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Oct262025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Establishing a Nicotine Pouch Factory in the Country is Detrimental to Public Health- Statements from BADAS and MANAS

In a major setback to public health, the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) recently granted approval for multinational tobacco company Philip Morris to establish a nicotine pouch manufacturing plant in Bangladesh. This decision has been widely condemned by health organizations, including the Bangladesh Diabetic Association (BADAS) and Madak Darbo O Nesha Nirodh Sangstha (MANAS), as a dangerous step that undermines the country’s public health efforts. In a joint press release issued on October 25, both organizations strongly demanded the immediate revocation of the approval for the production of nicotine pouches. The call was also supported by prominent health professionals during an online talk show organized by MANAS earlier that day. A Dire Threat to Public Health The relea...

Oct232025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Experts call for greater mental health support during crises on World Mental Health Day 2025

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On the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2025, a webinar titled “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies” was held today (Thursday, October 23) at 4:00 PM, organized by Monojotno Outdoor Counseling Center under the Health Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission. The online event was moderated by Iqbal Masud, Director of the Health and WASH Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission and an international addiction specialist. Distinguished discussants included Professor Dr. Sultana Algin, Head of the Psychotherapy Wing at Bangladesh Medical University; Nusrat Sharmin, former Acting Deputy Director and Senior Research Officer (Sports Psychology) at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP); Dr. Md. Rahanul Islam, Residential Psychiatrist at the Department of Narcotics Control; an...

Oct222025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Young Doctors Urge Swift Amendment to TC Law to Curb Non-communicable Diseases and Safeguard Youth

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Young doctors have called for the swift amendment of the tobacco control law to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease and cancer, and to protect children from tobacco-related risks. They stated that the current law is not aligned with the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), and that failure to amend it will hinder public health protection and progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The demand was made today (October 22) at a seminar titled “Need to Amend the Tobacco Control Law for NCD Prevention and Youth Protection: The Role of Young Physicians” organized by the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh at the CIRDAP Auditorium in Dhaka. Dr. Farzana Rahman Munmun, Joint General Secretary of the P...

Oct222025 by TS ReportNo Comments

On National Road Safety Day, Youths Demand Swift Enactment of the Road Safety Act

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On the occasion of National Road Safety Day, youths have called for the swift enactment of the “Road Safety Act.” The demand was raised this morning by members of Ahsania Mission Youth for Health and Wellbeing while participating in the national program held in front of the Roads and Highways Department in Dhaka. They emphasized that young people are among the most vulnerable groups of road users, with road crashes being one of the leading causes of death among youth. Theme and ObservanceThis year marks the ninth observance of National Road Safety Day in Bangladesh. The theme for 2025 is Standard Helmet and Safe Speed: Reduce Loss of Life and Property. The day was observed through rallies, discussions, and awareness activities organized jointly by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (...

Oct162025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Healthy Eating Reduces Hypertension Risk- Speakers at World Food Day Webinar

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Unsafe and unhealthy dietary habits are contributing to the rising risk of hypertension and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Bangladesh, according to experts speaking at a webinar titled “Dietary Habit and Hypertension Risk.” The event was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) on Wednesday, October 15, ahead of World Food Day 2025, which will be observed under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” Speakers emphasized that proper dietary habits can significantly lower the risk of hypertension and related NCDs, which are major contributors to mortality in Bangladesh. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies excessive salt and trans fat intake as mod...

Oct132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Media Must Step Forward to Raise Public Awareness on the Elimination of Child Labour

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A roundtable discussion titled The Role of Media in Raising Public Awareness for the Elimination of Child Labour: Current Realities and Our Expectations was held on Monday (13 October) at an elite restaurant in the capital. The event was jointly organized by Action for Social Development (ASD), Educo Bangladesh, and Shapla Neer Bangladesh. The discussion focused on the crucial role of media in building nationwide awareness and encouraging collective action to eliminate child labour in Bangladesh. Among the distinguished participants were Mosammat Sharmin Akter, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting; Md. Abdul Wadud, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment; M.A. Karim, Executive Director, ASD; Abdul Hamid, Country Director, Educo Bangladesh; Yumi Yagishita...

Oct102025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Cyclists Call for Stronger Tobacco Control Law to Protect Youth from Addiction

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Dhaka, October 10, 2025 — Cyclists and public health activists have united to demand a stronger Tobacco Control Law in Bangladesh, urging the government to take immediate action against tobacco companies that are aggressively targeting the country’s youth through deceptive marketing tactics. The call came during a cycle rally titled “Youth for Health: Time to Strengthen Tobacco Control Law”, organized by Madak Darbo O Nesha Nirodh Sangstha (MANAS) on Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka. The event aimed to raise public awareness about the growing threat of tobacco addiction and its devastating impact on health, youth, and the national economy. Tobacco Companies Accused of Targeting Youth Speakers at the rally alleged that multinational tobacco companies are violating Bangladesh’s Tobacco Control L...

Oct82025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BHRF Calls for Cancellation of Meeting with Tobacco Companies in Tobacco Control Law Amendment Process

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The Bangladesh Health Reporters Forum (BHRF) has urged the government to swiftly pass the proposed amendments to the existing tobacco control law and completely exclude tobacco industry involvement from the law reform process to protect non-smokers and the younger generation from tobacco-related harms. The call was made today (Tuesday, October 7) at a press conference titled “Amending Tobacco Control Law to Protect Public Health: State’s Obligation to Implement FCTC Article 5.3” held at the Shafiqul Kabir Auditorium of Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU). The event was organized by BHRF in collaboration with the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh. Presenting the keynote speech, BHRF President Md. Rashed Rabbi stated that about 37.8 million people (35.3%) in Bangladesh use tobacco, and 4 in ...

Oct62025 by TS ReportNo Comments

No sustainable solution to this Rohingya crisis is possible until repatriation begins

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“There is no hope for resolving Rohingya crisis until repatriation begins,” saidMohammed Mizanur Rahman (Additional Secretary), the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC).He made the remark as the Chief Guest while speaking at an eventorganised by ActionAid Bangladesh commemorating itseighth year in Rohingya response programmeon Sunday at Coxs Bazar. He said, “For the past eight years, the Government has been working tirelessly to resolve the Rohingya crisis. Over the past year, Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has visited the camps twice, a three-day international conference has been organised, and most recently, the issue was discussed at the United Nations General Assembly.” He further added, “We are witnessing many positive changes in the Rohingya camps through our on...

Sep292025 by TS ReportNo Comments

World Heart Day 2025 Observed Nationwide: “Every Heartbeat Matters”

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With the theme “Every Heartbeat Matters”, the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh joined the global community today, Monday, in celebrating World Heart Day 2025 across the country. Cardiovascular disease remains the world’s number one killer, yet 80% of heart disease and stroke cases are preventable — a message the day’s events aimed to highlight through a series of nationwide activities. The day began with a colorful rally that started in front of the Mirpur National Cricket Stadium and concluded at the National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute, with hundreds of participants joining the march. A public awareness seminar was later held at the foundation’s auditorium, presided over by Professor Khondker Abdul Awal Rizvi, President of the National Heart Foundation of Ba...