health
September 8, 2019
Published by Mehran Khan at Sep 08 2019
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At this year’s BRAC Frugal Innovation Forum, I had the opportunity to meet Mr Vashkar Bhattacharjee, National Consultant for Accessibility at a2i. Vashkar da sat right next to me at dinner and what happened right after was something that I will cherish forever.
August 30, 2019
Published by Wayne Preece at Aug 30 2019
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Wayne Preece, CEO of Hydro, explains why the whole company is proud of a new partnership that will deliver safe drinking water to people living in some of the most vulnerable and impoverished situations on the planet
July 1, 2019
Published by Saqif Nayeem Khan at Jul 01 2019
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Healthcare costs are rapidly increasing, with approximately two-thirds being covered by out-of-pocket expenditure in Bangladesh. Up to five million people are pushed into poverty every year because of healthcare costs.
June 10, 2019
Published by Tahmina Hadi at Jun 10 2019
Air pollution is one of the greatest challenges of our time. With World Environment Day just past us, the call to action for cleaner air is more pressing than ever.
May 29, 2019
Published by Luba Khalili at May 29 2019
Accidents on the road paint a disquieting picture for the safety and security of Bangladesh’s citizens. It is time for all of us to acknowledge the issue at hand and take steps to reduce road crashes.
April 25, 2019
Published by Dr Kazi Mariam Naher at Apr 25 2019
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Malaria has wreaked havoc for mankind for over 500,000 years. Thankfully, new strategies have led to a decline in disease incidence and mortality. The fight against humanity’s oldest disease rages on but Bangladesh is paving the way with remarkable strides taken so far.
April 4, 2019
Published by Sanjida Afrin at Apr 04 2019
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Imagine waking up one morning to find out the home that you lived in for years is reduced to ashes, all your assets are gone, your family members are injured and left with no food, money or shelter. Now, imagine being pregnant or having a pregnant wife only a week away from her delivery date in this situation. Scary? Given the frequent slum fires and violent eviction drives – unfortunately this is not a very uncommon scenario in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
March 22, 2019
Published by Ali Iqbal Murshed at Mar 22 2019
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Close to 80 percent people living in Bagerhat rely on ponds as a major source of clean water since most of the water underground is rendered undrinkable.
February 7, 2019
Published by Asif Ahmad at Feb 07 2019
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From breaking new grounds in the labs and on the ground, we continued to strengthen Bangladesh to succeed in its fight against the age-old threat of tuberculosis.
February 3, 2019
Published by Dr Erum Mariam at Feb 03 2019
Little colourful sanctuaries, shaded by bamboo verandahs, and walls covered in handpainted flowers. 30 tiny children under six years of age laughing, playing, tumbling over each other. The bells of the tambourine, the chanting of tiny voices singing songs. These are Humanitarian Play Labs in the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar.
January 10, 2019
Published by Ali Iqbal Murshed at Jan 10 2019
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Winter is a fun and festive season, with steaming pithas, tea and cosy conversations. As fun as it is, the chilly weather can cause the common cold and other viral illnesses. How much do you know about it? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.