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Seminar on Public Health Policies to Promote a Healthy Diet: Challenges and Way Forward

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On December 21, 2023, at Hotel Bengal Blue Barry in Gulshan 2, Dhaka, a seminar titled “Seminar on Public Health Policies to Promote a Healthy Diet: Challenges and Way Forward” was organized jointly by the CLPA, ARK Foundation, Public Health Law Network, and C-Net. The seminar emphasized the critical role of policy measures in promoting […]

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Sugar-Sweetened Beverage intake in Bangladesh to prioritize public health policies

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December 18, 2023, at Hotel Bengal Blueberry, In collaboration with the University of York, the ARK Foundation and CLPA organized a stakeholder consultation on December 18, 2023, at Hotel Bengal Blueberry titled “Identifying the drivers of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage intake in Bangladesh to prioritize public health policies.”. The meeting’s goal was to bring together important stakeholders

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Advocacy workshop on SSB taxation

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An advocacy meeting regarding SSB taxes was organized by DGHS and WHO on November 14, 2023. Representatives from the National Board of Revenue, Tariff Commission, JICA, Ministry of Commers, Consumers Rights Department, Custom Department, National Heart Foundation, and Ministry of Health attended the meeting. Syed Mahbubul Alam from CLPA presented a paper on the leveling

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What is the Primary Goal for Fostering an Environment conducive to Physical Activity?

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On December 10, 2023, a pivotal discussion was held at Jokiganj Municipality, Sylhet,  facilitated by Mr. Md. Habibur Rahman, Executive Director of Sylhet Development Society and Member of C-NET, Jokiganj Sylhet. The primary agenda centered on fostering an environment conducive to physical activity and earmarking funds to combat non-communicable diseases. During this meeting, attended by

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Exploring the Impact of the Citizen Network and Public Health Lawyers Network

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During an exchange of views on December 4, 2023, at the KCC Mayor’s office, representatives from the Citizen Network and Public Health Lawyers Network engaged with Alhaj Talukdar Abdul Khalek, Honorable Mayor of KCC, focusing on augmenting opportunities for physical activity among citizens and securing budget allocations for this purpose. The meeting included Chief Revenue

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Enhancing Physical Activity at Jahdah Municipal Conference Hall

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An advocacy meeting held on November 28, 2023, at the Jhenaidah Municipal Conference Hall aimed to enhance physical activity opportunities for citizens and secure funding allocations in the budget. Chaired by human rights activist and retired principal Mr. Aminur Rahman Tuku, the meeting hosted Mr. Saiful Islam Madhu, Panel Mayor, of Jhenaidah Municipality, and Mr.

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Meeting with Director General of Primary Education at the Directorate of Primary Education, MOE

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On November 27, 2023, Syed Mahbubul Alam, a secretary of CLPA, engaged in a crucial meeting with the Director General of Primary Education at the Directorate of Primary Education, MOE. The meeting aimed to discuss the formulation of policies centered on promoting physical activity and fostering healthy dietary habits within primary schools across Bangladesh. During

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Comprehensive guideline need to promote physical activity

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On October 12, 2023, the CLPA team, comprising Aminul Islam Bakul, head of the program, Kamrunnisa Munna, Policy analyst; and Kazi Tarikuzzaman Yen, program officer, convened with Tamanna Mustary Mou, Assistant Director of Physical Education at the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education within the Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh. The purpose of the

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Who Was Involved in the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority Meeting?

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On October 11, 2023, a meeting took place at the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority between representatives of the CLPA team—Syed Mahbubul Alam, Secretary; Aminul Islam, Head of Program; Kamrunnisa Munna, Policy Analyst; Kazi Tarikuzzaman Yen, Program Officer; Robiul Alam, Program Officer; and Monzur Morshed Ahmed, Member (Public Health & Nutrition) and Project Director of Strengthening the

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Parliaments emphasize the importance of promoting physical activity and healthy diet in order to reduce NCDs.

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Parliament members said, it is important to strengthen laws and policies to ensure the supply of fresh vegetables and physical activity to prevent non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes. Non-communicable diseases account for 67% percent of the country’s total deaths. 22 percent of which are premature deaths. If all these diseases

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