Public Health

Dumping station crisis in Bangladesh: work that brings to death

Chattogram generates around 3,200 tonnes of waste daily but collects only 2,200 tonnes, leaving about 1,000 tonnes uncollected as...

Noise pollution emerges as growing urban health threat

Campaigners and experts say weak enforcement, poor traffic control and unregulated loudspeakers are exposing vulnerable groups, including children, patients...

AUW workshop explores links between health, environment and disasters

Discussions linked gender, disease surveillance, humanitarian governance and storytelling, underscoring the need for integrated approaches to environmental and public-health...

Battery facility in Bhaluka raises lead exposure concerns

Regulatory action and community complaints in Bhaluka have intensified scrutiny of lead-related industrial activities as Bangladesh confronts widespread childhood...

Seminar warns Bangladesh cities face rising air pollution deaths

Experts urged stronger action on waste burning, urban greening, safer mobility and ministry capacity as Bangladesh struggles to reduce...

Bangladesh warns of $2.8 billion annual climate health risk by 2030

Policymakers, researchers and development partners outlined priorities including climate-smart health facilities, improved medical waste management, telemedicine and targeted services...

Bangladesh’s air pollution crisis linked to 88,000 deaths, 5% GDP loss yearly

A new study links long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollution in Bangladesh’s largest cities to substantial health and economic burdens,...

Overflowing waste at Nangalkot CNG stand poses serious health risk to commuters

Poor waste management at a busy transport hub has left commuters exposed to foul odours, insect infestations and stagnant...

Bangladesh shuts 11 illegal lead factories as toxic recycling crisis deepens

Bangladesh has shut 11 illegal lead recycling factories in six months as widespread toxic battery smelting exposes millions, prompting...

Bangladesh High Court orders plan to phase out hazardous burnt oil stoves

Bangladesh’s High Court has ordered authorities to prepare a 90-day plan to eliminate hazardous waste engine oil stoves, citing...

11% of Bangladesh population still faces arsenic risk, minister says

Bangladesh says 11 percent of its population remains exposed to arsenic risk, as the government expands safe water projects...

DNCC to strengthen drive for tobacco-free and smoke-free public environment

Dhaka North City Corporation pledged stronger tobacco control through awareness, enforcement and institutional support, partnering with Dhaka Ahsania Mission...