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Health

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain speaking at the parliament while responding to a starred tabled question placed by treasury bench member Ikramul Bari Tipu (Naogaon-4) in the House on 7 April 2026. Photo: Screengrab/BSS

Health minister slams Ad-din hospital over negligence after deaths of six newborns

The minister says government will not tolerate negligence or disorder in the country's healthcare sector.

Children receive treatment during Bangladesh's measles outbreak. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Measles death toll reaches 712 as 4 more children die in 24hrs

File photo of Bangladesh Medical University Super Specialised Hospital.

Govt plans corporate-style management for Super Specialised Hospital

A child is administer Vitamin A capsule as part of the government's national Vitamin A Plus Campaign at Khilgaon's Nagar Matrisadan in Dhaka on 28 June 2026. Photo: Focus Bangla

National vitamin A campaign begins, targeting 2.55cr children

A file photo of administering vitamin A capsule to a young girl. Photo: UNB

National Vitamin A Plus Campaign begins today

Photo: Courtesy

KSRM donates Tk2cr medical equipment to Chattogram Medical College Hospital

Social Welfare Minister Abu Zafar Md. Zahid Hossain today (27 June) addressed at Kidney Foundation Hospital and Research Institute in Mirpur. Photo: PID

Zahid calls for integrated effort to build sustainable organ transplant system

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

Measles death toll reaches 708 as 6 more children die in 24 hours

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

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