May 27, 2024 - TheStatement24

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Leading Role in Increasing Tobacco Tax in the Upcoming Budget: Mujibul Haque Chunnu

Mujibul Haque Chunnu, Chief Whip of the Opposition and General Secretary of the National Party, has announced that the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 will prioritize increasing taxes and prices on all tobacco products. He conveyed this message during a meeting with representatives of the Ahshania Mission in Dhaka on Monday afternoon at the National Party's central office. During this time, He further stated that there is no alternative but to increase taxes and prices on all tobacco products, including cigarettes, in the budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, in order to enhance public health protection and generate additional revenue. In the upcoming fiscal year's budget, effective measures will ensure that nearly 47 billion taka revenue will be generated solely from the c...

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200 agri-entrepreneurs from Dhaka district receive training

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A skill development training, organized by United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) under the agricultural support scheme titled 'Bhoroshar Notun Janala', was held at the Krishibid Institute Bangladesh (KIB Auditorium), Dhaka on today. 200 Agri-entrepreneurs from 5 upazilas of Dhaka district took part in this training session. ATM Tahmiduzzaman FCS, Additional Managing Director of UCB PLC, chaired the event while Anwar Faruque, Former Agriculture Secretary and Vice-President of BSAFE Foundation graced the event as Chief Guest. Alongside, Rezaul Karim Siddique, presenter of BTV's agriculture-based show 'Mati O Manush' and an agricultural analyst, was present at the event as the special guest. Among others distinguished guest, Dr Afia Akhter, Deputy Director, Directorate of Agriculture Extension, D...

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Tomorrow is World Nutrition Day

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Tomorrow 28 May is World Nutrition Day. The importance of vitamin fortified edible oil is immense in combating nutritional deficiency and improving public health. However, the sale of bulk edible oil in unhealthy drums poses a threat to public health as well as works as a barrier to the proper implementation of the 2013 Vitamin Fortification in Edible Oil Act. According to research conducted by ICDDR, B in 2017, 65% of the total edible oil sold in Bangladesh is marketed in drums, of which, 59% does not contain any degree of vitamin-A fortification and 34% is poorly fortified. Considering the situation, the Ministry of Industry (MoInd) issued an executive order to phase out bulk soyabean oil sold in drums by July 2022 and bulk palm oil sold in drums by December 2022. However, this order is...

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Intex Bangladesh 2024 Ready to Connect Local RMG Industries with Global Textile Suppliers

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Dhaka is all set to host Intex Bangladesh 2024 with over 200 leading international manufacturers, suppliers and service providers from 7 countries. The only dedicated international textile sourcing show for Bangladesh's RMG industry will see all four halls of ICCB packed from 30th May to 1st June 2024. The expo presents the latest trends in fibers, yarns, fabrics, accessories, and all things textile to unlock new opportunities for export and domestic markets. This year the "Made in India Textiles Pavilion" will showcase over 100 Indian companies ably supported by India’s two leading industry associations namely TEXPROCIL and PDEXCIL. The presence of a dedicated "China Pavilion" along with international suppliers from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, UAE and Sri Lanka will conne...

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TECNO CAMON 30 Series with AI Camera System Launched in Bangladesh

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It’s time for the smartphone enthusiasts to experience the smartphone photography revolution firsthand as the leading smartphone brand TECNO has just dropped its CAMON 30 series in the Bangladesh market. TECNO has introduced two smartphones from this series in the local market on 27 May 2024 – CAMON 30 & CAMON 30 Premier 5G, which are equipped with advanced imaging features including AI-powered camera system. Innovative smartphone brand TECNO has been working with Sony to bring in industry-first camera features for its users. The reflection of their hard work is evident in the new devices from CAMON 30 series. This highly anticipated lineup comes with chic design and epic camera technology, while elevating the overall smartphone experience of the users. Powered by AI-supported ca...