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How the private health sector can help achieve SDG 3

WEBThe SDGs were adopted in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are intended to be achieved by 2030. The third goal of SDG, or simply SDG 3, …

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Global cancer burden growing, amidst mounting need for services

WEBFor all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. In 2022, there were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million deaths. The …

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Health The Daily Star

WEBA research survey has revealed that only two lakh people among 20 lakh people affected by glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, receive medical care, …

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Facing the global obesity crisis: A call to action for healthier

WEBIn 2022 alone, there were 159 million children and adolescents and nearly 880 million adults living with obesity worldwide. This staggering figure underscores the …

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Building a healthier Dhaka: Why understanding women’s health …

WEBDhaka, with all its warmth and community spirit, is the perfect place to start changing narratives. The goal is to normalise conversations on women's health on par …

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6 directives issued to prevent anaesthesia-related deaths

WEBThe Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued six directives to prevent anaesthesia-related deaths and sudden complications. The ministry has put emphasis …

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Zaynax Health: Revolutionising digital healthtech services in …

WEBCurrently, Zaynax Health offers a wide range of digital healthtech services for its user base. These include video calls with medical professionals through toll-free …

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Khaleda being taken to Evercare as health deteriorates

WEBBNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is being taken to the Evercare Hospital in the capital's Bashundhara Residential Area. Khaleda's medical team decided to take her to …

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Aalo clinics: Changing urban healthcare in Bangladesh

WEBDMCH is a tertiary healthcare facility. That is, the facility's service provision is primarily involved in providing specialised care to patients referred by secondary and …

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Renewing commitment: investing in women’s health for gender …

WEBInvesting in women's health requires adequate overall investment in healthcare, an area where the Southeast Asia region falls short. With only 2.9% of GDP …

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How to get the DU admission test results today

WEBThe admission test for Arts, Law and Social Science unit was held on February 23; for the Business Education unit on February 24, and the test for the …

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Healthcare In Bangladesh: Women to lead the way The Daily Star

WEBBack in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the government of Bangladesh was proactively focusing on improving the healthcare scenario of the country. A series of …

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Intern doctors call off nationwide strike upon health minister’s

WEBIntern doctors called off their nationwide strike following an assurance from Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen today. The decision to suspend the strike was …

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One hospital bed for every 990 people in country

WEBProf Dr Samanta Lal Sen. There is only one hospital bed against every 990 people in the country, Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen told parliament today. …

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Banks Health Index and HEAT Map The Daily Star

WEBNine banks in ‘red zone’. Nine banks, including four state-run ones, have fragile financial health, says a recent report of the Bangladesh Bank. March 11, 2024.

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City Bank made Tk 638 crore profit in 2023 The Daily Star

WEBCity Bank reported a consolidated net profit after tax of Tk 638 crore for the financial year 2023, which represented a 33.5 percent rise in net profit compared to the …

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Germany find the right mix with Euro 2024 on the horizon

WEBWith two wins out of two against top-class opposition, Euro 2024 hosts Germany look to have found the right balance under coach Julian Nagelsmann with the …

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Mental healthcare grossly neglected The Daily Star

WEBMental healthcare grossly neglected. Pabna Mental Hospital, once considered the most reliable mental-health facility in the country, has seen its service crumble in …

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E-licence on smartphone is enough: BRTA

WEBBangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has authorised the use of electronic driving licences (e-licences) in addition to the physical driving licence card.

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8th five-year plan: Health, education got way less than outlined

WEBThe government has made lesser allocations for the education and health sectors than what is projected in the 8th five-year plan, raising questions about its …

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Bangladesh’s journey with health in the past 50 years

WEBBangladesh is often cited globally for its success stories in the health sector. One such is with family planning through fertility regulation. The first post-independence …

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Official first look of ‘Toofan’ thrills fans Daily Star

WEBEarlier, director Raihan Rafi had promised fans that a storm would brew on social media with the release of the first look at 4:00pm.

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Al-Arafah Islami Bank launches International Islami debit card

WEBAl-Arafah Islami Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard, has launched 'International Islami Debit Card'. Farman R Chowdhury, managing director and CEO of …

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Contracts of Summit’s three power plants extended

WEBThe government has extended the contracts of Summit-owned three gas-based power plants for the next five years. The plants are located in Dhaka's Ashulia, …

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Iconic cartoon characters embodying mental health disorders

WEBThe Evil Queen, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The Evil Queen is an accurate depiction of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). She is fully consumed by …

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