Bangladesh public health

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

Are we ignoring the dengue threat?

Proper action needed from city corporations, health authorities
31 August 2024, 06:30 AM

Make BSMMU specialised hospital fully operational

Govt must ensure unimpeded operation of all such health facilities
4 July 2024, 10:00 AM

People are paying through their noses for essential healthcare

Poor budget allocation and implementation must be addressed
5 June 2024, 08:52 AM

Managing dengue hotspots can be the difference between life and death

DGHS survey finds high density of Aedes larvae in 41 Dhaka wards
30 May 2024, 08:07 AM

Don’t mess up dengue control this time

Pre-emptive measures key to preventing another dengue disaster
9 May 2024, 08:10 AM

Eid and dengue can be a dangerous mix

Spike in infections feared as many thousands leave cities
8 April 2024, 07:53 AM

What kind of a hospital is this?

Bagerhat district hospital suffering from crippling staff crisis
31 March 2024, 08:46 AM