Health

Drug scandals roil film industry

TDS Desk: High-prolife drug abuse allegations have shaken up the country’s showbiz sector, with claims going as far as to implicate some young-aspiring actresses in drug trade. The industry’s new

Lalmonirhat railway hospital limps with lack of physicians

TDS Desk Lalmonirhat railway hospital faces acute shortage of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, medical technicians and other staff, hampering its medical service to the people and railway men. Sources said currently,

BENDSTA calls for evidence-based review on e-cigarette import ban

TDS Desk: The Bangladesh Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Traders Association (BENDSTA) has expressed deep concern over the government’s decision to prohibit the import of e-cigarettes and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems

8 tips for healthy eating

TDS Desk The key to a healthy diet is to eat the right amount of calories for how active you are so you balance the energy you consume with the

Bangladeshis spend $5bn annually on medical care abroad: BB governor

TDS Desk The central bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur said Bangladeshis spend over $5 billion each year on medical treatment overseas, with India and Thailand being the top destinations due

How can the Indian visa curb be a blessing in disguise for Bangladesh’s healthcare industry?

TDS Desk Bangladesh used to depend heavily on Indian cattle for its meat supply. However, in 2014, when India imposed a ban on cow exports, it caused a sharp rise