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Eskayef, Novo Nordisk announce local production of modern insulin cartridges

For the first time in Bangladesh, premix and rapid-acting insulin cartridges will be produced domestically under international manufacturing protocols.

Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK). Photo: Collected

ASK expresses concern over rising child infections, deaths amid measles outbreak

A surge of measles cases has led to a growing influx of infected children at DNCC Covid-19 Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali, with new patients arriving daily, many of them referred from other hospitals and mostly children. Photo taken on 8 April 2026. Photos: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

9 children die from measles and measles-like symptoms in 24hrs

A woman nebulises a child undergoing treatment for measles at a hospital. Photo: TBS

2 children die with measles symptoms at Barishal hospital

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New AI-based tool shows promise in endometriosis risk detection 

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman unveils the foundation plaque of the 500-bed Jashore Medical College Hospital building at Chachra in Jashore on Monday. Photo: PMO

PM Tarique unveils plaque of 500-bed Jashore Medical College Hospital building

A woman nebulises a child undergoing treatment for measles at a hospital. Photo: TBS

Measles cases top 33,000 as experts press for restoring routine immunisation

In a house in the remote Kurukpata Union of Badarban, four children affected by measles-like symptoms are being given primary treatment. Photo: TBS

Measles outbreak now spreads to remote Ctg hill tracts

The Community-led Responsive and Effective Urban Health System (Chorus) programme convened its final dissemination event today (26 April) hosted by ARK Foundation at Hotel Sarina. Photo: TBS

Measles outbreak a 'clear signal' of system gaps, experts warn

Amid a severe measles outbreak in Dhaka, a large number of children are receiving treatment at the DNCC COVID-19 Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali, where new cases are rising daily, and patients are being referred from various hospitals. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

8 children die, 1,421 hospitalised with measles and measles-like symptoms in 24hrs

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A woman nebulises a child undergoing treatment for measles at a hospital. Photo: TBS

2 more children die with measles symptoms in Sylhet

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Youth demand higher tobacco taxes, price hike ahead of upcoming budget