Public health

Public health

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Govt committed to raising tobacco taxes to protect public health: Ziauddin Hyder

Health experts say stronger tax measures on tobacco products could generate an additional Tk4,400 crore in revenue while discouraging smoking among adults and youth

Public health experts and policymakers attend a policy dialogue titled “Declining Primary Health Care Programme in Bangladesh: The Story of the National Family Planning Programme” organised by Bangladesh Health Watch at the CIRDAP Auditorium in Dhaka on 7 May. Photo: Courtesy

Public health experts stress strengthening primary healthcare amid decline in family planning programme

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PM pledges swift purge of 'fascist-era' fertiliser dealers to ease farmers' woes

Asif was rejected in seven public university entrance exams in Bangladesh. DU, BUET, CUET, KUET, SUST, MIST, IUT — all closed their doors. Photo: Courtesy

How Asif Muqtadir got into Harvard — and how you can make it too

3,000 battery-run rickshaws seized in Ctg. File Photo: Md Minhaj Uddin/TBS

Unregulated 'Banglar Tesla' growth risks public health and economy: CPD study

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Over 33% of people report illness, rate higher among women: Survey

When children are malnourished, the country loses future productivity, innovation, and economic growth. Photo: Unicef

When parents fall ill, children suffer: The hidden cost of health shocks in Bangladesh

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How public health is essential to building lasting peace

Expose tobacco industry’s deceptive tactics to protect public health: Experts

Expose tobacco industry’s deceptive tactics to protect public health: Experts

Sumit Banik. Sketch: TBS

The government alone cannot fix Bangladesh’s healthcare system

A top shot of Dhaka city. The photo was taken from the Gulshan area in the capital. Photo: TBS

Dhaka revival: Studies suggest merging urban regeneration with public health

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Raising tobacco prices crucial for public health and economic growth

Chairman and first secretary of the Climate Health and Environment Group at the Swedish Embassy in Dhaka Dr Daniel Novak met Environment Minister Saber Hossain at his Secretariat office. Photo: Courtesy

Public health will also be included to national adaptation plan: Saber