Over 2.7 lakh deaths linked to air pollution in 2023
Over 271,000 people in Bangladesh died from air pollution-related causes in 2023, according to a new global report.
22 October 2025, 00:00 AM
Roads deadly, committees silent
After last year’s mass uprising, at least four key committees or task forces had been entrusted with overseeing road safety -- a critical issue long neglected, costing hundreds of lives annually
21 October 2025, 18:12 PM
Airport fire aftermath: RMG, pharma fear snag in production
Many import consignments of the garment and pharmaceutical sectors are stuck at Dubai and Singapore airports because of the space crisis in Dhaka’s cargo village and the lack of cold room facilities for pharmaceutical raw materials after the fire incident.
21 October 2025, 18:08 PM
66 die from injuries on roads a day
More than 30 lakh people suffer non-fatal injuries in road crashes each year
20 October 2025, 18:02 PM
Govt drafts 2 laws to protect patients, healthcare workers
If any person leads, participates in, or incites any organised group or riot that results in an attack or assault on a healthcare worker or healthcare institution, they may face up to 10 years in jail, or a fine of up to Tk 15 lakh, or both.
18 October 2025, 18:12 PM
Burn injuries claim four lives a day: govt report
Around 1,500 die of burn injuries a year
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Some critical antibiotics now show 79-97% resistance
Health experts say higher AMR rates can lead to more critical illnesses, increased treatment failures
14 October 2025, 18:27 PM
Govt to merge 2 divisions under health ministry
After the home ministry, work has begun to merge the two divisions of the health ministry to ensure better coordination and improved medical services for the people.
12 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Aging population, urban surge warrant healthcare overhaul
With significant shifts in population distribution and demographics, Bangladesh’s health sector must realign its focus on medical care for the fast-growing urban and ageing population, says a report of the Health Sector Reform Commission.
16 June 2025, 18:38 PM
Govt hospitals not ready yet for Covid testing
More than 90 percent of all Covid-19 tests are now being conducted at private hospitals as many government hospitals remain unprepared to carry out the task amid a rising infection rate in Bangladesh and neighbouring nations.
15 June 2025, 18:38 PM
Covid-19 testing at six hospitals from tomorrow
Covid-19 testing will resume at four major hospitals in Dhaka and Chattogram from tomorrow, following a recent rise in infection rates in Bangladesh and neighbouring countries.
12 June 2025, 18:20 PM
Nat’l Eye Institute : Thousands denied treatment over two weeks
Thousands of patients have been deprived of treatment as most services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital (NIOH) in Dhaka remained suspended for two weeks until yesterday.
11 June 2025, 18:27 PM
Of overflowing emergency and lingering waits
Sufia Begum, a 55-year-old woman from Munshiganj’s Sreenagar, suffered severe injuries to her right hand when a motorcycle struck her on the day of Eid-ul-Azha (Saturday) when she was crossing a road near her home.
10 June 2025, 21:00 PM
Govt to expand Covid testing facilities
The new variants accounted for approximately 7 percent of the patients attending study hospitals
10 June 2025, 18:27 PM
An Eid evening at Pongu Hospital: overflowing emergency, lingering waits
The hospital, formally known as NITOR, is a 1,000-bed tertiary medical facility that receives referral patients from all over the country
8 June 2025, 05:58 AM
Eid rush begins
Tens of thousands of holidaymakers left Dhaka by road, rail, and river yesterday to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha at home, enjoying mostly hassle-free journeys ahead of the 10-day Eid vacation.
4 June 2025, 18:54 PM
Education, health outlays see slight rise
Despite pledging special attention to education and health, the government has proposed only slight increases in allocations for both sectors in the national budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025–26.
2 June 2025, 18:03 PM
Anti-tobacco law amendment: Revenue gets priority over public health
The move to strengthen the anti-tobacco law has stalled for the authorities’ greater emphasis on revenue generation from tobacco sales than on public health, according to anti-tobacco campaigners.
30 May 2025, 19:07 PM
Dev budget expenditure: Health ministry puts up poor show again
This marks yet another year of weak budget execution since the health ministry was split into two divisions in 2017.
30 May 2025, 18:24 PM
Govt creates 5,089 supernumerary posts
The government has created 5,089 supernumerary posts to accommodate government doctors and medical college teachers awaiting promotion.
28 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Commission for CSR-driven health fund, expat bond
Aside from proposing a significant increase in the health budget, the Health Sector Reform Commission has suggested several innovative ways to mobilise funds to strengthen the country’s underfunded health services.
15 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Civil surgeons to seek limited magistracy powers
As the first-ever Civil Surgeon Conference begins today, the doctors are expected to seek limited powers of magistracy to take prompt action against illegal healthcare facilities.
11 May 2025, 18:29 PM
Health reform: Commission proposes four national health support networks
The Health Sector Reform Commission has recommended building national networks for four vital healthcare support services to ensure the availability, quality, and coverage of health services.
10 May 2025, 21:35 PM
Hospitals, diagnostic centres: 95% pvt facilities running without renewed licences
Thousands of private hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres continue to operate without renewing licences due to lax monitoring by the authorities, raising serious concerns over patient safety and quality of treatment.
9 May 2025, 18:05 PM
Regulate diagnostic costs, launch social health insurance
The Health Sector Reform Commission has recommended creating a national “Essential Diagnostics List (EDL)” and setting fixed prices for diagnostic tests to improve quality and ensure cost-effectiveness in diagnostic services.
6 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Make primary healthcare free for everyone
The Health Sector Reform Commission has recommended that the government make primary healthcare its constitutional obligation and provide it free of cost to ensure universal access.
5 May 2025, 18:01 PM
First-ever civil surgeon conference on May 12-13
The government is going to organise the first-ever civil surgeon conference next month, aiming to facilitate direct dialogue between central authorities and top district-level health officials, as well as to strengthen coordination among various government agencies.
17 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Lifesaver on the Meghna: Floating hospital brings hope to char people in Chandpur
Eighteen medical staff, including three doctors, provide services there
10 April 2025, 18:00 PM