Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has urged "stronger" healthcare and cancer awareness cooperation between Bangladesh and Singapore, calling for nationwide awareness campaigns on cancer.

He emphasised the need for widespread understanding of fatty liver-related cancers and breast cancer, which remains one of the leading causes of death among women.

On Saturday, Yunus made these remarks during a meeting with Singapore's top cancer specialist, Dr Toh Han Chong, at the State Guest House Jamuna.

Yunus said, "Non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease have now become the leading cause of death across South Asia. Establishing affordable and accessible preventive measures is essential to curb these illne...