BREAKING NEWS

Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed Named to TIME100 Health List for 2025
Bangladeshi Scientist Honored on Global Health Stage Dhaka, 8 May 2025 — TIME magazine has named Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed, Executive

Wolbachia Mosquitoes Offer Bangladesh a New Hope Against Dengue
Scientific Breakthrough: Locally Adapted “Good Mosquitoes” Developed for Dhaka A major scientific development has brought renewed hope to Bangladesh in

icddr,b Launches NGS-Based Cancer Diagnostic Service in Bangladesh
A New Era Begins Dhaka, 23 April 2025: Starting tomorrow, 24 April, icddr,b’s Genome Centre will launch a Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)-based

Why Skipping Nighttime Brushing Could Be Harming Your Teeth
A bright, aligned smile isn’t just about appearance—it’s a reflection of overall oral health. But many unknowingly sabotage that smile

Scorching Summer in Bangladesh Raises Alarming Health Risks—Here’s How to Stay Safe
As temperatures surge across Bangladesh, the extreme summer heat is triggering a spike in various health issues. From dehydration and

Why Staying Up Late Could Be Hurting Your Mental Health
A growing body of research suggests that night owls—those who stay up late and sleep during daylight hours—may be more

Australian Man Lives Over 105 Days with Artificial Heart Before Transplant in Medical First
An Australian man in his 40s made history by surviving 105 days with the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart before receiving

Clear Your Arteries: 7 Warning Signs of Blocked Heart Arteries You Shouldn’t Ignore
Blocked heart arteries, or coronary artery disease, are a leading cause of heart attacks and other severe health problems. However,

Sustainable Hospital Wastewater Treatment in Bangladesh
icddr,b, in collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and ITN-BUET, under the direction of Hospital Services Management at

Transforming Childhood Pneumonia Treatment with Bubble CPAP
icddr,b hosted a seminar today to highlight the potential of Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (bCPAP), a locally manufactured, low-cost