Bangladesh public health

Fix manpower shortages at upazila health complexes

Upazila service expansion will be futile without the required manpower
19 September 2025, 04:38 AM

Is health-sector reform not a priority?

Govt must expedite the overhaul of public healthcare
4 August 2025, 14:00 PM

Microplastic contamination of hilsa was inevitable

Address growing plastic contamination in our aquatic ecosystems
18 June 2025, 09:30 AM

Brace for a COVID-dengue double blow

Proper measures needed to prevent potential outbreaks
16 June 2025, 14:00 PM

Fix the mess at NIOH immediately

Govt must step in to ensure uninterrupted care, resolve ongoing standoff
12 June 2025, 15:00 PM

Rising COVID cases in Asia should serve as a warning for us

Bangladesh health authorities must prepare accordingly
10 June 2025, 13:00 PM

Declare dengue a reportable disease

Urgent measures needed to prevent a deadly outbreak
25 May 2025, 05:00 AM

The health sector needs a complete overhaul

Proposals by the reform commission deserve serious consideration
6 May 2025, 14:00 PM

Early action is crucial to prevent a dengue surge

Public awareness is also essential
14 April 2025, 04:00 AM

Make upazila health complexes effective

Rural, marginalised communities need better access to healthcare
9 April 2025, 08:30 AM

Surge in child patients demands proper response

Raising awareness among parents is also crucial
6 January 2025, 14:00 PM

Can we ever curb Dhaka's air pollution?

Lack of progress under interim government has been frustrating
2 January 2025, 20:56 PM

Union health centres need adequate medical staff

Rural healthcare facilities must not be neglected
2 January 2025, 08:45 AM

We must improve dengue management

Bangladesh can learn from Kolkata's success story
28 December 2024, 07:57 AM

Can we ever curb the menace of throwaway plastics?

Tackling widespread pollution needs stringent action
26 December 2024, 04:00 AM

Take strict action to improve Dhaka’s air

Govt must introduce regular alerts for citizens, punish air polluters
12 December 2024, 09:00 AM

Act now to check winter air pollution

Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on our lives
29 November 2024, 08:00 AM

Shifting patterns demand a new dengue strategy

Relevant agencies must answer for failure to check its spread
26 November 2024, 07:00 AM

We need effective action to curb dengue spread

Government must not downplay the present threat
25 October 2024, 14:00 PM

Poor dengue response is increasing the risk

Govt must conduct regular mosquito control drives, manage hotspots
19 September 2024, 14:00 PM