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Sep232026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Human Chain Demands State Action Against Child Disappearances, Trafficking

Expressing profound alarm over the surge in child disappearances and child trafficking across Bangladesh, a human chain demonstration was held today demanding the immediate, safe rescue of missing children and robust state action to ensure child safety. The demonstration was organized jointly by Ograjatra Nari Forum and allied rights groups in front of Tokyo Square in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, at 5:00 PM. The program was presided over by Zakia Shishir, Convener of Ograjatra Nari Forum. Key speakers included Aminul Islam Bakul, Chief Executive of Earth Development Foundation; Mehnaz Mala, Member Secretary of Ograjatra Nari Forum; Faisal Ahmed, Editor of River Bangla; Nazrana Shabnam, Vice President of Nari Kantha; Shakila Parvin, Chief Executive of Seemanta; Zakia Jahan, Chief Executive of BRAVE...

Sep222026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Meeting Held to Ensure 100% Tobacco-Free Govt Offices in Chattogram

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A discussion meeting was held to ensure a 100% tobacco free environment at the office of the Divisional Commissioner, all Deputy Commissioners’ offices and other government offices across Chattogram Division. The meeting titled “Measures to Ensure a 100% Tobacco-Free Environment in the Chattogram Divisional Commissioner’s Office, District Commissioner’s Offices and Government Offices under the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Act 2026” was organized by National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh (NHFB) at the conference room of Chattogram Circuit House on Monday. Dr. Md. Ziauddin, Divisional Commissioner of Chattogram, chaired the meeting. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioners of all 11 districts of the division, along with heads of various divisional-level government offices. Rep...

Sep192026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Youth Urge Rapid Formulation of FOPL Regulations

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Students from eight universities in Bangladesh have called for the swift formulation and implementation of Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) regulations on packaged foods to provide consumers with easy to understand information about excessive sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, ensure consumers’ right to know, and contribute to the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).The call was made at the day-long “Youth Voice for Front-of-Pack Labelling Debate Festival 2026,” jointly organized by the Health and Nutrition Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission and the Dhaka University Debating Society on 19 September 2026 Saturday at the auditorium of the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka.Students from Jahangirnagar University, Jagannath University, Bangladesh University of Professi...

Sep192026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Urge to foster effective safeguarding culture and ensure workplace safety in all organizations

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To foster safe, dignified, and accountable working environments across all organizations, a daylong training titled ‘Building a Strong Safeguarding Culture in NGOs’ was held today, Saturday, at the Secretariat office of Agrojatra Nari Forum in Mohammadpur, Dhaka.The training was facilitated by Safeguarding Specialist S. M. Mostafizur Rahman and brought together professionals and representatives from 15 non-governmental organizations. Designed to be participatory and practice-oriented, the workshop featured interactive group discussions, practical case studies, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing to highlight actionable ways to implement institutional safeguarding mechanisms.Zakia Shishir, Convener of Agrojatra Nari Forum, delivered the welcome address. Among other distinguished spea...

Sep142026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Human Rights-Based Training on HIV Prevention

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A two-day human rights-based training for members of law enforcement agencies was held to strengthen HIV prevention programmes in Bangladesh. The training was organized by Save the Children International in Bangladesh in collaboration with the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) Bangladesh Chapter.The training was held on 13 and 14 September 2026. The sessions covered important topics including human rights, HIV prevention, public health, gender-sensitive law enforcement, mental health, and rights-based service delivery.The Additional Director General of the Department of Narcotics Control, Mohammad Golam Azam, attended the first day’s programme as the Chief Guest. Save the Children Country Director Suman Sengupta delivered the welcome remarks.Sessions ...

Sep112026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Emphasis on Awareness and Compassion in Suicide Prevention

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On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day, speakers emphasized the urgent need to strengthen public awareness on suicide prevention, ensure accessible and timely mental health services, and foster a compassionate and supportive environment for individuals experiencing emotional distress and psychological crisis.The call was made at a discussion session held at 11:00 a.m. on 10 September 2026 Thursday at Ashulia Model Town, Savar, jointly organized by Monojotno Outdoor Counseling Centre, Dhaka Ahsania Mission Female Drug Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre, and Mayer Hashi Mental Health Care Centre.The program was organized in observance of this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide,” which highlights the importance of changing...

Sep112026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

25 caregivers trained on victim support services and management in Gazipur

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International Justice Mission (IJM), Bangladesh in collaboration with the Department of Social Services (DSS) organized a three-day training on ‘victim support services and management’ for 25 caregivers of the Child Development Centre (Girls) at Konabari in Gazipur district which concluded on Thursday.The training was organized for caregivers as they know more about Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), can identify CSEC victims and provide better services. It was organized under a strategic partnership signed between IJM Bangladesh and the DSS.Md. Kamruzzaman, Director (Institution) of DSS attended the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest. Mohammad Borhan Uddin, Assistant Director, (Training and Rehabilitation Centre for Destitute Children, Konabari, Gazipur) presided ...

Sep102026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

25 Million People Exposed to Secondhand Smoke on Public Transport: Call for 100% Tobacco-Free Public Transportation

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Stakeholders have called for making all public transport in Bangladesh 100 percent tobacco- and smoke-free to protect passengers and transport workers from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.They also urged authorities to ensure the display of legally mandated “No Tobacco Use and No Smoking” signs and warning notices on public transport and at all offices of the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), while taking stronger measures to enforce existing tobacco control laws.The call was made at a meeting titled “Way Forward to Ensure Tobacco-Free Public Transport,” jointly organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission and the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) at the BRTA conference room in Banani, Dhaka, on Wednesday afternoon (9 September 2026).BRTA Chairman Mohammad Habi...

Sep62026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Call to Introduce Health Warning Labels on Ultra-Processed Foods Using Lessons from Tobacco Control

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Public health advocates have called for the introduction of effective Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) on packages of ultra-processed foods in Bangladesh, using the experience of providing pictorial health warnings on tobacco product packages. They believe that consumers need to be provided with easy-to-understand information about the presence of excessive sugar, salt, unhealthy fats and other harmful ingredients in ultra-processed foods. Such labelling will help consumers make informed decisions and may play an important role in preventing non-communicable diseases.The issue was discussed at a meeting titled “Learning from Tobacco Control: Introducing FOPL on Ultra-Processed Food in Bangladesh”, held on Sunday (September 6) at 5:30 pm at the BTCA Secretariat meeting room in Shyamoli, D...

Sep12026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

“Reducing the Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases Is Not Possible Without Tobacco Control” — Health Minister

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Approximately 71 percent of all deaths in Bangladesh are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and tobacco use is one of the major risk factors for these diseases. Therefore, tobacco control must be accorded the highest priority in addressing the burden of NCDs in Bangladesh, said Minister for Health and Family Welfare Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain.He said, “Prevention of non-communicable diseases is not possible without effective tobacco control. Effective measures must be taken to reduce tobacco use in order to protect public health and safeguard the younger generation from nicotine addiction.”The Minister made these remarks as the Chief Guest at a seminar titled “Actions to Control Non-Communicable Diseases and Protect Future Generations from the Harmful Effects of Tobacco a...