DHAKA: A Supreme Court lawyer Thursday (July 11) sent a legal notice to the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) asking it to give him Tk 50 lakh as compensation blaming the failure of the authorities for dengue fever of his wife. Advocate Tanzim Al Islam served the notice through

Sugary drinks - including fruit juice and fizzy pop - may increase the risk of cancer, French scientists say. The link was suggested by a study, published in the British Medical Journal, that followed more than 100,000 people for five years. The team at Université Sorbonne Paris

DHAKA:  Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Malik said almost six lakhs people suffered burn injuries every year in the country. Most of the burn victims are poor. In addition to this, many people sustained burns from electrocution, but they are living miserable life without

DHAKA: Sheikh Hasina National Burn & Plastic Surgery Institute, said to be the largest ever burn care center in world, opened to patients Thursday (July 4). Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Malik inaugurated the 13-storey specialized institute located in Chankharpul area of the

Indian renowned SCI International Hospital based in New Delhi, has been rendering highly advanced and affordable medical treatment such as In vitro fertilization (IVF), male infertility, urology, orthopedics and ENT to patients from all over the world including Bangladesh. Recently the

DHAKA: The High Court has ordered authorities concerned for the formation of a committee comprising of experts and stakeholders within a month to formulate guidelines to prevent unnecessary Caesarian section. The committee will get six months time to formulate a policy and submit it

KURIGRAM: Health Services Division recommended VIA test to get rid of fears of cancer on the mouth of cervix and breast cancer. Health Services Division- at a workshop on ‘Mouth of cervix and breast cancer’- also suggested proper treatment at the right time. The workshop was

KURIGRAM: Health Services Division recommended VIA test to get rid of fears of cancer on the mouth of cervix and breast cancer. Health Services Division- at a workshop on ‘Mouth of cervix and breast cancer’- also suggested proper treatment at the right time. The workshop was

DHAKA: A writ petition was flied seeking High Court directives against unnecessary caesarean section for delivering babies at hospitals and clinics across the country. Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Suman on Tuesday (June 25) submitted the petition seeking a HC rule

DHAKA: The High Court has sought a list of farms who are selling pasteurized milk in Dhaka without license of Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI).  The court also asked BSTI to submit the list to this court in this regard in two weeks. The High Court bench of

DHAKA: Dengue fever has started increasing in the capital city at the beginning of this year. However, the prevalence of Dengue has increased due to pre-monsoon rains. From January 1 to Wednesday (June 19), 662 people have been infected with dengue. Of them, 153 people were infected

DHAKA: As per directive of the High Court, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has postponed the written test for the post of pharmacists (permanent revenue). A notification signed by Acting Director (Administration) of DGHS and Divisional Selection Committee chairman Dr

DHAKA: The vitamin A plus campaign will be held nationwide on Saturday (June 22) by administering high-powered capsules to children aged between six months and five years. Under the campaign, around 2.20 crore children (aged from 6-59 months) will be fed Vitamin ‘A’ capsules across

DHAKA: Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is set to feed around 5.5 lakh children vitamin A capsule under National Vitamin A+ Campaign. The decision was disclosed at an orientation program at DNCC Office in Gulshan Wednesday (June 19). DNCC Chief Health Officer Brig Gen Dr Md

DHAKA: The High Court on Tuesday (June 18) directed the authorities concerned to initiate necessary steps to destroy expired drug items after withdrawing those from all the drug stores across the country. Besides, a report has to be submitted within 30 days upon taking action against

DHAKA: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is set to feed around four lakh children vitamin A capsule under National Vitamin A+ Campaign. The decision was disclosed at a journalist orientation program at DSCC Nagar Bhaban Tuesday (June 18). Children aged from six months to five

DHAKA: The authorities of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) have decided not to cancel results of the controversial recruiting test for Medical Officers (MOs, dental surgery) posts amid escalating unrest due to job-seekers' protest. Terming the demand of results

DHAKA: In Bangladesh, about 4.5 crore people are affected by Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or fatty liver disease. Among them, 18 lakh people are affected with liver cirrhosis. If awareness is not raised, people of the country will be at risk of severe health problem in near

DHAKA: The authorities of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) have postponed recruiting Medical Officers (MOs) amid escalating unrest due to job-seekers' protest.  "The recruiting process has been postponed temporarily. Rest decisions will be finalized at the

DHAKA: Non-government organization Rupali Healthcare Foundation launched a project for reducing harmful carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, through planting trees. The Certified Emission Reduction (CER) project of long 40 years' duration was inaugurated at Jatiya Press Club Monday