What does the new budget imply for menstrual health?
Dirty toilets, too much crowd, inadequate space, lack of privacy, and lack of water and soap in the toilets were cited as the top reasons for menstruating girls missing schools.
5m ago
Keeping your heart healthy during COVID-19
Shumona Rahman, 40, started experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue and developed certain other symptoms, a while after recovering from COVID-19. Upon consulting her doctor, she was diagnosed with myocarditis, a condition that causes inflammation of the heart muscle and abnormal heart rhythms.
4y ago
Are we using LPG safely?
While the use of LPG is growing exponentially in Bangladesh, it is now more important than ever to handle this flammable product safely. Portable and refillable cylinders of different sizes are designed for household, commercial or industrial settings. Flawed use and lack of maintenance of these cylinders often cause explosion taking severe toll on life and property.
4y ago
‘We have a long way to go to ensure construction of buildings which satisfy all the requirements of the National Building Code’
How has the quality of construction evolved in Bangladesh over the years?
5y ago
Making affordable housing a reality
Ruhul Amin, 38, shifted to Dhaka from his hometown Khulna 12 years back in search of a better life. He now lives with his family of four people in a rented apartment with very limited facilities, in Mirpur.
5y ago
“A comprehensive plan is needed to address country’s cardiac disease issues”
How would you analyse the current situation of cardiovascular diseases in Bangladesh?
5y ago
Ride safe, ride smart
Due to the absence of proper traffic management and adequate public transport facilities, Dhaka city dwellers continue to endure traffic jams. Motorcycle and ridesharing services have brought some relief to this situation. As a result, the demand for motorcycle is seeing a rapid rise.
5y ago
June 14, 2024
What does the new budget imply for menstrual health?
Dirty toilets, too much crowd, inadequate space, lack of privacy, and lack of water and soap in the toilets were cited as the top reasons for menstruating girls missing schools.
December 2, 2021
Finding Bangladesh in Paris
When you are abroad and come across places that feel like home.
September 29, 2020
Keeping your heart healthy during COVID-19
Shumona Rahman, 40, started experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue and developed certain other symptoms, a while after recovering from COVID-19. Upon consulting her doctor, she was diagnosed with myocarditis, a condition that causes inflammation of the heart muscle and abnormal heart rhythms.
December 29, 2019
Are we using LPG safely?
While the use of LPG is growing exponentially in Bangladesh, it is now more important than ever to handle this flammable product safely. Portable and refillable cylinders of different sizes are designed for household, commercial or industrial settings. Flawed use and lack of maintenance of these cylinders often cause explosion taking severe toll on life and property.
October 14, 2019
‘We have a long way to go to ensure construction of buildings which satisfy all the requirements of the National Building Code’
How has the quality of construction evolved in Bangladesh over the years?
October 6, 2019
Making affordable housing a reality
Ruhul Amin, 38, shifted to Dhaka from his hometown Khulna 12 years back in search of a better life. He now lives with his family of four people in a rented apartment with very limited facilities, in Mirpur.
September 29, 2019
“A comprehensive plan is needed to address country’s cardiac disease issues”
How would you analyse the current situation of cardiovascular diseases in Bangladesh?
July 25, 2019
Ride safe, ride smart
Due to the absence of proper traffic management and adequate public transport facilities, Dhaka city dwellers continue to endure traffic jams. Motorcycle and ridesharing services have brought some relief to this situation. As a result, the demand for motorcycle is seeing a rapid rise.
June 30, 2019
Permeable concrete for sustainable construction
Permeable concrete, also known as pervious concrete, is a special type of concrete which is high in porosity, thus making the infiltration of water into the ground easier. While regular concrete contains an admixture of coarse aggregate, sand and water, permeable concrete contains little or no sand in order to make it porous.
April 7, 2019
'Overuse of antibiotics increases the risk of bacterial resistance'
The major cause behind antibiotic resistance revolves around the smartness of the bacteria. It is widely believed that antibiotics inhibit the growth of susceptible bacteria.
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