Sarker Masud Parvez, Farjana Jahan, Marie‐Noël Bruné, Julia Gorman et al.
Electronic waste (e-waste) contains numerous chemicals harmful to human and ecological health. To update a 2013 review assessing adverse human health consequences of exposure to e-waste, we systematically reviewed studies reporting effects on humans related to e-waste exposure. We searched EMBASE, P...
Ariful Haque Mollik, Azmal Ibna Hassan, T. K. Paul, Mariz Sintaha et al.
Bagerhat district is in the southern portion of Bangladesh and contains a portion of the world's largest mangrove forest, the Sunderbans. The Rupsha River flows through the district and falls into the Bay of Bengal after passing through the Sunderbans forest. Because of the coastal position of the d...
Jannatun Nahar Jannat, Md Yousuf Mia, Most. Mastura Munia Farjana Jion, Md. Saiful Islam et al.
Heavy metal(loid)s inputs contribute to human and environmental stresses in the coastal zones of Bangladesh. Several studies have been conducted on metal(loid)s pollution in sediment, soil, and water in the coastal zones. However, they are sporadic, and no attempt has been made in coastal zones from...
Mrityunjoy Acharjee, Farjana Rahman, Fahmida Jahan, Rashed Noor
Water related environmental pollution has long been a major concern not only in Bangladesh but also in other developing countries. Present study assessed the pathogenic prevalence in municipal water supplied across Mirpur zone, Dhaka, and its subsequent health impact on the local community. Elevated...
Md Walid Akram Hussain, Sarah Jahangir, Bikona Ghosh, Farjana Yesmin et al.
Exosomes are membrane-enveloped nanosized (30–150 nm) extracellular vesicles of endosomal origin produced by almost all cell types and encompass a multitude of functioning biomolecules. Exosomes have been considered crucial players of cell-to-cell communication in physiological and pathological cond...
Md. Motaher Hossain, Farjana Sultana, Mahabuba Mostafa, Humayra Ferdus et al.
Climate change is increasingly conceded as a significant menace to global agricultural productivity, with plant diseases emerging as a critical challenge in this context. Plant diseases can result in an annual reduction of approximately US$220 billion in agricultural productivity, impacting global e...
Rashed Noor, Mrityunjoy Acharjee, Tasnia Ahmed, Kamal Kanta Das et al.
In 2002 a paper was presented at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) on the assay of low level plutonium (Pu) in soft drummed waste (Miller 2002 INMM Ann. Meeting (Orlando, FL, 23-27 July 2002)). The technique described enabled the Atomic Weapons Establish...
Atia Shahana, Rakibul Hasan, Sayeda Farjana Farabi, Jahanara Akter et al.
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues its rapid evolution, its profound influence on cybersecurity becomes increasingly evident. This study delves into the pivotal role of AI in fortifying cybersecurity measures, emphasizing its capacity for enhanced threat detection, automated response mechanis...
Md. Musfiqur Rahman, Farjana Nur Saima, Kawsar Jahan
The purpose of this paper is to find out the impact of financial leverage on firm's profitability in the listed textile sector of Bangladesh. Research design, data and methodology: A sample of 22 DSE listed textile firms has been used to conduct the study. In this study, firm profitability is measur...
Tanzina Tanu, Adiba Anjum, Momotaj Jahan, Farjana Nikkon et al.
Groundwater used for drinking has been contaminated with naturally occurring inorganic arsenic and other metals, and metal-contaminated drinking water is the biggest threat to public health in Bangladesh. Toxic metals present in the drinking water have a strong relationship with chronic diseases in ...
Sheta Biswas, Hasan Ul Banna, Momotaj Jahan, Adiba Anjum et al.
Groundwater contaminated with arsenic (As) is the biggest threat to public health in Bangladesh. The children of As-exposure parents are also exposing to As through drinking water. The effects of As on the children's health of As-exposure parents are poorly understood. An animal study was taken to e...
Sarker Masud Parvez, Farjana Jahan, Jaynal Abedin, Mahbubur Rahman et al.
BACKGROUND: Electronic waste (e-waste) recycling activities release toxic metals, which pose substantial hazard to the environment and human health. We evaluated metal concentrations in biological and environmental samples, and examined the associations between biological lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), an...
Sharifa Sultana, Md. Mominur Rahman, Farjana Islam Aovi, Farhana Jahan et al.
Food color additives are used to make food more appetizing. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permitted nine artificial colorings in foods, drugs, and cosmetics, whereas the European Union (EU) approved five artificial colors (E-104, 122, 124, 131, and 142) for food. However, thes...
Syeda Farjana Shetu, Israt Jahan, Mohammad Monirul Islam, Refath Ara Hossain et al.
Online banking refers to using your smartphone, tablet, or another internet-connected computer to browse and access your bank account. It is quick and free, and it usually allows you to perform a variety of activities, such as paying bills and exchanging currency, without having to visit or call you...
Ashraf Ul Kabir, Mehdi Bin Samad, Ahmed Arif, Md. Khurshid Jahan et al.
BACKGROUND: The study was designed to investigate the probable mechanisms of anti-hyperglycemic activity of B. Vulgaris. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Aqueous fraction of B. Vulgaris extract was the only active fraction (50mg/kg). Plasma insulin level was found to be the highest at 30 mins after B...
Noimul Hasan Siddiquee, Md. Ifteker Hossain, Farhana Mansoor Priya, Saira Azam et al.
The rare zoonotic Borna disease virus (BDV) causes fatal neurological disease in various animals, with a high mortality rate exceeding 90% in central Europe. However, unlike most viruses, it establishes persistent infections within the host cell nucleus, hindering treatment. As successful BDV treatm...
Farjana Jahan, Md. Nuruzzaman, Farhana Sultana, Mehjabin Tishan Mahfuz et al.
BACKGROUND: Access to washroom facilities and a place to dispose of menstrual waste are prerequisites for optimal menstrual hygiene management in schools. Like other low- and middle-income countries, Bangladeshi schools lack facilities for girls to change and dispose of their menstrual absorbents. W...
Salauddin Al Azad, Sharmin Ahmed, Partha Biswas, Md. Abdur Rashid Mia et al.
Anemia and thyroid disorders are global health issues that affect all ages but are more apparent in women. In this case, some serological components responsible for IDA and TSH downregulation in women have been found actively regulated through a complex vitamin D3 mediated mechanism. This research h...
Moriom Rahman Sadia, Mehedi Hasan, Abu Reza Md. Towfiqul Islam, Most. Mastura Munia Farjana Jion et al.
Microplastic (MP) pollution has evolved into a significant worldwide environmental concern due to its widespread sources, enduring presence, and adverse effects on lentic ecosystems and human well-being. The growing awareness of the hidden threat posed by MPs in lentic ecosystems has emphasized the ...
Md Shariful Islam, Mamunur Rashid, Monaemul Islam Sizear, Raafat Hassan et al.
Smoking is one of the leading causes of premature deaths worldwide. The cigarette is the commonest form of tobacco smoking. This study investigated the factors associated with cigarette smoking among men in five South Asian countries. We analyzed nationally representative cross-sectional study (Demo...