November 2023 - TheStatement24

Nov302023 by News DeskNo Comments

iFarmer partners with Prime Bank to promote Agri-finance with emphasis to women involved in farming

iFarmer has signed an agreement with Prime Bank to accelerate financing for farmers distinctly with an intention to empower women farmers of Bangladesh. This marks our remarkable partnership with Prime Bank to facilitate iFarmer’s farmer for their easy access to financial resources. Besides, iFarmer will be stimulating agricultural loan for farmers directly from Financial Institutions. In addition to providing financial facilities, iFarmer also provides various benefits to farmers by providing agricultural advice, giving agri elements and agri machinery services and purchasing farmers produced goods for easier and better cultivation. Currently iFarmer is relentlessly working with more than 1 lakh registered farmer families in 26 districts of Bangladesh. Mr. Fahad Ifaz, Chief Executive Off...

Nov302023 by News DeskNo Comments

Take movie night to next level with Neo QLED 8K

Breaking News, Feature

Nothing is more enjoyable than planning and organizing a movie night with your friends and family. So, whether you are watching ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ with your family or ‘Jawan’ with your friends, there is always a pressure to ensure that you have the perfect screen for a comfortable viewing experience, fabulous sounds and an array of delicacies. We have rounded everything that will help you to deck your home with one of the best TV screens, along with ways you can turn your movie night experience better than a theatre. To enjoy one of the best viewing experiences for any movie night, investing in a good TV is recommended; here, nothing beats Samsung when it comes to Quantum Dot Technology. Neo QLED 8K TV is one of the most premium TVs in the world and promises excellent pe...

Nov302023 by News DeskNo Comments

Infinix brings exciting offers ahead the Victory Day

Breaking News, Business

Youth-loving technology brand Infinix brings exciting offers commemorating the Victory Day of Bangladesh. Fans and customers can avail of these offers throughout December. Under the ‘Bijoyer Ullash’ campaign, a combo offer starting on December 3 will offer customers price drops, cashbacks, and sure gifts. Celebrating the month of victory, Infinix has slashed BDT 2,000 from the price of their 8GB+256GB version of Note 30 and BDT 1,000 from their 4GB+128GB version of Hot 30. These models are available at BDT 21,999 and BDT 13,999, respectively. Besides, upon buying selected phones from the Note 30 Series and the HOT 30 Series, customers will get sure cashbacks up to BDT 10,000. The Note 30 Pro, Note 30 (8+128/256GB), Hot 30 (4/8+128GB), and Hot 30i (4/8+128GB) models come under the umb...

Nov302023 by News DeskNo Comments

Fashion Exhibition Held At University Of Scholars

Breaking News, Education

The University of Scholars’ Textile Engineering Department recently ended its 3-month short course on Fashion Design with a grand exhibition, showcasing the impressive creations of rising fashion designers. The exhibition, held on Tuesday (November 28) featured the work of 6 teams from the course, each presenting a unique and captivating design display. The exhibition was attended by esteemed guests, including Md. Ariful Hoque Shuhan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees along with Md. Mamunur Rashid, Vice-Chancellor (Acting), Mr. Faisal Bin Alam, Head of the Department and Associate Professor of Textile Engineering; Mr. Abdul Hasib Siddique, CCO & BOT member; and Mr. Capt. (Retd.) Mobashwer A Khandaker, Registrar; The guests were thoroughly impressed by the students’ creativit...

Nov292023 by News DeskNo Comments

Stronger tobacco control laws are needed to ban DSA

Breaking News, National

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

Health

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...