Morph Bangladesh

18/09/2026

📢 New Publication | MoRPH

MoRPH is pleased to share a newly published article in the Journal of Urban Health (Springer Nature):

“Inequities in Children’s Food Environment: A Comparison between Slum and Non-slum Settings in Urban Bangladesh.”

We are proud that one of the co-authors is affiliated with Moulovibari Research and Partnership Hub (MoRPH), as acknowledged in the paper.

The study highlights important inequalities in children’s food environments and nutrition in urban Bangladesh.

🔗 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11524-026-01144-5

Children living in urban slums face persistent nutritional and health inequities, many of which are rooted in the food environment. This study examined the drivers of children’s food behaviors in Dhaka, Bangladesh, comparing slum and non-slum settings through a cross-sectional survey of 300 mother...

15/09/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Ummio Tasnim Lamisha,
Ariba Siddiqua,
Tanvir Hasif,
Iftasam Hoque Imran,
Rezwan Ahmed Rafin,
Naimul Islam

14/09/2026

Shova Das Nitu (ID: 263-35-280), Batch 49-D, Department of Software Engineering, Daffodil International University, highlights an inspiring example of community support during a climate-related disaster.

Last year, our locality experienced unusually heavy rainfall, which caused serious suffering for many families. Climate change is increasing the risk of extreme and unpredictable weather events, including intense rainfall and flooding. The incident in our area reflected the kind of climate-related hazards that can particularly affect poor and vulnerable communities.

Several small houses in a settlement beside the large playground were badly damaged or collapsed because of the heavy rainfall. Most of the people living there were poor daily wage earners who depended on their everyday income to support their families. After losing their homes, they became extremely vulnerable and faced a very difficult situation.

Seeing their suffering, some kind-hearted people from our village took the initiative to help them. They collected small amounts of money from different members of the community. Although each individual contribution was small, together they made a meaningful difference. With the collected money, arrangements were made to build small houses for the affected families on a piece of land located a little away from their previous settlement and in a comparatively safer place.

This incident showed me the importance of humanity, unity, and community cooperation in responding to climate-related disasters. It also demonstrated that vulnerable people often suffer the most from the impacts of extreme weather, even though they have limited resources to recover from such losses.

The experience also taught me that helping others does not always require a large amount of money. Even a small contribution, when combined with the efforts of many people, can bring hope and security to families affected by disaster.

The story of these families reminds us that as climate-related risks increase, strong community support becomes even more important. When people stand together during difficult times, they can reduce suffering and help affected families recover and become more resilient. A caring and climate-resilient community is one where people do not leave vulnerable members alone in times of crisis.

08/09/2026

MoRPH is delighted to congratulate Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman, on receiving the Best Teaching Award from the Department of Software Engineering, Daffodil International University.

He extends his sincere gratitude to his students for their trust and feedback, and to the department for this recognition.

We wish him continued success and many more achievements in the years ahead. 🌿❤️

04/09/2026

“এই খানে তোর দাদির কবর ডালিম-গাছের তলে, তিরিশ বছর ভিজায়ে রেখেছি দুই নয়নের জলে।”

এই দুটি লাইন পড়লে আমার মনে হতো, কবি হয়তো তার নিজের জীবনের গভীর কোনো ব্যক্তিগত বেদনা থেকে এটা লিখেছেন, হয়তো তার প্রিয়তমা স্ত্রীকে হারানোর কষ্ট থেকে। কিন্তু পরে জানলাম, আমার এই ধারণাটা আসলে ভুল ছিল। জসীমউদ্দীন কবর কবিতাটা লিখেছিলেন ১৯২২ সালে, যখন তিনি ছিলেন একেবারেই তরুণ। তাই এটা তার স্ত্রীকে স্মরণ করে লেখা হওয়ার সুযোগ নেই। তবু কবিতাটা পড়লে বারবার মনে হয়, এত গভীর শোক, এত দীর্ঘ অপেক্ষা, এত মমতা- এগুলো এলো কোথা থেকে একজন এত অল্পবয়সী কবির কলমে? হয়তো শৈশবে দাদার মুখে শোনা কোনো গল্প থেকে, হয়তো নিজের দাদিকে ঘিরে কোনো পারিবারিক স্মৃতি থেকে, কে জানে! এমন কোনো নির্দিষ্ট তথ্য আমার জানা নেই। এটা শুধু আমার কল্পনা। তবে এটুকু নিশ্চিত, ‘কবর’ পড়লে মনে হয়, এটা শুধু একটি কবিতা নয়; প্রিয় কাউকে হারিয়েও তাকে আজীবন হৃদয়ের মধ্যে বাঁচিয়ে রাখার এক চিরন্তন গল্প।

প্রতিটি পরিবারে, প্রতিটি স্বামী-স্ত্রীর সম্পর্কে এই ভালোবাসা, এই অটুট বন্ধন চিরদিন বেঁচে থাকুক।

22/08/2026

Most. Sumaiya Musfirat (ID: 262-35-440), Section 48-A, Department of Software Engineering (SWE), Daffodil International University (DIU), writes on "The Impact of Climate Change on Women."

Climate change has become one of the defining challenges of our time, yet its burdens fall unevenly. Women — especially those in poor and vulnerable communities — bear a disproportionate share. Floods, cyclones, extreme heat, and water scarcity take a heavy toll on their health, education, livelihoods, and daily lives.

Women are usually the ones caring for children, preparing food, collecting water, and holding the household together. When disaster strikes, these responsibilities grow heavier and harder to meet. Many also lose their jobs or small businesses as homes, workplaces, and local resources are damaged or destroyed.

Girls' education suffers as well. When families fall into financial hardship after a disaster, girls are often the first to be withdrawn from school and given additional work at home — narrowing their opportunities and shaping their futures for years to come.

NGOs have a vital role to play in responding to these challenges, through emergency relief, healthcare, financial support, skills development, and awareness programmes. Beyond immediate assistance, they can help women build new skills, access livelihood opportunities, and strengthen their resilience to a changing climate.

🌟 Climate change places real burdens on women — but with the right support and opportunities, women can emerge more resilient, empowered, and economically independent. Supporting women to adapt is not only about protecting individuals; it is about strengthening families, communities, and the future we share.

22/08/2026

Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Lead, Centre for Global Migration Studies (CGMS), Daffodil International University, had the privilege of serving as the Moderator of the panel discussion on “Women, Climate Change, Migration, and Entrepreneurship” and facilitating an enriching exchange of perspectives among our distinguished panellists from academia, the Government of Bangladesh, UNFPA, Swisscontact, and Daffodil International University.

Held on 8 August 2026, the dialogue offered truly insightful perspectives on the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of women, climate change, migration, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Rahman is grateful to all the distinguished panellists, participants, colleagues, and his students for making the dialogue meaningful and engaging. 🌱🤝

22/08/2026

Iftasam Hoque Imran (ID: 262-35-631), Section 48-A, Department of Software Engineering (SWE), Daffodil International University (DIU), writes on “The Role of NGOs in Education for the Urban Poor.”

NGOs play a vital role in expanding educational opportunities for children living in slums, on the streets, or working to support their families. They provide non-formal education, learning materials, meals, counselling, scholarships, flexible learning opportunities, and skills development to help disadvantaged children stay connected to education.

In Bangladesh, organisations such as BRAC, Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Save the Children, UNICEF, and Aparajeyo Bangladesh are working to improve access to education for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Their initiatives help address educational inequalities and create opportunities for children who may otherwise remain excluded from formal education.

However, significant challenges remain, including limited coverage, funding shortages, inadequate resources, high dropout rates, and weak coordination among stakeholders. Addressing these challenges requires stronger partnerships between NGOs and government agencies, sustainable long-term funding, improved teacher training and education quality, and greater support for disadvantaged families.

It is also important to expand learning centres in underserved slum areas, promote digital learning, provide flexible class schedules for working children, and introduce vocational and life-skills training to help them build better futures.

🌟 With stronger partnerships, sustainable funding, quality education, and comprehensive family support, NGOs can play an even greater role in building a brighter, more inclusive, and sustainable future for the urban poor.

21/08/2026

Azizul Haque Naeem, ID: 262-35-079, Sec: 48-B, Department of Software Engineering, DIU writes the “Role of NGOs in Protecting Human Rights in Bangladesh.”

In Bangladesh, NGOs can play an important role in protecting human rights across the country. Many people, particularly poor and disadvantaged citizens, are unable to get proper legal help even though they pay taxes to the government. In such situations, NGOs can provide legal assistance, counselling, and information about basic rights. They can also support people facing problems such as child marriage, child labour, domestic violence, human trafficking, and discrimination.

NGOs can also help people raise their voices when they feel that their rights are being ignored. They can create awareness about laws and encourage people to seek justice through proper channels. They can be especially helpful for uneducated people who may not understand the law, their rights, or where to seek help. By providing support and explaining these issues in simple ways, NGOs can help ordinary citizens get justice and enjoy their basic human rights.

21/08/2026

Shahed Shahriar Prithibi, ID: 262-35-142, Section: 48-D, Software Engineering Department, Daffodil International University writes the “Role of NGOs in Slum Development in Dhaka.”

Dhaka is home to more than 4,000 slums housing nearly 4 million people. Within this vast landscape of need, NGOs have transformed hundreds and often thousands of lives — delivering real, measurable change for families who had nowhere else to turn. Every household that moves out of poverty through their work represents a genuine achievement, and the methods behind those achievements are proven and ready to be replicated.

What limits their reach is not capacity or commitment, but scale. The need in Dhaka is growing faster than any single sector could match, as continued rural-to-urban migration adds pressure to a city already stretched to its limits. NGOs have demonstrated what works; what remains is to extend that model to the millions still waiting. This is not a shortfall in NGO performance — it is a call for the response as a whole to grow to the size of the challenge.

Recommendation: The government should co-finance urban development alongside NGOs through a dedicated Urban Development Fund, supported by city corporations and private sector CSR contributions. NGOs have carried this responsibility with remarkable results, and they deserve partners equal to the task. With the government stepping in as an active partner rather than a passive observer, the proven approaches NGOs have built can finally operate at the scale Dhaka requires — reaching not hundreds, but the millions who stand to benefit.