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Infant Mortality in Bangladesh and the Human Development Index

June 13, 2026June 13, 2026 editor No Comments

Naima Onamika Commissioning Editor – The Oniket Bulletin Since independence, Bangladesh has earned international recognition for several development achievements, among which the reduction of infant and newborn mortality stands out as one of the most remarkable. Once considered one of the world’s poorest nations, the country has made substantial progress over the past few decades…

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From Generics to Global: Bangladesh’s Pharmaceutical Sector at the Crossroads

June 13, 2026June 13, 2026 editor No Comments

Farah Zahir Editor, Oniket Research Group Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry has travelled an extraordinary path, evolving from a modest domestic supplier into a regional powerhouse that delivers affordable generics to millions at home and across the developing world. Yet as the country moves deeper into the 2020s, the sector finds itself at a decisive inflection point….

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Invisible Barriers: Gender Inequality and the Stagnation of Progress in Bangladesh’s Health Sector

June 6, 2026June 7, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh’s health sector is widely regarded as one of the country’s most significant development success stories of the past two decades. Reductions in maternal and child mortality rates, the expansion of immunization programs, the growth of medical education, and improvements in healthcare infrastructure have all received international recognition and praise. Yet behind these achievements lies…

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Beyond the Feast: Bangladesh’s Food Quality Crisis

June 6, 2026June 6, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh takes immense pride in its food culture. From bustling street corners serving fuchka and jhalmuri to restaurants offering everything from traditional biryani to modern fusion cuisine, food is deeply woven into everyday life. It is a source of livelihood, social connection, and cultural identity. Yet behind this vibrant food economy lies a growing public…

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Not just the hands, but the body and mind are also at risk

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 editor No Comments

On 13th May, the daily newspaper Prothom Alo published a report titled, “The damage excessive mobile phone or computer use is doing to the hands”. The report details the damage being done to the nerves and muscles of the hands because of excessive smartphone and computer use. Undoubtedly, the report addresses a highly pertinent issue…

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Healthcare for All: Moving Beyond Brick and Mortar to True Health Equity

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 editor No Comments

In a poignant op-ed published in The Daily Star, public health researcher Sumit Banik highlights a grim national reality: falling sick in Bangladesh has transformed into a profound financial crisis for ordinary citizens, leaving nearly 65 percent of healthcare needs entirely unmet. For millions of families nationwide, the constitutional guarantee of healthcare has been reduced…

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No More Mistakes in Recruiting One Lakh Health Workers

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 editor No Comments

The recruitment of one-lakh health workers is set to be a monumental milestone in the history of the country’s healthcare sector. There is no alternative to a skilled and adequate workforce to strengthen the backbone of any nation’s medical service. However, considering past experiences, the call has grown louder today: “No more mistakes.” The Administrative…

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Child Healthcare in the Chittagong Hill Tracts Now Demands New Thinking

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 editor No Comments

The article titled “Rethinking healthcare for children in the CHT” by Sumit Banik, recently published in The Daily Star, has once again brought attention to the issue of child healthcare in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. It is time to rethink how far healthcare services are truly reaching the countless children living in these remote hill…

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Drug Problem Among Youth and Women in Bangladesh

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh has witnessed a sharp and alarming escalation in drug abuse over the past decade, cutting across age, gender, and socioeconomic boundaries. What was once perceived as a peripheral social concern has evolved into a full-blown public health and national security crisis, disproportionately afflicting teenagers, youth, and an increasingly visible population of women. The Landscape…

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Public Health Programmes: Present and Future

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 editor No Comments

Over the past five decades, Bangladesh’s public health sector has set multiple success precedents on the international stage. Reducing child and maternal mortality rates, polio eradication. The expansion of immunisation programmes and progress in controlling tuberculosis and malaria have presented the country as a successful example in the developing world. However, overshadowing these achievements is…

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