Disabilities

Disabilities

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Three lives, one indomitable journey beyond disability

The stories of Rafi, Kaberi, and Shiuli are not merely about struggle, but about unyielding determination and the courage to transcend their limits

There are 3.77 million registered persons with disabilities in Bangladesh, including more than 57 thousand children. Photo: TBS

Persons with disabilities: Bangladesh’s ‘golden citizens’ deserve more than a card

Yane Akay holds her daughter, Rany Ketlen, inside their hut during a mission by researchers from the Brazilian public health institute Fiocruz to investigate health disorders among Munduruku Indigenous people that are potentially linked to mercury contamination caused by illegal gold mining, in Sai Cinza village, in the municipality of Jacareacanga, Para state, Brazil February 19, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Scientists try to prove link between Amazon gold mining and disabilities in babies

Representational image of voting in Bangladesh. File photo: Collected

Persons with disabilities to exercise voting rights in upcoming election: EC Sanaullah

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EU to support 70,000 Bangladeshis with disabilities

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

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

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

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

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

FY25 budget to bolster support for people with disabilities

FY25 budget to bolster support for people with disabilities

How inclusive are we?

How inclusive are we?

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

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

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Teleaus participates in job fair for persons with disabilities