public health

A roadmap to effective dengue control

In the battle against dengue, Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture.

The diverse world of Public Health and why you should care

Public Health as a field is vast and houses anyone willing to bring about positive impacts at societal levels. 

Neglecting public health literacy will cost us

High prevalence of inadequate health literacy causes health disparity in terms of access to and use of healthcare services.

Dhaka’s ugly, ruthless side

The story would resonate with many young couples starting out in this ruthless city, where what you earn is nowhere near what you spend, just for the bare minimum.

Least concern for the most vulnerable

Street children have zero protection from dengue

Why more clinicians should join public health

After Covid-19, a bold and visionary idea is starting to emerge: more clinicians joining public health can fortify defence against future health emergencies.

A sheer waste of public money

Why were the trauma centres built if they were to be left unused?

Prioritise piped water supply in our municipalities

The municipal bodies must take water supply as their mandatory function more seriously and draw up a medium-term plan to bring 100 percent of urban population under a piped water supply network by 2030.

DAP: The high stakes of high-rise buildings

Housing developers' interests are getting in the way of making Dhaka a liveable city

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

A roadmap to effective dengue control

In the battle against dengue, Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture.

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

The diverse world of Public Health and why you should care

Public Health as a field is vast and houses anyone willing to bring about positive impacts at societal levels. 

October 6, 2023
October 6, 2023

Neglecting public health literacy will cost us

High prevalence of inadequate health literacy causes health disparity in terms of access to and use of healthcare services.

August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023

Dhaka’s ugly, ruthless side

The story would resonate with many young couples starting out in this ruthless city, where what you earn is nowhere near what you spend, just for the bare minimum.

July 30, 2023
July 30, 2023

Least concern for the most vulnerable

Street children have zero protection from dengue

June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023

Why more clinicians should join public health

After Covid-19, a bold and visionary idea is starting to emerge: more clinicians joining public health can fortify defence against future health emergencies.

April 1, 2023
April 1, 2023

A sheer waste of public money

Why were the trauma centres built if they were to be left unused?

February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

Prioritise piped water supply in our municipalities

The municipal bodies must take water supply as their mandatory function more seriously and draw up a medium-term plan to bring 100 percent of urban population under a piped water supply network by 2030.

December 25, 2022
December 25, 2022

DAP: The high stakes of high-rise buildings

Housing developers' interests are getting in the way of making Dhaka a liveable city

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

Why Bangladesh should invest in health information technology

Bangladesh falls short in leadership and commitment to improving the healthcare system.