An advocacy meeting on sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxation was held on November 14, 2023, jointly organized by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The meeting was attended by representatives from the National Board of Revenue, Tariff Commission, JICA, Ministry of Commerce, Consumer Rights Department, Customs Department, National Heart […]
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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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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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The website Publichealthlaws.net was inaugurated on 14 February 2023 by CLPA and the ARK Foundation. It serves as a comprehensive compilation of laws related to the protection of public health in Bangladesh. The site brings together legal information on non-communicable and communicable diseases, health management, and environmental laws impacting public health. Additionally, it includes health
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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
On March 3, 2022, a divisional workshop titled “Role of Local Government in Promoting Physical Activity and a Healthy Diet” was held in collaboration with the Barisal Divisional Commissioner’s Office. The event brought together urban planners, environmentalists, and representatives from various social organizations. The workshop took place in the conference room of the Barisal Divisional
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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 these are premature deaths. If all these diseases are not prevented,
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Members of Parliament emphasized the need to strengthen laws and policies to ensure the availability of fresh vegetables and promote physical activity as a means to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. NCDs currently account for 67% of all deaths in the country, with 22% being classified as premature.
Currently, about 67% of deaths in Bangladesh are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. Without effective prevention and control, these diseases will continue to hinder the country’s overall development. Experts emphasized that controlling NCDs is not solely the responsibility of the health sector—other sectors, especially local government, must
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