5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (25+ words) The Daily Star Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes 15. 8 lakh unintended pregnancies last year...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (228+ words) For the majority of young people, sexual and reproductive health and rights is not a subject openly discussed at home, in school, or within the community. As a result, vital information about their health, rights, and choices often remains out…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (481+ words) Imagine the doctor cutting into seven layers of your skin to take out your precious baby, only to come out and hear from cousin Karen that a C-section was not even a "real birth. Alternatively, dealing with a colicky baby…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1265+ words) An investigation by the Directorate General of Health Services has found clear negligence by hospital authorities, nurses, and staff, as well as the absence of an on-duty physician, to be responsible for the deaths of six newborns at Ad-din Medical…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (656+ words) Two-year-old Habib has already spent 19 days inside the crowded wards of Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The toddler was admitted with a neurological illness. But two days ago, doctors detected symptoms of measles, adding another layer of fear and uncertainty to…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (505+ words) Professor Dr Salma Rouf, the Immediate Past Secretary General of OGSB, reflected on her stellar career while sharing intimate anecdotes of her journey as a mother. Navigating the delicate balance between high-stakes clinical emergencies and the quiet responsibilities of home…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (327+ words) The Daily Star Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes A free press cannot exist without editorial autonomy Weekly Recap / 5 key developments in the economy last week Business Plus / Oil flowers on the…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (404+ words) Prof. Dr Samsad Jahan Shelly'Professor and Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology'United Medical Hospital As Bangladesh continues to address gaps in maternal healthcare, the role of experienced obstetricians remains central to improving awareness and quality of care. Prof....

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (159+ words) Specialising in high-risk pregnancies, Dr Khandaker Shehneela Tasmin balances the rigorous demands of fetomaternal medicine with the dedication of motherhood. She supports women to navigate the most unpredictable turns of pregnancy and life. The Daily Star (TDS): What initially drew…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (105+ words) TDS: How has motherhood changed your communication with patients? TDS: How do you manage the transition between the clinical environment and home? TDS: As a woman leader, how are you working to improve healthcare standards? TDS: What is the personal…...