Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Urban Bangladesh |Journey Of Arts4amr|

  To raise awareness about the dangers of #antimicrobialresistance (AMR) among local communities in Dhaka, Bangladesh, artists and researchers have joined forces, using street plays as a powerful medium to convey their message. This innovative collaboration marks one of the first initiatives where artists actively engage with communities to address the growing threat of AMR
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Roundtable on Universal Health Coverage in Bangladesh: Challenges & Opportunities

  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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Universal Health Coverage in Bangladesh: Challenges & Prospects

PDF Version On the occasion of its 11th anniversary, ARK Foundation organized a roundtable discussion titled ‘Universal Healthcare in Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities’ in support of one of the most prominent dailies of the country, Prothom Alo. To read the summary of the speeches, please go to this link
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Patient and Public Participation in Tobacco Cessation and Tuberculosis Prevention

On November 11, 2024, ARK Foundation researchers conducted a workshop titled ‘Patient and Public Participation in Tobacco Cessation and Tuberculosis Prevention’ at Shaheed Ahsanullah Master General Hospital in Tongi, Dhaka. This Community Engagement Program, based on RESPIRE’s Quit4TB Trial, aimed to connect tobacco cessation efforts with tuberculosis prevention. The event brought together notable attendees, including
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Role of Youth in Fight Against Air Pollution

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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Latest Edition of ARK Foundation’s Newsletter

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest edition of ARK Foundation Bangladesh’s newsletter. This edition covers the key highlights and activities from the past six months, showcasing our collective achievements and the progress made across various initiatives. The newsletter includes success stories, a summary of our team’s efforts, and highlights of key
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ARK’s SIMPLE Solution to the Urban Data Dearth

Abdullah Muhammad Rafi On December of 2022, the Government of Bangladesh declared its next major initiative – the Smart Bangladesh Initiative – with a view to building a Smart Nation by 2041. Government’s Aspire to Innovate (a2i) program defines a ‘smart nation’ as “harnessing emerging technologies, networks, and data to create tech-enabled solutions that contribute
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Misuse of Antibiotic । এন্টিবায়োটিক ওষুধের যথেচ্ছা ব্যবহার

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পরোক্ষ ধূমপানের ভয়াবহতা এবং বাংলাদেশ

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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Celebrating 10 Years of Dedication Excellence and Impact: Journey of ARK Foundation

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 celebrated
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