With the advent of COVID-19 vaccines, countries around globe are anticipating a way out from pandemic. Despite being an initiative to contain virus spreading, mass vaccination program also raised concerns about its consequences on lifestyle, attitude, and behavioral pattern vaccinated people in post-vaccination period. this mind, study investigated changes behavior among Bangladesh. A cross-sectional survey was conducted incorporating 1227 respondents eight divisions The relative importance...

The escalation of healthcare spending in many nations, particularly emerging countries such as Bangladesh, may be largely attributed to the growing demand for services. Evidently, there has been a significant expansion public funding allocated health sector intending enhance outcomes. Therefore, purpose this study was examine impact expenditure on outcomes, specifically focusing reduction different mortality rates and transmission various infectious diseases. A total 30 years data...

Abstract Animal source foods (ASF) are nutrient-dense and essential for the growth development of children. The Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey (BDHS) 2022 reported that approximately two-thirds children aged 6–23 months consumed eggs/flesh foods. However, overall consumption patterns, trends, factors influencing ASF intake among in were not well-documented. Therefore, study aimed to assess trends associated Bangladesh. A total 9401 extracted from four consecutive BDHS (2011, 2014,...

As a result of COVID-19 spread, Bangladesh implemented range measures including general holidays, lockdown, no and strict lockdown which resulted in the dramatic ups downs price level products. This study aimed to examine influence on poultry products (meat eggs) using Gazipur-an intensive growing area - as case study. Monthly market data meat eggs, primary panel from same respondents random sampling technique through structured questionnaire-based interview, Focus Group Discussion (FGD),...

Designing comprehensive surveillance to generate credible burden estimates of enteric fever in an endemic country can be challenging because care-seeking behavior is complex and different healthcare facilities may lead documentation epidemiological characteristics.We conducted retrospective 3 identify culture-confirmed cases Dhaka, Bangladesh, from January 2012 through December 2016. The study settings included (1) hospital in-patient department (IPD), (2) out-patient (OPD), (3) private...

Poisoning is a common medico-social problem in our country causing around 300,000 episodes and 2000 death per year. The number of poisoning cases increasing day by day. pattern suicidal, homicidal/criminal accidental. incidence, nature, etiology, age group affected the outcome different from that western world. A prospective descriptive study Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital was attempted 2004.Among 100 cases, ranged 15-65 years. Sixty four percent were male. Around 68 found...

The experiment was conducted to investigate the present status and potentialities of organic sheep production in Lakshmipur district Bangladesh. Data were collected through an interview schedule personally from 30 respondents 3 villages Ramgoti Upazila who involved production. Parameter studied origin, feeds fodder, breeding, health care, living condition livestock factors related All indigenous. 60 per cent farmers used roadside grass 40% cultivated grass. Most mixed feed which bought local...

Background: The study was conducted to ascertain the farmers’ willingness stop tobacco cultivation, identify determinants of desire cultivation and discover alternate food crops farmers are interested in cultivating Bangladesh. Methods: A total 377 growers most tobacco-growing areas Bangladesh were surveyed using a sample randomization technique binary logistic regression factors influencing choice produce examined. Face-to-face structured surveys from January 2022 March 2023 Mirpur Upazila...

Background/Objective: Women of reproductive age (WRA) in developing countries experience a double burden malnutrition, which adversely impacts their health and the well-being future generations. Addressing this issue requires updated data to guide effective interventions. Therefore, study aimed assess prevalence factors associated with malnutrition among WRA Bangladesh using recent national data. Methodology: This analyzed from Demographic Health Survey (BDHS)-2022, included nationally...

Global climate change has triggered the increased incidence of extreme disasters like cyclone, flood, soil salinity, etc. in coastal region Bangladesh. In recent past, an amplified number fatalities happened and greater impact also acted upon attitude people. Badarpur Union under Patuakhali Sadar upazila District was selected locale concerned study. Data for this research work were personally collected from a randomly sampled 121 farmers different villages union by using interview schedule....

The experiment was conducted to investigate the present status socio-economic and potentialities of buffalo production at Subornochar upazila Noakhali district in Bangladesh. Data were collected from January June 2014 through an interview schedule personally 30 respondents 6 villages who involved production. All studied buffaloes indigenous. farmers used natural grass grown plain land. About 7% mixed feed which buying local market none vitamin mineral supplementation. breeding methods. 40...

The study was undertaken to identify the constraints of native cattle genetic resource conservation at farm level along with their features breeding system and profitability. Five different sites like south-west, northern hills, industrial zone, north-west mid-region were selected representatively from all over country. A total 280 farmers regions interviewed. multiple regression model fitted know impact contributing factors on lactation characteristics cows. double log linear also used...

The objective of this research was to assess the status cattle in respect breeding system, quality services, their production, reproduction, health status, management system and marketing using an in-depth baseline survey. mean homestead land owned by farmers 36.17± 32.94 decimal most them (48.3%) own very low (11-50 decimal). Average cultivable found as 101.52±61.044 a considerable number have medium (51-150 decimal) high (151 onward area. From collected data, it is clear that households...

The dairy sector in Bangladesh has shifted from subsistence to commercial and enterprise-driven due the increasing demand of milk products. In this context, study was conducted explore different participants value chains their role production, processing marketing This addresses constraints faced by these factors influencing chain efficiency as a case Bogura districts Bangladesh. district selected purposively considering most potential geographical area farming. Face-to-face surveys were...

Since and prior to the initialization of civilizations, humankind hunted gathered while plants herbs were mainstays treatment. Like many other countries, in rural tribal areas Bangladesh, people relied on nature natural remedies heal prevent diseases due immense abundance medicinal plants. Nonetheless, these are also a great source income generation, employment creation, entrepreneurship. This study concentrated marketing system value addition process by understanding market actor's...

As the price of local onions is greatly impacted by imported at these two levels supply chain, goal this study was to ascertain whether onion prices in Bangladesh are transmitted asymmetrically wholesale and retail levels. To analyze asymmetry, employed nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) model short long run using monthly time series data from January 2006 December 2020. The NARDL captures effects both positive negative shocks as well run. empirical results indicate that shares...

Background: Recurrent and persistent pneumonia have become a challenge for the physicians. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical profile determine underlying causes recurrent among children admitted in Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital.
 Methods: In study, retrospective analysis medical records done, who met criteria pneumonia. Analyzed Patients were Hospital from January 2016 Decembe 2016.
 Results: A total 30 patients analyzed during period. Twenty-four presented with...

This study on turmeric was conducted at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka during the period from April 2010 to March 2011. Five different fertilizer combinations were used in this experiment. Number of tiller per clump, weight mother rhizome plant, primary and secondary finger plant significantly highest F2 lowest F0. Highest yield hectare (11.6 t/ha) obtained (5.7 observed DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbas.v37i2.17559 Journal Bangladesh Academy Sciences, Vol. 37, No. 2, 189-193, 2013

Abstract Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of pediatric hospitalizations globally, impacting overstretched health systems. Comprehensive data vital for informing RSV vaccination policies. Methods From January to December 2019, prospective study was conducted at Bangladesh’s largest hospital evaluate RSV’s burden on the system. We analyzed hospitalization rates, lengths stay, and outcomes children under five using WHO criteria qPCR testing. also examined survival...

Corn is a vital cereal crop in Bangladesh, significantly contributing to food security and economy. However, the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda, poses severe threat corn cultivation. This study evaluates toxicity of four insecticides their effect on nutritional indices armyworm. Experiment was conducted from November 2022 April 2023 with sweet variety BU Misty Vutta 1 at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh. In this research insecticides: Winmax...

The dead load of any structure varies depending on the type bricks and its weight. Due to increased numbers high rise buildings, lighter materials than normal clay are preferred. Fly-ash more popular presently since it weighs 28% less as well shows higher strength .The is by 25% commonly available bricks. Besides other characteristics such absorption capacity, modulus rupture, initial rate absorption, durability bond strength. values thus obtained from test excellent results compared that...