Abeda Sultana

From awareness to action: Making workplaces diabetes-smart

Diabetes continues to rise at an alarming rate. Globally, 7 out of 10 (412 million) adults living with diabetes are of working age. Three out of four people with diabetes report feeling anxious, depressed, or having other mental health issues due to their condition. Managing diabetes at work negatively affects the mental well-being of 4 in 10 employees with the condition.

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Food upcycling: The missing link in our fight against food insecurity

Household food insecurity remains a significant challenge in Bangladesh, particularly for low-income households, driven by high food prices and climate shocks. World Food Day 2025, observed on 16 October, draws critical attention to the global fight against food insecurity..Food upcycling

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Microgreens: Tiny greens with powerful health benefits

In a world drowning in junk food, a tiny leaf barely an inch tall is emerging as a silent warrior for health — the microgreen. These young seedlings of vegetables and herbs are becoming a global health trend, adding a burst of colour, texture, and flavour to salads and dishes.

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Stop wasting food—Bangladesh acts now!

Every year on September 29, the world observes the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.

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The hidden sugar in our diet: How sweet drinks are harming Bangladesh’s health

On a hot summer afternoon in Dhaka, a chilled bottle of soft drink or a glass of sweetened iced tea feels like instant relief. But behind the refreshing taste lies a silent threat — too much sugar consumption is quietly triggering a public health crisis in Bangladesh.

3m ago

E-cigarettes: The hidden dangers behind the vape craze

An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) is a device that ejects vaporised solution for inhalation. It usually contains nicotine, the addictive substance in regular cigarettes, along with other flavouring agents and chemicals, including heavy metals like nickel, tin, and lead.

11m ago

The intersection of climate change and disease: Emerging health threats

Climate refers to the long-term pattern of weather conditions in a particular region or on the entire Earth.

2y ago
November 23, 2025
November 23, 2025

From awareness to action: Making workplaces diabetes-smart

Diabetes continues to rise at an alarming rate. Globally, 7 out of 10 (412 million) adults living with diabetes are of working age. Three out of four people with diabetes report feeling anxious, depressed, or having other mental health issues due to their condition. Managing diabetes at work negatively affects the mental well-being of 4 in 10 employees with the condition.

October 19, 2025
October 19, 2025

Food upcycling: The missing link in our fight against food insecurity

Household food insecurity remains a significant challenge in Bangladesh, particularly for low-income households, driven by high food prices and climate shocks. World Food Day 2025, observed on 16 October, draws critical attention to the global fight against food insecurity..Food upcycling

October 12, 2025
October 12, 2025

Microgreens: Tiny greens with powerful health benefits

In a world drowning in junk food, a tiny leaf barely an inch tall is emerging as a silent warrior for health — the microgreen. These young seedlings of vegetables and herbs are becoming a global health trend, adding a burst of colour, texture, and flavour to salads and dishes.

September 28, 2025
September 28, 2025

Stop wasting food—Bangladesh acts now!

Every year on September 29, the world observes the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.

August 31, 2025
August 31, 2025

The hidden sugar in our diet: How sweet drinks are harming Bangladesh’s health

On a hot summer afternoon in Dhaka, a chilled bottle of soft drink or a glass of sweetened iced tea feels like instant relief. But behind the refreshing taste lies a silent threat — too much sugar consumption is quietly triggering a public health crisis in Bangladesh.

January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025

E-cigarettes: The hidden dangers behind the vape craze

An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) is a device that ejects vaporised solution for inhalation. It usually contains nicotine, the addictive substance in regular cigarettes, along with other flavouring agents and chemicals, including heavy metals like nickel, tin, and lead.

December 17, 2023
December 17, 2023

The intersection of climate change and disease: Emerging health threats

Climate refers to the long-term pattern of weather conditions in a particular region or on the entire Earth.