Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Bangladesh's 'tree man' Abul Bajandar back in hospital for more surgeries

The Bangladeshi national, who is dubbed as 'Tree Man', suffers from the extremely rare genetic condition epidermodysplasia verruciformis.

Jan 22, 2019, 15:53 PM IST

Despite 25 surgeries, 'tree-man' in Bangladesh still hasn't been cured

A year ago Abul Bajandar, a Bangladeshi rickshaw-puller dubbed "tree-man" for the bark-like growths that once covered his body, appeared to have made a full recovery from the rare condition that has afflicted him for a decade.

Feb 02, 2018, 10:28 AM IST

Boy in Bangladesh dies after being hit by cricket ball

The incident comes three years after the tragic death of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes in similar circumstances.

Oct 07, 2017, 16:51 PM IST

Blood samples of Dhaka cafe attackers handed over to FBI

 Bangladesh has handed over blood samples of the Gulshan cafe terror attackers to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for testing, police here said on Friday.

Jul 22, 2016, 15:42 PM IST

Bangladesh's 'Tree Man' has successful surgery, hopes to return to work!

The warts were identified as epidermodysplasia verruciformis, an extremely rare, non-contagious disease.

Feb 24, 2016, 17:09 PM IST