Hasin Jahan

Hasin Jahan is country director of WaterAid Bangladesh.

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022: Time to put policy into action

Menstruation or period is a natural phenomenon for women of reproductive age and indicates a healthy life. Yet, many people—both men and women—consider the monthly period cycle as an illness.

2y ago

How to prevent future cholera outbreaks

Cholera outbreaks in Bangladesh are quite common, particularly during pre- and post-monsoon times. There are over 20 cholera hotspots in the country, and Dhaka also remains at high risk, according to the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b).

2y ago
May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022: Time to put policy into action

Menstruation or period is a natural phenomenon for women of reproductive age and indicates a healthy life. Yet, many people—both men and women—consider the monthly period cycle as an illness.

May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022

How to prevent future cholera outbreaks

Cholera outbreaks in Bangladesh are quite common, particularly during pre- and post-monsoon times. There are over 20 cholera hotspots in the country, and Dhaka also remains at high risk, according to the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b).