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Health ministry asks pharma sector to find alternative sources for raw materials amid global tensions
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (194+ words) The Ministry of Health has instructed the country's pharmaceutical industry to explore alternative sources for importing raw materials to ensure uninterrupted medicine supply amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East and global uncertainties. The directive was issued as part of…...
Asgar Ali Hospital celebrates 10th anniversary
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (123+ words) Saturday March 28, 2026 Asgar Ali Hospital has celebrated its 10th anniversary under the theme "A decade in healthcare service", marking the milestone with a range of initiatives. As part of the celebration, the hospital introduced a 10% discount on OPD services and launched…...
'Should be hanged': Health minister blames Rajshahi hospital director for 33 children's death
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (425+ words) Saturday March 28, 2026 Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has expressed strong anger over the deaths of 33 children in 11 days at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, allegedly due to a shortage of ICU ventilators, and said the hospital director…...
When and how people eat may shape weight outcomes: Research
15+ hour, 36+ min ago (351+ words) Saturday March 28, 2026 Traditional guidance has long framed weight management as a balance between calories consumed and calories expended. However, a growing body of research indicates that how the body processes calories depends on a range of biological factors, meaning that…...
ICU Crisis: 44 Children Dead in 2 Weeks at Rajshahi Medical
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (87+ words) ICU Crisis: 44 Children Dead in 2 Weeks at Rajshahi Medical'The Business Standard For the record: Finding sanity in Vinyl Madness From crisis to capacity: Building Bangladesh's energy resilience A brief history of oil: How fuel became a potent geopolitical tool At…...
Surgeon shares best supplements for exercise, sleep, heart health and more
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (262+ words) Friday March 27, 2026 Supplements are often seen as a quick way to support overall health, but with endless options lining pharmacy shelves and flooding social media, knowing what actually works can feel overwhelming. From boosting performance and improving sleep to supporting…...
44 children die in 2 weeks amid lack of ICU beds at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (365+ words) At least 44 children undergoing treatment at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) died over the past two weeks after failing to secure admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), hospital officials said. Dr Abu Hena Mostafa Kamal, head of the ICU,…...
When does beef become dangerous for the body?
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (131+ words) When does beef become dangerous for the body?The Business Standard Does the name beef make you cringe with fear of cholesterol and high blood pressure? Many people have a fixed idea that beef is a health food; but did…...
Broker syndicates, malpractice plague pvt healthcare; DGHS launches crackdown
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (501+ words) In Mohammadpur's College Gate area, TG Multi-Specialised Hospital admitted four patients without a single doctor on duty. All had been diverted from government hospitals through intermediaries " a disturbing reflection of a growing problem in Dhaka's private healthcare sector: patient brokering,…...
Unhealthy air pushes Dhaka to 7th spot on global pollution ranking
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (243+ words) Wednesday March 25, 2026 Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked seventh among the world's most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 146 at 08:29am. Today, the city's air was classified as 'unhealthy for sensitive groups', indicating…...