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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 ...

May242026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

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

Breaking News, Technology

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...

May242026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Universal Birth-Death Registration Accelerates SDGs

Breaking News, NGO News

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...

May232026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

The British Council publishes new Research and Insight on Bangladesh: Sustainable Architecture Practice

Breaking News, Feature

The British Council and the Bengal Institute for Architecture, Landscapes and Settlements today launched a Research and Insight publication titled 'Sustainable Architecture Practice' at Bengal Shilpalay, House 42, Road No. 16, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The event brought together architects, planners, built environment professionals, researchers, policymakers, and the wider public to mark the culmination of a nationwide research initiative on sustainable and climate-adaptive architecture in Bangladesh. The publication is the culmination of a nationwide research initiative commissioned by the British Council and led by the Bengal Institute. The research maps existing sustainable and climate-adaptive architectural practices across Bangladesh — spanning public, private, and grassroots levels — and o...

May222026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Workshop on Safeguarding Policy Held to Enhance Staff Capacity

Breaking News, NGO News

With the aim of maintaining the highest standards in daily operations in line with the organizational policies, mission, vision, and values, Dhaka Ahsania Mission has been regularly organizing capacity-building trainings and workshops for its staff. Under the initiative of the Health Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission, a workshop titled “Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Protection Policy” was held on Thursday (21 May 2026), with the participation of colleagues from different institutes and projects under the Health Sector. The day-long workshop was inaugurated by Mr. Mokhlesur Rahman, Deputy Director of the Health Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission. He stated, “Dhaka Ahsania Mission is committed to ensuring a safe and respectful working environment w...

May222026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Govt rebuilding sports structure to engage youth in regular physical activity: State Minister

Breaking News, National

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque on Friday said the government is rebuilding Bangladesh’s sports structure from the grassroots to national level to keep young people regularly engaged in physical activity alongside their studies. He said a structured athlete development pathway is being introduced—from union to upazila, district, divisional and national levels—to ensure children and youth remain involved in sports for an extended period each year. The state minister made the remarks while speaking as chief guest at a programme marking the 78th founding anniversary (Engineers Day) of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) at the Engineers Recreation Centre (ERC) auditorium in Dhaka. The event featured a seminar titled “Healthy Aging” and an award ceremony for t...

May222026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BRAC Bank-BBDN-TBS Roundtable Calls for Better Disability Data to Shape Inclusive Bangladesh

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank, Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN), and The Business Standard (TBS) joined forces to host an inspiring roundtable, "Data Matters: Numbers and Evidence are Key to a Disability-Inclusive Society." This discussion comes at a crucial time, when the Bangladesh government is placing greater emphasis on disability-inclusive development and seeks accurate data for policy decisions. The roundtable highlighted why evidence-based approaches are vital for advancing disability rights and inclusion. TBS sparked a lively discussion on 20 May 2026 as part of BRAC Bank’s CSR Programme, ‘Aporajeyo Ami’, designed to inspire meaningful conversations and champion disability inclusion. Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, said, “BRAC Bank's founder, ...

May222026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Phones That Fit the Way You Actually Live

Breaking News, Technology

A smartphone today is no longer just a device in your pocket. It has become part of your daily routine; from the moment you wake up until the end of your day. The Infinix NOTE 60 Series and HOT 70 are designed with this real-life usage in mind, focusing more on experience than just specifications. The NOTE 60 Series is built for users who want smooth performance and a premium feel in everyday use. The 1.5K AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate makes scrolling, streaming, and gaming feel extremely fluid and responsive. Whether you are watching videos, browsing social media, or switching between multiple apps, the experience feels fast and effortless. Performance is another strong point. With powerful chipsets like the Dimensity 7400 5G and Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 5G, the phones handle mu...

May212026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh SOEs cost treasury Tk 882b as losses mount: World Bank study

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Bangladesh’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) drained nearly Tk 882 billion from the national exchequer in a single year, emerging as one of the country’s biggest fiscal risks, according to a World Bank study. The study report highlighted that the deteriorating financial condition of public enterprises has become “unsustainable” at a time when Bangladesh is already facing falling revenue collection, slower economic growth and mounting pressure on public finances. It said the growing losses of SOEs are consuming resources that could otherwise be invested in healthcare, education and social protection. The findings were presented at a dissemination workshop on the report titled “Financial Performance and Fiscal Risk of SOEs in Bangladesh” held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon in Dhaka on May 21, 202...

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Effective Tobacco Tax and Price Increase Demanded in the Upcoming National Budget

Breaking News, NGO News

A discussion meeting organized by Development Organisation of the Rural Poor (DORP) was held on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka, demanding effective taxation and price increases on all tobacco products in the upcoming national budget for FY 2026–27 to protect public health. The keynote paper presented at the event stated that Bangladesh currently has a four-tier cigarette pricing structure—low, medium, high, and premium. Around 90 percent of cigarettes sold in the market belong to the low and medium tiers, making tobacco products highly affordable and easily accessible, especially to young people and low-income populations. As a result, tobacco control efforts are becoming ineffective among these groups. The paper proposed merging the low and medium ti...