April 29, 2026 - TheStatement24

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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

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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

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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

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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...