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Screen time can reduce babies’ opportunities for physical play and bonding with caregivers and limit language development, researchers said. Photo: Getty Images

Screen time before age 2 linked to long-term health risks, study warns

The study says screen use may affect babies’ bonding, sleep, language development and long-term wellbeing.

Bangladesh Medical University's 100th syndicate meeting was held today (27 June). Photo: TBS

BMU approves Tk1,039cr budget with focus on free medicines, cancer care

A child undergoing treatment for measles at the DNCC COVID-19 Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali, as cases surge across the city and hospitals see a growing influx of young patients. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Measles outbreak: 4 more die as death toll crosses 700

Shama Obaed speaking as chief guest at a reception held at Faridpur Medical College Hospital today (26 June) following her election as its president. Photo: TBS

Political affiliations must not shield unethical practices in hospitals: Shama Obaed

Infographics: TBS

Rare disease patients gain hope as Beximco launches affordable cystic fibrosis drug

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

One dengue patient dies, 198 hospitalised in 24 hours

Child under treatment for measles at DNCC Covid-19 dedicated hospital in the capital. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Measles death toll nears 700 as 9 more children die in 24 hours

A child receiving vaccination. Photo: UNB

Over 2.4cr children to receive Vitamin A capsules as nationwide campaign starts 28 June

Dengue patients at a Dhaka hospital. File Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Dengue cases surge outside Dhaka as districts account for 78% of hospital cases

Dhaka mosquito-control allocations rise up to 707%, yet dengue persists

Dhaka mosquito-control allocations rise up to 707%, yet dengue persists

A Dhaka hospital's Dengue ward. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Dengue claims 2 more lives, 157 new cases reported in 24 hours

Mir Shahe Alam speaks to reporters after inspecting an Aedes mosquito search and larva destruction drive at several establishments on Roads 107 and 112 in Gulshan-2. Photo: UNB

Task force committee to continue monitoring anti-mosquito drives in Dhaka: State minister

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

Bangladesh records 3 more suspected measles deaths; fatalities reach 689