NGO News Archives - Page 12 of 14

Jan262025 by TS ReportNo Comments

100% Smoke Free Public Places by Removing Designated Smoking Area

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...

Jan132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

723 Public Transport Drivers Trained by DAM and BRTA

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With the aim of proper implementation of Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (Control) Act (Amendment-2013) initiative of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority-BRTA and Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Health Sector training has been provided to 723 public transport drivers at the Zoar Sahara BRTC Bus Depot in capital on January 13, 2025. Adut Rahman Imon, Program Officer of the Tobacco Control Project of the Health Sector of DAM, presented a documentary on implementing the Tobacco Control Act and health damage among professional drivers. In the training public transport drivers (Bus, CNG, Laguna, Tempu) are informed about the bad effects of direct and indirect smoking, health hazards, and tobacco control laws. Passengers, especially women and children, are indirectly exposed to smoke in public ...

Jan62025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Engagement of local organizations is necessary in development budget plan

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As Bangladesh continues to navigate the evolving national development context in 2024, experts are calling for a more targeted approach in the 2025 national development budget. It is crucial to identify local issues and challenges while simultaneously increasing the involvement and capacity of local development agencies. This strategic focus will ensure that the country's development efforts are more inclusive, sustainable, and effective in addressing the diverse needs of communities across the nation. In light of these considerations, stakeholders are urging policymakers to integrate local concerns into the national budget plan for 2025. By strengthening the role of local agencies, the government can ensure that development programs are better aligned with the realities and priorities of ...

Dec302024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Letter to the Chief Adviser to Ban E-cigarettes

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The E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) has sent a letter to the Chief Advisor urging for the swift passage of the proposed amendment to the Tobacco Control Act, making it more robust and banning e-cigarettes (vape). The letter, signed by the Executive Director of the organization, Jahangir Alam Shovon, was sent to the Chief Advisor's office this morning. Letter states that the current youth are becoming increasingly attracted to e-cigarettes and vapes, much like traditional cigarettes. Tobacco companies are using various strategies, especially marketing them as alternatives to quitting smoking, spreading this harmful product among our young population, which is extremely dangerous for health and can even lead to cancer. The letter outlines the proposed amendments to the ...

Dec262024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Networking Meeting with Journalists to Raise Awareness on Palliative Care Held in Narayanganj

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On December 26, a networking meeting with journalists was held at 11:00 AM in the Narayanganj City Corporation conference room to raise awareness about palliative care. The event was organized by AYAT Education under the Compassionate Narayanganj project. The meeting was moderated by AYAT Education’s Project Coordinator Sumit Banik and presided over by M.A. Khan Mithu, Narayanganj correspondent of The Daily Ittefaq. Among the attendees were Ataur Rahman, Pranab Krishna Roy, Md. Imtiaz Ahmed, Sabit Al Hasan, Ripon Mahmud, Md. Saiful Islam, Afsana Akter, MobassirShraban, Saiful Islam, JummonSohel, and Raihan Kabir Niloy, along with other journalists from print and electronic media in Narayanganj. The primary objective of the program was to enhance media coverage on palliative care, ens...

Dec242024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Round Table Discussion Highlights Local Solutions for Disaster Resilience in Coastal Bangladesh

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A round table discussion titled "Strengthening Disaster Resilience through the LCA Model: Lessons from Bangladesh’s Coastal Region" took place at Heights Hotel, Gulshan, Dhaka. Md. Anwar Hossain, Director General of the NGO Affairs Bureau, attended the event as the Chief Guest. The event began with opening remarks by Zahurul Hasan Sohel, Focal Person of the Sundarbans Coalition and Director of Organization Development at Avash. and Umme Hafsa Ripa, DhulasharUpakulSharbik Gram UnnayonShomobayShamity. The discussion featured expert panelists, including, Mohammad Shibly Sadiq, Senior Policy Advisor at the Netherlands Embassy in Bangladesh, Nuzhat Jabin, Country Director, Christian Aid; Sajid Raihan, Country Manager, Start Fund Bangladesh; Rahima Sultana Kajol, Executive Director, AVA...

Dec192024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Health and Wellness Digital Toolkit for the RMG Workforce Launched in Dhaka

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AYAT Education, in partnership with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the John C. Martin Foundation, and Integral Global, officially launched the Health and Wellness Digital Toolkit for Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment (RMG) workforce today at the BGMEA Head Office in Uttara, Dhaka. Thee-toolkit is designed to enhance the health and well-being of RMG workers, fostering healthier lifestyles and greater productivity. The Health and Wellness Digital Toolkit provides easy access to health information searchable from the mobile phone. The e -toolkit isalso designed to provide technical support to the factory management for taking up health awareness programs. Md. Anwar Hossain, Administrator of BGMEA and Vice-Chairman of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB),...