Women's network in Sydney working to battle stigma against mental illness in Bangladeshi communities
Mental illness and the disabilities associated with it has long had a strong stigma in countries like Bangladesh. The pandemic only served to further highlight such problems.
1y ago
Watching Satyajit Ray’s ‘Devi’ against the backdrop of religious tension in India
As yet another stage of religious tension arises in the subcontinent, it was heartening to see Australians warm up to the great Bengali film director Satyajit Ray.
2y ago
How to raise Bangladeshi children in Western societies?
The murder last month of a young Bangladeshi woman in Sydney has sparked a debate about how best to raise children among the local community.
2y ago
Childhood obesity: Dark side of rising income
The pandemic has had a terrible impact on children, especially their education, among those living in the developing world. But just as it has accelerated trends that already existed such as digitisation, it has exposed the worrying problem of childhood obesity.
2y ago
World must combat climate change, but not at the expense of poverty reduction
In the wake of the completed climate summit in Glasgow, it is worth considering the risks to poor countries of climate alarmism.
2y ago
The changing face of Bangladeshi diaspora
The aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic may bring out a new generation of leaders among the expatriate Bangladeshi communities.
3y ago
Pandemic may give rise to new leadership among Bangladeshi diasporas
Pandemic may give rise to new leadership among Bangladeshi diasporas
3y ago
Vaccines for Bangladesh: A test of non-resident Bangladeshis’ influence
There are growing efforts among Bangladeshis living abroad to lobby their prospective governments to help send vaccines and other medical supplies to Bangladesh.
3y ago
April 4, 2023
Women's network in Sydney working to battle stigma against mental illness in Bangladeshi communities
Mental illness and the disabilities associated with it has long had a strong stigma in countries like Bangladesh. The pandemic only served to further highlight such problems.
June 18, 2022
Watching Satyajit Ray’s ‘Devi’ against the backdrop of religious tension in India
As yet another stage of religious tension arises in the subcontinent, it was heartening to see Australians warm up to the great Bengali film director Satyajit Ray.
February 27, 2022
How to raise Bangladeshi children in Western societies?
The murder last month of a young Bangladeshi woman in Sydney has sparked a debate about how best to raise children among the local community.
January 26, 2022
Childhood obesity: Dark side of rising income
The pandemic has had a terrible impact on children, especially their education, among those living in the developing world. But just as it has accelerated trends that already existed such as digitisation, it has exposed the worrying problem of childhood obesity.
November 21, 2021
World must combat climate change, but not at the expense of poverty reduction
In the wake of the completed climate summit in Glasgow, it is worth considering the risks to poor countries of climate alarmism.
September 30, 2021
The changing face of Bangladeshi diaspora
The aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic may bring out a new generation of leaders among the expatriate Bangladeshi communities.
September 28, 2021
Pandemic may give rise to new leadership among Bangladeshi diasporas
Pandemic may give rise to new leadership among Bangladeshi diasporas
August 16, 2021
Vaccines for Bangladesh: A test of non-resident Bangladeshis’ influence
There are growing efforts among Bangladeshis living abroad to lobby their prospective governments to help send vaccines and other medical supplies to Bangladesh.
July 10, 2021
Interfaith marriage: Bangladeshi community remains ill at ease
As a psychiatrist based in Australia, I write legal reports for those Bangladeshis seeking refugee status.
April 19, 2020
UV hope for PPE
With coronavirus seemingly unstoppable, global powers are in a rush to stock quality PPE (personal protective equipment).
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