May 7, 2025 - TheStatement24

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Demand for Reducing the Number of Cigarette Price Tiers

Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) has called for reducing the number of cigarette price tiers from existing 04 (four) to 03 (three) in the upcoming 2025-26 FY national budget. The low and medium tiers of cigarettes, if merged into one, would discourage the youth and the poor from getting hooked on smoking and simultaneously would increase revenue inflow for the government. Experts said this today (7 May 2025, Wednesday) during a meeting of ATMA members, held at the Bishwa Sahitya Kendra of the Capital. As per the proposals presented during the meeting, the low and medium tiers should be merged into one and prices for 10 sticks of the merged tier should be set at BDT 90. The retail price of high-tier cigarettes should be kept at existing BDT 140 for 10 sticks. The prices for 10 sticks of ...

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Beximco Pharma Signs MoU with North South University for Research Collaboration

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Beximco Pharmaceuticals and the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of North South University (NSU) have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering research, innovation, and career development in the pharmaceutical sector. The MoU was signed on Monday ( 5 May 2025) by Mr. Rabbur Reza, Chief Operating Officer of Beximco Pharma, and Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Vice Chancellor of NSU, on behalf of their respective organizations. Under this MoU, Beximco Pharma will provide financial support and access to world class research facilities to selected MPharm students from NSU, facilitating their thesis work on specific topics. This collaboration underscores Beximco Pharma's commitment to nurturing future talent and advancing pharmaceutical research in Banglades...

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BRAC Bank to participate in Bangladesh Bank CMSME Fair and Conference for women entrepreneurs

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BRAC Bank is participating in a Banker-Women Entrepreneur Conference and Product Showcasing Fair exclusively for women entrepreneurs of cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises (CMSME). The SME and Special Programmes Department of Bangladesh Bank is organizing the exposition to help create a market for women business owners. This initiative is part of the central bank’s mission to inspire more women into entrepreneurship and ensure their inclusion in the mainstream financial system. Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur will formally inaugurate the fair as the chief guest on May 8, 2025, at Bangla Academy premises in Dhaka. The expo will run from 10:00AM to 08:00PM until May 11, 2025, and is open to the public. Finance and Science and Technology Advisor Dr. Salehuddin Ahm...

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Bangladesh Just Transition Academy launched

Breaking News, NGO News

The International Labour Organization (ILO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Laudes Foundation, and Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) came together to organize the Bangladesh Just Transition Academy on 6 May 2025. The Bangladesh Just Transition Academy is a two-day event happening in Dhaka on the 6-7th May 2025 convening key national stakeholders to reflect on and improve the understanding of what a just transition towards an environmentally sustainable and resilient economy and society means for Bangladesh. The Academy involves panel discussions among stakeholders, presentations from youth climate entrepreneurs, interactive breakout sessions, and is expected to culminate in a call to action between the government, employers’, and workers’ organizations to ...

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Singer | Beko Unveils First-of-Its-Kind “Solution Card” Campaign to Ease Eid-ul-Azha Preparations

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In a heartfelt effort to stand beside customers during a time of giving and preparation, Singer | Beko is proud to introduce the “Solution Card”, a first-of-its-kind campaign specially designed to ease the Eid-ul-Azha journey with meaningful, relevant, and exciting solutions. Rooted in deep consumer and market insights, the Solution Card is more than just a promotion—it’s a reflection of Singer | Beko’s ongoing commitment to customer care, empathy, and practical support in challenging times. This campaign has already created a wave of excitement across the country. Today, Mst. Jinnatunnas from Rajshahi became one of the first grand prize winners, walking away with the coveted “Houseful Appliance” after purchasing a Freezer. Many more customers from different corners of Bangladesh are al...