Day: May 22, 2025

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Young Doctors Urge Tobacco Tax Reform to Curb Smoking and Save Lives

One of the main reasons for the widespread availability of tobacco products in Bangladesh is its flawed and complex tax structure. This has led to an alarming rise in smoking among youth and low-income populations. Effective taxation and price hikes on cigarettes are now a pressing need. To address this, young doctors across the country have called for a reduction in the existing four-tier cigarette price structure to three tiers and an increase in prices in the upcoming 2025–26 fiscal budget. These demands were voiced today, Thursday (22 May 2025), during a human chain organized by the Sandhani Central Committee in collaboration with the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh at the premises of the National Press Club. Over a hundred young doctors studying at various medical colleges in...

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BIWTC to Make All Vessels Smoke-Free: Chairman BIWTC

Breaking News, NGO News

To protect public health and safeguard people from the harms of secondhand smoke, the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) has announced plans to take necessary steps to make all its vessels, including ferries, completely smoke-free. This announcement was made by BIWTC Chairman Md. Salim Ullah.The announcement came during a discussion meeting titled “Measures to Ensure 100% Smoke-Free Water Transport,” jointly organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission and BIWTC on the morning of May 22, 2025, at the BIWTC conference room. The event was presided over by Md. Salim Ullah. Among the speakers present were Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Shipping Belayet Hossain, Mashruk Ahmed from the Department of Shipping, BIWTC’s General Manager (Administration) Jesmin Ara Begum, Technic...

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DIU and JU to Work Together to Enhance Research and Academic Excellence

Breaking News, Education

Daffodil International University (DIU) and Jahangirnagar University (JU) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen academic collaboration aimed at enhancing research and educational quality. The two institutions stated that the agreement will particularly facilitate the supervision of PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), MPhil (Master of Philosophy), and MS (Master of Science) students.The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, at the Jahangirnagar University campus in a cordial and academic environment.The event was graced by the presence of Professor Dr. Md. Kamrul Ahsan, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) and Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rob Treasurer of Jahangirnagar University, along with other distinguished guests and seni...

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ShopUp Gateway Gulf: Connecting Bangladeshi Brands Directly to Saudi Retail

Breaking News, Business

ShopUp, Bangladesh’s largest B2B commerce platform, recently hosted Gateway Gulf, an exclusive event bringing together high-value stakeholders to celebrate the launch of a direct distribution channel for Bangladeshi brands into Saudi retail.The initiative follows the recent merger of ShopUp and Sary, which led to the formation of SILQ, a platform focused on bridging economies and empowering businesses to trade, grow, and explore new frontiers. SILQ aims to transform local products and manufacturers into global brands by connecting them with entrepreneurs across emerging markets in the Gulf, South Asia, and beyond. Powered by Sary’s regional infrastructure and ShopUp’s deep-rooted local sourcing capabilities, the platform marks a major step in simplifying cross-border trade and elevatin...

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itel Launches CITY Series with CITY 100

Breaking News, Technology

itel, a reliable smart life brand for everyone, is excited to announce the launch of the CITY 100 in Bangladesh, the inaugural smartphone in its brand-new CITY Series. With a price tag of 11,990 taka, itel CITY 100 redefines expectations for budget smartphones by integrating both playful features and strong performance within a sleek design and tech-enhanced AI, bridging the gap between advanced AI capabilities and budget-friendly devices, empowering users to enjoy a smarter, more connected life.Embodying the series motto – “Super Fun, Super Strong” –CITY 100 is more than just a device, it’s a lifestyle companion for young trendsetters. With a premium 7.65mm unibody frame, it offers seamless and sleek aesthetic. Unlike traditional budget phones designs, it features an ultra-flat displa...

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Huawei Brings Intelligent Energy Storage System in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Technology

Huawei has recently introduced an advanced energy storage system to make it easier to store and supply electricity generated by solar power plants. Ni Xiaopeng (Liam), Managing Director of Huawei South Asia Digital Power Business, unveiled this new ESS system to the Bangladesh market at the 'Huawei Digital Power Partner Summit 2025' held at the Huawei Bangladesh Academy in Dhaka. Huawei Bangladesh shared the details in a media press release today (Wednesday).In order to meet the growing demand for electricity in Bangladesh, emphasis has been placed on solar power. In this context, many solar power projects are being implemented in Bangladesh at both government and private levels. However, in this case, the solar projects lack electricity storage technology. To address this issue, Huawe...