Investigating misclassification of type 1 diabetes in a population-based cohort of British Pakistanis and Bangladeshis using polygenic risk scores by Timing Liu, Alagu Sankareswaran, Gordon Paterson, Genes & Health Research Team, Diane P. Fraser, Sam Hodgson, Qin Qin Huang, Teng Hiang Heng, Meera Ladwa, Nick Thomas, David A. van Heel, Michael N. Weedon, Chittaranjan S. Yajnik, Richard A. Oram, Giriraj R. Chandak, Hilary C. Martin, Sarah Finer

“…Here we used PRSs to investigate the rate of potential misclassification of diabetes amongst British Bangladeshis and Pakistanis. Using linked health records from the Genes & Health cohort (n = 38,344) we defined two reference groups meeting stringent diagnostic criteria: 31 T1D cases, 1842 T2D cases, and after excluding these, two further groups: 839 insulin-treated diabetic individuals with ambiguous features and 5174 non-diabetic controls. …”
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Comparing Antibody Responses to Homologous vs. Heterologous COVID-19 Vaccination: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in an Urban Bangladeshi Population by Kazi Istiaque Sanin, Mansura Khanam, Azizur Rahman Sharaque, Mahbub Elahi, Bharati Rani Roy, Md. Khaledul Hasan, Goutam Kumar Dutta, Abir Dutta, Md. Nazmul Islam, Md. Safiqul Islam, Md. Nasir Ahmed Khan, Mustufa Mahmud, Nuzhat Nadia, Fablina Noushin, Anjan Kumar Roy, Protim Sarker, Fahmida Tofail

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Changes in the menstrual hygiene management facilities and usage among Bangladeshi school girls and its effect on school absenteeism from 2014 to 2018 by Farjana Jahan, Noshin Sayiara Shuchi, Abul Kasham Shoab, Mahbub-Ul Alam, Sk. Md. Kamrul Bashar, Khairul Islam, Hasin Jahan, Mahadi Hasan, Md. Masud Alam, Mahbubur Rahman

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‘It was just the given thing to do’: exploring enablers for high childhood vaccination uptake in East London’s Bangladeshi community—a qualitative study by Sadie Bell, Sandra Mounier-Jack, Ifra Ali

“…This study explored key enablers for early childhood vaccination uptake among the Bangladeshi community in East London, UK.Methods A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted with 23 Bangladeshi parents 11 primary healthcare professionals (HCPs) and 5 community service providers (CSPs) involved in delivering childhood vaccination services, predominantly in the East London borough of Tower Hamlets. …”
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Association of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors With Estimated Dietary Salt Consumption in Bangladeshi Adults: A Nationally Representative Cross‐Sectional Study by Lingkan Barua, Tahmina Akhter, Rijwan Bhuiyan, Halima Akter Sathi, Palash Chandra Banik, Mithila Faruque, Muhammad Aziz Rahman, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam

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Investigating the linkage between knowledge sharing attitude, self-efficacy, and behavior in Bangladeshi information technology sector: Knowledge sharing intention as a mediator by Lima Nasrin Eni, Susmita Saha, Md Alamgir Hossain, Mohammad Mizenur Rahaman

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Sex-specific prevalence, inequality and associated predictors of hypertension, diabetes, and comorbidity among Bangladeshi adults: results from a nationwide cross-sectional demographic and health survey by Abdur Razzaque Sarker, Raisul Akram, Nausad Ali, Marufa Sultana, Nurnabi Sheikh

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Evaluation of John B. Cobb, Jr.’s Ecological Model, With the Focus on Its Workability in the Context of Bangladesh by Md. Abu Sayem

“…Alongside these, the study will enrich the current discussions on the role of religions in environmental sustainability from a Bangladeshi perspective. …”
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The digital transformation of tourism: a study of tourist behaviour and preferences in the age of technology in Bangladesh by Md Istiaq Mohhamad Shuvo, Md Jamsedul Islam

“…Consequently, there is limited knowledge about how Bangladeshi tourists interact with digital platforms. …”
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Spectrum of thyroid disorders among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Md Rakibul Hasan, Raisa Siddika, Sayma Akther Mou, Md Shahed Morshed

“…Information on types of functional and structural TDs among Bangladeshi patients with T2DM is scarce in the literature. …”
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Forecasting Precipitation Using a Markov Chain Model in the Coastal Region in Bangladesh by Al Mamun Pranto, Usama Ibn Aziz, Lipon Chandra Das, Sanjib Ghosh and Anisul Islam

“…This work explores the detailed study of Bangladeshi precipitation patterns, with a particular emphasis on modeling annual rainfall changes in six coastal cities using Markov chains. …”
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Association of Chronic Toxoplasma gondii Infection with Pro-Inflamatory Cytokine Interleukin (IL)-12 Responses in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients of Bangladesh by Tamanna Ashraf, Pankaj Kumar Sarker, Md. Ismail Hosen, Atiqur Rahman, A. K. M. Mahbub Hasan, Taibur Rahman

“…Further studies are to be performed to find out the exact cause of high prevalence of chronic T. gondii infection in Bangladeshi population.…”
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Development and validation of the gift reciprocation anxiety scale (GRAS) for youths and adults in intimate relationships by Mohd. Ashik Shahrier, Shakira Khatun

“…To this end, the present study aimed to develop and validate the gift reciprocation anxiety scale (GRAS) using modern psychometric methods for Bangladeshi youths and adults engaged in informal romantic and formal marital relationships. …”
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Microbial diversity, functional attributes, and nutritional proficiency of yogurts produced in Bangladesh by Md. Tanvir Islam, M. Shaminur Rahman, Susmita Roy Chowdhury, Tanay Chakrovarty, S. M. Kador, Md. Mazharul Islam, Khondoker Tanjim Islam, Mohammad Imtiaj Uddin Bhuiyan, Ovinu Kibria Islam

“…Abstract Bangladeshi yogurt is a creamy, tangy dairy product with culinary significance in Bangladesh, often consumed alone or as a complement to spicy dishes. …”
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Disability and depression among stroke survivors attending rehabilitation facilities at three designated tertiary care hospitals in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study. by Mohammad Jahirul Islam, Sohel Ahmed, Khandaker Md Kamrul Islam, Progya Laboni Tina, Ayon Deb Nath, Nipa Biswas, Md Shafiqul Islam, Bikash Juty Dey Shikder, Muhammed Abdullah Al Mamun, Nasima Yasmin, Shishir Ranjan Chakraborty

“…<h4>Aim</h4>This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and predictors of depression among Bangladeshi stroke victims.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study was carried out with 725 stroke victims who were receiving medical care at three designated tertiary care hospitals in Sylhet from January to December 2023. …”
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The Role of Delawar Hossain Sayedee in the Qur’an Studies of Bangladesh by Mizanur Rahman

“…In addition to the pressures of imperialism on the religious field, important figures emerged in the Islamic field as well as in the political field in the spread of the Qur'an and the construction of a Bangladeshi society in this way. Delawar Hossain Sayedee is a leading politician and Islamic scholar who warned Muslims in Bangladesh against this situation and supported them in their struggle. …”
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Ethnic Identity Construction and Contestation in Bangladesh: The Case of the Manipuri and Bishnupriya Communities by Rajmoni Singha

“…Although this issue is significant for the Manipuri community, it remains underexplored in Bangladeshi scholarship. This study addresses the gap using qualitative methods, including in-depth interviews and participatory observations, complemented by secondary sources and scholarly research. …”
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A Rare Manifestation of Tuberculosis Presenting in the United States by Osman Bhatty, David Waters, Nicholas Wilka, Shradha Samuel, John Horne, Renuga Vivekanandan

“…A 64-year-old Bangladeshi female presented to her primary care physician with a tender right breast lump that had been present for 4-5 days along with subjective fevers and malaise. …”
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Solar PV- and PEM electrolyzer-based green hydrogen production cost for a selected location in Bangladesh by Gour Chand Mazumder, Sakibul Hasan, Md. Saniat Rahman Zishan, Md. Habibur Rahman

“…The electricity cost is about Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) 39.91/kWh from solar PV. The system consumes 6,011 kWh of electricity and produces 42.44 kg of hydrogen per year. …”
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Cultural Identity in Intercultural Communication: Analyzing the Impact of Linguistic Choices in Multilingual Interactions by Hasan Shaikh

“… In an era characterized by global migration and multicultural interactions, this study delves into the linguistic dimensions of cultural identity among Bangladeshi international students in China. The study employs a 20-question survey to examine the role of code-switching, bilingualism, and linguistic choices in identity formation and expression. …”
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