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Jun272022 by News DeskNo Comments

Huawei Extends Humanitarian Support for Flood-affected People in Netrakona

Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Limited has distributed relief materials among the flood-affected people of Netrakona today to give them a respite from the damages caused by the flood. A relief distribution event was held at Upazila Parishad Auditorium, Khaliajuri on 27 June 2022 with the presence of Rabbani Jabbar, Upazila Parishad Chairman; A.H.M. Ariful Islam, UNO of Khaliajhuri, Major Zisanul Haider. The Chief Guest, Posts and Telecommunications Division’s Minister, Mustafa Jabbar; Anjana Khan Mojlis, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Netrakona and Board Member of Huawei Bangladesh, Jason Li joined the event virtually. The recent flood-impacted Netrakona after Sylhet and Sunamganj. Residents in 39 unions in six Upazilas of Netrakona district were affected by floods amid a rise in ...

Jun242022 by News DeskNo Comments

Mobile Data donation and dedicated imo Channel aiming for better recovery engagement

Breaking News, National

As a responsible global brand, imo consistently upholds its principle of extending community services beyond commercial interests. This benevolent philosophy has once again driven imo to step in for the sake of humanity, this time in favor of the flood-affected people from the north and north-eastern region of Bangladesh. On June 22, 2022, imo has rolled out a free-data donation campaign, offering data worth over BDT 40 lakhs to the users in Sylhet division, completely free of charge. From the total volume, the data allocation has been made as follows – 512MB for Grameenphone users; 300MB for Banglalink users, 1GB for Robi users, and 1GB for Airtel users. This shall facilitate up to 1550 minutes of the audio call and up to 550 minutes of video call for the imo users in the region, a...

Jun242022 by News DeskNo Comments

97 MPs recommend Cabinet Secretary take action to increase tobacco prices

Breaking News, National

In a letter to the Finance Minister initiated by the ‘Bangladesh Parliamentary Forum for Health and Wellbeing (BPFHW)’ to prevent non-communicable diseases and create additional revenue opportunities, 97 MPs have recommended an increase taxes and prices of all types of tobacco and tobacco products. As part of this, the forum has informed Cabinet Secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam and recommended taking action regarding this. A copy of the letter signed by 97 MPs has been placed to Khandker Anwarul Islam at Cabinet Secretary's Office. On behalf of BPFHW, secretariat organization Shasstho Shurokkha Foundation Executive Director Dr. Nizam Uddin Ahmed and director Dr. Rafiqul Islam share the letter to the Cabinet Secretary. BPFHW states that an increase of taxes and prices of tobacco p...

Jun222022 by News DeskNo Comments

New device from realme number series with latest camera innovation to enter Bangladesh

Breaking News, Business

Youth-favorite brand realme is all geared up to launch new devices from its number series. The devices will be from number of series, presumably from the pro versions which are the hero models that are expected to launch. Earlier this year realme launched two phones from their 9 series, which got a very good response from the local market. Very recently, the sales of the realme Number series have reached 40 million units globally, entering the top ten best-selling smartphone series in the world. The hero devices of the number series which have ‘Pro’ in their names are built with leap-forward technology in their camera and design. Most of these devices are the first in their segment to possess innovative technology to set them apart from their competitors. The realme 5 pro was the firs...

Jun222022 by News DeskNo Comments

Bespoke Convection Microwave Oven – Your next cooking assistant

Lifestyle

Coming back home exhausted from a long, tiring day of work to an entire course of the meal to prepare from scratch – the likes of Marzan and Mehruz, a working couple, are typically struggling to get some time off for themselves amidst busy schedules. For such couples and families, microwaves equipped with advanced functions apart from just heating up left-over food is becoming necessities While choosing a microwave oven to buy, after completing the first step of deciding on a size, customers must compare the features the appliance is equipped with. Apart from the most basic type of microwave oven that most of us know of as the Solo Microwave Oven, there are also convection microwave ovens on which we can grill, bake, roast, or crisp foods. The “Auto Cook” feature does not require you...

Jun222022 by News DeskNo Comments

British Council brings exhibition BANGLA for local art connoisseurs

Breaking News, Feature

The British Council has organized an exhibition styled ‘BANGLA’ to commemorate 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence with Tower Hamlets. Dhaka-based architecture studio Paraa, in collaboration with Tower Hamlets Libraries and Archives, National Portrait Gallery, London, citizen researchers (local community members) and The Rainbow Collective, has recently come up with a collaborative piece of artwork reflecting on the work of citizen researchers from the British Bangladeshi community, who have been exploring the role people in Tower Hamlets played in the independence of Bangladesh and the legacy of the events of 1971 on the local community. The British Council supports viewing the artwork through this exhibition in Dhaka. The exhibition was kicked off in The British Council’s Ful...

Jun222022 by News DeskNo Comments

Dr. Nizam Ahmed Selected the new Vice-Chairman of GAVI CSO Steering Committee

Breaking News, National

Veteran public health specialist Dr. Nizam Ahmed has been elected Vice-Chairman of the CSO Consistency Steering Committee of the Global Alliance for Vaccine Initiative (GAVI), a global alliance of vaccine management. He is the Executive director of Shastho Shurokkha Foundation and national telehealth service provider Shastho Batayon. He was elected Vice-Chairman at the GAVI CSO Board Meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya on 26/5/2022. International organization the vaccine alliance ‘GAVI’ coordinates and contributes vaccines for government, non-governmental organizations and CSOs and developing countries. In continuation of this new responsibility, Dr. Nizam as the Vice Chairman of GAVI CSO will work to improve public health and immunization management worldwide, including in Bangladesh and...

Jun212022 by News DeskNo Comments

97 MPs recommend increasing Tobacco Products taxes & Prices

Breaking News, National

A total of 97 Members of Parliament (MPs) has been signed a letter to protect public health to the finance minister recommending increase taxes and prices of all kinds of tobacco products including cigarettes in the 2022-23 final national budget. It will be possible to save innumerable people from premature death and to keep away from using tobacco uses if this recommendation is implemented. Also earning additional revenue will be possible. All of these will help to achieve Tobacco-Free Bangladesh by 2040 announced by the Prime Minister. The letter has been initiated by the ‘Bangladesh Parliamentary Forum for Health & Wellbeing’. Today, Tuesday, 22 June, the letter has been handed over to Mr. Abu Hena Md. Rahmatul Muneem, chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) by dr. Ni...

Jun202022 by News DeskNo Comments

Building Alliance Among Changemakers

Breaking News, National

On 18th June 2022, the Center For Youth Development (CFYD)- a youth development program of Its Humanity Foundation (IHF) has organized its 4th Season of Building Alliance Among Changemakers also known as BAAC titled “Redefining Education: Challenges & Preparedness”. Starting from 10 AM in the morning, the panel discussion sessions were designed in three phases. In the first phase, there was a panel discussion among the respected panelists of Panel 1. Panel 1 was joined by Ms. Kaniz Fatema, CEO, Bangladesh Open Source Network, and Dr. Md. Shanawez Hossain, Assistant Professor, IUB, Dr. Kazi Shahidullah, Assistant Professor, BUP, Munsur Hasan Khandaker, Principal, SOS Vocational Training Center, Dhaka and Ms. Anjuman Parvin Ovi, Child Development Specialist. The season was moderat...

Jun202022 by News DeskNo Comments

BIAC signs MoU with A.S & Associates for resolving Commercial Dispute through ADR

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Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with A.S & Associates for resolution of Commercial Dispute (if any) using ADR methods. The Signing Ceremony was held on 19 June 2022 at the office of BIAC, Dhaka. Under the MoU, The Parties have agreed to promote institutional ADR in the country and internationally. Pursuant to this, the Parties will promote the use of the Institutional ADR clause in all commercial contracts, organize joint outreach and advocacy programs, work with different stakeholders, encourage capacity building, etc. The MoU was signed by the Chief Executive Officer of BIAC, Mr. Kaiser A. Chowdhury and the Partner of the Chamber, Mr. Ferdaus Rahman, Barrister-at-Law on behalf of their respective organizations. Also,...