The article discusses the state of kidney disease treatment in Bangladesh, highlighting the insufficiency of dialysis machines and treatment centers, particularly outside the capital, Dhaka. It notes that the majority of dialysis machines are located in Dhaka, leaving rural patients with limited access to treatment. The Kidney Awareness Monitoring and Prevention Society reports a high daily death rate from kidney disease due to late detection and lack of treatment. The government's project to expand dialysis centers is behind schedule, with costs expected to rise. The article also touches on the importance of early detection, preventive measures, and lifestyle changes to combat kidney disease. It concludes with statistics on kidney disease-related deaths in Bangladesh and calls for increased government support and public awareness.

A study conducted by the Bangladesh National Herbarium and the Department of Forest, supported by IUCN Bangladesh and the World Bank-funded SUFAL Project, has found that out of 1,000 assessed plant species in Bangladesh, 394 are at risk of extinction. The study, which ran from August 2020 to May 2023, categorized five species as critically endangered, 127 as endangered, and 262 as vulnerable. Additionally, seven species are regionally extinct, and one is extinct in the wild. The research was led by Professor Md Oliur Rahman from Dhaka University's botany department. Environmental activists and organizations expressed concern over the loss of biodiversity, attributing it to deforestation and harmful government projects. Environment and forest minister Md Shahab Uddin emphasized the importance of the Red List for conservation efforts and policy formulation. The findings were presented at a workshop, with a final report to be published soon.

The article discusses the plight of Bangladeshi migrants who have been deceived by recruiting agencies and sub-agents, leading to them living in inhumane conditions abroad. Abdur Razzak, a former madrassah teacher, was promised a job in Mecca but ended up as a road sweeper in Dammam. His case is not isolated, as others like Abul Kashem and Sohel Rana have faced similar deceptions. Migration experts and organizations like WARBE Development Foundation and Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program highlight the prevalence of fraud in the migration system and the lack of proper documentation and orientation for workers. The article also mentions a study by BRAC and the University of California, Berkeley, which found that one-third of workers felt cheated. The government has set migration costs, but agents often charge much more, and BMET has received numerous complaints. Activists urge the government to ensure good governance in migration to protect workers from exploitation.

The trial for the Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh, which occurred on April 24, 2013, killing at least 1,138 people, is progressing slowly, with only 36 out of 594 witnesses having testified since charges were framed in 2016. The accused include the building owner, factory owners, and government officials. Survivors and victims' families are frustrated by the delay, with many still unemployed and suffering from injuries. Legal experts and activists are calling for the case to be moved to a speedy trial court.