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Jun282024 by No Comments

Socio-economic disparities related to ethnic minorities in Bangladesh have now significantly reduced: Land Minister

Land Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda has said that socio-economic disparities related to ethnic minorities in Bangladesh have now significantly reduced.The Land Minister said this today, Friday, at a rally, discussion meeting, and cultural program organized by the ‘Uttar-Banga Adivasi Forum’ on the occasion of the historic 169th Great Santal Rebellion Day at the Engineering Institute Auditorium and premises in the capital.The Land Minister said that the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ensured the rights of ethnic minority populations in Bangladesh in the 1972 Constitution. Subsequently, Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has included the matter of ensuring the rights of ethnic minority citizens in all her national policies.The Land Minister further said...

Jun282024 by No Comments

Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) Project launched in Cox’s Bazar

Breaking News, National

Cox's Bazar, one of Bangladesh's prime tourist destinations, has attracted visitors since ancient times due to its natural beauty. The region, known for its longest beach, hills, waterfalls, and scenic beauty, faces numerous challenges such as gender-based violence and discrimination, early marriage, limited access to quality education, and a lack of proper training for employable skills. These issues perpetuate the cycle of poverty and inequality, primarily affecting adolescent girls and young women in the area.To address these barriers, JAAGO Foundation Trust has designed the "Shopner Sharothi - Girls' Education and Skills Partnership (GESP)" project, with funding from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and support from Generation Unlimited, UNICEF. The project em...

Jun272024 by No Comments

Tetsuo Tsutsui Connecting Japan and Bangladesh in Agriculture

Breaking News, National

Tetsuo Tsutsui, a Japanese humanitarian, came to know about Bangladesh as a developing country in South Asia, at his early age, where natural disasters cause the people in this country to struggle to survive almost annually. He started to fantasize of visiting Bangladesh to see the people's way of life. In 1986, following his graduation from Ryukyus University, he moved to Bangladesh as a junior specialist in Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers. Therefore, he closely observed the life of rural people and tried to improve the economic and social condition of backward people in various ways for four years in Comilla through Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD). His heart and intellect started to be affected by the hardships and struggles of the village's poor inhabitants. After ...

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TECNO’s incredible opportunity to win 5K USD & London Photography Tour

Breaking News, Technology

After winning hearts with the cutting-edge imaging technology of CAMON 30 series, innovative smartphone brand TECNO has officially launched the ‘Shot On CAMON Contest’, its first-ever global photography contest. Anyone from around the world can take part in this contest, showcase their creativity and win lucrative prizes. Amateur Photographer, UK's biggest-selling photography magazine, is the exclusive official media partner of this contest.To participate in the contest, TECNO users will have to capture the beautiful moments of life through the lens of TECNO phones. Then, post the images or videos (Instagram Reels) on Instagram with both the hashtags #ShotOnCAMON and #TECNOCAMON30Series. Participants should also send a high-quality version of their entries to the official competition. ...

Jun272024 by No Comments

The 14th Social Business Day 2024 kicks off in Manila

Breaking News, Business

The 14th Social Business Day 2024, hosted by Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus and organized by Yunus Centre is being held in Manila from June 27-28, 2024 at the SMX Aura Convention Center in Philippines. This year's theme is "Social business- An Exit route from the current self-destructive civilization". Additionally, on June 29, 2024, the Academia Dialogue and the 3ZERO Club Convention will be hosted as well. Social Business Day is an annual event gathering that platforms the accumulated experiences of social business leaders and entrepreneurship to give shape to the future. This year, the event is being implemented in partnership Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation, Inc. (NWTF), a renowned Filipino non-governmental organization founded in 1984 that aims to help women achie...

Jun272024 by No Comments

What Do You Think About Bancassurance?

Breaking News, Opinion

David JH GriffithsThis question was posed by Mr. Gokul Chand Das, Member, Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority IDRA) at the Asia banking and Finance Magazine Awards ceremony in Singapore in July 2018, where Guardian Life won three awards. A very positive discussion ensued during which I offered Guardian’s help to IDRA in pursuing this idea. Subsequently the Guardian Bancassurance Team researched Bancassurance regulations across the region and provided IDRA with draft regulations suitable for Bangladesh. In addition to Mr Das we were also encouraged in our efforts by Mr. Khalil Ahmed Executive Director of IDRA now Secretary, Ministry of Cultural Affairs. In November 2019 we went to see the Governor of Bangladesh Bank, Mr. Fazle Kabir, to ascertain the Central Bank’s views on...

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Interactive session on “Future Career on Frontier Technologies” was held

Breaking News, Technology

Today, June 26, 2024 Bangladesh Innovation Forum and International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) jointly organized an interactive session titled "Future Career on Frontier Technology" at the seminar hall of IUBAT today.The aim of the event was to expose students to frontier technology career opportunities. To inform participants about career opportunities in various new and innovative technologies, to increase awareness of recent and future technological trends and their potential impact, providing guidance to students for necessary skill development so that they can adapt to new technologies, creating opportunities for networking and collaboration between students, teachers and technology experts, enhancing their skills by organizing various trainings and w...

Jun262024 by No Comments

Bangladesh and Maldives to Collaborate on Climate Diplomacy and Eco-Tourism Expansion

Breaking News, National

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury stated that Bangladesh and Maldives will work together on climate diplomacy. He proposed joint eco-tourism programs combining Bangladesh's beaches and Maldives' islands. Additionally, he called for expanding employment opportunities for Bangladeshi workers in Maldives and ensuring their welfare.On Wednesday, June 26, during a side meeting at the South Asia Cooperative Environment Program (SACEP) conference in Thimphu, Bhutan, the Environment Minister made these appeals during discussions with Maldives' Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Technology, Thoriq Ibrahim.Maldives' Minister Thoriq Ibrahim sought cooperation from Bangladesh in importing fruit, forest, and medicinal tree saplings and establishi...

Jun262024 by No Comments

ISD prepares young minds for the future through Carnegie Mellon Robotics Summer Camp

Breaking News, Education

To provide a unique and enriching experience for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the International School Dhaka (ISD) organized the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Summer Camp in partnership with Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy for the second time. The Summer Camp was held on school campus at the ISD Design Lab from June 19 to June 23, 2024. The five-day long Summer Camp gave all participating students the opportunity to learn and equip themselves with the basic knowledge to start their journey in advanced programming language and robotics.The summer camp provided mechanical foundations in advanced assembly with Lego and VEX Robotics, cutting-edge coding and computational thinking in advanced programming languages (C++), dynamic planning of ro...

Jun262024 by No Comments

UCB Monash College Diploma results top the world!

Breaking News, Business

Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the exclusive partner to Monash College in Bangladesh, has achieved 100% pass rate in the recent Monash exams. UCB is the only organization to have one such passing rate among the 30 Monash partners across the world. Rejoicing the great achievement, CEO of Monash College Australia Jo Mithen has sent a special message of congratulation to the UCB students and staff.The second MCD intake for 2024 began at the UCB campus in Gulshan, Dhaka on June 23, 2024. The MCD program is the equivalent of the first year of a degree program at Monash University, meaning all successful UCB students are able to enter directly into the second year of their chosen Monash degrees. In her special message to from Melbourne, Jo Mithen, CEO of Monash College, Australia, said...