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Our Editorial Commitment — Last reviewed: May 2026

Editorial Review Policy

At Healthy Bangladesh, we take the accuracy of our health content seriously. This page explains exactly how we research, write, review, and update every article — so you always know where our information comes from and how much to trust it.

1. How We Research Our Articles

Every article on Healthy Bangladesh is built on a foundation of credible primary sources. Our research hierarchy is:

International health authorities — World Health Organization (WHO), CDC, NHS (UK), and peer-reviewed meta-analyses published in major medical journals (BMJ, The Lancet, JAMA, NEJM).
Bangladesh national health data — Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), Institute of Public Health Nutrition (IPHN), and Bangladesh National Nutrition Council guidelines.
Peer-reviewed research — Primary studies accessed through PubMed, Google Scholar, and open-access repositories. We prioritise randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews over individual observational studies.
Local clinical expertise — Where available, we reference dietary and clinical recommendations that account for the Bangladeshi food environment, climate, and socioeconomic context.

We do not treat anecdote, personal testimonials, brand claims, or social media content as evidence. Any recommendation on this site can be traced back to a published, citable source.

2. How Health Claims Are Verified

Before any health claim appears in an article, it goes through a structured verification process:

Our Claim Verification Checklist

✅ The claim is supported by at least one peer-reviewed study or authoritative guideline
✅ The source is cited in the article or available upon request
✅ Dosages, quantities, and timelines match published research — we do not exaggerate effects
✅ Any claim about a specific condition (diabetes, hypertension, etc.) is cross-checked against MOHFW or WHO guidelines
✅ Nutrient data for Bangladeshi foods is verified against IPHN food composition tables where possible
✅ We clearly distinguish between “research suggests” and “proven to” — we do not overstate certainty

If a claim cannot be verified through a credible primary source, it is either removed or clearly labelled as anecdotal or community-based knowledge.

3. Medical Disclaimer & When to See a Doctor

⚠️ Important: This is not medical advice.

The content on Healthy Bangladesh is for general health education only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person’s health situation is unique. Always consult a qualified physician, nutritionist, or other licensed healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or medication — especially if you have a pre-existing condition.

You should consult a doctor before following any advice on this site if you:

Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive
Have been diagnosed with any chronic illness (diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, thyroid disorders, etc.)
Are currently taking prescription medication
Are under 18 or over 65 years of age
Have experienced unexplained symptoms, significant weight changes, or fatigue

4. Our Update & Correction Policy

Health science evolves. Guidelines change. We are committed to keeping our content current and correcting errors promptly.

🔄 Scheduled Reviews

Our most-read articles are reviewed every 12 months, or sooner if a major guideline update is published. Review dates are noted at the top of each article.

🚨 Error Corrections

If a factual error is identified, we correct it within 48 hours and note the correction at the bottom of the article with a date stamp. We do not silently delete inaccurate content.

📬 Reader Reports

Readers can flag potential errors or outdated information via our Contact page. We review every submission and respond within 5 business days.

📖 Source Transparency

Key studies referenced in articles are linked inline or listed at the article’s end. Readers can verify our sources directly. If you cannot access a paywalled paper, contact us and we will summarise the relevant findings.

5. Editorial Independence

Healthy Bangladesh accepts affiliate commissions and may display advertising. However, our editorial decisions are made independently of these commercial relationships.

Advertisers have no influence over article content, recommendations, or conclusions.
Affiliate links are disclosed clearly in each article. We only recommend products we believe are genuinely useful.
Sponsored content, if published, will always be labelled “Sponsored” prominently at the top.
We do not remove or modify content under commercial pressure.

Our full affiliate arrangement is disclosed in our Affiliate Disclosure page.

6. Our Primary Sources

Below are the authoritative sources we consult most frequently:

Source	Type	Used For
WHO — World Health Organization	International authority	Global nutrition, disease, and lifestyle guidelines
BMJ — British Medical Journal	Peer-reviewed journal	Clinical research, systematic reviews
MOHFW — Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Bangladesh	National authority	Bangladesh-specific health guidelines & data
IPHN — Institute of Public Health Nutrition	Bangladesh authority	Food composition, dietary reference values
PubMed / NCBI	Research database	Primary studies, RCTs, meta-analyses
The Lancet	Peer-reviewed journal	Global health burden, disease research
NHS (UK)	National health service	Evidence-based patient-facing health guidance

Questions about this policy?

If you spot an error, have a question about a source, or want to report outdated information, we want to hear from you.

This Editorial Review Policy was last updated in May 2026. We review this policy annually. Healthy Bangladesh is operated by Mohammad Ruman. This site does not provide personalised medical advice and is not affiliated with any hospital, clinic, or government body.