Category: Story
Key Stakeholder Message
Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman Team Leader; Model Urban Primary Health Care Clinics Project (Aalo clinic); Unicef Bangladesh "Aalo Clinic" has emerged as a contact point to mitigate the need of primary health care of urban communities. While NGOs and AD...
The Story of Kamarun Nahar
In my opinion, urban health is a critical concern in many parts of the world, and Bangladesh is no exception. As my country continues to experience rapid urbanization, the importance of physical activity and green space in urban areas cannot be ove...
The Story of Suvas Barman
Suvas Barman, a 30-year-old migrant man from Dinapur who is working as a security guard in Dhaka City, expressed his challenges regarding seeking healthcare services from facilities. Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, is a hub of opportunitie...
The Story of Tomisra
I am Noor-A-Jannat Tomisra, a graduate student pursuing my master's in Criminology at theUniversity of Dhaka. Amidst the towering buildings and bustling streets of this city, I haveembarked on a journey that has opened my eyes to the daunting health ...
The Story of Babul Miah
My name is Babul Miah and I am 25 years old. I live in Mirpur-10, Dhaka. I earn my living by working as a day laborer in the construction sector, a job that demands strenuous physical labor for meager pay. Nonetheless, I happily work for my family ...
The Story of Shahjahan
My name is Shahjahan, and I am a van puller in Dhaka, the overcrowded-capital city of Bangladesh. My life here has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride, filled with struggles and challenges, especially when it comes to my health. I was born i...
The Story of Omar Faruk Rakib
My name is Omar Faruk Rakib. I am an undergraduate student at the University of Dhaka and a resident of Kabi Jasimuddin Hall. Alhamdulillah! I am physically and mentally sound and do not suffer from any severe diseases. Occasionally, I experience m...
The Story of Sagir
My name is Sagir. I am 31 years old. I am a CNG driver. I have been driving for more than 12 years. I live with my wife and two kids; a son who is 5 years old and a daughter who is 8 months old. I live in Jatrabari near a CNG stand. Everyday I wak...
Story of Romjan Ali
My name is Romjan Ali. Age 54. I live in the Dhaka slum of Kamrangirchar. My wife, youngest daughter, son, daughter-in-law, and grandson all live with me. He just turned 8. My older daughter is married. She lives in Tongi with her husband. I ...
Story of Israfil Ahmed
My name is Israfil Ahmed. I live in the Kamrangirchar slum in Dhaka. I am a rickshaw puller, and I work hard to earn a living for myself and my family. I am originally from the Kurigram district, but I came to Dhaka to find work. Life in the slum ...
Story of Moni Aktar
My name is Moni Aktar. I live in Pathshalar Goli in Hazaribagh. I'm 21 years old, and I live with my husband and my son in a small room in a three-story building. Our room is very cramped, and we don't get much sunlight or fresh air because of the ...
Story of Abdul Karim
My name is Abdul Karim. I turned 50 this year. I work for a tiny company. Every day I take the bus to and from work and home. I've been following this regimen for a while now. But I was unaware of how my everyday drive was deteriorating my health o...
