Disabilities

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Panorama

In pursuit of true accessibility: How infrastructure fails persons with disabilities in Bangladesh

Dhaka's chaotic urban fabric poses significant challenges to implementing large-scale accessibility changes. However, small, targeted initiatives could create a meaningful impact

In a country built for able-bodied people, disregarding the existence of those whose realities are different, these obstacles are only the beginning. Photo: Courtesy
Panorama

Breaking Barriers: Navigating higher education with disabilities

a day-long national conference titled “EmpowerAbility: Powering Every Ability” on 11 December hosted by BRAC Bank. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

BRAC Bank holds conference to empower persons with disabilities

UNFPA in collaboration with UNDRR hosted a strategic dialogue on inclusive humanitarian preparedness, early warning, risk reduction and response programme in Dhaka today. Photos: Courtesy
Bangladesh

People with disabilities are higher risks of exploitation, violence, and abuse during disasters: Experts

FY25 budget to bolster support for people with disabilities
Bangladesh

FY25 budget to bolster support for people with disabilities

How inclusive are we?
Thoughts

How inclusive are we?

File photo of the High Court division building of the Supreme Court in Dhaka. Photo: Collected
Court

Primary assistant teacher recruitment: HC orders reserving 117 spots for people with disabilities

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Bangladesh

Teleaus participates in job fair for persons with disabilities

About 80% of Asif’s body is paralysed, leaving him bound to a wheelchair. But that did not hold him back. Photo: Courtesy
Panorama

Turning tragedy to strength

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Corporates

Buet along with JU, UGC holds intl conference on inclusive higher education

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Thoughts

Empowering persons with disabilities in the face of climate crisis

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Bangladesh

Majority of children with disabilities are not enrolled in any formal education: Survey

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Bangladesh

2.8% of total population have disabilities: BBS