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Closing the immunity gap: The only way to end the measles outbreak
22+ hour, 57+ min ago (736+ words) Friday | June 05, 2026 | Dhaka Bangladesh is facing one of its most serious measles outbreaks in recent decades. Almost 80000 children have been infected, 590 of lives have been lost and hospitals have become overwhelmed. The resurgence of this vaccine-preventable disease is a stark…...
Complaints rise, justice unclear
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (641+ words) Tuesday | June 02, 2026 | Dhaka Medical negligence in Bangladesh has moved from isolated public anger to a national accountability question. From wrong treatment allegations and unlicensed facilities to delayed investigations and weak complaint mechanisms, the issue now sits at the centre of…...
Beyond Combustion: The Science Behind Lower-Risk Profile Nicotine Alternatives
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (663+ words) Monday | June 01, 2026 | Dhaka Summer Hanna, Head of Toxicology at BAT, discusses the evidence behind smokeless nicotine products, the importance of risk-proportionate regulation, and how science can help inform better public health outcomes while helping prevent underage access to such products....
Measles Outbreak: A Preventable Tragedy Exposing Deep Failures
1+ week, 3+ day ago (434+ words) Tuesday | May 26, 2026 | Dhaka The numbers are devastating. As of May 24, 2026, Bangladesh has recorded 63, 813 suspected measles cases and 8, 622 confirmed cases, with 528 children already dead " 442 among suspected cases and 86 confirmed. The vast majority of victims are children under five. What makes this…...
NCC Bank holds free eye care camp in Feni
1+ week, 5+ day ago (343+ words) Sunday | May 24, 2026 | Dhaka On the occasion of its 33rd founding anniversary, NCC Bank has undertaken various social responsibility initiatives. As part of this, the bank's foundation, in collaboration with Bangladesh Eye Trust Hospital, recently organized a free eye treatment camp at…...
KHULNA: A district administration drive led by Executive Magistrates Arafat Hossain and Nazmus Sakib uncover several irregularities at private clinics and diagnostic centres in Khulna on Thursday.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (106+ words) Saturday | May 23, 2026 | Dhaka Padma Bridge and the power of public demand Ctg Customs blocks 28 tonnes rock salt consignment imported without NOC Hannah learns courage from Palestinians Ankita takes legal action against director after being sexually harassed Rajshahi Stars FC to…...
Strict enforcement of laws essential to prevent food adulteration
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (618+ words) Friday | May 22, 2026 | Dhaka Unplanned urbanisation, water pollution, air pollution and noise pollution are severely affecting public health. At present, adulteration in food products has become the number one threat to public health. Reports of toxic chemicals being mixed into food…...
Smartphone Is Making Us Unsmart
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1021+ words) Monday | May 18, 2026 | Dhaka In the past fifteen years, the smartphone has transformed from a luxury device into an essential companion. It is carried in pockets and bags, kept on bedside tables, and held in our hands during almost every waking…...
The Policy Research Institute for Development Alternatives (PRID) and the Tobacco Anti-Tobacco Women's Alliance (TABINAJ) held a press conference at the National Press Club in the capital on Sunday on the issue of 'Effective price increase in tobacco products to protect public health, women's budget ideas for the 2026-27 fiscal year"
2+ week, 4+ day ago (151+ words) Monday | May 18, 2026 | Dhaka "by NNONLINE 01 " Published May 17, 2026 "by Md. Parvez " Published February 8, 2026 "by Md. Parvez " Published February 5, 2026 "by Md. Parvez " Published January 27, 2026 "by NNONLINE 01 " Published January 8, 2026 "by NNONLINE 01 " Published January 7, 2026 "by NNONLINE 01 " Published December 18, 2025 "by NNONLINE 01 " Published October 22, 2025 Low-income people crowd to buy…...
Tobacco-related losses hit Tk 87, 000cr yearly
2+ week, 5+ day ago (639+ words) Sunday | May 17, 2026 | Dhaka Bangladesh incurs nearly Tk 87, 000 crore in annual losses from tobacco-related health complications and environmental damage, a figure that far surpasses the revenue earned from the tobacco industry, experts said. Public health specialists and anti-tobacco campaigners on Saturday…...