June 25, 2026 - TheStatement24

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14th AGM of ActionAid International Bangladesh Society Held

The 14th Annual General Meeting of ActionAid International Bangladesh Society (AAIBS) was held in Dhaka in hybrid mode on Wednesday (24June),in presence of both Executive Board and General Assembly members participating from various parts of the country and beyond. Suraya Akter, Country Manager of suPPPort, was elected as a member of the Executive Board, while Dr Samiya Selim, Professor at University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), was elected to the General Assembly. The General Assembly members approved the Annual Audit Report 2025 during the AGM. In addition to reviewing the major activities and achievements of the past year, AAIBS members discussed theupcoming activities and governance priorities of the organisation. Newly elected members were welcomed by the Chairperson of...

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Nagad launches 10 lakh merchants’ Bangla QR

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Nagad, the country’s leading mobile financial service (MFS) provider, has launched “Bangla QR” payment services for its users. Concurrently, the digital financial arm of the Postal Department has introduced an instant “Transfer Money” feature, enabling seamless fund transfers between personal accounts across all banks and other MFS operators. With this integration, Nagad joins a nationwide network of nearly 10 lakh merchants under the Bangla QR umbrella. Aimed at making cashless transactions simpler, safer, and universally accessible, Nagad formally integrated the Bangla QR and the National Payment Switch Bangladesh (NPSB) network on Thursday (25 June 2026). The move ensures ultimate transactional freedom for its millions of customers. To mark the inauguration of Bangla QR, Nagad...

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Asiatic 3sixty wins 21 accolades at Digital Marketing Award 2026

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Communication solutions provider Asiatic 3sixty won a total of 21 awards across different categories at the 9th Digital Marketing Award (DMA). Four of the group's entities picked up the awards for campaigns that earned recognition across a wide range of digital marketing categories. The awards were presented at a gala held at Le Méridien Dhaka on Saturday, organized by Bangladesh Brand Forum and presented by Meghna Group of Industries. This year's edition recognized 89 campaigns across 26 categories, selected from 1,072 nominations submitted by 66 organizations. Asiatic Marketing Communications Limited led the group’s tally with eight awards—four silver and four bronze—across categories including content marketing, integrated digital campaigns, PR on digital platforms, user community...

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PROGGA, ATMA Call for Tobacco Tax Structure Reform in Final Budget

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Reducing the number of cigarette price tiers, introducing a specific excise tax system, and effectively raising prices of all tobacco products in the final FY 2026-27 budget would not only improve the state of public health but also increase revenue inflow for the government. Economists and anti-tobacco activists said these today (25 June 2026, Thursday) during a post-budget press conference, organized jointly by PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) that took place at the Zahur Hossain Chowdhury Hall of the National Press Club. Citing data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), PROGGA and ATMA stated that the national per capita income (provisional) increased by 10.27 percent between 2025 and 2026. During the same period, the prices of essential ...

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Govt Committed to Taking Effective Tobacco Control Measures: Ziauddin Haider

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Dr. S. M. Ziauddin Haider, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Affairs, said that one of the key commitments of the current government's election manifesto was the protection of public health and tobacco control. On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reaffirmed the government's strong commitment to protecting children, adolescents, and future generations from the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine. He stated that the period leading up to the finalization of the FY 2026–27 national budget presents an important opportunity to take effective measures for protecting public health. He made these remarks at a seminar titled “Protecting Public Health from the Harmful Effects of Tobacco: Challenges and Way Forward,” jointly organized by the Doct...

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Uber launches Premier Plus in Dhaka

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Uber, Bangladesh’s leading ridesharing app today announced the launch of Premier Plus in Dhaka, offering riders access to newer vehicles and highly rated drivers for a more comfortable and reliable way to get around the city. Premier Plus is a new ride option for riders looking for a more premium experience. With newer sedan vehicles, highly-rated drivers, Premier Plus is for riders who value comfort and quality when travelling around the city. With Premier Plus, riders can expect a more elevated travel experience featuring newer sedan vehicles for enhanced comfort, top-rated drivers recognized for delivering excellent service, and a premium journey designed around reliability and peace of mind. Commenting on the launch, RedwanRezvi, Country General Manager, Uber Bangladesh, said,...