Sex-specific prevalence, inequality and associated predictors of hypertension, diabetes, and comorbidity among Bangladeshi adults: results from a nationwide cross-sectional demographic and health survey by Abdur Razzaque Sarker, Raisul Akram, Nausad Ali, Marufa Sultana, Nurnabi Sheikh

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Microbial diversity, functional attributes, and nutritional proficiency of yogurts produced in Bangladesh by Md. Tanvir Islam, M. Shaminur Rahman, Susmita Roy Chowdhury, Tanay Chakrovarty, S. M. Kador, Md. Mazharul Islam, Khondoker Tanjim Islam, Mohammad Imtiaj Uddin Bhuiyan, Ovinu Kibria Islam

“…Abstract Bangladeshi yogurt is a creamy, tangy dairy product with culinary significance in Bangladesh, often consumed alone or as a complement to spicy dishes. …”
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Solar PV- and PEM electrolyzer-based green hydrogen production cost for a selected location in Bangladesh by Gour Chand Mazumder, Sakibul Hasan, Md. Saniat Rahman Zishan, Md. Habibur Rahman

“…The electricity cost is about Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) 39.91/kWh from solar PV. The system consumes 6,011 kWh of electricity and produces 42.44 kg of hydrogen per year. …”
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Rheumatoid-like hand deformities and aortic valve disease in a 13-year-old girl with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia: a case report by Anjuman Ara Rahman, Abhijit Datta, Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Anindita Das Barshan, Mohammad Jahid Hasan

“…Case presentation In this case report, we present a case of familial hypercholesterolemia in a 13-year-old Bangladeshi girl residing in Faridpur, Bangladesh. The patient presented with a distinctive clinical profile, including the presence of tendon xanthoma in the hands and cutaneous xanthoma in the elbow, knee, and buttocks, as well as recent development of aortic valvular diseases. …”
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Assessment of the essential oil extracted from Citrus aurantifolia leaves using solvent-free microwave extraction technique by G.M. Masud Rana, Md. Jasim Uddin, Jaytirmoy Barmon, Bijoy Chandra Ghos, Tahmina Akter Chowdhury, Amit Kumar Dey, Bijoy Maitra, Ismat Moin Tamanna, AHM Mahbubur Rahman, Barun Kanti Saha, Mst. Sarmina Yeasmin

“…Essential oil (EO) extracted from Bangladeshi C. aurantifolia leaves was evaluated for its potential to act as a bioactive, antioxidant, and antibacterial agent. …”
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Differences in prevalence and associated factors of underweight and overweight/obesity according to rural–urban residence strata among women of reproductive age in Bangladesh: evid... by Rajat Das Gupta, Mohammad Rashidul Hashan, Gulam Muhammed Al Kibria, Brendan Day

“…Women from Sylhet division in both urban (AOR 1.7, 95% CI 1.2 to 2.5) and rural regions (AOR 1.5, 95% CI 1.2 to 1.8) had increased odds of being underweight compared with women in Barisal division.Conclusions This study found association of multiple factors with both overweight/obesity and underweight among Bangladeshi women of reproductive age. Public health programmes in Bangladesh aiming to prevent the double burden of malnutrition should focus these factors through comprehensive public awareness and cost-effective operational health interventions.…”
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Editorial by Jörg Tremmel, Edward Page, Konrad Ott

“…Do present US-citizens owe present Bangladeshies compensation for the wrongdoings of their ancestors? …”
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