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Seminar on Breast Cancer Awareness and Inauguration of AI-Powered Healthcare Platformat UIU

United International University (UIU) organizeda seminar on breast cancer awareness titled “From AWARE to EMPOWER”and Inauguration of the AI-based Preventive & Primary Healthcare Platform“SUSASTHO” for UIU Familyon 08 October 2025 (Wednesday) at UIU campus. The seminar focused on educating the university community about the risks associated with breast cancer, with speakers unanimously emphasizing the life-saving impact of early and periodic screening. Experts demonstrated how timely risk assessment and regular check-ups can significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce mortality rates. A major highlight was the official launch of "Susastho," a pioneering initiative for the UIU family's well-being. The solution was developed by CMED Health Ltd., a successful research-to-com...

Bangladesh calls fora National Social Dialogue Forum for Labour Reforms in High-Level Tripartite Dialogue

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A high-level tripartite conference aimed at leveraging social dialogue for inclusive and sustainable labour reforms in Bangladesh commenced today, October 8, 2025. The two-day event, titled "Effective social dialogue as a lever for inclusive and sustainable labour reforms in Bangladesh: benchmarks, lessons learned and way forward," brings together the government, employers, and workers to establish a permanent mechanism for collaborative progress. The inaugural session featured Brigadier General (R). Dr M. Sakhawat Hussain, honourable Advisor, Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) & Ministry of Shipping, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, who underscored the spirit of consultation as the chief guest. Brigadier General (R). Dr M. Sakhawat Hussain remarked so as ...

BHRF Calls for Cancellation of Meeting with Tobacco Companies in Tobacco Control Law Amendment Process

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The Bangladesh Health Reporters Forum (BHRF) has urged the government to swiftly pass the proposed amendments to the existing tobacco control law and completely exclude tobacco industry involvement from the law reform process to protect non-smokers and the younger generation from tobacco-related harms. The call was made today (Tuesday, October 7) at a press conference titled “Amending Tobacco Control Law to Protect Public Health: State’s Obligation to Implement FCTC Article 5.3” held at the Shafiqul Kabir Auditorium of Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU). The event was organized by BHRF in collaboration with the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh. Presenting the keynote speech, BHRF President Md. Rashed Rabbi stated that about 37.8 million people (35.3%) in Bangladesh use tobacco, and 4 in ...