Health

COVID-19: 18 cases reported in 24 hrs

TDS DESK: Bangladesh reported 18 more COVID-19 cases in 24 hours till Wednesday morning. With the new numbers, the country’s total COVID-19 caseload rose to 2,050,764, according to the Directorate

Health sector sees a little uplift in new budget proposals

Tk 41,407 cr set aside for FY-25 TDS DESK: Though he emphasised the government’s commitment to bolstering the health sector, Finance Minister AH Mahmood Ali has slightly increased the allocation

‘TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO BE CHEAPER AND MORE AFFORDABLE THAN OTHER THING’

Rapid Reaction on Budget 2024-25 by PROGGA & ATMA TDS DESK: The proposed national budget for FY 2024-25, if adopted, will once again make tobacco products cheaper and more affordable.

Tobacco pushes youths into peril..!

TDS Desk: The consumption of tobacco and tobacco products remains alarmingly high in the country due to their easy availability amid a lack of effective curb measures, exposing children to

Smartphone addiction hampering child’s mental wellness

TDS Desk: Joharin is the two-year old daughter of Reza and Khadija. She just loves to watch cartoons on smartphone. Whenever the baby cries, her parents immediately handover their smartphone

Effective Tax on Cigarettes: World No Tobacco Day Expectations

Dr Atiur Rahman (Former Governor of Bangladesh Bank) Once again, the ‘World No Tobacco Day’ will be observed on 31 May 2024. The theme for this year is ‘protecting children