May 17, 2026 - TheStatement24

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Bangladesh Recognised for Progress Towards Cervical Cancer Elimination

Bangladesh has been featured in a newly published report in recognition of its progress towards eliminating cervical cancer. The Commonwealth Secretariat unveiled the report titled “Compendium of Case Studies on Cervical Cancer Elimination” at the inaugural Commonwealth Health Coordination Forum 2026 held in Geneva. The report commended Bangladesh for launching a nationwide single-dose Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at protecting girls aged 10 to 14 from cervical cancer. During the first phase in October 2023, more than 1.5 million girls in Dhaka Division received the vaccine. The second phase was rolled out nationwide in October 2024, with a target to vaccinate more than 6.2 million girls across the remaining divisions. Bangladesh was represented at the meetin...

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All-New Home Care Brand BLITZ Officially Launches in Bangladesh Market

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With the powerful tagline ‘Double Shoktite Total Attack,’ BLITZ, a new home and hygiene care brand from Maple and Mahrus Essentials Ltd., officially marked its debut in the Bangladeshi market through a grand launching ceremony held on Saturday (16 May) at Lalkhan Bazar, Chattogram. The event introduced a range of fabric and cleaning solutions designed to make everyday household cleaning easier, more effective, and more convenient for Bangladeshi customers. The launch ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including Marwah Chowdhury, Chairman of Maple & Mahrus Essentials Ltd.; Makzan Ul Karim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Maple & Mahrus Essentials Ltd.; Md. Morshed Alam, Manager, Operations; and Salim Islam, Manager, Business Development. Business stakeholders, distribut...

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ELF Lubricants Celebrates 1st Anniversary in Bangladesh

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Asian Petroleum Ltd., the official distributor of ELF Lubricants in Bangladesh, celebrated the first anniversary of the brand’s successful operations in the country on Saturday. To mark the milestone, the company officially launched the ELF App, a dedicated digital platform designed to enhance customer experience and streamline service delivery. The event, held at Japan Parts in the Tejgaon Industrial Area, brought together industry leaders, dealers, retailers, and business partners. Since its entry into the local market, ELF has rapidly established itself as a high-performance engine oil brand, focusing on advanced engine protection and premium automotive lubrication technology. Speaking at the event, Kazi Tahmid Hossain, Marketing Lead, highlighted ELF’s strong progress in the Bang...

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Youth Demand Easy-to-Understand Food Labeling on Packaged Foods

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Young people have called for ensuring easy-to-understand labeling on packaged food products as part of implementing Front-of-Pack Labeling (FOPL) policy in Bangladesh to promote healthy eating habits. The demand was raised during a day-long workshop titled “Empowering Future Youth: Healthy Eating Habits, Understanding Packaged Food Labeling and Supporting FOPL Policy” held on Sunday (May 17, 2026) in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The workshop was organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission with technical support from Global Health Advocacy Incubator. Speakers at the event highlighted the importance of introducing Front-of-Pack Labeling (FOPL) in Bangladesh and ensuring simple and understandable nutrition information on packaged food products. They noted that around 54 countries worldwide have introduced ...