“Child Labor in Bidi Factories: Current Situation and Way Forward” is my second research study in the field of tobacco control, conducted in 2015. The study explores the prevalence of child labor in bidi manufacturing, examines the socio-economic factors sustaining this practice, and highlights policy and implementation gaps, while proposing practical strategies for prevention and […]

It is truly an honor to attend the opening ceremony of the Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC25) in Malaysia — the world’s largest gathering of investigative journalists. This year, I am grateful to receive The Examination scholarship once again, allowing me to participate for the second time. It is a meaningful recognition in my professional […]

My first book on television journalism in Bangladesh, “Broadcast Journalism One: Reading and Reality,” has sold out its first print run of 500 copies. Copies of the second edition are now being distributed to journalism departments at various universities across the country. It is my honor to share that the book has now been included […]

I participated as a fellow in the International Trade Training for Journalists in Asia 2023, organized by the National Press Foundation (NPF) and the Hinrich Foundation, held in Singapore. On August 11, 2023, we had a discussion on “Writing for the Public Interest” focusing on how combining data with real people’s stories makes trade journalism […]

I had the privilege of presenting my abstract titled “Examining the Media Contribution to Enforce Maximum Retail Price (MRP) on Cigarette Packages in Bangladesh” at the World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025, held in Dublin, Ireland from 23–25 June 2025. My abstract has been published in the Conference Abstract Book. The Advisory Board and Content […]

It is my pleasure to announce that I have successfully completed all six modules of Global Tobacco Control: Learning From the Experts, a unique online course designed by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health for the Global Tobacco Control Leadership Program. Last year, I also participated in the South Asia Global Tobacco Control Leadership […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day every year on 31 May. World No Tobacco Day 2025, under the theme “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products,” exposes how the tobacco and nicotine industries use manipulative tactics – such as appealing product designs, attractive flavours, […]

Journalist and public health researcher Sushanta Kumar Singha, special correspondent at Ekattor Television, has been honored with the National Tobacco Control Award-2025 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for the second time, recognizing his outstanding contribution to tobacco control. The award was presented by the Health Adviser of Bangladesh during the World No […]

Sushanta Kumar Singha, a well-known figure in the media and tobacco control, has significantly improved public health by revealing the deceptive practices of Bangladesh’s tobacco industry. His research and investigative journalism have not only revealed hidden facts but also contributed to important policy changes that are consistent with Bangladesh’s tobacco control priority. He addressed a longstanding misconception regarding the amount of Bidi workers  in Bangladesh with one of his ground-breaking disclosures.Singha’s […]