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Jul32026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Day-long Training Workshop Held to Strengthen Mental Health Service Capacity

A day-long training workshop aimed at enhancing the professional capacity of mental health practitioners and promoting the effective application of evidence-based therapeutic approaches was held in Dhaka on July 3, 2026 Friday. The workshop was jointly organized by the Health Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission and the ISSUP Bangladesh Chapter at the auditorium of Dhaka Ahsania Mission. A total of 22 psychotherapists, psychosocial counsellors, and mental health professionals from various public and private institutions across the country participated in the training. The session was facilitated by Mr. Zahir Uddin, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). He highlighted the importance of evidence-based therapeutic interventions...

Jun272026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Youth March Held to Mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

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On 26 June 2026 the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2026, the Bangladesh Chapter of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP), in collaboration with Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM), organized a colorful youth march and awareness campaign today. The youth march began at 8:00 a.m. from the Star Gate of Ramna Park (in front of the Matsya Bhaban Gate) and concluded at the gate of Curzon Hall, University of Dhaka, passing through Osman Gani Road. More than one hundred young people participated in the event. Participants carried placards and wore campaign T-shirts and caps displaying messages promoting a drug-free society, protecting young people from the risks of substance use, and expanding evidence-based drug prevention initia...

Jun252026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

14th AGM of ActionAid International Bangladesh Society Held

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The 14th Annual General Meeting of ActionAid International Bangladesh Society (AAIBS) was held in Dhaka in hybrid mode on Wednesday (24June),in presence of both Executive Board and General Assembly members participating from various parts of the country and beyond. Suraya Akter, Country Manager of suPPPort, was elected as a member of the Executive Board, while Dr Samiya Selim, Professor at University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), was elected to the General Assembly. The General Assembly members approved the Annual Audit Report 2025 during the AGM. In addition to reviewing the major activities and achievements of the past year, AAIBS members discussed theupcoming activities and governance priorities of the organisation. Newly elected members were welcomed by the Chairperson of...

Jun252026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

PROGGA, ATMA Call for Tobacco Tax Structure Reform in Final Budget

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Reducing the number of cigarette price tiers, introducing a specific excise tax system, and effectively raising prices of all tobacco products in the final FY 2026-27 budget would not only improve the state of public health but also increase revenue inflow for the government. Economists and anti-tobacco activists said these today (25 June 2026, Thursday) during a post-budget press conference, organized jointly by PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) that took place at the Zahur Hossain Chowdhury Hall of the National Press Club. Citing data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), PROGGA and ATMA stated that the national per capita income (provisional) increased by 10.27 percent between 2025 and 2026. During the same period, the prices of essential ...

Jun252026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Govt Committed to Taking Effective Tobacco Control Measures: Ziauddin Haider

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Dr. S. M. Ziauddin Haider, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Affairs, said that one of the key commitments of the current government's election manifesto was the protection of public health and tobacco control. On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reaffirmed the government's strong commitment to protecting children, adolescents, and future generations from the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine. He stated that the period leading up to the finalization of the FY 2026–27 national budget presents an important opportunity to take effective measures for protecting public health. He made these remarks at a seminar titled “Protecting Public Health from the Harmful Effects of Tobacco: Challenges and Way Forward,” jointly organized by the Doct...

Jun172026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Proposed Budget Risks Cheaper Tobacco and Missed Revenue Gains

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The proposed national budget for FY 2026–27 fails to introduce a tobacco tax and price structure capable of achieving the twin objectives of protecting public health and increasing government revenue, experts said at a press conference on Wednesday. They warned that the marginal increase in the price of low-tier cigarettes and the unchanged prices and tax rates on bidis, zarda and gul would effectively reduce the real prices of these products, making tobacco products more affordable and encouraging greater tobacco use, particularly among young people and low-income groups. The observations were made at a post-budget press conference organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission at the National Press Club following the announcement of the national budget for FY 2026–27. The event was addresse...

Jun102026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

World Clubfoot Day: Rally and Awareness Program Held in Cumilla

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In a concerted effort to break the stigma surrounding clubfoot and inspire hope among families, a vibrant rally and an awareness seminar were held in Cumilla on 10 June, Wednesday. Marking the essence of World Clubfoot Day (observed globally on June 3), the event aimed to educate the public and ensure that children born with "clubfoot" (locally known as mugur pa) receive the timely care they deserve. The event, hosted at the Orko Care Center in the city’s Housing Estate area, was organized by the NGO United Purpose, with financial support from MiracleFeet and the dedicated assistance of the Orko Care Center. The program began at 11:00 AM, drawing a spirited crowd of local youth representatives and parents of children affected by clubfoot. The core message of the day was clear and rea...

Jun92026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

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

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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...

Jun82026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

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

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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...

Jun82026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

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

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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...