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Tobacco Control Ordinance Must Be Enacted into Law, Not Remain on Paper
Although the approval of the Tobacco Control Ordinance is a major achievement, the real challenge lies in transforming it into a law. Stakeholders emphasized that the ordinance must not remain merely a document on paper; it must be enacted into law and effectively reflected in practice.
Prvez Babul receives ‘Rajshahi Chora Sangsad’ Award
Journalist, columnist and researcher Parvez Babul has received the Rajshahi Chora (Poem) Sangsad Award in recognition of his research-based work on the environment and women’s development.
Pakistani fashion brand launches perfumes named after Mushfiq, Taskin
Two perfumes named after Bangladeshi star cricketers Mushfiqur Rahim and Taskin Ahmed are set to be launched. The fragrances, named 'Mr. Fifteen' and 'Taskin Ahmed', are being brought to market by the popular Pakistani fashion brand J. Dot Family.
"Two-thirds of Dhaka residents could die if a 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes"
Disaster experts have warned that if a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits Dhaka, more than one million buildings could collapse and nearly two-thirds of the city’s population could die.
HRPB forms UAE chapter committee
Human Rights and Peace for Bangladesh HRPB has formed its United Arab Emirates chapter committee at a meeting of expatriate Bangladeshis in Dubai.
Nari Maitree congratulates approval of Tobacco Control Ordinance 2025
Nari Maitree has congratulated the Interim Government for approving the Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, describing it as a significant step toward protecting public health. Following the approval of the ordinance at the latest meeting of the Advisory Council, a joint response was issued on behalf of the Nari Maitree Mothers Forum Against Tobacco, Nari Maitree Teachers Forum Against Tobacco, and Nari Maitree Youth Forum Against Tobacco.
Bangladesh Youth Revolution debuts and unveils logo on Victory Day
On the occasion of the great Victory Day, the debut and logo unveiling ceremony of Bangladesh Youth Revolution was held. The event was held on Wednesday (December 16) in the presence of fearless youth and student fighters, young and old leaders and renowned personalities from the central and various districts.
Riaz named president, Dipak general secretary of RDJAD interim committee
An interim committee of the Rajshahi Division Journalists Association, Dhaka, RDJAD, has been formed, with Ekushey Television’s Riaz Uddin appointed as president and The News journalist Fazlul Haque Shawon as vice-president.
BPCS Consortium signs SLTE Supply Agreement with Nokia
In a significant step towards implementing Bangladesh's first private sector submarine cable project, Bangladesh Private Cable System (BPCS) Consortium has signed a contract with Nokia to supply Submarine Line Terminal Equipment (SLTE). The agreement was signed at a formal ceremony held at Le Meridien Hotel in the capital on Sunday (December 14) night.
Parvez Babul receives award for research on environment and women's development
Journalist, columnist, researcher Parvez Babul received the South Asia Human Rights Foundation Award for research on environment and women's development.