Day: February 23, 2025

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Amendment and Strict Implementation of Tobacco Control Law is Essential

"Tobacco acts as a significant obstacle to public health protection and the achievement of SDG targets. Therefore, amending the tobacco control law and its strict implementation are crucial to achieving SDGs by 2030," said Prof. Syed Md. Akram Hussain, member of the Health Sector Reform Commission. He made this statement as the keynote speaker at the press conference on 'Tobacco Control Law in the Current Context' organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) on Sunday morning (February 23, 2025). He further emphasized that political will, strict enforcement of the law, and reforms in shareholding are essential for the success of tobacco control. Additionally, government officials must sever their ties with the tobacco industry and strengthen the Conflict of Inter...

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Bangladesh Needs Real Climate Support, Not Just Loans- Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Breaking News, National

Bangladesh, one of the worst victims of climate change, requires genuine support instead of debt burdens, said Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, Climate Change, and Water Resources. She emphasized the need for clear definitions of climate finance to prevent Bangladesh from being overburdened with loans.She made these remarks today during a meeting with a high-level Swedish delegation led by Dr. Jakob Granit, Director-General of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), at the Bangladesh Secretariat. Nicolas Linus Ragnar Weeks, Ambassador of Sweden to Bangladesh, was also present.The discussions centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation in sustainable development, climate finance, renewable energy, and water resource manag...

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Increased budgetary allocation crucial to combat hypertension- Speakers at journalists’ workshop

Breaking News, Health

The number of individuals affected by hypertension is increasing rapidly in Bangladesh. While the provision of free medicine has already commenced to combat this surge, ensuring its availability in all healthcare facilities at the grassroots level is essential to effectively control hypertension and hypertension-related non-communicable diseases and deaths. At the same time, sustainable and increased funding is required for an uninterrupted supply of the medicine. Such recommendations were highlighted at a virtual workshop for journalists titled "Necessity of Increasing Budgetary Allocation to Combat Hypertension: Bangladesh Perspective" on 22nd February 2025. The workshop was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health A...

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Innovation for Wellbeing Foundation Unites Changemakers at Hearth Summit Bangladesh

Breaking News, Health

Innovation for Wellbeing Foundation (IWF), in global collaboration with The Wellbeing Project, hosted Hearth Summit Bangladesh (Dhaka Edition) at BRAC University today. The summit was co-hosted by BRAC Institute of Educational Development (BRAC IED) and supported by the British Council. BRAC University provided venue support, in collaboration with Heroes for All and Teach for Bangladesh. Bringing together 400 participants—including youth, educators, parents, and mental health experts—the summit fostered intergenerational well-being and resilience. Through this initiative, IWF aims to indirectly impact over 5,000 youth, teachers, parents, and changemakers by promoting wellbeing practices nationwide. Under the theme "Connecting Generations for Wellbeing and Growth," the event provided a dy...

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11th Digital Summit Unites Industry Leaders to Shape the Future of Digital Transformation

Breaking News, Business

Bangladesh Brand Forum hosted the highly anticipated 11th edition of the Digital Summit, presented by Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), at InterContinental, Dhaka, on Saturday, February 22, 2025. This significant event served as a premier platform for distinguished industry leaders, digital experts, marketing professionals, and business strategists to convene and explore the dynamic and ever-evolving digital landscape. The summit facilitated in-depth discussions on how businesses and brands can navigate the complexities of digital transformation while staying attuned to shifting consumer behaviors and emerging technological innovations.Guided by the overarching theme “Digital Renaissance: Innovating for Tomorrow’s Consumer,” this year’s summit took a forward-thinking approach to analyz...

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ISD commemorates International Mother Language Day and promotes linguistic diversity

Breaking News, Education

International Mother Language Day marks the martyrdom of the valiant people of Bangladesh who sacrificed their lives to establish Bangla as the state language. Such a sacrifice for the sake of the mother language is a rare occurrence in the human history. To pay tribute to the martyrs and commemorate the significance of mother tongues, International School Dhaka (ISD) has recently organized an assembly in nine languages. The event, a testament to linguistic diversity, took place at the Gym of the ISD Campus. The assembly is aligned with the core purpose of why UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) celebrates International Mother Language Day – to preserve and safeguard mother tongues and cultural heritages. Additionally, the year 2025 marks the Silver ...