May 15, 2026 - TheStatement24

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Demand for cigarette tier reduction and effective taxation

Public health advocates and experts have called on the government to reduce the number of cigarette price tiers, introduce a specific tax system, and impose effective taxation on all tobacco products in the national budget for fiscal year 2026–27 to curb tobacco use and increase government revenue. The demand was raised at a press conference titled “Demand for Taxation and Price Increase on Tobacco Products in the Upcoming FY2026–27 Budget for Public Health Protection”, organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission at the Dhaka Reporters Unity on Thursday. Speakers at the event said that reforming the tobacco tax structure would reduce smoking prevalence, prevent premature deaths, and generate significant additional revenue for the government. Under the proposed reforms, the existing four-ti...

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Awareness meeting for parents of children with clubfoot held in Cumilla

Breaking News, National

An awareness meeting was held in Cumilla to help children born with clubfoot overcome physical and social hurdles and step into a normal life. Under the 'Walk for Life' project, the special 'Parents Group Meeting' took place on Thursday noon at the Orko Care Center in the city. Implemented by the non-governmental organization United Purpose with financial support from MiracleFeet, the session brought together 20 parents—12female and 8males—of 10 children currently receiving treatment. Sumit Banik, Field Coordinator of United Purpose, led the meeting as the chief facilitator, while Md. Touhidul Islam, a Ponseti practitioner and physiotherapist at Orko Care Center, provided technical support. The meeting opened the floor for parents to share the practical, everyday challenges they face...

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InfinixHot 70 Ensures Reliable Performance with Durable Smart Design

Breaking News, Technology

Global smartphone brand Infinix is positioning the newly launched HOT 70 as more than just a stylish mid-range smartphone, focusing instead on long-term usability, durability, and consistent performance for young users in Bangladesh. At a time when smartphone replacement cycles are becoming longer, the device is designed to deliver a reliable experience that remains smooth and efficient over extended everyday use. Built around the idea of maintaining an “always like new” experience, the HOT 70 comes with a promise of up to 72 months of system fluency. The smartphone targets university students and young professionals who rely heavily on their devices throughout the day and need dependable performance in both demanding and unpredictable environments. Durability plays a major role in this ...

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MetLife and Global Citizen Launch “Footwork for Futures” Social Media Challenge

Breaking News, Feature

MetLife, in collaboration with Global Citizen, has launched Footwork for Futures, a global football-themed social media challenge aimed at expanding access to quality education and sports for children and youth, helping build more confident and resilient communities. The initiative invites people across Bangladesh and around the world to share a short video of themselves juggling or attempting to juggle a football on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X, using the hashtag #FootworkForFutures. For every eligible video submission, MetLife will donate USD 5 to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, up to a total of USD 100,000, to support community-based organizations that provide education and sports opportunities to children globally. This ...