March 3, 2026 – TheStatement24

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Anti-Tobacco Groups Urge Immediate Passage of Tobacco Control Ordinance 2025 to Protect Public Health

Anti-tobacco organizations have urged that the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 be enacted into law during the first session of the 13th National Parliament to safeguard public health from the harmful effects of tobacco. Speakers made the demand at a press conference titled “Call for Enactment of the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 in the First Session of Parliament to Protect Public Health”, held today (Tuesday, 3 March 2026) at the Zahur Hossain Chowdhury Hall of the National Press Club. They noted that if the ordinance is not passed within 30 days of being placed before Parliament, it will lose its validity. The keynote paper was presented by Dr. Aruna Sarkar, Coordinator of the Tobacco Control Program at the National Heart Founda...

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HONOR unveils ‘Robot Phone’ and new AI Vision at MWC 2026

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HONOR, the AI device ecosystem company, showcased its vision for Augmented Human Intelligence (AHI) at Mobile World Congress 2026 and advanced its ALPHA PLAN with three key pillars: Alpha Phone, Alpha Store, and Alpha Lab. Focusing on human-centric AI, HONOR offered a preview of their Robot Phone – a new type of smartphone that uses motion and spatial awareness to rethink how AI devices could interact with the world. The Robot Phone highlights how intelligent devices can enhance everyday life, making technology more intuitive, adaptive, and responsive to real human needs. It brings AI to life, combining robot-grade movement, cinematic imaging, and smart sensing for natural interactions – from 360° video calls to fun gestures and dancing. Alongside this futuristic innovation, HONOR in...

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realme Announces Biggest Ramadan Campaign with BDT 8 Crore Worth of Gifts

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realme, the youth-favorite smartphone brand, has unveiled its biggest-ever seasonal campaign this Ramadan, bringing exciting rewards and guaranteed benefits to customers across Bangladesh. With a total of BDT 8 crore worth of gifts, the brand aims to celebrate the spirit of giving and make this Eid even more joyful for new buyers. Under this grand Ramadan campaign, customers who purchase a new realme smartphone from 1 March until the day before Eid will have the opportunity to participate in a raffle draw featuring attractive prizes. The first-prize winner will receive a BDT 2 lakh family travel package, while the second prize includes home appliances worth BDT 1 lakh. Selected models will also offer an exciting Buy 1 Get 1 opportunity for lucky customers. In addition, customers will ha...

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Celebrate Ramadan with Samsung: enjoy exciting cashback on AI appliances

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Samsung Bangladesh has introduced special Ramadan cashback offers on its AI-powered televisions and refrigerators, along with washing machines and microwave ovens, enabling customers to enjoy cashback benefits of up to Tk 40,000 on selected premium home electronics models. The initiative aims to bring advanced, AI-driven innovations closer to households seeking greater comfort, convenience and energy efficiency during the holy month. This year’s Ramadan campaign is centered around Samsung’s AI-powered lineup, aimed at providing smarter, more intuitive, and energy-efficient living experiences for modern households. In the television segment, Samsung is offering a wide portfolio across Neo QLED 8K, QLED, OLED, UHD, FHD, and HD series, with screen sizes ranging to 85 inches from 32 inch...

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Rafiqur Rashid and Akimun Rahman to Receive the “Rebel Fiction Writer Abdur Rouf Choudhury Literary Award 2026”

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The “Rebel Fiction Writer Abdur Rouf Choudhury Literary Award 2026,” instituted in memory of rebel fiction writer Abdur Rouf Choudhury, will be conferred upon renowned fiction writer Rafiqur Rashid and fiction writer-essayist Akimun Rahman. The award ceremony will be held on 4 April 2026 at 3PM at the Chitrasala Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, where the medals will be formally presented to the recipients. The event will be graced by Abul Kasem Fazlul Haq, President of Bangla Academy, as the Chief Guest. The inauguration will be conducted by poet Rezauddin Stalin, Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Noted fiction writer Moni Haider will attend as Special Guest. Distinguished writers, researchers, cultural personalities, and literature enthusiasts from across t...