public health
World Toilet Day 2024 / Women should not have to struggle with a toilet crisis
On World Toilet Day 2024, it is imperative that both the government and private actors unify to create environments that support dignity, health, and productivity for all women in Bangladesh.
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.
Tobacco tax to benefit multinationals
Multinational tobacco companies will benefit from the proposed budget as the finance minister has not increased the prices of medium and high segment cigarettes.
Good initiative for safe street food
The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) yesterday formally handed over 80 food carts to as many trained vendors at a ceremony with a view to ensuring safe street food and improving public health.
Children and Poverty
Protecting the rights of children and providing the essentials for their development must be part of the definition of poverty reduction.
Regular food check drives in Ramadan: Minister
The government will carry out impromptu drives across the country to check on the quality of food during Ramadan for the sake of public health.
HC questions govt failure to stop fake drugs
High Court issues rule questioning legality of the government’s inaction to control smuggled drugs and production of counterfeit medicine.
To deal with medical negligence
EVERY doctor has professional, legal and moral duty towards his patients. It is their duty to extend medical assistance to save the life of patients.
Drug- resistant malaria ‘huge threat’
Scientists warn that resistance to the drug that has saved millions of lives from malaria has been detected over a wider area including India