Quiet crisis of labour

EVERY year, as the first of May arrives with the red of workers’ flags and the sound of marches, Bangladesh pauses to honour its labour force. It is through the hands of its workers that the country has stitched its place on the global economic map. According to the 2024 Labour Force Survey by the
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Adding data to Bangladesh’s DHIS2 using the Simple App

Download the case study here or find it here Decision-makers around the world are finding new and creative ways to act strategically on urban health – aligning urban systems, policies, and partnerships. This series of urban health case studies documents this emerging phenomenon. Each study presents a concrete example of how governments, communities, and other partners
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Experts urge action as misinformation threatens vaccination efforts

Read the report here As measles cases resurface in Bangladesh and misinformation continues to distort public understanding of vaccines, experts say the urgency to defend science-based healthcare has become increasingly evident. They made the remarks at a webinar titled ‘Standing with Science in the Age of Misinformation: Protecting Public Health’, organised by ARK Foundation today
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Air Pollution is Changing: The Hidden Climate Risks We are Not Talking About

Read the blog here or download the PDF version Written by Sirat-E-Rowshan Islam (Research Uptake & Communication Officer, ARK Foundation) When we think about air pollution in Bangladesh, we are talking about the same few things: the black smoke from an old bus, the smoggy skyline in winter, nicotine smoke from cigarettes, or the chimneys
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Universal Health Coverage needs more than a bigger budget. It needs institutions and skills

As the nation is heading towards its 13th national election, the long queue of people’s demands is lining up behind all the competitive political parties. Health sector experts are also sharing their demands across various platforms, and one common question that has repeatedly been raised and debated is what strategy the newly elected government will
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ThinkSpace: Quarterly Research Digest

ARK Foundation is pleased to launch ThinkSpace, a quarterly magazine developed to showcase evidence, reflections, and learning from ongoing research and field engagement. This edition features stories from researchers, implementation insights, and policy-relevant themes. 📖 Read here: ThinkSpace  or HTML version
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Taking a strategic approach to urban health: a guide for decision-makers

Read the full report here We’re delighted to share that ARK Foundation has been featured in the new World Health Organization (WHO) publication, ‘𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡: 𝐀 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬.’ The WHO report highlights that with most of humanity now living in cities; health-oriented, sustainable urban development is no longer a
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𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞

Cities like Dhaka and Khulna are growing fast, but not everyone has equal access to safe, healthy spaces. Through the 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐔𝐒 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭, ARK Foundation is working with women and communities to co-create inclusive urban solutions that make physical activity and wellbeing part of daily life. This is what urban crisis response looks like
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#ARKPodcast: From Ideas to Impact: The Innovation Fund Story

We’re excited to bring you the latest episode of the ARK Podcast! Join our host Abdullah M. Rafi as he sits down with Mr. Badruddin Saify, Research Associate at ARK, to talk about his inspiring Innovation Fund journey – early challenges, key learnings, and the drive to make research impactful.  Tune in for insights, reflections,
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Development of a Framework for Establishing Maternity Insurance in Bangladesh

Download Report Bangladesh is preparing to introduce a maternity insurance scheme by 2026, aligning with its National Social Security Strategy. This report presents an evidence-based framework tailored to the country’s healthcare and labour realities, especially for low-income and informal sector women. Drawing on national data and international best practices, it outlines a universal, mandatory, and
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