Day: April 29, 2024

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70% deaths from NCDs, increased budgetary allocation demanded

Despite the alarming increase in deaths related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Bangladesh, the allocation in the national budget falls significantly short in combating them. To effectively curb the growing prevalence of NCDs, it is essential to secure adequate funding for this sector in the upcoming budget for FY 2024-25. Such demands were made at a workshop for journalists titled "Budgetary Allocation to Combat NCDs: Bangladesh Perspective" held at the capital's BMA Bhaban on Monday, April 29. The workshop was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI). Twenty-eight journalists working in print, television and online media participated in the workshop. It was informed at the workshop th...

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Omera LPG’s Roundtable Discussion

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Omera, the largest LPG operator in Bangladesh, reaffirms its commitment to providing environmentally friendly alternative energy solutions with a recent roundtable discussion titled "The Impact of LPG as Clean Fuel on Health and Safety." The discussion, held at Omera's corporate headquarters on World Day for Health and Safety, aimed to uphold the International Labor Organization's (ILO) mission to raise awareness and advocate for safer and healthier workplaces worldwide. With the theme "Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate," the discussion delved into the current growth of Bangladesh's LPG sector, addressed regulatory hurdles faced by operators, and explored the health and safety implications of LPG.The roundtable Chaired by Mr. Nurul Amin, Chairman of the Banglades...

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iFarmer receives Best Agricultural Organization recognition at SCB-Channel i Agro Award 2023

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iFarmer had recently received the Best Agricultural Organization Award in the Support and Execution category at the Standard Chartered Bank and Channel i Agro Award 2023. The award ceremony took place at InterContinental Dhaka. The Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) and Channel i Agro Award ceremony recognized nine people and two organizations for their tremendous contributions to the country's agriculture sector. The award's primary objective is to distinguish the people and the organizations towards attaining climate adaptation goals, guaranteeing food and nutrition security for millions, supplementing value chains, building sustainable networks, and driving concrete change across homestead and commercial agricultural operations and research initiatives.Fahad Ifaz, Co-Founder, CEO, iFarm...

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National Bank’s Audited Financial Statement for the year 2023 has been Approved

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The Audited Financial Statement for the year 2023 of National Bank Limited was approved and signed in the 498th Meeting of the Board of Directors held at the Bank's head office on April 27, 2024. Chairman of the National Bank Limited Dr. Syed Ferhat Anwar chaired the meeting. Parveen Haque Sikder, Director & Chairperson of Executive Committee, Moazzam Hossain, Director & Chairman of Risk Management Committee, Md Serajul Islam, Independent Director & Chairman of Audit Committee Chairman and Lt. General Md. Shafiqur Rahman, OSP (Bar), SPP, AFWC, PSC (retired), Director were present in the meeting while Alhaj Khalilur Rahman, Director and M Kamal Hossain, Independent Director participated the meeting virtually. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan Managing Director & CEO of National Bank al...

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Infinix Note 40 Pro stands out with 3 notable features

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Infinix, the youth-loving tech brand, continues to push the boundaries of smartphone innovation with its latest addition, the Note 40 Pro. Offering a feature set that aims to impress youth without breaking the bank gains huge attention in the market.Magcharge capability, along with the striking 3D curved display and the powerful 108MP OIS camera, stands out as the most applauded features of this smartphone.Infinix Note 40 Pro comes with All-round fast charging 2.0, driven by the Infinix-developed power management chip ‘Cheetah X1’. Note 40 Pro introduced Magcharge, the first magnetic charging system in Android phones. Also, 20W wireless magnetic charging capability sets the phone as a top contender in the crowded mid-range arena.Bundled with the Infinix MagKit, users receive a ...