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ADB Secures US$12 Billion To Help Asia’s Poorest

The Asian Development Bank has secured US$12.4 billion for the next four years to fight poverty in the Asia-Pacific region.

May 4, 2012

The Asia Foundation Distributes 7,500 Books To Girls In Bangladesh

The Asia Foundation’s Books for Asia program in Bangladesh celebrated International Women’s Day by distributing 7,500 books to 75 girls’ schools and colleges across the country.

March 9, 2012

Why Arsenic Makes Some People Sicker Than Others: A Bangladesh Case Study

A large-scale genomic study conducted in Bangladesh has discovered genetic variants that elevate the risk for skin lesions in people chronically exposed to arsenic.

March 6, 2012

First Vaccine Against Fatal Visceral Leishmaniasis Enters Phase I Trial

As the disease expands its global reach, the Infectious Disease Research Institute teams up with India and the Gates Foundation to target the most deadly form of leishmaniasis.

February 27, 2012

Aging Asia Faces Issues Of Isolation And Poverty, Experts Warn

With 60 percent of the world’s population, Asia has one of the largest concentrations globally of aging persons, creating a host of potential challenges, experts warn.

February 16, 2012

The Asia Foundation And OOCL To Distribute 400,000 Books Across Asia

The Asia Foundation will partner with logistics company Orient Overseas Container Line to distribute an estimated 402,000 books across Asia.

February 7, 2012

Coalition Aims To Eradicate 10 Neglected Tropical Diseases By 2020

A large coalition of pharmas, governments, and NGOs have announced their goal of eliminating or controlling 10 neglected tropical diseases by 2020.

January 31, 2012

UNICEF Launches Schools For Asia To Improve Education For Millions

UNICEF reports on a new fundraising initiative called Schools for Asia, to transform children’s lives through education.

January 10, 2012

Bangladesh & Russia Sign N-Plant Deal For Two Reactors At Rooppur

Russia and Bangladesh signed a nuclear co-operation agreement on Thursday which envisages the former setting up two 1,000 MW nuclear reactors at Rooppur.

November 4, 2011