Country, Districts

Human rights journalism workshop held in Gopalganj

A daylong training workshop on human rights journalism was held in Gopalganj to enhance the professional skills of journalists working in the district.The training was organised by the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) with financial support from the Bangladesh NGO Foundation.The worksh...

City,Education & Research

Divisional workshops on SDG localisation promote women’s leadership in public life

A series of divisional workshops on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) localisation has brought together policymakers, activists, journalists, and young leaders to strengthen women’s leadership and participation in public life.The workshops were held in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Rajshahi under t...

National

Alamgir retains presidency, Masum elected GS of Defence Journalists Association of Bangladesh

The Defence Journalists Association of Bangladesh (DJAB) has elected a new executive committee for a two-year term, with Alamgir Hossain re-elected as president and Tarikul Islam Masum chosen as general secretary.The election was held on Thursday at a resort in Sreemangal, Moulvibazar, following the...

Business & Commerce

Eskayef, Novo Nordisk to produce modern insulin cartridges locally in Bangladesh

Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and Novo Nordisk on Tuesday announced the start of local production of modern insulin cartridges in Bangladesh through a technology transfer partnership from Denmark.The announcement was made at a launch event titled “Sabash Bangladesh: Accelerating Access of Moder...

Business & Commerce,Budget

Reforming tobacco tax structure will raise revenue and cut premature deaths- ATMA

Merging the low and medium tiers of cigarettes into a single tier and setting the retail price at BDT 100 per 10 sticks, BDT 150 for the high tier, and BDT 200 or above for premium cigarettes, along with introducing a specific tax of BDT 4 per 10-stick pack on top of the existing 67% supplementary d...

City

Youth demand effective taxation on tobacco products to protect public health

To advocate for effective taxation and price increases on tobacco products in the upcoming national budget for FY 2026–27, Ahsania Mission Youth Forum for Health and Wellbeing organized a press conference on Tuesday at the auditorium of Dhaka Ahsania Mission in the capital.Speakers at the pres...

City,Women & Children

Access Bangladesh concludes 3-day mental health first response training

The Access Bangladesh Foundation successfully concluded a 3-day “Training on Mental Health First Response,” held from April 24–26 in Savar, Dhaka, with the support of The Khan Foundation under Project IGNITE.According to the National Mental Health Survey of Bangladesh 2018–19...

National,Healthcare

Non-communicable diseases cause 71% of deaths: urgent action needed

The risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including hypertension, diabetes, and cancer is significantly increasing due to the excessive consumption of unhealthy ultra-processed foods, high in sugar, salt (sodium), saturated fats, and trans fats. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ...

National,Healthcare

PROGGA, ATMA propose three measures to cut tobacco use, boost revenue

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

Human rights journalism training workshop held in Madaripur

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

Tk 486cr ‘missing’ in ship deal

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

Key figures of organised ‘Counter-Setting’ syndicate under scrutiny; immediate action urged

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 provides free medical services in Khulna’s Koyra

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...

National,Healthcare

Effective tobacco taxation to reduce premature deaths, increase revenue

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 opens pavilion at Dhaka Travel Mart 2026

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 call for bdt 100 minimum price on cigarettes to protect public health

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 strengthens visit VM2026 campaign in Bangladesh

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

EC announces schedule for reserved women seats polls May 12

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 intensifies VM2026 campaign in Bangladesh

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...

National,Healthcare

Sustainable financing key to tackling hypertension in Bangladesh: Experts

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...