Day: January 25, 2024

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Vitamin-Fortified Safe Edible Oil A Must for Public Health: Speakers at Journalists’ Workshop

Ensuring the access to vitamin-fortified safe edible oil for all is a must to safeguard public health. According to the National Micronutrient Survey 2011-12, every one out of five pre-school aged children suffers from Vitamin 'A' deficiency while every two out of five children suffer from Vitamin 'D' deficiency. In order to deal with the precarious situation, the government has already formulated and implemented the Vitamin 'A' Fortification in Edible Oil Act. However, bulk edible oil marketed in drums is still working as a hindrance to ensuring the proper implementation of the law. Panelists have shared these views today at a two-day workshop for journalists titled "Safe Vitamin Fortified Edible Oil for All: Progress, Challenges, and Way Forward", held at the BMA Bhaban in Dhaka on 23-2...

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NUB Drives Environmental and Health Awareness in Cox’s Bazar

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The Department of Public Health at Northern University Bangladesh (NUB) made a significant impact in Cox's Bazar this week, promoting environmental safety, EPI vaccination, and climate action awareness. From January 20-22, students engaged in intensive community campaigns, educating residents about proper sanitation, vaccination importance, and tree planting as a symbol of environmental commitment. They also gathered crucial data on climate change perceptions within the community. NUB's initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically targeting climate action and public health. Their dedication to educating and empowering local communities showcases their commitment to a healthier and more sustainable future for Cox's Bazar.

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English Olympiad held at UIU

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The Grand Finale & Prize Giving Ceremony of the English Olympiad 2024 was held at the UIU Campus yesterday.Prof. Dr. Md. AbulKashem Mia, Vice Chancellor of UIU was present as the Chief Guest in the Prize Giving Ceremony. Mr. Syed Ismail, Country Director, Archroma, S M Arifuzzaman, Professor & Head, School of Business of the Canadian University of Bangladesh, Col (Retd) Abu NaserMdToha, Principal at Leaders’ School & College, Chattogram, TanvirShahriarRimon, Executive Director & CEO, Real Estate & Sea Fishing at Rancon, Mr. Abu Sadat, Director (PR)ofUIU and Mr. Zia Uddin Mahmood, COO, Creative Business Group were present as Guest of Honorsin the ceremony. The Olympiad is led by Mohammad Aman Ullah, Founder and CEO of English Olympiad.More than 800 students from ...

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Daffodil International University celebrates 22nd Founding Anniversary

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22nd Founding Anniversary of Daffodil International University was observed with day long gala events with great enthusiasm and in a colorful manner & festive mood at university campus at Birulia, Savar, Dhaka. To mark the Founding Anniversary day long programs included Colorful Rally, Cake Cutting, Discussion, Forming Human Logo, Games & Sports, Fun Events and dance performance by the university students based on the theme song of the university. On the occasion of the event, the campus of the university was decorated in vernal decorations. Ignoring the heavy fog of winter, 22,000 students, teachers and officials dressed up in colorful costumes and gathered at the university campus at 9 am.Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Daffodil International University was p...