April 2026 - TheStatement24

Apr302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

TECNO Unveils Eid-ul-Adha Campaign Featuring Mega Gifts

TECNO, an AI-driven global premium smart ecosystem brand, has launched its Eid-ul-Adha campaign in Bangladesh, offering customers the opportunity to win high-value mega gifts, including laptop and electric bike, along with cashback of up to ৳10,000 on the purchase of any CAMON Series or POVA Series smartphone. The campaign, which began on May 1, will continue until Eid, creating an exciting festive buying opportunity for customers nationwide. As part of the campaign, customers can win mega gifts such as a laptop and an electric bike, making it one of TECNO’s most rewarding Eid initiatives to date. In addition to these headline prizes, customers will also receive cashback ranging from ৳1,000 to ৳10,000 and have the chance to win TECNO ecosystem products including TWS earbuds and smartwat...

Apr302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Huawei Brings Advanced Solar Energy Storage in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Technology

Huawei has officially launched an advanced Energy Storage System (ESS), LUNA2000-241KWH-2S1 series, for the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sector of Bangladesh. The announcement has come in a lunching event held in Dhaka today with the presence of distinguished group of industry leaders; factory owners; Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms, and delegates from key industry associations. As the industry faces increasing pressure to balance operational costs with energy stability, Huawei’s new LUNA2000 series offers a vital solution. Designed for the unique demands of the Bangladesh market, the system provides a robust, high-efficiency, and safe way for local factories to manage their energy consumption. Jason Wu, President, Huawei South Asia Region & CEO, Huawe...

Apr302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Demand for Effective Taxation on Tobacco Products in the Upcoming Budget

Breaking News, NGO News

To safeguard public health, the Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum (BSRF) has called for the implementation of a strong tax policy, including effective taxation and price increases on tobacco products in the upcoming 2026–27 national budget. This demand was raised during a discussion meeting titled “The Importance of Effective Tobacco Taxation in the Upcoming 2026–27 National Budget,” jointly organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission and BSRF at the CIRDAP auditorium on Thursday (30 April 2026). The chief guest at the event, Additional Secretary of the Health Services Division (World Health Wing), Sheikh Momina Moni, stated that the easy availability of tobacco products in Bangladesh is significantly increasing smoking rates among youth and low-income populations, posing a serious threat t...

Apr292026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Banglalink launches first-of-its-kind home connectivity pack for hybrid work and learning

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With the government introducing online classes for three days in a week and the growing shift toward home office arrangements, the need for reliable connectivity has become more pronounced in the country. Taking this shift into account, Banglalink, the country’s leading digital operator, has introduced the Home Connectivity Pack, a first-of-its-kind data bundle tailored for Bangladesh’s evolving work-from-home and online-learning environment. The pack is structured to support users who depend on video conferencing platforms for daily activities. It combines dedicated application data with general internet data in a single package, allowing customers to manage both essential usage and everyday connectivity without interruption. Priced at Tk 348 with a validity of 30 days, the Home Off...

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SAC hosts regional meet, calls for stronger partnerships in South Asian agriculture

Breaking News, National

SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC), in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Bangladesh and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), South Asia, organized a regional “Coordination Meeting with Development Partners and Investors” in Dhaka on Wednesday (29 April 2026), bringing together policymakers, researchers’ investors and development partners to strengthen cooperation in agriculture. H.E. Nazrul Islam Khan, Political Adviser to the Prime Minister and Adviser to the Ministry of Agriculture, Bangladesh attended as Chief Guest and underscored the central role of agriculture in the region’s economy. He emphasized the need for modernization, including the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and highlighted climate change...

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Induction & Capability Development Program held at UIU

Breaking News, Education

The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of United International University (UIU) successfully organized a developing professional skills training titled “Administrative Excellence: Induction & Capability Development Program”yesterday at the UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka. The program was designed to enhance the capabilities of administrative personnel, align them with the university's core values, and equip them with essential skills for success in academic administration. Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice Chancellor of UIU was present as the Chief Guest in the program. Prof. Dr. Salma Karim, Director of the BBAProgram, Dr. Sadid Muneer, Undergraduate Coordinator, Dept. of EEE, Dr. Md. Zulfiqur Rahman, Registrar of UIU, Prof.A.S.M.Salahuddin,Director(Coordin...

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Doctors Urge Tobacco Tax Reform in Bangladesh Budget to Cut NCD Deaths and Boost Revenue

Breaking News, Health

Leading physicians and public health experts in Bangladesh have called for comprehensive tobacco tax reform in the upcoming FY 2026–27 national budget, emphasizing its critical role in reducing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and strengthening public finances. The call was made at a seminar titled ‘‘Increasing Tobacco Taxes for the Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases: Budget FY 2026–27 Perspective,” organized by the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh on Wednesday. Delivering the welcome address, Professor Fazila-Tun-Nesa Malik, Secretary General of the organization, highlighted the urgency of prioritizing tobacco control as a key public health strategy. The keynote paper was presented by Professor Dr. Sohel Reza Choudhury, Head of the Epidemiology and Research Department at the...

Apr282026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

B-Trac Solutions makes life simple and safe

Breaking News, Feature

B-Trac Solutions Ltd, a local technology-based solution company is working on a range of tech-driven services aimed at making people’s daily lives easier and more comfortable. Through advanced digital solutions, the company is driving innovation in sectors such as mobility, workforce management, vehicle parking, holding tax management, and personal security. To highlight these initiatives, B-Trac organized a knowledge-sharing session on Tuesday (April 28) at the Bangladesh Military Museum in Bijoy Sarani, Dhaka. At the event, the company demonstrated how its various platforms are contributing to solving urban challenges, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the development of a smart and connected Bangladesh. Recently, B-Trac launched its app-based parking service, “Yes Par...

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Eskayef and Novo Nordisk Announce Production of Modern Insulin cartridges in Bangladesh through Technology Transfer from Denmark

Breaking News, Health

Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and Novo Nordisk Bangladesh today announced the start of local production of modern insulin cartridges (Penfill®) in Bangladesh through technology transfer from Denmark, enabled by a contract manufacturing partnership. The launch event—“সাবাশ বাংলাদেশ: Accelerating Access of Modern Insulin through Technology transfer from Denmark”—marks a milestone aimed at strengthening access to high quality diabetes treatment and supporting the development of Bangladesh’s bio pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities. As a leader and pioneer insulin provider in Bangladesh, Novo Nordisk has been importing modern insulin including Novomix® and NovoRapid®, from global sites for the last two decades. Under the new arrangement, these modern insulin cartridges will be produced lo...

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Youth Demand Effective Taxation on Tobacco Products to Protect Public Health

Breaking News, NGO News

To advocate for effective taxation and price increases on tobacco products in the upcoming national budget for FY 2026–27, Ahsania Mission Youth Forum for Health and Wellbeing organized a press conference today (April 28, 2026) at the auditorium of Dhaka Ahsania Mission in the capital. Speakers at the press conference stated that the easy availability of tobacco products in Bangladesh has led to an alarming rise in tobacco use among youth and low-income populations. Each year, nearly 200,000 people die prematurely due to tobacco-related diseases, accounting for more than 18% of total deaths in the country. To prevent these premature deaths, it is crucial to make tobacco products unaffordable for young people, which can be achieved through effective taxation and price increases. They furt...