May 24, 2026 - TheStatement24

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Health Ministry’s Role in Strengthening Tobacco Control Law Highly Commendable

A delegation from the research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and the Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) met with Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain, MP. During the meeting, the organizations presented a letter of appreciation to the Minister for his pivotal role in protecting public health and fostering a tobacco-free generation through the passage of the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Act, 2026. The meeting took place today, Sunday (24 May), at the Health Minister's office in the Secretariat. At the meeting, the Health Minister said, "The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is committed to taking all necessary initiatives for tobacco control to protect public health. The Health Ministry has already sent a ...

Revoo launches Eid Cashback up to BDT 20,000 across all models, unveils high-performance B12

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This Eid ul-Azha, electric motorcycle brand Revoo Bangladesh is offering up to BDT 20,000 fixed cashback across all its electric bike models as part of a nationwide campaign, aiming to make electric mobility more accessible for customers and helping them switch to affordable and reliable commuting solutions during the festive session. As part of this campaign, customers will be able to enjoy guaranteed cashback benefits on Revoo e-bikes purchased from authorized showrooms, including the newly launched Revoo B12 high-performance e-bike which has been introduced in limited quantity as part of the Eid line-up. The B12 features both standard and fast charging capabilities, allowing the battery to charge up to 80% in just 1.5 hours with the fast charger. Reflecting on the campaign, Vane Ni, E...

Universal Birth-Death Registration Accelerates SDGs

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Ensuring universal birth and death registration is critical for safeguarding citizen rights and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, the current registration rate in Bangladesh remains very low, primarily due to legal and implementation gaps. Experts highlighted these issues today, Saturday (May 23), at a webinar titled "Strong Registration System for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: Bangladesh Perspective," organized by PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI). The webinar noted that SDG Target 16.9 prioritizes providing legal identity for all, including birth registration. Registration is also mandatory to access benefits from government social safety net programs, which aligns with SDG Target 1.3. Furt...