The Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) has barred two doctors from Thailand’s Samitivej Hospital—Dr. Nattipat Juthacharoenong and Dr. Lantam Tonvichien—from providing medical services in the country due to the absence of temporary registration.
The Six Seasons Hotel has been instructed to cancel all bookings and suspend medical activities involving the two doctors.
Earlier, on August 14, BMDC imposed a similar ban on an Indian doctor who was offering medical services at the International Convention City Bashundhara without obtaining registration.

Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum has proposed that any future paternity leave policy must carry three mandatory conditions: fathers must spend time with their child, share equally in childcare, and provide support to the mother.

“Paternity leave can be granted, but it should come with written commitments. We must ensure fathers actively take part in child-rearing and maternal care,” she said.

Begum also emphasized reducing reliance on formula milk, stressing the need to promote breastfeeding through better maternal health. She added that healthcare challenges—such as overcrowded hospitals and insufficient midwife training—cannot be solved by blaming doctors alone.

Dhaka – The Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) will cut the prices of coronary stents used in heart treatment, with reductions of Tk 10,000 to Tk 50,000 depending on the model. DGDA director Dr. Md. Akhtar Hossain said the new prices for products from 33 companies will take effect in August or September. The move follows Sunday’s government order lowering prices for 10 types of stents from three companies. Importers say a pricing policy is needed but will comply with the directive.

Starting September 1, Bangladesh will roll out a nationwide free typhoid vaccination drive under the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI).
Children aged between 9 months and 15 years 11 months will receive a single-dose injectable vaccine, which offers protection for 3–7 years. Registration, which began on August 1, will continue until the campaign starts.
According to EPI Program Manager Dr. Abul Fazal, the first 10 working days will target schools, madrasas, and EPI centers, with an additional 8 days for out-of-school children or those who missed earlier doses. Children without birth certificates can register using their parents’ mobile numbers.

A gas cylinder explosion in the Shah Paran area of Sylhet left five members of a single family severely burned. They were rushed to the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute’s emergency ward on Sunday afternoon.

The victims include Parvez (38), his wife Farzana (28), their children Mohammad (6) and Marwan (2), along with relative Hena (28). Dr. Shawon Bin Rahman of the institute reported that Parvez suffered burns on 15% of his body, Farzana on 10%, Mohammad on 4%, Marwan on 17%, and Hena on 7%. All are currently receiving medical treatment.

According to Saiful Islam, who brought them to the hospital, the explosion occurred during cooking in a two-story house due to a gas leak in the cylinder. The injured were initially treated at a local hospital before being transferred here for advanced care.

Protesters, including students and locals, once again blocked the Barishal–Kuakata Highway on Sunday, demanding an end to mismanagement in the healthcare sector, particularly at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College and other public hospitals nationwide. Gathering in Nothullabad, demonstrators accused hospital syndicates of depriving ordinary citizens of proper treatment, leading to harassment and suffering for patients and their families. They vowed to continue the Barishal blockade until irregularities in the health sector are addressed. The protest has now entered its 14th day, with no visible action from authorities.

Bangladesh has recorded three new dengue-related deaths in the past 24 hours — two women aged 60 and 13, and a 23-year-old man. Additionally, 325 patients were hospitalized with dengue fever during the same period. According to the Directorate General of Health Services, new admissions included 66 in Barishal Division (excluding city corporations), 95 in Dhaka city, 49 in other parts of Dhaka Division, 54 in Chattogram Division, 41 in Rajshahi Division, 14 in Khulna Division, and six in Mymensingh Division. The total dengue death toll this year has reached 98.

Health Services Division Secretary Saidur Rahman has said that job security in public hospitals often results in patients not receiving adequate services. He stressed that positive reforms in hospital management could remove barriers to quality care. He called for a structured approach to improving healthcare and urged all health sector stakeholders to implement a three-month action plan to deliver tangible improvements for patients.

From 8 AM Thursday to 8 AM Friday, 190 patients infected with dengue fever transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes were admitted to hospitals, bringing the total number of hospitalizations this year to 23,410. The Directorate General of Health Services reported no deaths in the last 24 hours, though 95 dengue-related deaths have occurred this year. The affected regions in the past day include 40 patients in Barisal division, 50 in Chittagong, 42 in Dhaka South, 21 in Dhaka North, 27 in Dhaka outskirts, 7 in Khulna, and 3 in Mymensingh. July saw the highest number of deaths—41—in a single month.

The government has announced that no new specialized hospitals will be built in Dhaka, with plans instead to construct three such hospitals outside the capital using foreign funding.

Dr. Sayedur Rahman, Special Assistant Professor at the Ministry of Health, stated that this decision is part of a broader strategy to decentralize the healthcare system. Efforts will also be made to strengthen primary healthcare facilities at the union and ward levels across the country.

In this decentralized model, Upazila, District, and Divisional Hospitals will serve as referral centers.

Additionally, a plan is in place to recruit 3,000 new doctors by September, according to a health advisor. The ministry will also propose the formation of a Specialized Pay Board for healthcare workers to boost motivation and performance across the sector.

An eight-year-old student injured in the recent aircraft crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara has been discharged from the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. Dr. Shawon Bin Rahman confirmed that second-grade student Shreya Ghosh was released after her condition improved. So far, nine injured students have been discharged, with 28 others still receiving treatment. All patients are reportedly showing signs of recovery, and discharged students will receive ongoing treatment as needed.

Bangladesh has reported one new COVID-19 death and one confirmed case in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The deceased was a male aged between 21 and 30. A total of 48 samples were tested, resulting in a positivity rate of 2.08%. So far in 2025, the country has recorded 30 deaths and 720 infections from COVID-19.

In the 24-hour period from 8 AM Tuesday to 8 AM Wednesday, two more people have died from dengue fever, raising the death toll to 81 this year. Of these, 39 deaths occurred in July alone. During the same period, 386 patients were admitted to hospitals nationwide with dengue symptoms. So far, 20,702 dengue patients have been hospitalized this year. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) provides data on dengue patients admitted to hospitals, but many dengue sufferers are treated in private clinics or doctor chambers, meaning some cases go unreported in official government figures.

Professor Dr. Nasir Uddin, Director of the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute, has confirmed that alongside physical treatment, the mental well-being of patients hospitalized with burn injuries from the recent plane crash is being given utmost priority.

Currently, 33 burn patients are admitted to the hospital. Among them, three are in the ICU in critical condition. Eight patients fall under the 'severe' category, suffering from comparatively less critical burns. Nineteen patients are receiving treatment in cabins, while the rest are admitted to other wards.

Dr. Nasir Uddin added that although no patient has been discharged yet, several are expected to be released gradually over the course of the week. Treatment and care will continue to ensure full recovery.

The United States has approved Lenacapavir, marketed as Sunlenca or Yeztugo, a groundbreaking new drug that offers near-complete protection (99.99%) against HIV with just two injections per year.

Developed by Gilead Sciences, the drug has been hailed as a major milestone in the fight against HIV. To ensure wider access, Gilead has signed royalty-free licensing agreements with six generic manufacturers, enabling affordable global distribution.

Lenacapavir has proven nearly 100% effective in preventing HIV infections, a virus that still affects approximately 1.3 million people annually. In recognition of its impact, the scientific journal Science named it the "Breakthrough of the Year" in 2024.