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Young Doctors Urge Higher Tobacco Prices to Discourage Youth Smoking

Young doctors have demanded an effective increase in tobacco product prices in the upcoming FY2026–27 national budget to discourage tobacco use among young people and protect the country’s large youth population from the harmful effects of tobacco. The demand was raised during a human chain titled “Effective Tobacco Price Increase in the FY2026–27 Budget to Discourage Youth Tobacco Use,” organized by National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka on Saturday (May 9). According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), around 25–28 percent of the country’s population belongs to the youth demographic. Speakers at the program said protecting this large segment of the population from tobacco addiction is essential for safeguarding the country’s futur...

Intex Bangladesh 2026 to showcase global textile sourcing solutions in Dhaka

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Intex Bangladesh 2026, the Bangladesh edition of the Intex South Asia textile sourcing series, is set to return to Dhaka with wider international participation and a stronger focus on sustainable and innovative sourcing solutions. The exhibition will be held from June 18 to 20, 2026, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB). The Intex South Asia series has completed 17 editions across Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India over the past 11 years. The event aims to connect global textile suppliers with Bangladesh’s apparel and textile manufacturers, supporting the country’s growing role in global apparel production. This year’s edition is expected to attract exhibitors and industry stakeholders from countries including India, China, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, the U...

Environment Minister Participates in “TURKİYE’S ROAD TO COP31: RESILIENT CITIES” Conference

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An international conference titled “TURKİYE’S ROAD TO COP31: RESILIENT CITIES” was held in Antalya, Türkiye, ahead of the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference (COP31) scheduled for November this year. The two-day event, held on 8–9 May, focused on building resilient and sustainable cities in response to the growing impacts of climate change. Representing Bangladesh, Minister to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo, participated in the conference held at the Museum Hotel in Hatay, Turkiye. Environment and climate ministers, policy makers and international development partners from various countries attended the event. In the opening session, Turkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Mr. Murat Kurum welcomed the in...