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Day: May 25, 2025

Mahmud Manjur Honored for Excellence in Songwriting

Mahmud Manjur Honored for Excellence in Songwriting

Breaking News, Entertainment
Mahmud Manjur, a noted journalist and lyricist, has been awarded the Labonno Media Award 2025 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Bengali songwriting.The award was presented at a colorful event held on the evening of Friday, 23 May 2025, at the Kochi-Kachar Mela Auditorium in Segunbagicha, Dhaka.The gala ceremony was attended by prominent actors, singers, lyricists, composers, directors, producers, journalists, and representatives from various social and environmental organizations. Alongside the award presentations, the event also featured vibrant dance and musical performances.Hedayetullah Turki, head of the organizing body Labonno Media House, said, “Mahmud Manjur has not only maintained integrity and dedication in his journalism career but also made significan...
To ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, a Road Safety Act is necessary

To ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, a Road Safety Act is necessary

Breaking News, NGO News
According to the World Health Organization, over 50% of annual road crash fatalities involve pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. In Dhaka, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, traffic overcrowding remains a severe problem, resulting in the daily loss of significant working hours. Walking and cycling can be effective solutions to this issue. To facilitate this, there is a need for pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly safe road infrastructure, along with the formulation and implementation of a Road Safety Act.On Sunday (18 May) at 11:00 AM, Sharmeen Rahman, Road Safety Project Coordinator of Dhaka Ahsania Mission, stated this during her keynote speech at the inaugural session of the Youth Campaign held at the auditorium of the Mission's head office in Dhanmondi, Dhaka...
Effective Tobacco Taxation Reduces Deaths and Increases Revenue

Effective Tobacco Taxation Reduces Deaths and Increases Revenue

Breaking News, NGO News
Economists and public health experts have stated that implementing effective taxes and price hikes on tobacco products, free from the interference of tobacco companies, in the upcoming FY 2025–26 budget will reduce tobacco-related deaths and significantly increase government revenue.They shared this insight at a discussion meeting titled “Tobacco Tax Proposal in the Upcoming FY 2025–26 Budget” held on the Saturday of 24 May 2025 at the auditorium of Dhaka Ahsania Mission.The meeting was presided over by Dr. Mohammad Khalilullah, Vice President of Dhaka Ahsania Mission, while the welcome speech was delivered by Md. Mukhlesur Rahman, Deputy Director of the Health Sector of the Mission. The key speaker was Professor Dr. Syed Akram Hussain, Member of the Health Sector Reform Commission...