November 2023 - TheStatement24

Nov292023 by News DeskNo Comments

Stronger tobacco control laws are needed to ban DSA

Leaders of Aviation and Tourism Journalist Forum Bangladesh - ATJFB, the country's leading media workers' organization, feel that a strong tobacco control law is needed to abolish 'Designated Smoking Zones (DSA)' in public places. They said these things in a virtual meeting with ATJFB on strengthening the tobacco control law organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission with media persons on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by Mokhleshur Rahman, Deputy Director, Health and Wash Sector, Dhaka Ahsania Mission. Programs Manager of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Bangladesh Abdus Salam Miah, Communication Manager Humaira Sultana and Tanjib Anwar, Online In-charge of BASS and President of ATJFB were also present at that meeting. Md. Shariful Islam, Coordinator of the Tobacco Control Project, pre...

Nov292023 by News DeskNo Comments

Supriya Srivastava appointed as new BUH for Sheetfed of Seigwerk Bangladesh

Breaking News, Business

Siegwerk, a global leader in packaging and printing inks and coatings, has announced the appointment of Ms. Supriya Srivastavato serve as the Business Unit Head for Sheetfed for Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.In her new capacity, Supriya will spearhead the teams in the region, driving the execution of both global and local business unit strategies. Ms. Srivastava, a seasoned industry veteran with close to 2 decades of experience, has demonstrated remarkable success in executing business expansion strategies in the B2B space, specifically in packaging, food, and farm automation. Supriya is a highly capable business leader with an excellent track record across multiple leading companies. Commencing her career at Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (Chennai) as the Head of the Product Pro...

Nov292023 by News DeskNo Comments

MoU signed between Dept. of MSJ, UIU and SACMID

Breaking News, Education

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Department of Media Studies and Journalism (MSJ), United International University (UIU), and South Asia Center for Media in Development (SACMID)yesterday at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka- 1212. Prof. Dr. Md. AbulKashem Mia,Vice Chancellor of UIU was present as the Chief Guest in the signing ceremony. While Professor Emeritus Dr. M. Rezwan Khan, The Executive Director of IAR, UIU, Mr. Md. Abdul Moqaddem, Treasurer of UIU, Prof. Dr. HamidulHuq, Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, UIU and Dr. Md. Zulfiqur Rahman, Registrar of UIU were present in the ceremony. Dr. Sheikh Shafiul Islam, Head, Dept. of MSJ, UIU and Mr. Syed KamrulHasan, Deputy Director, SACMIDsigned the MoU on behalf of their respective ...

Nov292023 by News DeskNo Comments

British MP Samuel Tarry in Dhaka

Breaking News, National

British politician Samuel Peter Tarry is now visiting Dhaka on invitation of UDDIPAN to experience the development activities of Bangladesh. United Development Initiatives for Programmed Actions (UDDIPAN) works for the socio-economic development of the disadvantaged and marginalized populations throughout the country. The UK MP also called on Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Tuesday during his four-day visit to Dhaka. Tarry also visited the superstore, Shwapno on the same day to understand the potential of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and, food and beverage to UK. On the first day of his trip, the Labour Party leader made a field visit to UDDIPAN daily project and proposed university campus in Vakurta of Savar. UDDIPAN Chairman Md Nazrul Islam Khan and Board Member of UDDIPAN &...

Nov282023 by News DeskNo Comments

Tobacco is a serious threat to public health

Breaking News, Opinion

Rezaur Rahman Rizvi Tobacco is a product that has no good qualities; on the contrary, it would not be an exaggeration to call it a product of death. But the people of our country are not behind in the use of tobacco. On the contrary, they are hastening their deaths by consuming harmful tobacco. According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2017 report, nearly half of all tobacco users die from tobacco. Tobacco is linked to six of the eight leading causes of preventable death worldwide. Tobacco users have a 57% higher risk of developing tobacco-related diseases such as heart disease, stroke, COPD, or lung cancer, and a 109% higher risk of developing other tobacco-related cancers. As a result, more than 161,000 people in Bangladesh die of diseases related to the use of tobacc...

Nov252023 by News DeskNo Comments

Idea Hunters 3.0 Grand Finale Concludes with Team Murphy’s Law Emerging Victorious

Breaking News, Education

Team Murphy's Law from Bangladesh University of Professionals won Idea Hunters 3.0, a marketing case competition which was held on Saturday, 25th November 2023 at ULAB Permanent Campus, Mohammadpur. This marketing competition was organized by the ULAB Digital Marketing Club. Participants from all over Bangladesh engaged in different marketing segments through different rounds and took part in this innovative marketing case competition. The champion, "Team Murphy's Law" won prize money of Tk 50,000. Moreover, the first runner-up "GenBros" won the prize money of Tk 30,000. The 2nd runner-up "SHINGARA" won the prize money of Tk 20,000. Ayman Sadiq, CEO and Founder of 10 Minute School was the Chief Guest of the Grand Finale of the event. He shared, "Business competitions like these expos...

Nov252023 by News DeskNo Comments

UIU Team World Champion in International Blockchain Olympiad 2023

Breaking News, Education

The “Team Apocalypse” of United International University became the World Champion (Gold Winner) in the International Blockchain Olympiad (IBCOL) 2023. The final round of competition was held on 17 November 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 2017, the International Blockchain Olympiad (IBCOL) continues to provide students from around the world with a platform to address real-world challenges using cutting-edge blockchain solutions. With participants from 20 countries including Bangladesh, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, Philippines, Russia, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and Vietnam, IBCOL 2023 brought together a diverse array of perspectives and expertise. Around 45 teams participated f...

Nov252023 by News DeskNo Comments

E-cigarettes and vaping should be banned

Breaking News, National

Hit-not-burn and e-cigarettes or vaping is a new weapon to get the young generation addicted, which is a serious threat to this generation. Tobacco companies are cleverly marketing these products to the youth. Therefore, to protect the young society of the country, e-cigarettes or vaping should be banned now, said the health sector of Dhaka Ahsaniya Mission. This demand was announced in a human chain titled 'Ban e-cigarettes and vaping' organized by the health sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission in front of the National Press Club, Today ( 25 November 2023). Speakers at the human chain quoted the World Health Organization as saying that all emerging tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, have been identified by the World Health Organization as products of deadly harm to health. Even, ...

Nov192023 by News DeskNo Comments

Community Clinic to provide anti-hypertensive medicine

Breaking News, National

In order to safeguard the hypertensive population in Bangladesh, the government has recently taken a decision to include the medicine for hypertension in the drug list of Community Clinic. Speedy implementation of this decision can play an important role in ensuring free anti-hypertensive medicine for the marginalized population along with controlling the growing prevalence of hypertension-related non-communicable diseases. At the same time, necessary budget must be allocated to ensure an uninterrupted supply of the medicine at Community Clinic and Upazila Health Complex. These information and recommendations were highlighted at a virtual workshop for journalists titled "Hypertension Control in Bangladesh" on 18th November 2023. The workshop was organized by research and advocacy organizat...

Nov192023 by News DeskNo Comments

Opportunity to participate in Space Exploration Olympiad

Breaking News, Technology

Bangladesh Innovation Forum & Space Innovation Camp is going to organize for the first time in Bangladesh "Space Exploration Olympiad" Powered by ACI Pure Salt to develop students in space science, space robotics, space technology and innovation, solar system, galaxy, space programming and cosmology. Children aged 6-9, 10-12 and 13-14 years can participate in this Olympiad in 3 groups. Focusing on the Olympiad 8 Astronaut Camp will be held in 8 Division, 100 School Campaign, District wise data bootcamp, Also, space scientists and researchers from 10 countries will join the event. The final exam will be held next February with those selected through 2 preliminary and secondary online exams according to the age of the children. In the final exam, 9 people from 3 groups will be sele...