Day: November 29, 2023

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 &...