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BRAC Executive Director Asif Saleh visits the frontlines of the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) epidemic in Bangladesh.

A silent pandemic is sweeping across the world: Non-communicable diseases. In Bangladesh, over 70% of deaths can now be attributed to diseases like hypertension and diabetes. A new initiative by the Government of Bangladesh, BRAC and Medtronic Labs is showing promising results in changing that.

From September 22–30, 2025, global leaders will gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. UN Week is one of the most important moments of the year for development. BRAC will be there—out front—with a big role and message to share.

Economists worry that a ‘universal basic income’ would make recipients lazier. Data from programs around the world suggests the opposite is true.

"As long as you breathe, you are at risk anywhere in the world." NPR's Goats and Soda explores the impact of aid cuts on the spread of Tuberculosis.