By Abdullah M. Rafi (published in The Business Standard on 15 May, 2025) Bangladesh, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world according to the World Bank, has identified health as both a priority and a persistent challenge. Article 15(a) of the country’s constitution reflects this commitment by guaranteeing healthcare as a fundamental right for
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Health policymakers, researchers, and development partners gathered in Dhaka to discuss challenges and prospects for urban health in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The policy dialogue, titled Strengthening Urban Health Systems: Prospects & Challenges, was organized by ARK Foundation Bangladesh and BRAC James P. Grant School of Public Health on Thursday (30 January 2025).
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On the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the ARK Foundation, a roundtable discussion titled “Universal Healthcare in Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities” was organized by the ARK Foundation and Prothom Alo on 30 November 2024. To read the summary of the speakers’ speeches, please go to this link or find the PDF here আর্ক ফাউন্ডেশনের ১১
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By Fahmida Farzana and Abdullah M. Rafi AMID the lingering haze over Bangladesh’s cities, air pollution has become an escalating public health crisis. From brick kilns to traffic congestion, harmful pollutants seep into every aspect of urban life, making this not just a climate issue but a matter of human survival. These fine particulate matters
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গত ৩১ মে বিশ্ব তামাকমুক্ত দিবস ২০২৪-এর আলোচনায় বিশিষ্ট গবেষকবৃন্দ পরোক্ষ ধূমপানের ভয়াবহতা উল্লেখ করে বলেন, “পরোক্ষ ধূমপানও অধূমপায়ীদের জন্য ক্ষতিকর। ধূমপান ও তামাক সেবনের কারণে হৃদ্রোগ, স্ট্রোক, ক্যানসার, ডায়াবেটিস, ক্রনিক লাং ডিজিজসহ নানা অসংক্রামক রোগ দেখা দেয়। তামাকের কারণে পৃথিবীতে প্রতিবছর ৮৭ লাখ মানুষের অকাল মৃত্যু হয়।“ গবেষকদের এই তথ্য গভীর পর্যালোচনার দাবি রাখে,
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In the crisp and vibrant air of November 2013, a promising initiative emerged – the ARK Foundation. Committed to enriching the landscape of research-based knowledge and making invaluable contributions to the health sector of Bangladesh, the organisation embarked on a remarkable journey. Fast forward to the 14th of October 2023, and ARK Foundation proudly
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A webinar was arranged on ‘Gender and Intersectionality Planning” on 10th January 2022. The objective of the webinar was to provide guidance on using the gender and intersectionality framework (CHORUS’ Gender and Intersectionality Guide) to reflect on the data collection and to further shape the health systems intervention to be developed as part of the
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We are excited to launch the awareness video on the harmful impact of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure intended to educate and sensitize tobacco users, policymakers, and local law regulators in Bangladesh, as part of the CLASS III (Children’s Learning About Second-hand Smoke) cluster randomized controlled trial (cRCT). This trial aims to prevent respiratory and other smoking-related illnesses in
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