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Sumit Banik

Sumit Banik is a journalist and a development professional with over 13 years of experience in public health, research, programme monitoring, and community engagement in Bangladesh. His work focuses on public health systems, NCD prevention, health equity, and rights-based advocacy. At News Hour, he reports on public health, development, and human-interest issues, combining field experience with impactful storytelling.

Parents’ Meeting in Feni Stresses:”Clubfoot is Not a Curse; Regular Treatment Ensures Full Recovery”

by Sumit Banik - Feb 26, 2026

On Wednesday, Feni hosted a special awareness gathering called "Mugur Pa" for parents of children born with clubfoot. Overcoming social stigmas related to the congenital abnormality and the significance of medical consistency were the main topics...
Awareness Meetings for Parents of Children with Clubfoot Held in Cumilla

by Sumit Banik - Feb 23, 2026

To assist youngsters with clubfoot in overcoming social and physical obstacles and readjusting to normal life, a special awareness gathering for parents was organized in Cumilla. As part of the "Walk for Life" initiative, the "Parents...
Clubfoot Awareness Session Held at RPTI, Cumilla

by Sumit Banik - Jan 28, 2026

Frontline healthcare workers attended an awareness program on “Clubfoot: Early Detection and Referral” on Sunday at the Regional Population Training Institute (RPTI), NIPORT, Cumilla. Twenty-five senior staff nurses from the districts of Cumilla and Feni participated...
Clubfoot is Not a Curse; it’s a Call for Care: Overcoming Stigma in Bangladesh

by Sumit Banik - Jan 15, 2026

In Bangladesh, the sound of ululation and happiness frequently fills the air upon the birth of a child. However, that happiness is immediately overshadowed by uncertainty and anxiety for thousands of families each year. Parents' hearts...
Early Detection Key to Curing Clubfoot: Training Session for Health Workers Held in Cumilla

by Sumit Banik - Dec 22, 2025

In a significant move to eradicate physical disability caused by congenital defects, a specialized training workshop was held on Monday for grassroots health workers in Cumilla’s Adarsha Sadar Upazila. The session focused on the early detection...
Street Drama “Our Loved Ones, Our Responsibility” Performed at Shaheed Minar Premises

by Sumit Banik - Feb 11, 2025

Volunteers from the “Compassionate Narayanganj” project staged a special street drama called “Our Loved Ones, Our Responsibility” to increase public awareness of family values, social responsibility, and palliative care. The drama was staged on Tuesday at...
Networking Meeting with Journalists to Raise Awareness on Palliative Care Held in Narayanganj

by Sumit Banik - Dec 27, 2024

To increase awareness of palliative care, a networking event with media was hosted on December 26 at 11:00 AM in the conference room of Narayanganj City Corporation. AYAT Education coordinated the event as part of the...
Joyful and Creative Event for Children with Special Needs Held in Narayanganj

by Sumit Banik - Dec 5, 2024

At the SWID Intellectual Disability and Autism School in Narayanganj, AYAT Education hosted a fun and imaginative program for kids with special needs on December 4, 2024, at 11 AM. The purpose of the event was...
Discussion Meeting on Palliative Care Held in Narayanganj to Raise Public Awareness and Support

by Sumit Banik - Nov 7, 2024

In observance of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2024, a discussion meeting was held in Narayanganj to raise public awareness and support for palliative care. The theme of this year’s observance is “Ten Years Since...
Discussion meeting held with community volunteers on Palliative Care at Bandar Upazila

by Sumit Banik - Jun 13, 2024

A discussion meeting on palliative care was held with community volunteers at Study Kindergarten and High School of Bandar Upazila of Narayanganj on Wednesday (June 12) at 3 pm. Organized by AYAT Education, this meeting was...

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Sumit Banik

Parents’ Meeting in Feni Stresses:”Clubfoot is Not a Curse; Regular Treatment Ensures Full Recovery”

Awareness Meetings for Parents of Children with Clubfoot Held in Cumilla

Clubfoot Awareness Session Held at RPTI, Cumilla

Clubfoot is Not a Curse; it’s a Call for Care: Overcoming Stigma in Bangladesh

Early Detection Key to Curing Clubfoot: Training Session for Health Workers Held in Cumilla

Street Drama “Our Loved Ones, Our Responsibility” Performed at Shaheed Minar Premises

Networking Meeting with Journalists to Raise Awareness on Palliative Care Held in Narayanganj

Joyful and Creative Event for Children with Special Needs Held in Narayanganj

Discussion Meeting on Palliative Care Held in Narayanganj to Raise Public Awareness and Support

Discussion meeting held with community volunteers on Palliative Care at Bandar Upazila

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