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Breaking the Cycle: Child Marriage in Bangladesh and Nepal – Causes, Consequences, and the Road to Change By Nagyb Farhan Dipto | Public Health Specialist Introduction Child marriage remains one of the most persistent barriers to achieving gender equality, protecting children's rights, and improving public health in South Asia. Although significant progress has been made over the past few decades, millions of girls continue to be married before reaching the age of 18. This harmful practice deprives children of their education, health, safety, and future opportunities while perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality. Among South Asian countries, Bangladesh and Nepal continue to face substantial challenges despite having legal frameworks, national strategies, and numerous interventions aimed at ending child marriage. Evidence from governments, international organizations, researchers, and civil society consistently shows that child marriage is not simply a cultural tradition ...
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  World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (15 June): Respect, Protect, and Support Our Older Generations "A society is judged by how it treats its elderly." Every year on 15 June, the world observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) to raise awareness about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation faced by older adults. Established by the United Nations, this day serves as a global call to protect the dignity, rights, and well-being of older persons. As populations age worldwide, ensuring the safety and respect of older adults is becoming increasingly important. Unfortunately, millions of elderly people continue to experience various forms of abuse—often in silence and behind closed doors. What is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse refers to any act—or failure to act—that causes harm or distress to an older person within a relationship where trust is expected. Elder abuse can take many forms: Physical Abuse The use of force that causes injury, pain, or impairment. Emotional or Psychological ...
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Impact of War on Public Health in Warzone areas: The Hidden Crisis Beyond the Battlefield

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Introduction: War as a Determinant of Public Health War zones are not only battlegrounds—they are home to millions of civilians whose daily lives are shattered by violence, displacement, and fear. In today’s world, the public health consequences of war have become more severe and longer lasting than ever before. Armed conflicts destroy hospitals, disrupt healthcare supply chains, displace communities, and force skilled health professionals to flee. As a result, essential health services such as maternal care, vaccination, disease control, and chronic disease management can collapse almost overnight. Contemporary conflicts like the Gaza–Palestine crisis , the Russo–Ukrainian war , and the Sudan and Yemen civil wars highlight how civilian populations bear the brunt of modern warfare. History has shown similar devastation through events like World War II , the Vietnam War , and the prolonged Syrian Civil War , each leaving multi-generational health consequences. According to the ...
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