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Feb32025 by TS ReportNo Comments

A ‘Road Safety Act’ is Essential to Achieve SDG Targets

According to SDG targets 3.6 and 11.2, the rate of deaths and injuries from road crushes must be reduced by half. To achieve this, an integrated Road Safety Act is necessary. Speakers expressed this opinion at a discussion titled “The Role of Media in Strengthening Road Safety” organized by the Health Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission on Sunday (February 2) at 8:00 PM in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The speakers emphasized that, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Global Plan, Bangladesh must significantly reduce preventable road crashes, fatalities, and injuries. This requires a strong policy and legal framework. Although the Road Transport Act 2018 and Road Transport Regulations 2022 are currently in force, there has been little improvement in road safety management. ...

Feb32025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Safe food essential to control hypertension- Speakers at National Food Safety Day Webinar

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Unsafe food and unhealthy dietary habits are contributing to the increasing prevalence of hypertension and other non-communicable diseases in Bangladesh. Hypertension is responsible for more than 10 million deaths globally every year and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), most of these deaths can be prevented through various policies, particularly those focused on healthy diet. In addition to reducing the amount of salt in the diet, it is essential to eat plenty of vegetables and other fibre-rich foods to control hypertension. Speakers highlighted this information and recommendations at a webinar titled "Safe Food to Combat Hypertension Risk", organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health Advocacy Incubator (...

Feb22025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Stricter Tobacco Control Laws Can Reduce Health Expenditure

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Every year, over 42,000 crore taka is spent on medical treatment for diseases caused by tobacco use. A stricter tobacco control law could significantly reduce this health expenditure. High taxation and stronger enforcement of tobacco control measures are essential. Key steps include banning smoking in public places and transport, and eliminating tobacco product advertisements, particularly on social media and entertainment platforms, to significantly reduce adolscent and youth exposure. Today, Friday (January 31, 2025), at 8:00 AM, a walkathon titled "Tobacco Control Law Reduces Disease and Death" was held in front of the National Shaheed Minar. Organized jointly by the Bangladesh Network for Tobacco Tax Policy (BNTTP) and Madok Draba O Nesha Nirodh Sangstha (MANAS), the walkathon aimed...

Feb12025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Winter Pitha Festival and Recovery Reunion Held

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As part of preserving the country’s folk culture and its aesthetic expression, the Ahsania Mission Female Drug Treatment & Rehabilitation Center organized a Winter Pitha Festival and Recovery Reunion. The event was held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Health Sector office in Shyamoli. The event was attended by Iqbal Masud, Director of the Health and WASH Sector of Dhaka Ahssania Mission; Psychologists Dr. Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman Selim and Dr. Rahanul Islam; Deputy Director of the Health Sector, Mukhlesur Rahman; Assistant Director Dr. Nayla Parveen, along with women who had recovered from drug addiction at the Ahsania Mission Female Drug Treatment & Rehabilitation Center. The said that, such events help preserve the country’s folk cultural heritage, enhance engagement with...

Feb12025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Online Training on writing change or case stories by PSDI

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PSDI Consultancy conducted an online training session today focused on writing change or case stories. The event brought together representatives from Progressive (Rangamati), Faith in Action (Dhaka), ASED Habiganj, Prattasha Samazik Unnayan Sangstha (Chuadanga), Nirapad Hospital Chai, Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha, Street Children Activists Network (SCAN) Bangladesh, Ayat Education, Garment Workers Trade Union Centre, MedGlobal, Aparajito 24 Foundation, along with journalists and development activists. A total of 17 participants shared their insights on case studies, challenges, most significant change, project intervention, etc. The session aimed to provide participants with essential knowledge, skills, and strategies of case studies and most significant change stories. Key topics in...

Jan272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Dr. Faruk-Ul Islam Appointed as Country Representative of WorldFish Bangladesh

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WorldFish, a global leader in sustainable aquaculture and fisheries research, has announced the appointment of Dr. Faruk-Ul Islam as the new country representative for Bangladesh. With a presence in 27 countries across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, WorldFish aims to enhance food security and improve livelihoods through innovative research and practices in aquaculture. Dr. Faruk, a Bangladeshi national, is the first local representative to lead WorldFish Bangladesh. He holds a PhD in Aquaculture & Livelihoods from the University of Stirling, UK, and brings nearly 30 years of experience in the development sector. His career began with the ODA-DoF Bilateral Flagship Fisheries Program, followed by a 22-year tenure at Practical Action, a UK-based international NGO. He has also held seni...

Jan262025 by TS ReportNo Comments

100% Smoke Free Public Places by Removing Designated Smoking Area

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A media campaign focusing on the necessity of ensuring 100% smoke free public places is launched this week to support the move to amend the tobacco control law. The campaign announcement that was produced with support from Vital strategies will run on BTV for six weeks funded by the government. The 30-second video and sub-sequent materials shows how smoking endangers the health of non-smokers including kids and women in facilities where there is a smoking zone provision. Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemical compounds, 250 of them are dangerous and 70 of them are carcinogens, which cause cancer in human bodies. Secondhand smoke causes to increase risks of serious diseases including heart attack, stroke, chronic lung diseases like Emphysema and Asthma, diabetics etc. Secondhand...

Jan252025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Online Training on Development Communication by PSDI

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PSDI Consultancy conducted an online training session today focused on development communication. The event brought together representatives from Gram Unnayon Sangathon (Bandarban), TAHZINGDONG (Bandarban), Toymu (Bandarban), Prochesta (Moulovibazar), Green Bangla Garments Workers Federation (Dhaka), ASHIKA Development Associates (Rangamati), Taungya (Rangamati), Ashroy Angon (Rangamati), MedGlobal (Cox's Bazar), OBAT Helpers, Bangladesh, Ayat Education (Dhaka), Sommilito Garments Sramik Federation, and Street Children Activists Network (SCAN Bangladesh), along with journalists and development activists. A total of 23 participants shared their insights on development communication. The session aimed to provide participants with essential knowledge, skills, and strategies to effectively ...

Jan222025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Experts Emphasize on Conducive Environment for Private Sector to Drive National Development, Ensuing Responsible Business

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The private sector has the potential to be a driving force for transformative change in Bangladesh. Through collaborative efforts and strategic partnerships, innovative solutions can be developed to tackle the country’s pressing development challenges while fostering sustainable economic growth. Sharing these, speakers at the Private Sector Engagement Conclave organized by Oxfam today at Dhaka emphasized that by leveraging the capabilities of the private sector, a future that is equitable, resilient, and inclusive can be shaped. The event brought together leaders from the policymakers, private sector, development organizations, and civil societies to explore the role of businesses in driving sustainable development in Bangladesh. Chowdhury Ashiq Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman o...

Jan222025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Journalists Demand Quick Passage of Tobacco Control Law Amendment

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Journalist organization Aviation & Tourism Journalists’ Forum Bangladesh (ATJFB) has called for the swift passage of the amendment to the Tobacco Control Law to address the health and financial damages caused by tobacco and to build a healthier young society. On Wednesday morning, in a workshop organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission on the amendment to the Tobacco Control Law, held at the Shaheed Dr. Shamsul Alam Khan Milan Hall of the BMA building in the capital, members of the ATJFB emphasized that the passage of the law would reduce deaths, help achieve SDG goals, and accelerate the creation of a tobacco-free Bangladesh. The session was chaired by Iqbal Masud, Director of Health & WASH Sector at Dhaka Ahsania Mission. Presenting speeches were former Chairman of the BCIC, Moham...