Dhaka, April 7 -- We are deeply concerned following Donald Trump's announcement to halt USAID assistance globally after his assumption of office as President of the United States for the second term.
It is almost set to disrupt various sectors, including education and healthcare, in developing countries, including Bangladesh.
Many employees engaged in these sectors have already lost their jobs, while many others are at risk of unemployment in the near future.
According to recent media reports, the cessation of USAID funding in Bangladesh has hindered tuberculosis detection efforts, leaving 17 per cent of tuberculosis patients undiagnosed.
As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), Bangladesh is among the seven countries with a high pre...