AstraZeneca, Dhaka Ideal Cadet School and Work for a Better Bangladesh Trust jointly organized a sharing meeting with parents of students from Dhaka Ideal Cadet School at the organization's conference room titled 'Walk to School to Control Non-communicable diseases’ on 6 December 2021 at 11.00 am and speakers opined such in the meeting. ...

All the residents of the area will benefit if the relevant authorities including the City Corporation take initiative to ensure a safe and convenient walking environment. Speakers opined such at the awareness program titled "Ensure Active and Safe Route to School to Reduce Non-communicable Diseases" in front of Kachikantha High School on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 11:30 AM. ...

air pollution kills about 175,000 people in Bangladesh every year. Not only that, but air pollution also increases the risk of non-communicable diseases such as lung cancer and otherrespiratory diseases. Motorized vehicles emit 25% of the world's carbon, which is also accelerating climate change. Walking and cycling will reduce air and noise pollution, fuel consumption as well as traffic congestion and road accidents. At the same time, it is possible to meet the need for physical activity by walking, so ...

to the Dhaka Urban Transport Network Development Study 2010, 30 percent of school trips in Dhaka city are on foot. In spite of various obstacles in walking in Dhaka city, 30 percent of the students walk to school. Students will become interested in walking and cycling if the city plan gives due importance to the creation of a conducive environment for walking and cycling in schools. Ensuring a safe walking environment for children will benefit citizens of all ages and ...

Dhaka Ideal Cadet School, AstraZeneca and Work for A Better Bangladesh Trust organized a workshop titled "Walk to School to Control Non-Communicable Diseases" with the participation of 50 students of Dhaka Ideal Cadet School on 27 and 28 October 2021 at 10 am and the speakers present at the workshop opined such.   ...