Dhaka, April 9 -- Experts have stated that 71% of deaths in Bangladesh are linked to high blood pressure. In addition, other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) also contribute significantly to the mortality rate. They also highlighted that the government's budget allocation for addressing these diseases is only 4.2%, a figure they deem insufficient.

These insights were shared at a webinar titled "Controlling High Blood Pressure for Public Health Protection: A Bangladesh Perspective," organized by the advocacy and research organisation Pragya (Knowledge for Progress) to mark World Health Day 2025, which falls on April 9. The event was held in collaboration with the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI).

Experts emphasised that high blood...