- Israel to release 602 prisoners in Gaza swap Saturday: Palestinian NGO
- Fire breaks out at sawmill in Khilgaon
- Babar returns home performing Umrah
- Champions Trophy: Rickelton, Markram power proteas to 315 against Afghans
- It’s not that you will forget Bengali just by learning English: CA
- Independence won thru student-mass people's blood must be retained: Annie
- Bangladesh embassy in Tokyo observes IML Day
- Faruque warns of conspiracy if election is delayed
- Govt emphasizes preserving endangered languages and ensuring diversity: Foreign Secretary
- Saudi Ambassador extends greetings in Bengali on Feb 21
- Discussion on mother tongue held in Bandarban
- No pain, no gain? Hardly. This year’s fitness buzzword is ‘recovery’
- Poland introduces mandatory firearms training for children
- Only election can restore true democracy: Rizvi
- 25 foreign nationals pay tribute to language martyrs
- South Africa wins the toss, decides to bat against Afghanistan
- Hamas gave body of 'Gazan woman' not hostage Shiri Bibas: Netanyahu
- ADB, World Bank partner on FMRF to increase development impact
- Imported fruit prices surge by up to Tk100 per Kg ahead of Ramadan
- Climate change is shrinking glaciers faster than ever

Is being a morning person good for you? Here's what a new study says
A new study found that individuals felt a greater sense of self-worth earlier in the day. People reported better mental health and wellbeing in the morning, per the study published in the British Medical Journal Metal Health. The studys findings have important implications for mental health...

Israel releases 183 Palestinians after 3 hostages freed
A total of 183 Palestinians have been released from Israeli prisons and three Israeli captives have been freed in Gaza, in the fifth swap as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Al Jazeera and BBC reported. Seven Palestinians were transferred to hospital for immediate treatment...

Dubai's AI employee cuts 24-hour tasks to just 2 minutes
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has introduced AI-powered employees, leveraging Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to transform everyday operations. This advanced system combines machine learning and content recognition to reduce task completion times from 24 hours to only two minutes. Majid...

Dhaka tops list of most polluted cities in world on Monday
Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, was ranked as the most polluted city in the world on Monday, according to the latest data from the World Air Quality Report. The report, which tracks global air pollution levels, revealed that Dhakas air quality was severely impacted by high levels of particulate...

Health benefits of ginger and easy ways to add it to your diet
With its uniquely sweet and spicy flavour and unmistakable aroma, ginger has become a culinary star in both sweet and savoury dishes worldwide. Beyond its ability to elevate recipes, this zesty root boasts a host of health benefits that support overall well-being, reports Harvard Health...

MBBS admission test results for 2024-25 published, 45.62% pass
The results of the MBBS admission test for the 2024-25 academic session at public and private medical colleges were released on Sunday, with a pass rate of 45.62%, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Out of 131,760 applicants, 60,095 candidates passed the exam, which required...

Doctors warn men against holding back tears, stress mental health risks
The gender role makes boys believe that crying is a sign of weakness and consider it a norm for the longest time. However, doctors have warned of mental health risks associated with such a belief. The stereotype of the macho man limits mens ability to express grief and can have detrimental...

Recommendation made to cut addl duty on drugs: Adviser
Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum said a recommendation has been made to reduce the additional duty on medicines. She revealed the information while speaking at a view-exchange meeting at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College on Saturday afternoon. The health adviser also said action will be taken...

Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza despite ceasefire agreement
Israeli air and artillery strikes persist in Gaza despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that, since Wednesday, 81 Palestinians have been killed and 188 others injured in ongoing Israeli...

Illegal hospitals, frightful treatment
Drive against the illegal, unauthorized hospitals came into a standstill. When protests gather momentum in the country over death from wrong treatment, the health division becomes agile and runs several drives against illegal and unlicensed clinics. But, after a while it comes to a halt without...

One more dies of dengue in 24 hours
One more dengue patient died and 45 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning in the country. The dengue death toll has risen to four so far this year. During the period, 24 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while 21 patients were admitted to different...

BHW urges vigilance amid HMPV outbreak
Bangladesh Health Watch (BHW), as a civil society platform expresses deep concern over the recent outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). Bangladesh Health Watch urges citizens to take preventive measures, including; washing hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds,...

Healthcare sector in dire straits
Foyez Uddin (55) works at a private organization in the capital to make 18,000 taka monthly. His son, Shihab Uddin (31) is undergoing Brain Tumor treatment at Neuroscience Hospital in Dhakas Agargaon. Foyez Uddin said: His son has health complications along with the Brain Tumor, and fro...

WHO chief calls for end to hospital attacks in Gaza
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called for an end to attacks on hospitals in Gaza after Israel struck one and raided another in the past few days, reports The Reuters. Hospitals in Gaza have once again become battlegrounds and the health system is under severe threat,...

‘Horror must end’: WHO statement on Kamal Adwan destruction
The World Health Organization (WHO) has added its voice to the growing chorus of international condemnation of Israels attack on the Kamal Adwan Hospital, reports Al Jazeera. In a statement published to social media on Friday night, the WHO said Israel has systematically dismantled the health...

I was not sure actually I could survive: WHO chief on Israeli strike on Yemen
World Health Organization (WHO) director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, did not know whether he would survive an air strike on Yemens main airport carried out by Israel on Thursday, reports Al Jazeera. Tedros told the media that he had received no warning of the Israeli strike and the...

Israel targeting health system in Gaza: WHO
Spokesperson for the UNs World Health Organization (WHO) Margaret Harris has expressed concern about the deteriorating health situation in Gaza, after reports of Kamal Adwan Hospital being evacuated by the Israeli military, reports Al Jazeera. We are witnessing the targeting of civilians and the...

Gaza Health Ministry calls for urgent int’l help to protect hospitals
The Gaza Ministry of Health said the Israeli military has stepped up its attacks on hospitals in the northern Gaza, calling for urgent protection of medical personnel and facilities in the occupied territories. In a statement on Tuesday, the ministry said that Israel has besieged and been...

Trump transition team plans immediate WHO withdrawal
Members of Donald Trumps presidential transition team are laying the groundwork for the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization on the first day of his second term, according to a health law expert familiar with the discussions. I have it on good authority that he plans to...

EWU achieves US’s ACBSP accreditation
East West Universitys (EWU) Faculty of Business and Economics has been awarded unconditional accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for the next ten years. ACBSP, a U.S.-based accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...

Dengue claims two more lives in 24 hrs
Two more dengue patients died and 165 others were hospitalised in the past 24 hours till Sunday morning in the country. The dengue death toll has risen to 563 so far this year. During the period, 44 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while 144 patients were admitted to different...

Sarjis Alam warns of strike by Citizen's Committee in solidarity with doctors
Sarjis Alam, chief organizer of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee (National Citizens Committee), criticized the poor living conditions faced by postgraduate private trainee doctors, calling it impossible to survive on a 25,000 taka salary in 2024. He voiced these concerns while showing solidarity with...

Thousands need reconstructive surgeries in Lebanon, but hospitals struggle to reopen
As Lebanon begins to recover from the recent conflict following the implementation of a ceasefire, the countrys already fragile health system remains severely strained by overwhelming medical needs. Although there is temporary relief, Lebanons health infrastructure is further debilitated by a...

Bangladesh secures $1.16 billion WB financing for climate-resilient development
Bangladesh has secured $1.16 billion in World Bank financing to bolster its efforts in enhancing health services, improving water and sanitation infrastructure, and advancing green, climate-resilient development. The approval, announced by the World Banks Board of Executive Directors on Thursday...

Global health initiative tackles metabolic syndrome through personalized nutrition
A groundbreaking research project led by the University of Wollongong (UOW) aims to combat metabolic syndrome by focusing on the benefits of increased dietary fiber intake and personalized nutrition. This initiative has been awarded significant funding under the National Health and Medical Research...

Conditions at Gaza hospital ‘appalling’: WHO chief
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said a team from WHO and its partners reached Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza two days ago, amid hostilities and explosions in the vicinity of the hospital during the mission, reports Al Jazeera. He said that Israeli...

One in four uprising injured suffer severe depression: Report
Government psychiatrists have reported that one in four individuals injured during the July-August Uprising are grappling with severe depression, attributed to limb loss, uncertain medical treatment, and financial instability. The Bangladesh Association of Psychiatrists presented these findings...

Dhaka ranks second in global air pollution index with ‘Very Unhealthy’ air quality
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 258 on Friday morning, making it the second most polluted city in the world at 10:58 am. The air quality was categorized as very unhealthy, a trend that has persisted over the past few days, according...