National,Healthcare
The research and advocacy organizations PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and the Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) have urged reducing the number of cigarette price tiers, introducing a specific tax system, and increasing the prices of all tobacco products in the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year budget....
Country, Districts
A training workshop on human rights journalism was held in Madaripur on Saturday morning, with participation from journalists working in the district.The workshop was organised by Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) at the conference room of Madaripur Legal Aid Association.Around 25 journ...
National
Allegations have surfaced against Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman, Chairman of Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), over embezzlement of around Tk 486 crore in a ship procurement project, abuse of power, and money laundering.The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has found preliminary evidence supporting the...
National,Jobs,Diplomachy,Passport, Vissa, Immigration
A powerful government intelligence agency has claimed to have identified an organised syndicate allegedly responsible for obstructing the reopening of Malaysia’s labour market for Bangladeshi workers. The group, described as highly coordinated, has reportedly been engaged in sustained efforts ...
City,Country, Districts
Bangladesh Navy on Wednesday organised a free medical camp in Koyra upazila of Khulna district, providing healthcare services to around 1,000 people from coastal and nearby areas.The day-long medical camp was held at Bedkashi Collegiate School premises under the supervision of Commander Khulna Naval...
In the upcoming 2026-27 national budget, the government should reduce the number of cigarette price tiers, introduce specific tax system and hike the prices of all tobacco products. Experts made such suggestions today (12 April 2026, Sunday) during a journalists' workshop titled "Tobacco Ta...
Business & Commerce,CORPORATE & BRAND
Tourism Malaysia officially inaugurated its pavilion at the Dhaka Travel Mart 2026 (DTM 2026), marking a significant milestone in its continued efforts to promote the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign (VM2026) in the South Asian region.The pavilion was formally inaugurated by Malaysian High Commissioner ...
Healthcare,City
Journalists have called for setting the minimum retail price of a 10-stick cigarette pack at BDT 100 by merging the low and medium tiers, in order to protect public health and prevent tobacco use among youth. They also proposed imposing a specific tax of BDT 4 per pack across all tiers.The demands w...
Bank & Insurance
Tourism Malaysia is spearheading efforts to promote the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign through its participation in the Dhaka Travel Mart (DTM) 2026 in Bangladesh held from 9 to 11 April 2026.Marking its 14th participation in DTM since its inception in 2002, the Malaysian delegation is led by...
National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election
The Bangladesh Election Commission on Wednesday announced the election schedule for the reserved women seats of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, setting May 12 as the date for voting.Senior Secretary of the Commission Akhtar Ahmed made the announcement at a press briefing held at the Election Building in Ag...
Business & Commerce,Transportation & Aviation
Tourism Malaysia is spearheading efforts to promote the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign through its participation in the Sales Mission to Chattogram and the Dhaka Travel Mart (DTM) 2026 in Bangladesh held from April 6 to 11, 2026.Marking its 14th participation in DTM since its inception in 200...
A significant gap remains in sustainable financing despite the alarming rise in hypertension and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Bangladesh. Ensuring adequate budget allocation in the upcoming 2026–27 national budget is crucial to tackling NCDs, particularly to guarantee the availabi...
Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) has received two high-quality neonatal ventilators, manufactured in the United States, from Radiant Pharmaceuticals Limited to enhance advanced treatment facilities for newborns.The ventilators were formally handed over through the Ministry of Health and Fami...
The country’s leading tobacco control (TC) organizations express deep concern over government’s decision to remove the ban on e cigarettes and display of tobacco products at the point-of-sale from the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Ordinance 2025.Evidence shows that emerging tobacco product...
Business & Commerce
Leaders of the Shippers’ Council of Bangladesh (SCB) and representatives of the Ocean Centre initiative have discussed potential collaboration to promote maritime safety and develop a sustainable ocean economy in Bangladesh.The meeting, held recently, was chaired by Md Rezaul Karim, with parti...
Advocate Zainul Abedin, a member of parliament from Barishal-3 and chairman of the parliamentary standing committee, has expressed optimism that the Tobacco Control Ordinance 2025 will be turned into law during the first session of parliament to protect public health, particularly that of women, chi...
The Bangladesh Navy has strengthened security measures for fuel-carrying vessels operating in the country’s maritime territory to ensure uninterrupted energy supply and safeguard vital sea routes.According to a statement issued on Thursday, the navy remains on constant watch to maintain the sa...
National,City
In a joint press conference, research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and the Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) urged the government to enact the Smoking and Tobacco Products Use (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 into law.The parliament must ensure this in its first se...
National,Politics
Home Minister and BNP National Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, MP, has declared that the government remains “100 percent committed” to the July National Charter, describing it as a foundational document of political consensus and reform.Speaking as the chief guest at a discus...
Global smartphone brand vivo has launched its new handset, the Y31d, in Bangladesh featuring what the company claims is its largest-ever battery in a smartphone.According to the company, the device is equipped with a 7,200mAh BlueVolt battery designed to ensure long-lasting performance, extended gam...
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