, clinics in Dhaka
The High Court (HC) today ordered authorities concerned to close down 14 illegal hospitals and…
Simple blood test may reveal body’s inner clock
A team of researchers at Northwestern University said Monday they have designed a blood test…
7-Member medical board for Khaleda Zia soon: Home Minister
Dhaka, Sept 9 – In the wake of BNP’s demand to admit jailed party Chief…
Transfer Khaleda to United Hospital: BNP seeks CJ’s help
BNP leaders have urged Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan to transfer party chief Khaleda Zia to…
RMCH to re-launch Cobalt- 60 for cancer treatment
Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) is going to re-launch its Cobalt- 60 machine for cancer…
BNP team meets home minister Sunday: Issue Khaleda’ health
Dhaka, Sept 08 – A high-profile BNP delegation will meet Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on…
Licence, renewal fees of private health facilities to go up
The government has taken a move to increase the license and renewal fees of private…
How agroecology can ensure dietary diversity, high nutrition
Around the world, there is a major shift in dietary patterns underway towards uniformity. This…
Pizza Hut pledges antibiotic-free chicken in US by 2022
Thanks to competition, Pizza Hut announced in June its commitment to serve chicken raised without…
UK mulls ban on sale of energy drinks to kids
Britain’s government launched a public consultation Thursday over plans to ban the sale of energy…