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non-profit research organization
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Parliamentarians call for effective taxes on all tiers of cigarette in FY 2024-25
Availability and affordability of cigarettes must be curtailed to realize honorable Prime Minister’s directives to achieve ‘Tobacco-free Bangladesh’ by 2040. To do so, honorable Parliamentarians have urged to increase retail prices of low-, medium, high- and premium-tier cigarettes by 33 percent,...
Bangladesh’s regional salience is increasing
-Discussants at book discussion session organized by Unnayan Shamannay Bangladesh’s importance in the geopolitical context have been increasing in the post-cold war era, and the countries strategic importance to international stakeholders has been being reinforced by its impressive economic...
Teachers’ network (BUTETC) will work to strengthen the anti-tobacco movement
On January 18, 2024, an advocacy network called “Bangladesh University Teachers for Effective Tobacco Control (BUTETC)” was officially launched by Unnayan Shamannay. Unnayan Shamannay has been conducting policy advocacy activities for more than a decade, focusing on the formulation and...
Message from Chairperson
Unnayan Shamannay has been in operation for about 30 years. Its major strength is participatory research and advocacy. It works for climate-friendly inclusive sustainable development deriving its strength from the fighting spirit embedded in our society, culture, and history. We think Bangladesh is destined to become a developed country within a couple of decades.
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What We Do
Social Science Research
Effectively and efficiently applying both qualitative and quantitative research techniques in evaluating development projects, market research, stakeholder analysis, political economy analysis, impact assessment.
Network Building
Along with organizing advocacy events such as seminars, exchange with the mass media professionals, participatory workshops, one-to-one interviews, focus group discussions etc.
Advocacy
Focuses on effectively communicating the research outcomes through carefully designed evidence-based advocacy campaigns at sub-national and national level.
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Reviewing Health Sector Allocation: Budget 2022-23
Strengthening Cigarette and Tobacco Uses Control Law (in Bangla)
Importance of Tobacco Taxation to Save Youth (In Bangla)
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Shamunnay
A centre of excellence for research and developm1%ent
The purpose of Shamunnay is to be a catalyst for the innovative and indigenous approach of development, well being of the people or groups such as women, children, poor and marginalised groups, vulnerable, physically and mentally challenged through human approach.
