Story of Mahafujur Rahman
My name is Mahafujur Rahman. I’m 24 years old. I am currently in the final of my bachelor’s at North-South University. I along with some of my friends stay in an apartment in the Bashundhara residential area. We have a housekeeper who cooks and cleans for us.
Read MoreStory of Mukta Begum
I'm Mukta Begum, 31 years old. Living close to Mohammadpur in the slum of Bosilla. To support my 5-year-old son and rickshaw-pulling husband, I work as a housekeeper. Even though it's difficult to make a living here, we make the most of our limited resources.
Read MoreStory 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 over time.
Read MoreStory 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 large apartment buildings surrounding us. It's always dark and musty, which makes it hard for us to breathe.
Read MoreStory 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.
Read MoreStory 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.
Read MoreStory 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.
Read MoreStory 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.
Read MoreStory 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.
Read MoreStory 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 of three;
Read MoreStory of Tomisra
I am Noor-A-Jannat Tomisra, a graduate student pursuing my master's in Criminology at the University of Dhaka. Amidst the towering buildings and bustling streets of this city, I have embarked on a journey that has opened my eyes to the daunting health challenges
Read MoreStory 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 opportunities and challenges,
Read MoreStory 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 overstated
Read MoreKey Stakeholder Message
"Aalo Clinic" has emerged as a contact point to mitigate the need of primary health care of urban communities. While NGOs and ADB provided the primary healthcare for urban areas, in comparison to primary healthcare in cities, primary healthcare in rural areas is better organized. Given this, UNICEF, with their experts, have created a model to assist in primary health care in urban areas.
The Story of Md. Razanul Hassan
"I am Md. Razanul Hassan, completed my B.Sc. and M.Sc. in public health and informatics from Jahangirnagar University. I have recently recommended as a family planning cadre in the 41st Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination".
The Story of Quazi Maksudur Rahman
My name is Quazi Maksudur Rahman. I pursued my Bachelor Degree in Public Health (BPH) and Master Degree in Public Health (MPH) as well as continuing my Master of Philosophy (MPhil) from the Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University. As a public health enthusiast, currently I am working as a Lecturer in the Department of Public Health at Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology.
The Story of Md. Mosaraf
Hossain
I am Md. Mosaraf Hossain, a public health professional with a Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Jahangirnagar University. Dedicated to addressing urban health disparities, I emphasize the critical role of collaborative efforts between government entities, NGOs, and local communities in implementing sustainable solutions. Bangladesh Urban Health Network (BUHN) stands poised to play a pivotal role in advocating for and implementing initiatives aimed at improving urban health outcomes, particularly in marginalized communities like the sweeper population at Jahangirnagar University
The Story of Sabith Hasan Khan
I’m, Sabith Hasan Khan (26), a graduate of the public health discipline at Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. At present, I’m working for a non-governmental organization. I’m writing here to tell my story of how I fought and won over my obesity...
The Story of Dipta Saha
I am Dipta Saha, and I graduated from Jahangirnagar University's department of public health and informatics with a B.Sc. and an MPH. I am currently employed with Eminence Associates for Social Development as a health and development officer, where I am passionate about public health.