July 7, 2026 - TheStatement24

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Department of Agricultural Extension Declared Tobacco-Free to Protect Public Health

To protect public health and safeguard non-smokers from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke, the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has officially declared all of its premises as 100% smoke and tobacco-free in line with the national directive. The declaration was made on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, during a discussion meeting titled “Declaration of the Department of Agricultural Extension as a 100% Smoke and Tobacco-Free Institution” held at the conference room of the Department of Agricultural Extension. The declaration was announced by Dr. Md. Hazrat Ali, Director (Horticulture Wing) of the Department. Addressing the event as the chief guest, Dr. Hazrat Ali said that the harmful effects of smoking are not limited to smokers alone; non-smokers are equally vulnerable to the da...

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Early Exposure to Sports, Education, and Mentorship Key to Building Confidence, Study Finds

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A new multinational study from MetLife reveals a striking “confidence gap”: while most adults describe themselves as resilient, their confidence drops by 72% when faced with real-life setbacks. The Confident Pathways Report, conducted across the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, and Mexico, was designed to better understand how confidence is built and sustained throughout life. The findings underscore the role of opportunity, preparedness, and support in building confidence, factors that help people navigate uncertainty, recover from setbacks, and pursue their goals. Commenting on the report, Ala Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer, MetLife Bangladesh, said: “As the world comes together during the ongoing Football World Cup, it is a powerful reminder of how important sports are in sha...

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Banglalink Partners with Winrock International to Empower Survivors of Human Trafficking

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Banglalink, the country's leading digital operator, has partnered with US-based nonprofit Winrock International through the Ashshash project, which is supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh, to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for survivors of human trafficking through the Banglalink Power application. The partnership will enable participants to use the platform to offer digital recharge and related services while promoting the safe and responsible use of digital tools. To formalize the initiative, Banglalink and Winrock International recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Tiger's Den, Banglalink's headquarters in Dhaka. The MoU was signed by Muhammad Mehedi Hasan, Sales and Distribution Director of Banglalink, and Dipta Rakshit, Country Repr...

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BRAC Bank recognises 25 most impactful institutions in Bangladesh on its silver jubilee

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BRAC Bank has marked its 25th anniversary with a landmark initiative to recognise the 25 Most Impactful Institutions in Bangladesh - celebrating institutions whose contributions have transformed lives, strengthened communities, and advanced socioeconomic progress. Widely regarded as a first-of-its-kind corporate recognition initiative in Bangladesh, the programme honours institutions that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to public welfare, and national development. The recognition forms part of BRAC Bank’s silver jubilee celebrations and reflects the bank's enduring commitment to the values of service, integrity, inclusion, and positive social impact championed by its founder, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed. The honoured institutions have made outstanding contributions across health...