May 22, 2024 - TheStatement24

Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, the esteemed Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Daffodil International University (DIU), attended the inaugural international student startup event, "Ala-Too Hub Battle," as the Chief Guest. This landmark event took place on May 17th at Ala-Too International University in Kyrgyzstan. The competition saw an enthusiastic participation of over 50 students, with 16 teams pitching their innovative startup ideas. The event concluded with three teams emerging victorious, securing the first, second, and third places respectively. Dr. Khan's presence and his invaluable insights significantly enriched the experience for all participants, inspiring the young entrepreneurs and elevating the event's overall impact. Dr. Khan, a veteran in the startup ecosystem, shared his extens...

The existing tobacco tax structure is hardly playing any role towards achieving a tobacco-free Bangladesh. Economists, journalists, and public health experts are now calling for effective tobacco tax and price measures in the upcoming FY 2024-25. Such issues have been raised today (22 May) during a virtual roundtable titled "Tobacco-Free Bangladesh: The Need for Strong Tobacco Tax and Price Measures", organized by PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA). It was informed in the event that, between 2021 and 2023, the prices of essential commodities, such as sugar, potatoes, and flour (atta) have seen a hike extending from 40 to 90 percent. However, at the same time, the prices of tobacco products increased only 6 to 15 percent. This is because of the...

Day: May 22, 2024

Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman BoT of Daffodil International University graces ‘Ala-Too Hub Battle’

Tobacco-free Bangladesh Only Achievable through Strong Tax and Price Measures