Day: May 24, 2023

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Reducing spatial inequality in WASH budget allocation needs priority in the upcoming National Budget 2023-24

At a joint press conference held by WaterAid, PPRC, UNICEF, FANSA, BAWIN, FSM Network, Sanitation and Water for All, and End Water Poverty, WASH Alliance International and MHM Platform, speakers shared the need for allocation of funds for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) focusing on spatial inequalities in the upcoming national budget for the fiscal year 2023-24.Eminent economist and Chairman PPRC - Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman at his keynote speech on behalf of WASH sector stakeholders highlighted, “spatial inequality and community engagement should get priority in ADP Allocation in the WASH sector for the upcoming fiscal year. He stressed focusing two key dimensions – the underserved areas, including chars, climate vulnerable areas, haors, and hilly regions, and the intra-urban ine...

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Rupali Chowdhury named CIP once again

Breaking News, Feature

Rupali Haque Chowdhury, Managing Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd (BPBL), has been prestigiously recognized as a Commercially Important Person (CIP) (Industry) by the Government. She has received this for her commendable leadership as the President of FICCI for the year 2021. The accolade celebrates the remarkable performance and invaluable contributions of industry pioneers, who have played a significant role in the nation's economic growth. The grand ceremony, held at the InterContinental Dhaka on recently, witnessed the presentation of the award to Rupali Chowdhury by Dr. Muhammad Abdur Razzaque MP, the Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture. The event was graced by Dr. Muhammad Abdur Razzaque MP, the Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture, who attended as the Chief Guest. Nu...

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New Grameenphone Experience Center opened at Gulshan 2

Breaking News, Business

Grameenphone has celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening of its state-of-the-art ‘Grameenphone Experience Center’ in Gulshan 2 on May 23, 2023. This remarkable establishment comes as the result of extensive research, analysis, and innovative implementation – keeping the core focus on revolutionizing the customer experience and delivering an experience like never before!Driven by the brand’s 25 years’ commitment to put customers at the heart of every endeavor, the Experience Center has been meticulously designed to fulfill customer demands and queries with utmost convenience. Dedicated teams are made available at the Center to guide customers through specialized zones, catering to their specific requirements and cutting short on slow-moving queues. Through a visionary approach, ...

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IFIC Bank’s Khagrachari Branch got inaugurated

Breaking News, Business

IFIC Bank's new branch has been opened in the Khagrachari district with the aim of including people from every part of the country into the most extensive banking network with the largest number of branches and uposhkhas. Now, the number of branches and uposhakhas of IFIC Bank reached the number of 1268 including this branch.On 23rd May 2023 (Thursday), the Honorable Member of Parliament of Parbatya Khagrachari, Mr. Kujendra Lal Tripura inaugurated the branch at Narikel bagan road in Kotwali Police Station of Khagrachari District. Mr. Jiten Barua, President of the press club, was the special guest on this occasion.IFIC Bank’s Agrabad branch manager Iqbal Parvez Chowdhury, respected customers, prominent businessmen and dignitaries of the area were also present.

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Promoting E-cigarettes in the Name of Study on Smoking Alternatives

Breaking News, Health

With funds from multinational tobacco companies, a vested quarter is promoting e-cigarettes and vaping products in the name of research on smoking alternatives. Association for Community Empowerment (ACE) Bangladesh, UK-based Centre for Substance Use Research (CSUR), and Enam Medical College are promoting a so-called research protocol on tobacco harm reduction among Bangladeshi diabetic patients, a study being financed by Foundation for Smoke-free World (FSFW), a Philip Morris International (PMI) sponsored front organization. These organizations have conducted such campaigns before. With patronage from the tobacco industry, such a clever campaign has been launched at a time when the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has taken the initiative to amend the tobacco control law whic...