Shah Mohammad Fahim
Shah Mohammad Fahim is a physician and scientist who works for the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b). Currently, he is pursuing his PhD at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA. Fahim can be reached at sf543@cornell.edu.
Integrating nutrition into primary care: A way forward to prevent disease and help people thrive
Bangladesh has made notable progress in improving many health outcomes. Yet, primary healthcare services remain insufficient in both rural and urban areas.
31 January 2026, 07:14 AM
31 January 2026, 07:14 AM
Between compassion and capital: Shashi Doctor’s moral world
Manik introduces the main character of his novel by stating, 'Shashi’s character has two distinct parts. On one side, he does not lack imagination, passion, and a sense of humour; on the other, he also has enough affection for domestic acumen and wealth.
28 January 2026, 13:45 PM
28 January 2026, 13:45 PM
One year of July uprising / 'The nation we envision': Five Bangladeshi students from the US share their dreams
One year after the fall of the Hasina regime, five Bangladeshi students at Cornell University reflect on a nation in transition and envision a future beyond fascism.
6 August 2025, 03:00 AM
6 August 2025, 03:00 AM
A silent crisis
Rapid urbanisation has been inevitable in Bangladesh and, of course, is a sign of economic development and prosperity. It is believed that if the current rate of urbanisation continues, our urban population will exceed rural population by 2040. Because urban transition occurs in diverse patterns, it has both pros and cons.
16 August 2018, 18:00 PM
16 August 2018, 18:00 PM