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Jul102025 by No Comments

Dr. Arup Ratan Choudhury Attends the World’s Largest Tobacco Control Conference

The world's largest tobacco control conference was held from 22–25 June 2025 in Dublin, Ireland, organized by The Union and the World Health Organization (WHO) with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies. Professor Dr. ArupRatan Choudhury, a renowned Bangladeshi public health expert and anti-tobacco activist, returned home after attending this prestigious global event. Dr. Choudhury joined a 50-member delegation from Bangladesh and presented the country’s progress in tobacco control, including the achievements of his organization Madok Draba O Nesha Nirodh Sangstha (MANAS). He showcased MANAS’s impactful research and success stories through an e-poster presentation. The global conference brought together public health experts, policymakers, donors, and civil society representatives to sh...

Jul92025 by No Comments

Rally and Coffin Procession to Prevent 442 Deaths per Day

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To reduce tobacco-related deaths and usage, and to build a healthy, tobacco-free nation, 17 anti-tobacco organizations and students of the University of Dhaka organized a rally and a symbolic coffin procession demanding a timely and stronger tobacco control law. The event was held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in the TSC area of the University of Dhaka. Following the rally, the coffin procession made its way through the university premises. Speakers at the rally stated that 35.3% of the population aged 15 and above in Bangladesh use tobacco. Every day, 442 people die from tobacco-related diseases, while approximately 400,000 people become disabled annually. Additionally, 42.7% of the population are victims of secondhand smoke. According to research published by the American Cancer Society,...

Jun302025 by No Comments

Hotel and Restaurant Owners Demand Ban on Smoking Zones to Prevent Secondhand Smoke

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To ensure a 100% smoke-free environment by strengthening tobacco control laws, hotel and restaurant owners from the Dhaka Division have demanded the abolition of provisions that allow smoking zones in hotels and restaurants. This call was made on Sunday afternoon (June 29) during a discussion meeting titled “Steps to Ensure 100% Smoke-Free Hotels and Restaurants for Public Health Protection”, organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission at the office of the Dhaka Divisional Commissioner. The participants emphasized that there is no alternative to strengthening the law to ensure a healthy environment for non-smokers, including women and children, in hotels and restaurants. The event was presided over by Dhaka Divisional Commissioner Sharaf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury. Among the key speakers were Addi...

Jun262025 by No Comments

Global Leaders Unite in Dublin to End Tobacco Epidemic with Bold Five-Point Declaration

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The World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025 (WCTC2025) concluded today with a resounding global commitment to end the tobacco epidemic. Delegates from over 100 countries gathered in Dublin to endorse the historic Dublin Declaration—a five-point action agenda aimed at accelerating tobacco control efforts and ensuring a healthier, tobacco-free future for generations to come. Held against the backdrop of rising global health and development challenges, WCTC2025 served as a dynamic platform for showcasing evidence-based solutions, youth and community-led advocacy, and high-level policy dialogues. The conference underscored that tobacco control remains a cornerstone of the global public health agenda and a critical component of sustainable development. Conference Highlights Included, Evidenc...

Jun242025 by No Comments

Bloomberg Philanthropies Recognizes Governments and NGOs in Six Countries for Exceptional Efforts to Combat Tobacco Use

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At the 2025 World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, Ireland, WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries, Michael R. Bloomberg, announced the winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards for Global Tobacco Control, honoring exceptional efforts by governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to reduce tobacco use—the world’s leading cause of preventable death. Award recipients from India, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, the Philippines, and Ukraine were recognized for implementing effective, evidence-based strategies to curb tobacco consumption and protect public health. “The global tobacco control movement has helped save tens of millions of lives, making it one of the most successful public health efforts in history,” said Michael R. Bloomberg, f...

Jun242025 by No Comments

Approximately 19 people are killed per lac in road crushes

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According to the World Health Organization, approximately 19 people are killed per lac in road crushes, said Tanzid Mohammad Sohrab Reza, General Secretary of the Nirapad Sarak Andolon. He shared this information at a youth meeting titled “Road Safety Law”, organized by the Ahsania Mission Youth Forum for Health and Wellbeing, held on Tuesday (24 June) at 11:00 AM in Shyamoli, Dhaka. Highlighting the necessity of a road safety law, he further stated that the existing Road Transport Act 2018 and the Road Transport Rules 2022 primarily address road transport operations and systems. These laws and regulations are not sufficient to ensure road safety. A dedicated “Road Safety Law” must be enacted to address all types of safety-related issues on the roads. The session was moderated by Mr....

Jun242025 by No Comments

CTFK Launches Groundbreaking Budget Advocacy Toolkit at #WCTC2025

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Iqbal Masud Dublin, Ireland In a landmark announcement at the 2025 World Conference on Tobacco or Health (#WCTC2025), the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) unveiled the Budget Advocacy Toolkit for Tobacco Control—the first comprehensive, evidence-based global resource designed to help advocates secure sustainable national funding for tobacco control. This cutting-edge toolkit empowers civil society, public health leaders, and government allies with practical strategies and tools to effectively advocate for integrating tobacco control into national budgets. By offering a clear roadmap for budget advocacy, the toolkit strengthens local voices working to advance public health policies and protect communities from the harms of tobacco. “Too often, tobacco control efforts are under...

Jun222025 by No Comments

Every year 1.19 million road users are killed in road crashes worldwide

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According to the World Health Organization, 1.19 million road users are killed in road crashes globally every year. This information was shared by Sharmeen Rahman, Road Safety Project Coordinator of Dhaka Ahsania Mission, at a media briefing titled "Road Safety Law is Essential for All" held on Sunday (22 June) at 11:30 AM at the Dhaka Ahsania Mission Health Sector office in Shyamoli, Dhaka. In her presentation on the importance of the Road Safety Law, Sharmeen Rahman further stated that 92% of global road crash deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, and more than half of these fatalities involve pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. According to the World Health Ranking, Bangladesh ranks 106th among 183 countries most affected by road crashes. She emphasized that without...

Jun202025 by No Comments

Workshop on Youth’s Role in Strengthening Tobacco Control Law

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A workshop titled “Youth's Role in Public Health Protection and Strengthening the Tobacco Control Law” was held on Thursday (June 19) at the Wazed Miah Science Research Center of Jahangirnagar University (JU), as part of efforts to achieve a tobacco-free Bangladesh. Dr. Md. Sakhawat Hossain, Chairman and Associate Professor of the Department of Public Health and Informatics at JU, delivered the welcome speech at the event. In his special address, Professor A.K.M. Rashidul Islam, Proctor of JU, said, “I have personally suffered an irreparable loss due to tobacco—I lost my father to lung cancer. That is why I want to stand with you (the youth) in this anti-tobacco campaign. First and foremost, as members of the JU Anti-Tobacco Youth Club, you must immediately call upon the university a...

Jun192025 by No Comments

Professional Organizations Demand Immediate Passage of Proposed Amendments to Tobacco Control Law

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In Bangladesh, approximately 37.8 million adults use tobacco. Every year, more than 161,000 people die prematurely due to tobacco-related diseases. Against this backdrop, leaders from various professional organizations have called for the swift passage of the proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Act to strengthen it and prevent these premature deaths. On Thursday, June 19, during a seminar titled “Role and Future Actions of Professional Organizations in Strengthening the Tobacco Control Law for Public Health Protection” held at the auditorium of Dhaka Ahsania Mission, this demand was voiced. Leaders and representatives from several professional bodies participated in the event, including the Bangladesh Shop Owners Association, Bangladesh Supermarket Owners Association, Banglade...