Tobacco tax plan falls short on cutting consumption and raising revenue
Public health experts have criticised the proposed national budget for FY 2026–27, saying it fails to introduce a tobacco tax and pricing structure capable of...


Public health experts have criticised the proposed national budget for FY 2026–27, saying it fails to introduce a tobacco tax and pricing structure capable of...
The Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) has welcomed Bangladesh’s national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, describing it as a positive step towards...
As anticipation builds for football’s biggest celebration, OPPO, the leading global technology brand, has launched its new campaign, “Make Your World Cup Moment with OPPO,”...
A panel contesting the upcoming election of the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) organised a cultural and networking event titled “Sufi Nights and Dinner”...
Former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed has been arrested in Dubai by UAE authorities in connection with a major corruption case filed by Bangladesh’s...
Chinese tech company Xiaomi has launched its new smartphone, the Xiaomi 17T, in Bangladesh, bringing advanced camera features and high-end specifications to the local market....
The humanitarian activities of Hafezzi Charitable Society of Bangladesh are becoming increasingly visible beyond the country’s borders. A number of state, national, and international media...
The 2026 World Cup has begun in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with vibrant colour, local culture and a performance by global music...
Anti-tobacco advocacy groups PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and the Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) have expressed concern that the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27...
Civil society organisations and community leaders have called on the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to place greater emphasis on the safe, voluntary...
Scholars, policymakers, diplomats and cultural figures from Bangladesh and China on Wednesday underscored the importance of intercultural dialogue, mutual learning and people-to-people exchanges as they...
The Government of Bangladesh and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement for the “Emergency Support Loan for Enhancing Economic Resilience and...