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Beximco Pharma Marks World Environment Day with Tree Plantation Drive

Reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and community development, Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited organized a tree plantation program at educational institutions and its factory premises in Tongi on the occasion of World Environment Day. The programmes were held Monday at UCEP-Tongi Pourashava Kalabagan School and Hazi Kasimuddin Public School and College, bringing together students, teachers, school staff, and employees of Beximco Pharmaceuticals in a collective effort to promote environmental awareness and greener communities. Participants planted a variety of trees within the school premises, while students were also gifted fruit-bearing saplings to take home and plant in their own communities. The initiative aimed not only to increase green coverage but also to en...

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Doctors Call for Higher Tobacco Taxes in FY 2026-27 Budget to Prevent NCDs and Discourage Youth Smoking

Breaking News, NGO News

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for nearly 71 percent of all deaths in Bangladesh. Tobacco use is one of the leading risk factors behind this growing burden. Public health experts warn that the low price and easy availability of tobacco products continue to encourage young people to start smoking. To reduce tobacco use among youth and prevent NCDs, doctors and public health experts have called for a significant increase in tobacco taxes and prices in the national budget for FY 2026-27. The call was made at a seminar titled “Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Reducing the Risk of Non-Communicable Diseases”, held on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, at the National Press Club in Dhaka. The event was organized by the Platform of Medical and Dental Society with technical support from the Nat...

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Today’s employees want workplace support during most critical moments- MetLife Bangladesh study says

Breaking News, Business

More than 75 per cent of employees in Bangladesh expect employer support during unexpected financial stress or personal health events, finds a MetLife Bangladesh study that highlights growing demand for more empathetic and employee-centric workplaces. It shows a clear shift in workforce expectations, with employees increasingly looking to employers for support not only in professional development but also during life’s most challenging moments. Such expectations for employer support are strongest during significant disruptions, MetLife Bangladesh’s 2025 Employee Benefit Trends Study (EBTS) has observed. According to the research, around 43 per cent of employees cite unplanned financial stress or expenses, while 25 per cent point to ongoing mental health conditions. Caregiving resp...

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HONOR Bangladesh announces World Cup Match Prediction campaign

Breaking News, Technology

Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR has announced a nationwide Match Prediction Campaign to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Bangladesh. The HONOR World Cup Fest 2026 campaign will kick off with the tournament's opening match on June 11, 2026. The campaign's tagline is "Predict Every Match. Win Every Moment," and the hashtag is #HONORRoadToGlory. To participate, users must follow the HONOR Bangladesh page and share the campaign post on their timeline to receive the official registration link for the campaign. Throughout the tournament's 104 matches, participants will predict match winners, scores, goal scorers and the Man of the Match. Quick and accurate predictions will earn points on a live leaderboard, which will be updated every Monday. The campaign features rewards a...

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Infinix launches ‘Football Fiesta’ with sure cashback and mega prizes offers

Breaking News, Technology

With excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026 continuing to build, global smartphone brand Infinix has officially unveiled its nationwide mega festive campaign, "World Cup Football Fiesta". The initiative aims to make this year’s World Cup celebrations more joyful and memorable for football fans and Infinix consumers across the country. The limited-time offer running from 7 June 2026, across Bangladesh. To mark the upcoming football season, Infinix is offering assured cashback rewards alongside a chance to win exciting mega prizes on the purchase of selected smartphones. Under the promotion, buyers of the HOT 70, the premium NOTE EDGE Series, or the powerful NOTE 60 Series will be eligible to participate. The campaign is specifically structured to drive retail sales and foster custo...

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BRAC Bank Brings World Cup Home with 0% PayFlex on TVs and Electronics

Breaking News, Business

As football fever grips the nation ahead of the FIFA World Cup, BRAC Bank has launched an exciting PayFlex campaign, enabling customers to purchase televisions and home entertainment products through 0% instalment facilities at leading electronics retailers across Bangladesh. BRAC Bank Credit Card holders can buy selected televisions and electronics products and convert their purchases into easy monthly instalments at zero interest. Under the campaign, customers can enjoy 0% PayFlex for up to 24 months at Singer Bangladesh and up to 12 months at Best Electronics, Electra International, Electro Mart, Esquire Electronics, Fair Electronics, Haier Bangladesh, Rangs Electronics, Rangs e Mart, Transcom Electronics, and Walton. Customers can also avail up to six months of 0% PayFlex at Butt...

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ISD Class of 2026 secures USD 1.7 million in scholarships at universities worldwide

Breaking News, Education

International School Dhaka’s graduating Class of 2026 has secured international university scholarships worth 1.7 million US dollars. The class of 2026 celebrated their graduation recently in a grand ceremony at Radisson Blu Water Garden in Dhaka, where 38 students received their graduation diplomas. As they get ready to embark on the next step in their education, many students have received offers from top universities such as University of Sydney, King’s College London, University of Manchester, Monash University, University of Amsterdam and many more in the USA, UK, Canada, and Hong Kong. Graduating student and Valedictorian Niyarah Mahbub, will be attending University of California, San Diego to pursue a degree in Neurobiology. Speaking of her experience, she shared, “I hav...

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Aparajito 24 Foundation Hosts Workshop to Ensure Mental Healthcare for Wounded July Uprising Survivors

Breaking News, NGO News

Aparajito 24 Foundation has organized a special workshop to provide mental well-being and psychological support to those affected and injured in the July 2024 mass uprising. The workshop was organized on Sunday afternoon (June 7) at Banani DOHS in the capital to deliver mental healthcare services to the wounded July survivors. From the afternoon until the evening, mental health experts from home and abroad conducted various activities for the participants. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Abdullah Hasan, a physician from New York University Langone Health in the United States. The workshop covered topics including coping with trauma, building psychological resilience, emotional regulation, stress management, family support systems, and long-term mental well-being. It offered a sa...

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Front-of-Package Labelling Raises Consumer Awareness, Reduces Health Risks

Breaking News, NGO News

Ultra-processed foods, high in sugar, salt, saturated fat and trans-fat, are increasing the risk of several non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cancer and other health problems in Bangladesh. Simple, clear and mandatory warning-based front-of-package labelling (FOPL) is an effective measure to reduce these risks. These facts and recommendations were presented at a webinar titled "Health Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods and the Way Forward: Bangladesh Perspective", organized by the research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress), with support from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), marking World Food Safety Day 2026 on 7th June. This year's theme is "From Burden to Solution: Safe Food Everywhere." I...

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UIU Makes New History at URC 2026

Breaking News, Education

The historic achievement for Bangladesh and Asia. The UIU Mars Rover Team, operating under the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) at United International University (UIU) has achieved a historic milestone by securing 3rd place globally and 1st place in Asia— Bangladesh’s flag flies high for the fifth consecutive time at the prestigious University Rover Challenge (URC) 2026 organized by The Mars Society, USA. This remarkable accomplishment marks a historic and proud moment for Bangladesh. It is also recognized as a unique achievement in the 20 years history of rover competitions in Asia. The winning team was welcomed through a colorful receptionand a press conference was held on 07 June 2026, at the UIU campus to highlight these historic achievements and successes, as we...