Bangladesh

People wearing masks as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus assemble to offer prayers at Dhakeshwari Temple during a Hindu Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Randomized study of mask-wearing illustrates their importance in preventing the spread COVID-19

The study, a randomized trial set up to demonstrate the effectiveness of masks, was conducted across 600 villages in rural Bangladesh. Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak, a Bangladeshi economist at Yale University discussed the findings with The World's host Carol Hills.

Randomized study of mask-wearing illustrates their importance in preventing the spread COVID-19
Author Anna Dahlqvist talking with Saudah, a teenager in Kampala, Uganda

The 'menstrual awakening': Shattering the period stigma

The 'menstrual awakening': Shattering the period stigma
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How fair is your fashion? Take the quiz.

How fair is your fashion? Take the quiz.
Bhuiyan

Why a hate crime survivor tried to save the life of his would-be killer

Why a hate crime survivor tried to save the life of his would-be killer
Das

Some persecuted writers get a new life in the US. But exile isn't easy.

Some persecuted writers get a new life in the US. But exile isn't easy.
bangla lead

In Bangladesh, an app that lets women speak without fear

The app, called Maya, provides a platform where women can freely speak about their emotional, medical, legal, and social needs anonymously, without being judged.

In Bangladesh, an app that lets women speak without fear
Riffat Rahman, a health care advocate, conducts outreach about the Affordable Care Act in a Los Angeles neighborhood called Little Bangladesh.

One woman takes Obamacare's promise to Bangladeshi immigrants

Nina Sharmin was once a new immigrant from Bangladesh herself, struggling to pay for health insurance. Now, she hits the streets to help other immigrants fill out the 32-page application for Obamacare.

One woman takes Obamacare's promise to Bangladeshi immigrants