World Health Organization (WHO)

Humanity is losing its war against an impossible predator

Unlike lions or metaphysical plagues, the mosquito kills without spectacle—its victims slip away in silence, far from poetry and pageantry.

How Tejgaon’s silent runway is choking Dhaka’s future

Since 2011, the CAAB has identified at least 525 illegal high-rises encroaching on approach paths at HSIA and the old Tejgaon Airport runway.

No equality without menstrual dignity

While products need not always be free, economic reasons should never deprive anyone of dignity or the ability to participate in daily activities.

Why the WHO Pandemic Agreement matters for Bangladesh

The agreement also endorses the “One Health” approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health.

Effective law and planning can control noise pollution

While addressing vehicular noise has been a focus, it is equally vital to regulate loudspeaker usage in communal and religious settings.

Pharmacies can become urban primary healthcare hubs

One of the major problems in the current healthcare system is the lack of an effective referral system and inadequate gatekeeping at tertiary care facilities. Barring emergency care and referrals from lower-tier health facilities, patients should not visit hospitals as they are meant to provide tertiary-level care

Time to form a national cancer control strategy

Rising cases of cancer pose a big threat to Bangladesh

Leave no one behind in Sudan

Trapped Bangladeshis must be rescued without delay amid ceasefire uncertainty

World should push for peace in Sudan

Otherwise, we might have another major humanitarian crisis on our hands

August 25, 2025
August 25, 2025

Humanity is losing its war against an impossible predator

Unlike lions or metaphysical plagues, the mosquito kills without spectacle—its victims slip away in silence, far from poetry and pageantry.

August 13, 2025
August 13, 2025

How Tejgaon’s silent runway is choking Dhaka’s future

Since 2011, the CAAB has identified at least 525 illegal high-rises encroaching on approach paths at HSIA and the old Tejgaon Airport runway.

July 26, 2025
July 26, 2025

No equality without menstrual dignity

While products need not always be free, economic reasons should never deprive anyone of dignity or the ability to participate in daily activities.

June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025

Why the WHO Pandemic Agreement matters for Bangladesh

The agreement also endorses the “One Health” approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health.

February 1, 2025
February 1, 2025

Effective law and planning can control noise pollution

While addressing vehicular noise has been a focus, it is equally vital to regulate loudspeaker usage in communal and religious settings.

January 3, 2025
January 3, 2025

Pharmacies can become urban primary healthcare hubs

One of the major problems in the current healthcare system is the lack of an effective referral system and inadequate gatekeeping at tertiary care facilities. Barring emergency care and referrals from lower-tier health facilities, patients should not visit hospitals as they are meant to provide tertiary-level care

February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024

Time to form a national cancer control strategy

Rising cases of cancer pose a big threat to Bangladesh

April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

Leave no one behind in Sudan

Trapped Bangladeshis must be rescued without delay amid ceasefire uncertainty

April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023

World should push for peace in Sudan

Otherwise, we might have another major humanitarian crisis on our hands

April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023

Let's fix primary healthcare first

Lack of career growth opportunities in upazila and rural areas, as well as concerns about personal safety and security, contribute to the reluctance of healthcare professionals to work there.