Thailands MedPark Hospital offers next-generation medical care for Bangladeshi patients

Bangladeshi patients now have enhanced access to advanced, next-generation medical care through MedPark Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand.The 550-bed multidisciplinary hospital is ranked among the worlds leading healthcare institutions in Newsweeks Worlds Best Hospitals list, recognized for excellence in clinical outcomes, patient experience, and medical innovation. With a LEED Gold-certified facility and globally renowned specialists, MedPark Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and is widely known for managing complex and high-acuity medical conditions.The hospital hosted a press briefing at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka today to highlight its advanced diagnostic and treatment services, particularly for complex and high-acuity cases, and how Bangladeshi patients can benefit from them. Thitiporn Chirasawadi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Bangladesh, attended the event as the Chief Guest.Speakers at the event included Dr. Virat Pinyopornpanit, Interna...

Savoy Discone ice cream introduces a new indulgent variant

Popular ice cream brand Savoy has launched a new variant of its Discone range – Vanilla Choco Brownie with Creamy Caramel. This latest addition brings together an irresistible combination of cookies, brownie and caramel, delivering a unique taste and delightful experience in every bite.The new Discone features a rich dark chocolate disc on top, layered with cookie and brownie crumbles for added crunchy texture. Beneath it lies smooth vanilla choco brownie ice cream, with a creamy caramel s...

Tk 50,000cr poultry industry on brink of collapse under tax burden

Bangladesh’s growing poultry industry, worth approximately Tk 50,000 crore, is facing an existential crisis due to skyrocketing production costs and heavy taxation.The recent price hike of chicken and poultry produ...

Awareness is essential to prevent Colorectal cancer: CCC Mayor

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain has said that colorectal cancer is a preventable disease and that if detected at an early stage, nearly 90 percent of patients have a chance of recovery. He emphasized that awareness and regular screening are essential.He made these remarks at a press conference held on Saturday at the CCC conference room, marking the closing of “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – March 2026.”The Mayor said that March is observed globally as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In line with this, Chattogram City Corporation, CSCR Hospital, and PGS Academia jointly organized month-long awareness activities and screening programs across the city under the theme “Early Detection Saves Lives.”He said, various landmarks in...

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Politicisation of cricket looks set to continue under new government

In Bangladesh, cricket is far more than a national obsession. Combined with its enormous commercial appeal, the game has been converted into the ultimate political currency.The recent dissolution of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the lightning-fast installation of a politically connected ad-hoc committee exposes a harsh reality: governments may change, but the state or ruling dispensation's suffocating grip on the country's most popular sport remains completely unbroken.For decades, ruling regimes have understood that controlling cricket is a way to control the masses. During Sheikh Hasina's long period of rule, which is often called an authoritarian regime by political analysts, the BCB functioned as little more than a direct wing of the state machinery.The partisan dominance was absolute. It spread into every level of the administration, from the high-level boardroom decisions down to the stadium gates. It reached a point where the national team was actually led by sitting members of parliament. This wasn't a coincidence; it was a strategy to use the sport as a populist tool, designed to unify a fractured public under the ruling party's banner while masking the government’s deeper failures.When the Awami League government collapsed in August 2024, the BCB naturally fell into chaos.The power vacuum led to the emergence of a new board headed by Aminul Islam Bulbul, formed under the watch of the interim government. It was sold to the public as a necessary transition to keep the sport stable. However, in the tough landscape of Bangladeshi spo...

WASA plan to use groundwater warns of long-term risks.

Dhaka WASA is set to seek the approval of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for a TK920.85crore “emergency” water supply project that will rely absolutely on...

A crucial call for awareness during heat wave

A light to moderate heat wave is now sweeping Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh, seriously affecting life of people. Heat wave is no longer a rare event; it has become a frequent and dangerous reality in many countries like Bangladesh. With the ris...

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