Research also finds higher likelihood of obesity, eye problems from high screen use

Latest official data raise serious concerns.

Children in south Dhaka have higher Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) than those in north Dhaka, as the southern part of the city hosts more lead-polluting industries

Raising awareness among parents is also crucial

The recognition was announced at the Goalkeepers 2024: Recipe for Progress event in New York, held on 23 September during the United Nations General Assembly week. 

The second round of the oral vaccination campaign against cholera began today (August 3, 2022) at 8 am in five selected Dhaka areas.

As many as 1,379 diarrhoea patients were admitted to International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) in 24 hours (till 12am today).