, Nov. 14 -- President and cardiologist Dr Zubaida Rahman on Saturday said the government is recruiting 100,000 healthcare workers, 80 percent of whom are women, to help raise awareness about preventive healthcare measures across the country.

"100,000 healthcare workers are being recruited, 80 percent of whom are women, who will help convey preventive measures. The present government's vision to build a healthier Bangladesh incorporates preventive measures," she said at a programme titled "Celebrating an Era of ideSHi" as the chief guest at a hotel in the capital.

The event was organised by ideSHi to mark 12 years of its contributions to scientific research since its establishment in 2014. This year's theme is "Advancing Science, Togeth...