Health

HC orders probe into microplastics in toothpastes

Court Correspondent: The order follows a recent study that found that nearly three out of every four toothpaste products tested in Bangladesh contain microplastics. The High Court has ordered the

PM prioritizes healthcare innovation, medical devices

UNB: Stressing the importance of research and innovation in advancing modern healthcare technologies, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday praised the developers of a locally built ventilator and a high-flow

Bangladesh’s hidden hepatitis crisis: 1 crore infected, most unaware

Staff Reporter: Around 1 crore people in Bangladesh are living with hepatitis B and C, while viral hepatitis claims 20,000 to 21,000 lives annually through liver cirrhosis and liver cancer,

3 researchers eye ‘low-cost’ ventilator in Bangladesh

Online Desk: Three Bangladeshi researchers have developed a locally made ventilator they say could cut the cost of the life-saving device to a fraction of imported models. They have spent

Measles claims nearly 800 children in 4 months

Staff Reporter: Children affected by measles and its symptoms are receiving treatment at the Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute in the capital. Photo taken yesterday, Monday. Children affected by measles

8 more children die with measles symptoms

Staff Reporter: Eight more children died with measles symptoms in the 24 hours from 8:00 am on Wednesday to 8:00 am on Thursday, raising the total number of deaths linked