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Jun152026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Beximco Pharma marks breakthrough in global access by delivering affordable Cystic Fibrosis medicines to patients

Beximco Pharmaceuticals PLC. ("Beximco Pharma" or "the Company") today formally handed over TRIKOâ (a combination of elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor, also known as ETI), the low-cost generic version of the breakthrough cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment Trikaftaâ developed by US-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals, to patients and their representatives from six countries in a ceremony held at the Company’s manufacturing facility in Dhaka. The milestone marks the first time an affordable generic alternative to this life-changing medicine has been made available to CF patients globally. The event was attended by selected patients and their representatives from the United States, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Qatar, South Africa, and Bangladesh, alongside representatives from the UK-based patient ...

Jun122026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Strategic Coordination Meeting on Smart Hospital System Development and Implementation under the Project “Smart Hospital Pilot Initiative”

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The Department of Public Health and Informatics (DPHI), Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), successfully organized the Strategic Coordination Meeting on Smart Hospital System Development and Implementation under the Smart Hospital Pilot Initiative on 11 June 2026 at BMU. The Smart Hospital Pilot Initiative, supported by the Organization of the Islamic World for Education, Science and Culture (ICESCO), aims to transform BMU into a digitally integrated, AI-enabled healthcare institution through the introduction of Hospital Management Systems (HMS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Internet of Things (IoT)-based monitoring, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and digital health solutions. As a pilot initiative, the project focuses on the Departments of Internal Medicine (OPD and IPD), Clinical O...

Jun92026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Beximco Pharma Marks World Environment Day with Tree Plantation Drive

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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...

Jun42026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

UAP Hosts Dialogue on Bangladesh Health Budget: Priorities, Gaps and the Way Forward

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The Department of Business Administration, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), organized a panel discussion titled “Bangladesh Health Budget Dialogue: Priorities, Gaps and Way Forward” at the BOT Conference Room of the university on Thursday, 04 June 2026. The dialogue brought together policymakers, academics, researchers, healthcare experts, development professionals, and students to exchange views on the current state of Bangladesh’s health budget and to explore practical pathways for strengthening the country’s healthcare system through improved financing, governance, and collaboration. Prof. Dr. Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister, as Chief Guest, emphasized evidence-based policymaking, efficient use of public resources, and increased investment in the heal...

Jun42026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Innova Healthcare, AB Medihelp Sign MoU on Medical Tourism

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Innova Healthcare and India-based medical tourism company AB Medihelp Solutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in medical tourism and patient guidance services for Bangladeshi patients seeking treatment abroad. The MoU was signed recently at a hotel in Uttara, Dhaka, by Innova Healthcare Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Runa Laila and AB Medihelp Solutions’ Bangladesh Country Business Lead A A Priya. Under the agreement, the two organizations will work together to facilitate a smoother and more efficient medical travel experience for Bangladeshi patients by providing comprehensive guidance and support throughout the treatment journey. The partnership seeks to simplify the process of accessing advanced healthcare services overseas th...

May312026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

World No Tobacco Day 2026 Today

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Today, 31 May 2026 is World No Tobacco Day. This year's theme is "Unmasking the appeal - Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction". In Bangladesh, the event will be observed under the title "Prolobhoner Mukhosh Unmachan Kori, Tamak O Nicotiner Asokti Protirodh Kori". Tobacco and nicotine companies worldwide have long been reinventing and repackaging their products and marketing them through aggressive campaigns with a view to getting children and young people stuck in a cycle of addiction. The tobacco control movement of Bangladesh has recently gained a much-needed momentum with the passage of the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Act, 2026 in the Parliament. However, the exclusion of provisions banning e-cigarettes, vaping, nicotine pouches, and other emerging tob...

May172026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh Recognised for Progress Towards Cervical Cancer Elimination

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Bangladesh has been featured in a newly published report in recognition of its progress towards eliminating cervical cancer. The Commonwealth Secretariat unveiled the report titled “Compendium of Case Studies on Cervical Cancer Elimination” at the inaugural Commonwealth Health Coordination Forum 2026 held in Geneva. The report commended Bangladesh for launching a nationwide single-dose Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at protecting girls aged 10 to 14 from cervical cancer. During the first phase in October 2023, more than 1.5 million girls in Dhaka Division received the vaccine. The second phase was rolled out nationwide in October 2024, with a target to vaccinate more than 6.2 million girls across the remaining divisions. Bangladesh was represented at the meetin...

Apr292026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Doctors Urge Tobacco Tax Reform in Bangladesh Budget to Cut NCD Deaths and Boost Revenue

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Leading physicians and public health experts in Bangladesh have called for comprehensive tobacco tax reform in the upcoming FY 2026–27 national budget, emphasizing its critical role in reducing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and strengthening public finances. The call was made at a seminar titled ‘‘Increasing Tobacco Taxes for the Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases: Budget FY 2026–27 Perspective,” organized by the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh on Wednesday. Delivering the welcome address, Professor Fazila-Tun-Nesa Malik, Secretary General of the organization, highlighted the urgency of prioritizing tobacco control as a key public health strategy. The keynote paper was presented by Professor Dr. Sohel Reza Choudhury, Head of the Epidemiology and Research Department at the...

Apr282026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Eskayef and Novo Nordisk Announce Production of Modern Insulin cartridges in Bangladesh through Technology Transfer from Denmark

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Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and Novo Nordisk Bangladesh today announced the start of local production of modern insulin cartridges (Penfill®) in Bangladesh through technology transfer from Denmark, enabled by a contract manufacturing partnership. The launch event—“সাবাশ বাংলাদেশ: Accelerating Access of Modern Insulin through Technology transfer from Denmark”—marks a milestone aimed at strengthening access to high quality diabetes treatment and supporting the development of Bangladesh’s bio pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities. As a leader and pioneer insulin provider in Bangladesh, Novo Nordisk has been importing modern insulin including Novomix® and NovoRapid®, from global sites for the last two decades. Under the new arrangement, these modern insulin cartridges will be produced lo...

Apr222026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

CEMS-Global to Host Meditex, Health Tourism Expo 2026 at ICCB from May 7 to 9

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CEMS-Global USA, in association with CEMS Bangladesh, is set to organise international exhibitions on healthcare, medical equipment, and health tourism from May 7-9, 2026, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Kuril, Dhaka. The exhibitions will be open daily from 10:00am to 7:00pm. A press conference was held on 21 April 2026 at CEMS Bangladesh office for the upcoming exhibitions. Meherun N. Islam, President and Group Managing Director of CEMS Global USA and Asia Pacific, presided over the event. The media briefing was also attended by Tanveer Qamrul Islam, Executive Director; and Abhishek Das, Group Director of CEMS-Global and Asraful Islam, AGM - Business Development and Strategic Planning, CEMS Bangladesh. Marking its continued legacy, the exhibitions will inclu...