Bangladesh
Arsenic Poisoning
Arsenic
Cholera
Water Pollutants, Chemical
Water Supply
Vibrio cholerae O139
Diarrhea
Medicine, Traditional
Vibrio cholerae O1
Nipah Virus
Developing Countries
Dysentery, Bacillary
Floods
Maternal vitamin A or beta-carotene supplementation in lactating bangladeshi women benefits mothers and infants but does not prevent subclinical deficiency. (1/1673)
The effects of maternal postpartum vitamin A or beta-carotene supplementation on maternal and infant serum retinol concentrations, modified relative dose-response (MRDR) ratios and breast milk vitamin A concentrations were assessed during a community-based trial in Matlab, Bangladesh. At 1-3 wk postpartum, women were randomly assigned to receive either (1) a single dose of 200,000 international units [60,000 retinol equivalents (RE)] vitamin A followed by daily placebos (n = 74), (2) daily doses of beta-carotene [7.8 mg (1300 RE)] (n = 73) or (3) daily placebos (n = 73) until 9 mo postpartum. Compared to placebos, vitamin A supplementation resulted in lower maternal MRDR ratios (i.e., increased liver stores) and higher milk vitamin A concentrations at 3 mo, but these improvements were not sustained. The beta-carotene supplementation acted more slowly, resulting in milk vitamin A concentrations higher than the placebo group only at 9 mo. Irrespective of treatment group, over 50% of women produced milk with low vitamin A concentrations (/=0. 06. We conclude that while both interventions were beneficial, neither was sufficient to correct the underlying subclinical vitamin A deficiency in these women nor to bring their infants into adequate vitamin A status. (+info)The present state and future prospects of occupational health in Bangladesh. (2/1673)
Bangladesh is a relatively young and developing country. At the present time, like in most developing countries, a clear demarcation between occupational health care and general medical care is difficult to be recognized in Bangladesh. Occupational health is a fairly new field, as the country is undergoing industrialization and occupational health activities are operated by several ministries, such as Labour, Health, Industry and Transport. Legal foundations of the occupational health-care system based on British India and Pakistani era, were adopted and amended by the Government of Bangladesh after the liberation of the country in 1971. Most of the Labour laws have been rectified by the Government of Bangladesh according to the ILO Conventions. Reconsideration of the occupational health service system avoiding duplication for the 'occupational health' component in several ministries might be helpful to achieve the successful provision of an occupational health service in the developing Bangladesh. (+info)Antimicrobial susceptibilities and plasmid contents of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates from commercial sex workers in Dhaka, Bangladesh: emergence of high-level resistance to ciprofloxacin. (3/1673)
Commercial sex workers (CSWs) serve as the most important reservoir of sexually transmitted diseases (STD), including gonorrhea. Periodic monitoring of the antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in a high-risk population provides essential clues regarding the rapidly changing pattern of antimicrobial susceptibilities. A study concerning the prevalence of gonococcal infection among CSWs was conducted in Bangladesh. The isolates were examined with regards to their antimicrobial susceptibility to, and the MICs of, penicillin, tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, cefuroxime, ceftriaxone, and spectinomycin by disk diffusion and agar dilution methods. The total plasmid profile of the isolates was also analyzed. Of the 224 CSWs, 94 (42%) were culture positive for N. gonorrhoeae. There was a good correlation between the results of the disk diffusion and agar dilution methods. Some 66% of the isolates were resistant to penicillin, and 34% were moderately susceptible to penicillin. Among the resistant isolates, 23.4% were penicillinase-producing N. gonorrhoeae (PPNG). 60.6% of the isolates were resistant and 38.3% were moderately susceptible to tetracycline, 17.5% were tetracycline-resistant N. gonorrhoeae, 11.7% were resistant and 26.6% had reduced susceptibility to ciprofloxacin, 2.1% were resistant and 11.7% had reduced susceptibility to cefuroxime, and 1% were resistant to ceftriaxone. All PPNG isolates contained a 3.2-MDa African type of plasmid, and a 24.2-MDa conjugative plasmid was present in 34.1% of the isolates. Since quinolones such as ciprofloxacin are recommended as the first line of therapy for gonorrhea, the emergence of significant resistance to ciprofloxacin will limit the usefulness of this drug for treatment of gonorrhea in Bangladesh. (+info)Paediatric home care in Tower Hamlets: a working partnership with parents. (4/1673)
OBJECTIVES: To describe the first two years of a paediatric home care service. DESIGN: Observational cross sectional study, 1989-91. SETTING: One inner London health district. PATIENTS: 611 children referred to the service; 50 children selected from those referred during the first year, whose parents were interviewed and whose general practitioners were invited to complete a questionnaire. MAIN MEASURES: Description and costs of service; views of parents and general practitioners of selected sample of children. RESULTS: In its second year the team received 303 referrals and made 4004 visits at a salary cost of 98000 pounds, an average of 323 pounds/referral and 24 pounds/visit. This represented a referral rate of 3.2% (258/7939) of inpatient episodes from the main referring hospital between 1 December 1989 and 30 November 1990. Of all referrals to the service, 343(56%) came from hospital inpatient wards. The service was used by disadvantaged and ethnic minority families. The children's parents (in 28(61%) families) and the home care team did a wide range of nursing tasks in the home. Parents of 47(94%) children sampled agreed to be interviewed, and those of 43(91%) found the service useful; guidance and support were most commonly appreciated (33, 70%). Parents of 25(53%) children said that hospital stay or attendance had been reduced or avoided. Parents and general practitioners disagreed on clinical responsibility in 10 children, and communication was a problem for some general practitioners. CONCLUSIONS: The service enabled children to receive advanced nursing care at home. Clinical responsibility should be agreed between parents and professionals at referral. (+info)Factors affecting acceptance of immunization among children in rural Bangladesh. (5/1673)
This paper uses the Bangladesh Fertility Survey 1989 data to identify the factors affecting acceptance of immunization among children in rural Bangladesh. Acceptance of DPT, measles and BCG vaccinations were the dependent variables. The independent variables included proximity to health facilities, frequency of visit by health worker, respondent's mobility, media exposure, education, age, economic status of household, region of residence, and gender of child. Logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the net effects of the variables in addition to univariate analysis. Among the independent variables, proximity to health facility, frequency of health worker's visit, mother's mobility, education, age, gender of child, ownership of radio, economic condition of household, and region of residence showed statistically significant association with acceptance of immunization. The effect of frequency of health worker's visit was dependent on region of residence, possession of radio, and mother's education. The effect of mother's ability to visit health centre alone was also dependent on ownership of radio, economic condition of household, and mother's education. (+info)The status of ORT (oral rehydration therapy) in Bangladesh: how widely is it used? (6/1673)
During 1980-1990 BRAC, a Bangladeshi non-governmental organization, taught over 12 million mothers how to prepare oral rehydration therapy (ORT) at home with lobon (common salt) and gur (unrefined brown sugar). This was followed by a strong promotion and distribution of prepackaged ORS by various agencies including the government. In 1993 we assessed knowledge of ORT preparation, its local availability and its use for the management of diarrhoea. Over 9000 households in 90 villages were revisited; 306 government outreach health workers, 296 drug sellers, and 237 village doctors were interviewed; 152 government facilities and 495 pharmacies/shops were visited. ORT prepared by mothers in a sub-sample of the households was analyzed for chloride content and interviewers collected information on use of ORT for diarrhoeal episodes occurring in the preceding two weeks. The data quality was assessed through a resurvey of sample respondents within two weeks of the first interview. Over 70% of the mothers could prepare a chemically 'safe and effective' ORS. A significant proportion of these mothers were very young at the time of the mass campaigns using house to house teaching, implying an intergenerational transfer of the knowledge on ORT. ORT was found to be used in 60% of all diarrhoeal episodes, but the rate varied with the type of diarrhoea, being highest for daeria (severe watery diarrhoea) and lowest for amasha (dysentery). Drug sellers and village doctors now recommend ORT much more frequently than before. Members of the medical profession (qualified and unqualified) still lag behind in prescribing the use of ORT. The availability of pre-packaged ORS in rural pharmacies has improved enormously. There is convincing evidence that the widescale promotion in the past of ORS for dehydration in diarrhoea has led to this marked improvement today. Nevertheless the use of rice-based ORS, culturally appropriate messages and the promotion of ORS with food offer opportunities to further improve the utilization of ORT. (+info)Cost-effective treatment for severely malnourished children: what is the best approach? (7/1673)
In urban Bangladesh, 437 children with severe malnutrition aged 12-60 months were sequentially allocated to treat either as i) inpatients, ii) day care, or iii) domiciliary care after one week of day care. Average institutional cost (US$) to achieve 80% weight-for-height were respectively $156, $59 and $29/child. As a proportion of the overall costs, staff salaries were the largest component, followed by laboratory tests. Parental costs were highest for domiciliary care, as no food supplements were provided. Nevertheless it was the option most preferred by parents and when the institutional and parental costs were combined, domiciliary care was 1.6 times more cost-effective than day care, and 4.1 times more cost-effective than inpatient care. CONCLUSION: With careful training and an efficient referral system, domiciliary care preceded by one week of day care is the most cost-effective treatment option for severe malnutrition in this setting. (+info)Three countries' experience with Norplant introduction. (8/1673)
Despite international efforts to plan for Norplant introduction, the method has drawn the attention of critics of family planning programmes, and has raised several issues for debate since it was introduced into family planning programmes. The experiences of three countries with the introduction of Norplant highlight some of the unique features of the method that have affected its introduction. Indonesia, Bangladesh and the United States represent diverse cultural settings and systems of family planning provision. Experience in each country has highlighted the need to focus on quality of care for clients, most notably the need for good counselling and attention to removal as well as insertion. The cost of Norplant also has influenced its introduction in each country. Another issue includes the need to work with women's health advocacy groups, which is illustrated particularly in Bangladesh. Finally, the role of litigation in the United States, and its potential role in influencing Norplant introduction in other countries, is discussed. These three countries' experience illustrate the importance of understanding the programmatic context of contraceptive introduction. (+info)I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Bangladesh" is a country located in South Asia, rather than a medical term or condition. It is bordered by India to the west, north, and east, and by Myanmar (Burma) to the southeast, with the Bay of Bengal to the south. The official name of the country is the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
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Arsenic poisoning is a condition that occurs when a person ingests or comes into contact with a toxic amount of arsenic, a naturally occurring element found in the earth's crust. Arsenic has no smell or taste, making it difficult to detect in food, water, or air.
Acute arsenic poisoning can occur after a single large exposure to arsenic, while chronic arsenic poisoning occurs after repeated or long-term exposure to lower levels of arsenic. The symptoms of acute arsenic poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and muscle cramps. In severe cases, it can lead to death due to heart failure or respiratory failure.
Chronic arsenic poisoning can cause a range of health problems, including skin changes such as pigmentation and hard patches on the palms and soles, weakness, peripheral neuropathy, and an increased risk of cancer, particularly skin, lung, bladder, and kidney cancer. It can also affect cognitive development in children.
Arsenic poisoning is treated by removing the source of exposure and providing supportive care to manage symptoms. Chelation therapy may be used to remove arsenic from the body in cases of severe acute poisoning or chronic poisoning with high levels of arsenic. Prevention measures include monitoring and reducing exposure to arsenic in food, water, and air, as well as proper handling and disposal of arsenic-containing products.
Arsenic is a naturally occurring semi-metal element that can be found in the earth's crust. It has the symbol "As" and atomic number 33 on the periodic table. Arsenic can exist in several forms, including inorganic and organic compounds. In its pure form, arsenic is a steel-gray, shiny solid that is brittle and easily pulverized.
Arsenic is well known for its toxicity to living organisms, including humans. Exposure to high levels of arsenic can cause various health problems, such as skin lesions, neurological damage, and an increased risk of cancer. Arsenic can enter the body through contaminated food, water, or air, and it can also be absorbed through the skin.
In medicine, arsenic has been used historically in the treatment of various diseases, including syphilis and parasitic infections. However, its use as a therapeutic agent is limited due to its toxicity. Today, arsenic trioxide is still used as a chemotherapeutic agent for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a type of blood cancer. The drug works by inducing differentiation and apoptosis (programmed cell death) in APL cells, which contain a specific genetic abnormality. However, its use is closely monitored due to the potential for severe side effects and toxicity.
"Water wells" are not a medical term, but rather a term used in environmental and public health fields. A water well is a structure created to access groundwater in underground aquifers. They can be drilled or dug, and the water they provide is often used for drinking, irrigation, and other purposes.
In the context of medicine and public health, water wells are important because they can provide a safe source of clean water, which is essential for preventing waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid fever, and hepatitis A. However, if water wells are not constructed or maintained properly, they can become contaminated with bacteria, viruses, chemicals, or other pollutants that can cause illness. Therefore, it's important to regularly test and monitor the quality of water from wells to ensure it's safe for consumption.
Cholera is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which is usually transmitted through contaminated food or water. The main symptoms of cholera are profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, which can lead to electrolyte imbalances, shock, and even death if left untreated. Cholera remains a significant public health concern in many parts of the world, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene. The disease is preventable through proper food handling, safe water supplies, and improved sanitation, as well as vaccination for those at high risk.
A rural population refers to people who live in areas that are outside of urban areas, typically defined as having fewer than 2,000 residents and lacking certain infrastructure and services such as running water, sewage systems, and paved roads. Rural populations often have less access to healthcare services, education, and economic opportunities compared to their urban counterparts. This population group can face unique health challenges, including higher rates of poverty, limited access to specialized medical care, and a greater exposure to environmental hazards such as agricultural chemicals and industrial pollutants.
Chemical water pollutants refer to harmful chemicals or substances that contaminate bodies of water, making them unsafe for human use and harmful to aquatic life. These pollutants can come from various sources, including industrial and agricultural runoff, sewage and wastewater, oil spills, and improper disposal of hazardous materials.
Examples of chemical water pollutants include heavy metals (such as lead, mercury, and cadmium), pesticides and herbicides, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and petroleum products. These chemicals can have toxic effects on aquatic organisms, disrupt ecosystems, and pose risks to human health through exposure or consumption.
Regulations and standards are in place to monitor and limit the levels of chemical pollutants in water sources, with the aim of protecting public health and the environment.
Drinking water, also known as potable water, is water that is safe to consume and meets the health-based standards established by regulatory agencies for human consumption. It is free from harmful levels of contaminants, including microorganisms, chemicals, radiological elements, and aesthetic factors such as taste, odor, and appearance.
Drinking water can come from various sources, including surface water (e.g., rivers, lakes), groundwater (e.g., wells), and treated wastewater that has undergone advanced purification processes. The treatment of drinking water typically involves several steps, such as coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection, to remove or inactivate pathogens and other contaminants.
Access to safe drinking water is essential for human health, as it helps prevent various waterborne diseases and ensures proper hydration. Regular monitoring and testing of drinking water sources and distribution systems are necessary to maintain the quality and safety of the water supply.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "water supply" is not a medical term per se. It is a general term used to describe the system or arrangement providing water for consumption or use, such as a public water supply system or a private well. However, in a medical context, it could refer to the source of water used in a healthcare facility for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and patient care, which must meet certain quality standards to prevent infection and ensure safety.
"Vibrio cholerae O139" is a specific serogroup of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which is responsible for causing cholera, a diarrheal disease. The "O139" designation refers to the lipopolysaccharide antigen structure on the surface of the bacterial cell. This serogroup was first identified in 1992 in southern Asia and has since caused several outbreaks of cholera, particularly in that region. It is important to note that "Vibrio cholerae O139" is distinct from the more common "Vibrio cholerae O1," which has historically been responsible for most cholera cases worldwide. Both serogroups can cause severe diarrhea and dehydration if left untreated, but "Vibrio cholerae O139" is typically associated with a milder illness compared to "Vibrio cholerae O1."
Henipavirus infections are caused by two paramyxoviruses, Hendra virus and Nipah virus. These viruses can cause severe illness in both humans and animals, particularly horses and pigs.
The natural hosts for these viruses are fruit bats (Pteropus spp.), also known as flying foxes. Transmission to humans can occur through direct contact with infected animals or their bodily fluids, consumption of contaminated food or drink, or through exposure to an environment contaminated with the virus.
Infection with Hendra virus can cause respiratory and neurological symptoms in humans, with a high fatality rate. Nipah virus infection can cause respiratory illness, fever, headache, dizziness, and altered consciousness, which can progress to encephalitis and coma. The case fatality rate for Nipah virus infection is estimated to be around 40-75%.
There are no specific treatments or vaccines available for henipavirus infections, and prevention efforts focus on reducing exposure to the viruses through public health measures such as avoiding contact with infected animals and their bodily fluids, practicing good hygiene and food safety, and implementing appropriate infection control practices.
Diarrhea is a condition in which an individual experiences loose, watery stools frequently, often exceeding three times a day. It can be acute, lasting for several days, or chronic, persisting for weeks or even months. Diarrhea can result from various factors, including viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections, food intolerances, medications, and underlying medical conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome. Dehydration is a potential complication of diarrhea, particularly in severe cases or in vulnerable populations like young children and the elderly.
Rural health is a branch of healthcare that focuses on the unique health challenges and needs of people living in rural areas. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines rural health as "the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in the rural population."
Rural populations often face disparities in healthcare access and quality compared to their urban counterparts. Factors such as geographic isolation, poverty, lack of transportation, and a shortage of healthcare providers can contribute to these disparities. Rural health encompasses a broad range of services, including primary care, prevention, chronic disease management, mental health, oral health, and emergency medical services.
The goal of rural health is to improve the health outcomes of rural populations by addressing these unique challenges and providing high-quality, accessible healthcare services that meet their needs. This may involve innovative approaches such as telemedicine, mobile health clinics, and community-based programs to reach people in remote areas.
Traditional medicine (TM) refers to health practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant, animal and mineral-based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and exercises, applied singularly or in combination to treat, diagnose and prevent illnesses or maintain well-being. Although traditional medicine has been practiced since prehistoric times, it is still widely used today and may include:
1. Traditional Asian medicines such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, and qigong from China; Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani and Siddha from India; and Jamu from Indonesia.
2. Traditional European herbal medicines, also known as phytotherapy.
3. North American traditional indigenous medicines, including Native American and Inuit practices.
4. African traditional medicines, such as herbal, spiritual, and manual techniques practiced in various African cultures.
5. South American traditional medicines, like Mapuche, Curanderismo, and Santo Daime practices from different countries.
It is essential to note that traditional medicine may not follow the scientific principles, evidence-based standards, or quality control measures inherent to conventional (also known as allopathic or Western) medicine. However, some traditional medicines have been integrated into modern healthcare systems and are considered complementary or alternative medicines (CAM). The World Health Organization encourages member states to develop policies and regulations for integrating TM/CAM practices into their healthcare systems, ensuring safety, efficacy, and quality while respecting cultural diversity.
"Vibrio cholerae O1" is a specific serogroup of the bacterium Vibrio cholerae that is responsible for causing cholera, a diarrheal disease. The "O1" designation refers to the lipopolysaccharide (O) antigen present on the surface of the bacterial cell wall, which is used in the serological classification of Vibrio cholerae. This serogroup is further divided into two biotypes: classical and El Tor. The El Tor biotype has been responsible for the seventh pandemic of cholera that began in the late 1960s and continues to cause outbreaks in many parts of the world today.
The Vibrio cholerae O1 bacterium produces a potent enterotoxin called cholera toxin, which causes profuse watery diarrhea leading to rapid dehydration and electrolyte imbalance if left untreated. The infection is usually acquired through the ingestion of contaminated food or water. Preventive measures include improving access to safe drinking water, proper sanitation, and good hygiene practices.
Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus (it is transmitted from animals to humans) that causes severe illness in both humans and animals. It was first identified during an outbreak of disease in pigs and people in Malaysia and Singapore in 1998-1999.
The natural host of the virus are fruit bats of the Pteropodidae Family, Pteropus genus. Transmission to humans may occur through direct contact with infected bats or consumption of date palm sap contaminated by excretions or secretions from infected bats. Human-to-human transmission is also possible through close contact with people's secretions and excretions.
Infection with NiV can lead to a range of clinical presentations, from asymptomatic infection to acute respiratory illness and severe encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). The case fatality rate is estimated to be about 40-75% in humans. There is no vaccine available for either humans or animals. Prevention strategies include avoiding consumption of raw date palm sap, wearing protective clothing while handling infected animals or their contaminated materials, and practicing good hygiene.
Maternal health services refer to the preventative, diagnostic, and treatment-based healthcare services provided during pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal period. These services aim to ensure the best possible health outcomes for mothers throughout their reproductive years, including family planning, preconception care, antenatal care, delivery, postpartum care, and management of chronic conditions or complications that may arise during pregnancy and childbirth.
The World Health Organization (WHO) outlines several critical components of maternal health services:
1. Antenatal care: Regular check-ups to monitor the mother's and fetus's health, identify potential risks, provide essential interventions, and offer counseling on nutrition, breastfeeding, and birth preparedness.
2. Delivery care: Skilled attendance during childbirth, including normal vaginal delivery and assisted deliveries (forceps or vacuum extraction), and access to emergency obstetric care for complications such as hemorrhage, eclampsia, obstructed labor, and sepsis.
3. Postnatal care: Continuum of care for mothers and newborns during the first six weeks after childbirth, focusing on recovery, early detection and management of complications, immunization, family planning, and psychosocial support.
4. Family planning: Access to modern contraceptive methods, counseling on fertility awareness, and safe abortion services where legal, to enable women to plan their pregnancies and space their children according to their reproductive intentions.
5. Management of chronic conditions: Comprehensive care for pregnant women with pre-existing or pregnancy-induced medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and mental health disorders.
6. Preconception care: Identification and management of risk factors before conception to optimize maternal and fetal health outcomes.
7. Prevention and management of gender-based violence: Screening, counseling, and referral services for women experiencing intimate partner violence or sexual violence during pregnancy and childbirth.
8. Health promotion and education: Community-based interventions to raise awareness about the importance of maternal health, promote positive health behaviors, and reduce barriers to accessing healthcare services.
Maternal health services should be accessible, affordable, acceptable, and equitable for all women, regardless of their age, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or geographical location. Adequate investment in maternal health infrastructure, human resources, and service delivery models is essential to achieve universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
"Vibrio cholerae" is a species of gram-negative, comma-shaped bacteria that is the causative agent of cholera, a diarrheal disease. It can be found in aquatic environments, such as estuaries and coastal waters, and can sometimes be present in raw or undercooked seafood. The bacterium produces a toxin called cholera toxin, which causes the profuse, watery diarrhea that is characteristic of cholera. In severe cases, cholera can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, which can be life-threatening if not promptly treated with oral rehydration therapy or intravenous fluids.
The term "developing countries" is a socio-economic classification used to describe nations that are in the process of industrialization and modernization. This term is often used interchangeably with "low and middle-income countries" or "Global South." The World Bank defines developing countries as those with a gross national income (GNI) per capita of less than US $12,695.
In the context of healthcare, developing countries face unique challenges including limited access to quality medical care, lack of resources and infrastructure, high burden of infectious diseases, and a shortage of trained healthcare professionals. These factors contribute to significant disparities in health outcomes between developing and developed nations.
Home childbirth, also known as home birth, refers to the process of giving birth in a private residence, such as one's own home, rather than in a healthcare facility like a hospital or birth center. Home childbirth is typically attended by a midwife, who provides prenatal care, attends the birth, and offers postpartum care. In some cases, a doctor may also be present at a home birth. It's important to note that home birth is not legal in all countries or regions, and even where it is legal, it may not be covered by insurance. Home childbirth carries inherent risks and should only be considered after careful consultation with healthcare providers.
A newborn infant is a baby who is within the first 28 days of life. This period is also referred to as the neonatal period. Newborns require specialized care and attention due to their immature bodily systems and increased vulnerability to various health issues. They are closely monitored for signs of well-being, growth, and development during this critical time.
Bacillary dysentery is a type of dysentery caused by the bacterium Shigella. It is characterized by the inflammation of the intestines, particularly the colon, resulting in diarrhea that may contain blood and mucus. The infection is typically spread through contaminated food or water, or close contact with an infected person. Symptoms usually appear within 1-4 days after exposure and can include abdominal cramps, fever, nausea, vomiting, and tenesmus (the strong, frequent urge to have a bowel movement). In severe cases, bacillary dysentery can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and other complications. Treatment typically involves antibiotics to kill the bacteria, as well as fluid replacement to prevent dehydration.
I believe there may be some confusion in your question. "Floods" is not a medical term, but rather a natural disaster or hydrological phenomenon that occurs when a body of water overflows its banks or normal confines, causing damage to surrounding areas. If you are looking for a medical definition, perhaps you meant to ask about a different term? I would be happy to help if you could clarify your question further.
Child nutrition disorders refer to a range of conditions that are caused by an improper or imbalanced diet during childhood. These disorders can have long-term effects on a child's growth, development, and overall health. Some common examples of child nutrition disorders include:
1. Malnutrition: This occurs when a child does not get enough nutrients for proper growth and development. It can result from inadequate food intake, digestive problems, or certain medical conditions that affect nutrient absorption.
2. Obesity: This is a condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation to the point where it negatively affects a child's health. Obesity can lead to a range of health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and orthopedic issues.
3. Vitamin deficiencies: Children who do not get enough vitamins in their diet may develop deficiencies that can lead to a range of health problems. For example, a lack of vitamin D can lead to rickets, while a lack of vitamin C can cause scurvy.
4. Food allergies and intolerances: Some children have allergic reactions or intolerances to certain foods, which can cause a range of symptoms, including digestive problems, skin rashes, and respiratory difficulties.
5. Eating disorders: Children may develop eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder, which can have serious consequences for their physical and mental health.
Preventing child nutrition disorders involves providing children with a balanced diet that includes a variety of foods from all the major food groups, encouraging regular exercise, and promoting healthy eating habits. Regular medical check-ups can also help identify any nutritional deficiencies or other health problems early on, allowing for prompt treatment.
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- Union leader Shampa Begum at the Sommilito Garments Sramik Federation office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 1, 2018. (globalcitizen.org)
- DHAKA, Bangladesh, June 25 (UPI) -- Bangladesh risks running out of existing recoverable gas reserves within the next decade if no new gas fields are discovered, experts warn. (upi.com)
- Located in central Bangladesh is Dhaka - the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. (worldatlas.com)
- Dhaka is the administrative, cultural, commercial and economic center of Bangladesh. (worldatlas.com)
- With a population of more than 7 million people, Dhaka is the most populous city in Bangladesh. (worldatlas.com)
- The Bangladesh cricket team arrived home in Dhaka on Saturday, a day after narrowly escaping the mosque attack that killed 49 people in New Zealand. (deccanherald.com)
- The team arrived at Dhaka airport late on Saturday, according to Bangladesh Cricket Board spokesman Rabeed Imam. (deccanherald.com)
- Members of the Bangladesh army pray at the site of the collapsed Rana Plaza in Savar near Dhaka on Tuesday, May 14. (cnn.com)
- An injured worker who survived the building collapse is carried by her husband to collect her wages in Savar near Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Wednesday, May 8. (cnn.com)
- A memorial set up by the Communist Party of Bangladesh at the Rana Plaza factory in Dhaka where 1,133 workers died in April. (ipsnews.net)
- Ungkapkan kreativitas Anda dan meleburlah dalam budaya Bangladesh dengan memesan penerbangan ke Dhaka. (airasia.com)
- Perjalanan Anda yang mengagumkan ke Bangladesh dimulai di bandara, segera setelah Dhaka penerbangan Anda. (airasia.com)
- As many as 6,206 police personnel, including 1,828 in capital Dhaka, have now tested positive for the deadly COVID-19 in Bangladesh. (punchng.com)
- Rail services in parts of Bangladesh including capital Dhaka were on Thursday suspended after six compartments of a train derailed following a devastating engine fire. (punchng.com)
- Thailand has proposed to start Free Trade Agreement or FTA talks with Bangladesh as Bangkok wants to enhance the economic cooperation with Dhaka. (bilaterals.org)
- Mirpur in Dhaka, Bangladesh ( 3 ). (cdc.gov)
- 4 Armed Forces Medical Institute, Dhaka Cantonment, Bangladesh. (who.int)
- A total of 1226 and 668 children aged 2 months to 5 years were prospectively sampled from patients presenting at, respectively, a district hospital in rural Uganda and a children 's hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh . (bvsalud.org)
Rohingya10
- About one million Rohingya refugees live in the largest refugee camp in the world in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. (unhcr.org)
- With Bangladesh ranking third in the world among states most hit by natural disasters, Rohingya refugees are highly exposed to weather-related hazards, such as cyclones, flooding and landslides. (unhcr.org)
- Host to nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees from neighboring Myanmar, Bangladesh has kept its commitment under international law not to force returns. (hrw.org)
- Bangladesh continued to host and contribute humanitarian services to Rohingya refugees who fled ethnic cleansing by the Myanmar military since August 2017. (hrw.org)
- A Rohingya Muslim woman and her son cry after being caught by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) while illegally crossing at a border check point in Cox's Bazar , Bangladesh, November 21, 2016. (yahoo.com)
- By Mohammad Nurul Islam and Wa Lone COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh/YANGON (Reuters) - Hundreds of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar crossed the border to Bangladesh over the weekend and on Monday, aid workers said, seeking shelter from escalating violence in the northwest that has killed at least 86 people and displaced some 30,000. (yahoo.com)
- CHECKING REPORTS Myanmar's government has also rejected previous reports of Rohingya civilians trying to escape to Bangladesh. (yahoo.com)
- Myanmar's 1.1 million Rohingya, viewed as illegal immigrants from Bangladesh by many of the country's majority Buddhists, are denied citizenship and face severe restrictions on their travel. (yahoo.com)
- At least 15 people drowned and dozens are unaccounted for after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees sank off southern Bangladesh early Tuesday, officials said. (punchng.com)
- The country currently hosts nearly one million Rohingya refugees, one of the largest refugee populations in the world, living among 27 camps in the Cox's Bazar region of Bangladesh. (care.org)
Bangladeshi5
- If they can't get the assistance where they are then, if they are forced to cross into another country like Bangladesh, we're really appealing to the Bangladeshi government to honor its long tradition of hospitality and open its borders to these refugees. (yahoo.com)
- Irish travellers to Bangladesh are encouraged to consult Bangladeshi authorities, such as the Bangladesh High Commission in London , for advice on entry requirements. (dfa.ie)
- WASHINGTON (Oct. 11, 2019) - Reps. Dwight Evans (D-PA) and Andy Levin (D-MI) traveled to Bangladesh with CARE to see how vital U.S. investments in combatting malnutrition and stunting are helping to build more resilient and healthy Bangladeshi and refugee communities. (care.org)
- The delegation also met with Dr. Md Shah Nawaz, Directorate General of Health Services under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for Bangladesh, to discuss how the Bangladeshi government can make more progress in combatting and preventing severe acute and chronic malnutrition in the country. (care.org)
- Bangladesh is in no rush to sign a free trade agreement with China, a senior Bangladeshi trade official said on Tuesday, though Chinese officials said it would help the poor South Asian country cut its deficit with its largest trading partner. (bilaterals.org)
People's Republic o2
- Bengali: বাংলাদেশ, pronounced [ˈbaŋlaˌdeʃ] ), officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. (wikipedia.org)
- Bangladesh (officially, The People's Republic of Bangladesh) is divided into 8 administrative divisions (Bibhag). (worldatlas.com)
20191
- The analysis was performed using cross-sectional survey data from 2019, 2017-2018 and 2018 Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys from Bangladesh, Ghana and Costa Rica, respectively. (who.int)
Bengali5
- The conflict saw the Bangladesh genocide and the massacre of pro-independence Bengali civilians, including intellectuals. (wikipedia.org)
- The etymology of Bangladesh ("Bengali country") can be traced to the early 20th century, when Bengali patriotic songs, such as Namo Namo Namo Bangladesh Momo by Kazi Nazrul Islam and Aaji Bangladesher Hridoy by Rabindranath Tagore, used the term. (wikipedia.org)
- Although religion can best be understood in a regional context, the caste system, beliefs, rituals, and festivals of the Hindus in Bangladesh -- about 16 percent of the population--are peculiarly Bengali. (globalsecurity.org)
- Praise God that in 2017 He opened doors to once again reach Bangladesh with the Bangladesh Bengali TTB program via online broadcasting and distribution through Radio Home Groups! (ttb.org)
- Bangladesh came into existence in 1971 when Bengali East Pakistan seceded from its union with West Pakistan. (travelblog.org)
Area of 148,4601
- With an area of 148,460 sq. km, Bangladesh is the eighth most populous country as well as one of the most densely populated countries in the world. (worldatlas.com)
India and Bangladesh1
- India and Bangladesh have proposed early conclusion of a Compressive Economic Cooperation Agreement to boost bilateral trade and investment and set an example for giving a fillip to regional trade in South Asia. (bilaterals.org)
20172
- All of these strains were further compounded in 2017, when Bangladesh received one of the largest influxes of refugees in the world. (care.org)
- Within a span of five months at the end of 2017, more than 600,000 ethnic Rohingya's fled horrific violence in Myanmar to seek protection in southeast Bangladesh. (care.org)
20021
- While this production was launched in 2002, it was removed from the air in 2006 due to a lack of broadcast outlets that could reach Bangladesh. (ttb.org)
Sheikh Mujibu1
- The refusal of the Pakistani military junta to transfer power to the Awami League led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman led to the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, in which the Mukti Bahini aided by India waged a successful armed revolution. (wikipedia.org)
Refugee3
- Are you a refugee or asylum-seeker in Bangladesh? (unhcr.org)
- At Cox Bazar, UNHCR organised a discussion on refugee protection in collaboration with the Bangladesh Human Rights Commission. (unhcr.org)
- On this week-long Learning Tour , the delegation saw firsthand the role that U.S. investments have in combating malnutrition in Bangladesh, particularly in a complex refugee setting. (care.org)
Workers6
- The number of registered unions in Bangladesh has increased about fivefold to almost 500 since 2013, according to Jennifer Kuhlman of U.S.-based workers' rights charity Solidarity Center. (globalcitizen.org)
- It was easy to unionise immediately after the Rana Plaza disaster but activists are now being harassed, workers fired and union meetings disrupted, said Babul Akhter, president of the Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation. (globalcitizen.org)
- This report has been jointly commissioned by ILO and IOM under the Governance of Labour Migration in South and Southeast Asia (GOALS) programme in collaboration with UN-Women and seeks to map out and assess the nature and gaps in the reintegration support provided to returnee migrant workers from five South Asian Colombo Process member States: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. (ilo.org)
- Rescue workers retrieve Reshma from the rubble in Savar, Bangladesh, on Friday, May 10. (cnn.com)
- In March, following strikes in which workers demanded wage hikes, at least 7,500 garment workers were dismissed from their jobs in the largest crackdown on workers in Bangladesh in years. (hrw.org)
- Currently, Western companies who are major purchasers of the sector's products - like U.S.-based giant Wal-Mart, France's Carrefour and Spain's El Corte Ingles - are in discussions with the Bangladesh government, companies and unions on compensation for workers who died in the April fire. (voanews.com)
Search1
- Results of search for 'su:{Bangladesh. (who.int)
Floods2
Chittagong1
- Chittagong - is the second-largest city of Bangladesh. (worldatlas.com)
Government12
- Together with our partners, UNHCR works to support the Government of Bangladesh to provide essential services and meet the protection needs of refugees, including special services for women, children and persons with disabilities. (unhcr.org)
- New York) - The Bangladesh government should disband the paramilitary Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed. (hrw.org)
- Justice Habibur Rahman, the former Chief Justice of Bangladesh and the Chief Advisor of the Caretaker Government, presided over the event, which was attended by prominent intellectuals. (unhcr.org)
- Insisting that the camps are temporary, the Bangladesh government obstructed certain infrastructure improvements, particularly in shelter and education. (hrw.org)
- CARE has been operating in Bangladesh since 1949 and is proud to be working alongside its people, other NGO partners, the U.S. government and the government of Bangladesh to end poverty and injustice. (care.org)
- 28 acute disease outbreak investigations in collaboration with the government of Bangladesh in 2013. (cdc.gov)
- In addition, CDC supports the government of Bangladesh in investigating and responding to outbreaks of anthrax, avian influenza, rabies and Japanese encephalitis. (cdc.gov)
- Knitwear industrialists have urged the central government to enter into a free trade agreement with Russia, saying the former Soviet Union had given green signal to enter into such a treaty with Bangladesh. (bilaterals.org)
- Given the situation of bilateral trade, the Bangladesh government initiated the process for signing a free trade agreement (FTA) with China. (bilaterals.org)
- Are there barefoot doctors in Bangladesh : a survey of non-government rural health practitioners / A. M. Sarder, Lincoln C. Chen. (who.int)
- The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity is to further strengthen the ability of the Government of Bangladesh and other global partners to detect, prevent, and respond to disease threats through high quality public health research and surveillance activities. (cdc.gov)
- Specifically, the individual activities under this cooperative agreement will: a) determine burden, trends, etiology, and risk factors of priority diseases in Bangladesh, b) develop and evaluate interventions and diagnostics, c) evaluate the effectiveness of vaccinations to inform global policy, and d) strengthen the Government of Bangladesh's surveillance, laboratory and outbreak response capacity. (cdc.gov)
Garment factory1
- FILE - Firefighters try to control a fire in a garment factory in Gazipur, Bangladesh, Oct. 9, 2013. (voanews.com)
Reuters1
- The idea is to help them where they are, so that they wouldn't be forced to cross over into Bangladesh,' Vivian Tan, regional public information officer for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, told Reuters Television. (yahoo.com)
Climate5
- Bangladesh faces many challenges, particularly corruption, political instability, overpopulation and effects of climate change. (wikipedia.org)
- Bangladesh has been a leader within the Climate Vulnerable Forum. (wikipedia.org)
- The policy brief on climate change and human mobility in Bangladesh intends to gain a better understanding of the causes and consequences of climate change and its impact on human mobility, improve national knowledge, and recommend national actions keeping in mind the nexus between climate change, human mobility and employment. (ilo.org)
- The Barind Tract, composed of hard, reddish clay, presents a more arid environment than the typically humid climate of Bangladesh. (worldatlas.com)
- The Bay of Bengal plays a key role in Bangladesh, particularly in determining the coastal areas' climate and biodiversity. (worldatlas.com)
Monsoon1
- Acquired July 25, 2011, and May 26, 2011, these false-color images compare conditions along the Brahmaputra River and other water bodies in eastern Bangladesh, which experienced monsoon flooding in July 2011. (nasa.gov)
Programmes2
- For up-to-date information about our programmes and operations in Bangladesh, including funding level and donor contributions, visit Global Focus, UNHCR's reporting portal. (unhcr.org)
- Many of them are being headed by young, dynamic women who are choosing to lead from the front to bring about change," said Kuhlman, who heads its Bangladesh programmes. (globalcitizen.org)
Country's3
- Data from state-owned Bangladesh Oil, Gas & Mineral Corp., known as Petrobangla, shows the country's natural gas output is about 2.28 billion cubic feet a day against a demand of 2.7- to 3 Bcf per day. (upi.com)
- An editorial in Dhaka's Financial Express earlier this month noted the country's policymakers and "so-called hydrocarbon experts" had portrayed a rosy picture that "Bangladesh was, as if, floating on gas. (upi.com)
- CDC has been collaborating with Bangladesh for the past 40 years-most recently to strengthen the country's capacity to detect emerging infectious diseases and to provide training and other interventions to partners. (cdc.gov)
Country9
- Bangladesh, a South Asian country, has a total land area of approximately 148,460 km 2 (approximately 57,320 mi 2 ). (worldatlas.com)
- Bangladesh is a riverine South Asian country. (worldatlas.com)
- At least 17 members of the Bangladesh cricket team drove up to Christchurch's Masjid al Noor mosque in a bus to join Friday prayers when a gunman stormed the building, in what is thought to be the worst act of terror directed against Muslims in a Western country. (deccanherald.com)
- More women entered the workforce and the country made another step towards gender equality when the High Court removed the requirement that Muslim women in Bangladesh declare whether they are virgins on their marriage certificate. (hrw.org)
- There are heightened security concerns about the potential threat to Western citizens in Bangladesh and Irish citizens should remain vigilant while travelling in the country. (dfa.ie)
- Study results inform Bangladesh policy makers and help them reach decisions about introducing vaccines and other interventions to most effectively reduce burden of disease in the country. (cdc.gov)
- Bangladesh is considering entering into a free trade agreement with Mercosur, a South American trade bloc, finding potentials for export of some major products produced in the country. (bilaterals.org)
- Bangladesh will graduate from the least-developed country bracket in 2024, three years after which free trade agreements will be crucial in maintaining its comparative advantage in international trade. (bilaterals.org)
- Bangladesh being denied GSP and duty-free quota-free market access now seeks a free trade agreement with the United States as it is graduating to a middle-income country. (bilaterals.org)
Infant1
- In recent years, Bangladesh has made significant progress toward reducing maternal and infant mortality, decreasing rates of poverty and attaining gender parity in primary and secondary education. (care.org)
Population4
- A middle power in the Indo-Pacific, Bangladesh is home to the sixth-most spoken language in the world, the third-largest Muslim-majority population in the world, and the second-largest economy in South Asia. (wikipedia.org)
- The Hindu population in Bangladesh has severely declined in the last several decades. (globalsecurity.org)
- Nobody used this water before-they even called it "the water of the devil"-but the problem now is these areas [in Bangladesh] have a very high population density. (mongabay.com)
- CDC and icddr,b, in partnership with IEDCR, conduct surveillance for emergent and zoonotic strains of influenza and for severe respiratory disease and influenza-like illness in the general population and in hospitals across Bangladesh. (cdc.gov)
Journalists2
- During the Amnesty International visit to Bangladesh, journalists constantly asked if the human rights situation in 2007 was better than that in 2006. (amnesty.org)
- Instead of investigating irregularities, Bangladesh authorities arrested journalists for their reporting . (hrw.org)
Nepal1
- Bangladesh and Nepal have agreed to examine existing tariffs and remove non-tariff barriers and para-tariff measures to reverse the very low level of bilateral trade. (bilaterals.org)
Mobility3
- Intergenerational educational mobility in Bangladesh. (bvsalud.org)
- This paper intends to evaluate the intergenerational mobility in Bangladesh across generations . (bvsalud.org)
- Transition probability matrix and different social mobility indices were used to find out the intergenerational education mobility in Bangladesh . (bvsalud.org)
Citizens1
- Irish citizens require a visa to enter Bangladesh. (dfa.ie)
Officials3
- Bangladesh labour officials were not immediately available to comment although the department's website lists some of the disputes between unions and factories that it has mediated. (globalcitizen.org)
- The death toll from a ferry accident in Bangladesh at the weekend rose to at least 34 after six more bodies were retrieved, officials said Tuesday. (punchng.com)
- Five people were killed in a top Bangladesh hospital on Thursday after a fire swept through a makeshift coronavirus isolation unit, officials said. (punchng.com)
Bangladesh's3
- Temiloluwa O'Peters A commercial display room exhibiting Bangladesh's exportable goods has been set up at the Bangladesh High Commission in Abuja to improve trade relations between. (punchng.com)
- CDC works collaboratively with icddr,b and Bangladesh's National Tuberculosis Programme to better characterize the transmission and treatment of TB and drug-resistant TB in Bangladesh. (cdc.gov)
- CDC is working with icddr,b , MOHFW, Bangladesh's Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Bangladesh's Ministry of the Environment, and other One Health-Bangladesh partners (including scientists, veterinarians, physicians) to institutionalize a One Health framework for preventing, detecting, and responding to diseases at the animal-human-environmental interface. (cdc.gov)
Thailand1
- Bangladesh has decided to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with Thailand to boost trade with the Southeast Asian nation. (bilaterals.org)
Wages2
- Western consumers are partly responsible for the low level of wages in Bangladesh. (ipsnews.net)
- In neighbouring India their wages (in dollars) are twice as high as in Bangladesh, in China five times as high. (ipsnews.net)
Negotiate2
- Akhter, 28, is among scores of women in Bangladesh standing up to head unions and negotiate with male-dominated management for more pay, safer workplaces and respect on the job. (globalcitizen.org)
- Some U.S. companies say they prefer to negotiate directly, while manufacturers in Bangladesh are nervous about an accord that would bind them in the future. (voanews.com)
Million2
- Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter with some 4 million people working in its 4,000-plus factories, nearly 80 percent of them women, campaigners say. (globalcitizen.org)
- Cyclone Bulbul hit India and southern Bangladesh on Saturday, leaving two dead as authorities in the countries ordered more than two million people to get out of the path of the storm. (punchng.com)
Severe3
- As of September 4, 2014, most rivers in Bangladesh had crested, but flooding remained severe in many areas. (nasa.gov)
- While the full IMCI process would have referred most of the children in Uganda and nearly all the children in Bangladesh with severe anaemia to hospital , few would have received a diagnosis of severe anaemia. (bvsalud.org)
- Palmar pallor did not work as well as conjunctival pallor in Bangladesh for the detection for severe or some anaemia. (bvsalud.org)
Bengal2
- Bangladesh forms the sovereign part of the historic and ethnolinguistic region of Bengal, which was divided during the Partition of India in 1947. (wikipedia.org)
- The creation of Eastern Bengal and Assam in 1905 set a precedent for the emergence of Bangladesh. (wikipedia.org)
Rivers1
- Geographically, major portion of Bangladesh is located on the fertile Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta at the confluence of the Ganges (Padma), Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers and their tributaries. (worldatlas.com)
Decades1
- For decades, Bangladesh has been caught in a downward spiral of corruption, insecurity, political violence and organized crime in which human rights and the rule of law have been the first casualties. (amnesty.org)
Implementation1
- This report reviews the results of the pilot implementation of Factory Improvement Toolset (FIT) located in Bangladesh. (ilo.org)
World2
- With one of the fastest growing economies in the world, Bangladesh has experienced an incredible economic boom in recent years - with a sustained GDP growth rate of six to seven percent over the last 10 years. (care.org)
- Although the rate of early union has declined in recent years, Bangladesh still has the fourth highest rate of child marriage in the world. (care.org)
News1
- Visitors to Bangladesh are advised to follow the guidance of national and local authorities and stay fully informed of what's going on by monitoring local news and social media. (dfa.ie)
Lawyers1
- Human rights lawyers in Bangladesh say they are becoming increasingly concerned about the number of suspects dying in the custody of the elite anti-crime force, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). (bbc.co.uk)
People4
- In Bangladesh, the ICRC helps people affected by violence, visits detainees, supports physical rehabilitation services and promotes IHL. (icrc.org)
- Together with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, it strives to re-establish family links where contacts between relatives have been interrupted, and to reunite missing people with their families. (icrc.org)
- We checked with the military and police about people fleeing to Bangladesh since Oct. 9. (yahoo.com)
- Two packed trains rammed into each other in Bangladesh on Tuesday, killing at least 16 people and injuring nearly 60 others, police said. (punchng.com)
Report5
- This report summarizes the main findings of a study on the scale and distribution of green employment in the economy of Bangladesh. (ilo.org)
- GENEVA - Bangladesh must improve conditions in its garment industry, in which hundreds have died in factory fires, if it is to maintain economic growth, a U.N. report said on Monday. (voanews.com)
- Unless a comprehensive set of labor market and social policies are introduced, [Bangladesh] will be unable to maintain its economic momentum and improve living standards in a sustainable way," the report said. (voanews.com)
- The report, two years in the making, was issued as Bangladesh suffers major labor unrest in the garment industry - a major source of clothing for European and North American markets and the mainstay of its export-led growth - and faces pressure from Western nations regarding factory conditions. (voanews.com)
- If you're a victim of a crime while in Bangladesh, report it to the local police immediately. (dfa.ie)
Years3
- Khaleda Zia , leader of the opposition Bangladesh National Party (BNP), has remained in prison for nearly two years at time of writing over longstanding corruption cases. (hrw.org)
- Bangladesh has come a long way in recent years in addressing poverty for the most vulnerable, but a lot of challenges remain, particularly around malnutrition. (care.org)
- Bangladesh has been progressing remarkably in recent years. (bvsalud.org)
Largest2
- The land of Bangladesh is primarily composed of the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta , the largest delta on Earth, which displays a pronounced flatness and is predominantly composed of fertile alluvial soil. (worldatlas.com)
- A major sea port and a coastal city, it serves as the largest sea port, thus playing a vital role in the economy of Bangladesh. (worldatlas.com)
Countries3
- The Bangladesh High Commissioner to Nigeria, Shameen Ahsan has called for the strengthening of its international relations with Nigeria to harness investment potential that abounds in both countries. (punchng.com)
- Bangladesh will resume the long-stalled negotiation on free trade pact with Malaysia soon to pave the way for a greater trade and investment opportunities for both countries. (bilaterals.org)
- However, it varies widely across geographical regions and social groups in developing countries like Bangladesh . (bvsalud.org)