May 28, 2024 - TheStatement24

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MoU signing between UIU and iDE for Research Collaboration

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between United International University (UIU) and International Development Enterprise (iDE) for research collaboration on 28 May 2024 (Tuesday) at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka- 1212. Mr. Sameer Karki, Country Director, International Development Enterprise (iDE) was present as the Chief Guest in the ceremony. Md. Abdul Moqaddem, Treasurer, United International University (UIU) was present as the Guest of Honor. Prof. Dr. M. Rezwan Khan, Executive Director of IAR & Former VC of UIU presided over the ceremony. The Treasurer of United International University (UIU) and Country Director of International Development Enterprise (iDE) signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations. The deans of different faculti...

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Sisimpur Wins international Telly Award for “Introducing Julia”

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Sisimpur, the popular children’s program for Bangladeshi children won internationally acclaimed 45th The Telly Awards under the category of “Television – DEI: Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion” for its introduction of a new character Julia who has autism using Bangla sign language during Season 15. Since 1979, the acclaimed Telly Awards has honored the best work in the video medium and evolved to include a wide range of other multimedia, recognizing winners from around the world for contributing to positive change in society and the world through meaningful work in visual platforms. Sisimpur was among the winners selected from 13,000 submissions from 50 countries. In addition to Sisimpur, other world-renowned organizations that received awards this year included: The Newsweek, LinkedIn, ...

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Grameen America Plans to Invest $40 Billion For Underserved Women of USA In Next Ten Years

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On May 20, 2024, Grameen America Inc. (GAI), the fastest-growing nonprofit microfinance organization in the United States of America, announced the opening of its new branch in Phoenix, Arizona, with significant philanthropic support from the Wells Fargo Foundation. To expand access to affordable capital for women entrepreneurs, Wells Fargo made a $3.25 million grant over three years to help Grameen America expand its operations to Phoenix and advance the organization's technology and digital platforms. With the funding from Wells Fargo, Grameen America estimates the new branch will disburse nearly $14 million in capital to over 2,000 low income women by the end of 2026. Since launch, the Phoenix branch has already disbursed over $327,000 in loan capital through microloans supporting mo...

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Playwright Rajib Moni Das Receives AJFB Star Award

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The Artist Journalist Foundation of Bangladesh (AJFB) has awarded playwright Rajib Moni Das with the ATN Bangla-AJFB Star Award. In the AJFB Star Award 2023-2024, Rajib Moni Das has been honored as the best playwright. The Artist Journalist Foundation of Bangladesh (AJFB) organized a grand ceremony on Sunday, 26 May, 2024, at the ATN Bangla Auditorium of the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) to recognize outstanding contributions in various branches of culture, presenting lifetime honors and awards. The event organized by the Artist Journalist Foundation of Bangladesh (AJFB) was attended by chief guest Dr. Mahfuzur Rahman, Chairman of ATN Bangla and ATN News, and renowned film director Kazi Hayat. During the event, Dr. Mahfuzur Rahman presented the Best Playwright Award ...

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Workshop on “Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating Financing on Terrorism”

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A virtual training workshop on "Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating Financing on Terrorism" was organized by National Bank Limited on May 23, 2024. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & CEO of National Bank Limited was present as Chief Guest and inaugurated the program. Sheikh Akhter Uddin Ahmed, DMD & CAMLCO was special guest and Afroza Khatoon, CAMS, Senior Vice President & Deputy CAMLCO was the speaker of the training program. Shah Syed Rafiul Bari, VP & Principal of NBTI and other Officials of AML & CFT Division were also present in the virtual training program.#