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May212026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

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...

May212026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

British Council launches new position paper calling for language-responsive education systems

Breaking News, Education

The British Council has launched a new global position paper advocating for language-responsive education systems that better reflect the linguistic realities of learners and support more inclusive, equitable and effective education. The position paper outlines the organisation’s approach to language policy and practice in education, recognising the evolving and complex role of English globally while emphasising the importance of linguistic diversity and contextual decision-making. Across many education systems worldwide, students learn in multilingual environments where the language used at school may differ from the language spoken at home. While English continues to play an important global role in education, mobility and opportunity, the British Council’s position stresses that there ...

May212026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Uber Expands Its Footprint in Bangladesh with Launch in Chattogram

Breaking News, Business

Uber, Bangladesh’s leading ridesharing app today announced the launch of its services in Chattogram, further expanding access to convenient, affordable, and technology-enabled mobility solutions across Bangladesh. With this launch, residents and visitors in the city will now be able to seamlessly request rides through the Uber app while drivers gain access to flexible earning opportunities.Starting today, riders in Chattogram will be able to access Uber’s mobility offerings through the app, designed to make everyday travel more reliable, safer, and efficient. The expansion reflects Uber’s continued commitment to supporting urban mobility and economic opportunity in Bangladesh.As Bangladesh continues to witness rapid urban growth and increasing demand for tech-enabled transportation...

May212026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Samsung’s Eid offers and cashback with every Smartphone purchase

Breaking News, Business

This Eid-ul-Adha, Samsung Mobile is set to double the festive joy by offering guaranteed prizes across its entire smartphone lineup. With every purchase, customers will stand a chance to win exclusive gifts, enjoy exciting cashback offers on select devices, and receive a complimentary one-time screen replacement. Samsung Bangladesh has officially launched the campaign on May 19, 2026, across all authorized outlets nationwide. Under the campaign, customers purchasing any Samsung mobile device will be eligible to win household electronics, with a Samsung Refrigerator as the first prize, a Samsung TV as the second prize, and a Samsung Microwave Oven as the third prize. In addition to the giveaway, buyers can enjoy up to BDT 7,900 cashback on selected devices. Select credit card users will a...

May202026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Model and choreographer Saddam Shihab’s birthday is today

Breaking News, Feature

He started with brand photoshoots and fashion video shoots for TV channels in 2014. Although his journey began in 2014, he took a break in between and has returned. In the meantime, he went to the gym, shed fat, and came back fit, to reclaim his place. I was talking about Saddam Shihab, known as the Hrithik of Narayanganj. He started with brand photoshoots and fashion video shoots for TV channels in 2014. Inside this, he started practicing his idol Hrithik Roshan's dances. This gave him new motivation to make a comeback. Covering Hrithik's dances caught the attention of netizens in the online world. He was able to attract the viewers' attention!In this context, recently his interview on Ananda TV has already reached 2 million views. In addition, a report on his dance cover has recent...

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Call for Effective Tobacco Price Hike to Discourage Youth Tobacco Initiation: Sandhani

Breaking News, NGO News

Sandhani, the Independence Award-winning student organization, has called for an effective increase in tobacco prices in the upcoming FY 2026–27 national budget to discourage tobacco use among young people. The organization proposed merging the low and medium cigarette tiers and setting the retail price of a 10-stick cigarette pack at BDT 100, along with a specific supplementary duty of BDT 4 per pack. It also recommended setting the prices of high-tier and premium-tier cigarette packs at BDT 150 and BDT 200 respectively. The demands were presented at a press conference titled Effective Increase in Tobacco Prices to Discourage Youth Tobacco Initiation: Sandhani’s Budget Proposals for FY 2026–27, held today at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia Hall of the National Press Club. The press conf...

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

Breaking News, Education

The British Council and the Bengal Institute for Architecture, Landscapes and Settlements are set to announce the launch of the Research and Insight publication 'Sustainable Architecture Practice' on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at Bengal Shilpalay, House 42, Road No. 16, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The event will begin at 5:00 PM and is open to architects, planners, built environment professionals, researchers, policymakers, and the wider public.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 offers policy recommendations to support the growth and recogni...

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Apex Footwear introduces Express Delivery and BOPIS service ahead of Eid ul-Azha

Breaking News, Business

Apex Footwear Ltd., the leading footwear manufacturer in Bangladesh, has officially launched its ‘Buy Online, Pick-up in Store’ (BOPIS) service alongside a brand-new Express Delivery system. Aimed at transforming the shopping experience ahead of Eid al-Adha and establishing a new benchmark for year-round convenience, these digital-first initiatives, coupled with flexible EMI facilities, are designed to make shopping faster, smarter, and more convenient for customers nationwide.While introduced ahead of the festive rush, both BOPIS and Express Delivery are permanent additions to Apex’s service portfolio, set to redefine the country's omnichannel retail landscape moving forward.For shoppers looking to bypass shipping fees and delivery wait times, Apex has introduced this special BOPI...

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Youth Symposium on Environment, Development & Sustainability held at UIU

Breaking News, Education

The Department of Environment and Development Studies (EDS) of United International University (UIU) and the Environment, Development and Sustainability Club (EDS Club) jointly organized the “Youth Symposium on Environment, Development & Sustainability” yesterday at the UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka-1212.Mr. Ulrich Klepmann, Head of Development Cooperation, German Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh was present as the Chief Guest. Mr. Md Abdul Quayyum, Head of Communications, UNDP, Bangladesh and Dr. Haseeb Md. Irfanullah, Visiting Research Fellow, Center for Sustainable Development (CSD), University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh were present as the Special Guest in the program. The welcome speech was delivered by Dr. Shantanu Saha, Head, Department of Environment and Develop...

May202026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Effective Tobacco Taxation Needed to Protect Public Health: Water Resources Minister

Breaking News, NGO News

Minister for Water Resources Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie has stated that, effective taxation on tobacco products is necessary in the upcoming national budget for the fiscal year 2026–27 to protect public health.Referring to the BNP’s electoral commitment to controlling non-communicable diseases caused by tobacco use, he further said that the government remains committed to this goal. He added that the issue of increasing taxes and prices on tobacco products to build a healthy, safe, and tobacco-free Bangladesh would be raised at the national parliament and relevant policymaking levels.He made these remarks as the chief guest at a seminar titled “Need for Effective Tax and Price Increases on Tobacco Products to Control Tobacco-Induced Non-Communicable Diseases for Protecting Public...