10 percent decline in breastfeeding, a matter of concern among mothers

There is no substitute for breastfeeding for a child’s intellectual and physical development, prevention of malnutrition and development of the immune system. There are rules to exclusively breastfeed children under 6 months of age, yet breastfeeding has declined significantly in the country. According to the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2022, breastfeeding in the […]

No ICU service at government facilities in 22 districts

Government hospitals in Rangamati, Bandarban, Khagrachhari, Barguna, Lalmonirhat, Gaibandha, Chapainwabganj, Panchgarh, Natore, Magura, Jhenaidah, Bhola, Nilphmari, Thakurgaon, Kurigram, Jamalpur, Jhalakathi, Pirojpur, Shariatpur, Netrokona, Chuadanga have ICU beds. and Sunamganj. Moreover, though the hospitals in Bagerhat and Madaripur have ICU facilities, these are not functioning. In response to a question about what they do when an […]