A globally acclaimed Indian retina specialist has suggested creating a task force and introducing a national programme to expand retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) services across Bangladesh to prevent avoidable blindness among children while major stakeholders in the field endorsed the suggestion. Prof Dr Anand Vinekar, Programme Director of KIDROP at Narayana Netralaya eye institute at Bangalore in India,   Read More…»

Key global actors gathered at the leading global agri-science University, Wageningen University, and pledged to collaborate on making Bangladesh agriculture risk-proof, resilient, profitable and sustainable for small farmers as well as for entrepreneurs.  All collaborators resolved at the RoundTable on ‘Future of Bangladesh Agriculture’, convened by Bangladesh Embassy. Bangladesh Ambassador to the Netherlands, M Riaz Hamidullah,   Read More…»

In response to the G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers’ joint communique, published on 30th April 2024, new tangible, measurable commitments are few and far between, while the 35-page document does cover some substantial thematic ground. The commitment to phase out unabated coal in the first half of the 2030s is not only inadequate but   Read More…»

Despite the alarming increase in deaths related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Bangladesh, the allocation in the national budget falls significantly short in combating them. To effectively curb the growing prevalence of NCDs, it is essential to secure adequate funding for this sector in the upcoming budget for FY 2024-25. Such demands were made at   Read More…»

Bangladesh is witnessing an alarming surge in deaths attributed to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, the budgetary allocation to combat NCDs remains significantly inadequate. Against this backdrop, public health experts have called for increased allocation in this sector in the upcoming FY 2024-25 national budget. Such recommendations were highlighted at a webinar titled “Budgetary Allocation to   Read More…»

While non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for the majority of deaths in our country, the budget allocated to fight NCDs remains alarmingly insufficient. Necessary budget allocation is crucial to effectively control the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases. Such recommendations were highlighted at a virtual workshop for journalists titled “Budgetary Allocation to Combat NCDs: Bangladesh Perspective”   Read More…»

Today, on 26 March 2024, the Bangladesh High Commission in Ottawa observed the 54thIndependence and National Day with dignity and fervor. As part of the special program for the occasion, His Excellency Dr. Khalilur Rahman, High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Canada, hoisted the national flag with the playing of national anthem at Bangladesh House in   Read More…»

Today, on 17 March 2024, Bangladesh High Commission in Ottawa celebrated the 104th Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s Day 2024 with duesolemnity and enthusiasm. On the first part of the program, in the morning, His Excellency the High Commissioner of Bangladesh inCanada Dr. Khalilur Rahman   Read More…»

Towards a sustainable and competitive apparel industry in Bangladesh and beyond, the Sustainable Apparel Forum (SAF) 2024 emphasized promoting decent work that focuses on a more ethical, equitable, and environment-friendly industry. The Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, in partnership with ILO-IFC Better Work Bangladesh and in collaboration with GIZ and WaterAid, organized the SAF 2024 in Dhaka   Read More…»

Bangladesh Private Medical College Association (BPMCA) and Tafida Rakib Foundation create an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences of foreign doctors with Bangladeshi doctors. A conference on ” on Advances Medical Science, Research & Innovation in the 21st Century” was held at Hotel Intercontinental in Dhaka on Monday (February 26) jointly organized by this two organizations. Where   Read More…»

On the occasion of the celebration of Chinese New Year 2024 Rally was organized on Saturday at Chattogram. Social Development organization ISDE Bangladesh, Bangladesh Working Group for Ecology and Development (BWGED) and Coastal Livelihood and Environmental Action Network (CLEAN) jointly organized the rally. The speakers congratulate and extend best wishes to Chinese peoples and Government   Read More…»

Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) has raised demands for an effective hike in tobacco products’ prices and taxes to help the government tackle the fiscal shortfall and simultaneously, safeguard public health. The organization’s latest push for such a hike came today (08 February 2024, Thursday) in a pre-budget meeting for FY 2024-25 held at the conference   Read More…»

Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) of ICT Division of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh is going to organize a job fair in the capital Dhaka with the aim of providing employment to specially-abled persons or for the person with disabilities. Since 2015, this fair has been organized under the initiative of the Bangladesh   Read More…»

Tobacco is a major risk factor for cancer. Tobacco smoke contains approximately 7000 of chemical substances, among which 70 are known to cause or promote cancer. These carcinogens are responsible for 12 types of cancer which includes lung cancer, oral cancer and others. Even exposure to second-hand smoke can also cause cancer. Only the adoption   Read More…»