Dhaka, Aug. 9 -- Strategic Preparation of Bangladesh for the 2025 UN High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases

Non-communicable conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic lung disease are the leading causes of death globally, resulting in 41 million deaths each year accounting for about 71% of all deaths worldwide. Nearly 70% of deaths in Bangladesh are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs), placing a heavy burden on the country's healthcare system and economy. As the world readies itself for the Fourth United Nations High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) on 25 September 2025, Bangladesh stands at a pivotal moment to show its commitment and advance in the fight against the g...