Gulam Khandaker, Hayley Smithers‐Sheedy, Johurul Islam, Monzurul Alam et al.
BACKGROUND: The causes and pathogenesis of cerebral palsy (CP) are all poorly understood, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). There are gaps in knowledge about CP in Bangladesh, especially in the spheres of epidemiological research, intervention and service utilization. In high-...
Md. Johurul Islam, Mohammad Jellur Rahman, Tetsu Mieno
S. Mackey, G. V. S. Murthy, Mohammad Muhit, Johurul Islam et al.
PURPOSE: To assess whether the key informant method (KIM) is an effective method to identify children with disabling sensory or physical impairments, or epilepsy (tonic-clonic seizures), in a low-income setting. METHODS: In one subdistrict each, the Key Informants (KIs) were trained to recognize chi...
Sajal Kumar Halder, Iqrar Ahmad, Jannatul Fardous Shathi, Maria Mulla Mim et al.
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease that claims the lives of millions of people around the world. A number of factors like disease’s non-specific symptoms, increased viral mutation, growing antiviral drug resistance due to reduced susceptibility, unavailability of an effective vaccine for dengu...
Md. Johurul Islam, Nazia Khatun, Riyadh Hossen Bhuiyan, Shahnaz Sultana et al.
) bacterial strains. The synthesis was performed by a bio-reduction process where a bioactive agent is responsible for reducing metallic ions to metallic nanoparticles as an eco-friendly, cost-effective, non-toxic, one-step, and sustainable method. Therefore, this study may create an imperative synt...
Mohammad Muhit, Hasan Minto, Afroza Parvin, Mohammad Z. Jadoon et al.
PURPOSE: To determine the prevalence of refractive error (RE), presbyopia, spectacle coverage, and barriers to uptake optical services in Bangladesh. METHOD: Rapid assessment of refractive error (RARE) study following the RARE protocol was conducted in a northern district (i.e., Sirajganj) of Bangla...
Mohammad Muhit, Tasneem Karim, Johurul Islam, Denny Hardianto et al.
BACKGROUND: The magnitude of blindness among children in Indonesia is unknown. In this study, we aimed to define the magnitude and aetiology of childhood blindness in two parts of Indonesia. METHOD: Children aged 0-15 years, identified through key informant method and from special schools and commun...
Mohammad Muhit, Zakia Wadud, Johurul Islam, Zareen Khair et al.
PURPOSE: There is a lack of data on the prevalence and causes of blindness in Bangladesh, which is important to plan effective eye health programs and advocate support services to achieve the goals of Vision 2020. METHODS: We conducted a rapid assessment of avoidable blindness (RAAB) in 8 districts ...
Gulam Khandaker, Mohammad Muhit, Harunor Rashid, Aynul Islam Khan et al.
PURPOSE: To identify the contribution of infectious aetiologies to major childhood disabilities in Bangladesh. METHODS: Active community-based survey was conducted for severe childhood disability using the Key Informants Method between September 2011 and March 2012 in a rural sub-district of Banglad...
Mohammad Jellur Rahman, Md. Forhad Hossain, Md. Johurul Islam, Tetsu Mieno et al.
Md. Johurul Islam, M. Jhahan, Marina Khatun, M. N. I. Khan et al.
Studies on Mg substituted Zn-Cu ferrites with chemical formula of Zn0.6Cu0.4−xMgxFe2O4 were synthesized by solid-state reaction technique. The structural phase of all the samples is characterized by XRD, show single phased cubic spinel structure. Density of the samples increases with the increase of...
Firoj Al‐Mamun, Johurul Islam, Mohammad Muhit, Mohammed A. Mamun
Background Emotional and behavioral problems among adolescents is a global concern. Previous studies conducted in Bangladesh have highlighted the importance to effectively prevent and address emotional and behavioral problems among adolescents to improve their psychological well-being. Despite these...
Md. Johurul Islam, Marina Khatun, Md Rezwanur Rahman, Md. Monjarul Alam
In this research, the ability of the leaf extract of Justicia adhatoda is observed as a unique reducing agent for bioconversion of copper ions to copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs). CuO NPs have significant antibacterial activity and nontoxicity toward humans. The formation of nanoparticles is con...
Mohammed A. Mamun, Firoj Al‐Mamun, Johurul Islam, Mohammad Muhit
BACKGROUND: Suicide is considered as one of the major public health concerns, which can be prevented with cost-effective and timely intervention. In Bangladesh, very few studies assessed the suicidal behavior of rural community people. Thus, this Bangladesh Community Mental Health Study (BD ComMen S...
Altaf Hussain, Munir Ahmed, Jerry E. Vincent, Johurul Islam et al.
AIM: To determine the prevalence and causes of blindness, vision impairment and cataract surgery coverage among Rohingya refugees aged ≥ 50 years residing in camps in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. METHODS: We used the Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) methodology to select 76 clusters of 50 ...
Abdul Al Mortuza, Md. Hafijur Rahman, Sinthia Shabnam Mou, Md. Johurul Islam et al.
Md. Munsur Rahman, Shampa Shampa, Anisul Haque, Hajime Nakagawa et al.
To materialize the inherent opportunities of incoming sediment load, various interventions are being practiced for sediment management in rivers and delta systems. Broadly, the practiced methods can be divided into two categories: (i) management for accelerating siltation to enhance land reclamation...
Md. Johurul Islam, Mashfiqul Huq Chowdhury, Mohammad Mafizur Rahman, Zubaidur Rahman
Background: Low birth weight is recognized as a pivotal risk factor affecting child survival and growth. Although Bangladesh has made commendable progress in public health, an infant mortality rate of 38 per 1000 live births and a 16% prevalence of low birth weight remain significant concerns compar...
Md. Johurul Islam, Md. Kamaruzzaman, Md. Forhad Hossain, Md. Abdul Awal et al.
Currently, eco-friendly, cost-effective, and simple synthesis techniques are drawing the attention of nanoparticle researchers. The conversion of silver ions to silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is carried out using the Adenia trilobata leaf extract, which is capable of acting as an exclusive reducing ag...
Md. Forhad Hossain, Md. Abdul Awal, Md. Johurul Islam, Mist Toma Khatun et al.