June 2024 – Page 8 – TheStatement24

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Bonayan distribute 5 million saplings

In celebration of World Environment Day, Bonayan, the largest private sector-driven afforestation program in Bangladesh, is set to distribute 5 million saplings nationwide. This initiative marks Bonayan's 44th year of significant contributions to environmental restoration. Bangladesh faces increasing challenges from climate change, including severe cyclones, floods, heat waves, and desertification. Trees play a crucial role in mitigating these impacts, and afforestation programs are vital for disaster mitigation and environmental protection. Bonayan has been at the forefront of these efforts for over four decades. World Environment Day, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), is the largest international event for the environment, inspiring governments and stakeholder...

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JICA joins hands with Survey of Bangladesh to establish National Spatial Data Infrastructure for Bangladesh

Breaking News, Business

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) with the Survey of Bangladesh have been working to establish a National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) for Bangladesh which will help the country to undertake development plans more efficiently by analyzing and utilizing spatial data. It was revealed during the “NSDI Open Seminar” held at the Hotel Sonargaon in the capital recently. The seminar focusing on national spatial data platform was organized by the Survey of Bangladesh, the Ministry of Defence and JICA together. Md. Shahiduzzaman Sarker, MP, the Minister of State for the Ministry of Planning was present as the chief guest. H. E. Mr. IWAMA Kiminori, Ambassador of Japan, A. T. M. Siddiqur Rahman, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence and MIURA Mari, Senior Representative, JICA ...

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A Story of Trust and Support

Breaking News, National

In an industry often criticized for harassment, Guardian Life Insurance Limited has shown that there are still trustworthy companies. Among the many negative stories, their recent actions stand out as a great example of keeping promises and supporting policyholders. Baby Begum, a housewife from Tano Upazila in Rajshahi, had started a Deposit Pension Scheme (DPS) with BRAC and took an insurance policy from Guardian Life. Sadly, just three months after starting her policy, Baby Begum passed away, leaving behind her husband and two sons, Ripon Sonar and Mohammad Roni Mollah. Despite the short duration of her policy, Guardian Life stepped in to help her family. Guardian Life paid Tk 720,000 to Baby Begum's family, the full amount they were supposed to receive at the end of the DPS period...

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UIU Mars Rover won 1st Place in Asia for the third time in a row at University Rover Challenge 2024

Breaking News, Education

The UIU Mars Rover team from United International University (UIU) won 1st place in Asia for the third time in a row at the University Rover Challenge 2024 organized by the Mars Society. The competition was held on 29 May – 01 June 2024 at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in Hanksville, Utah, USA. The “UIU Mars Rover Team” stood 1st in Asia in 2022 and 2023 at the University Rover Challenge Competition. During the three-day final, the teams performed four missions including science exploration, autonomous navigation, extreme terrain traversal and Equipment servicing missions to demonstrate the capabilities of their rover and operation skills. UIU Mars Rover successfully completed all four missions and represented the university along with the country with pride. UIU Mars Rover...

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TECNO Offers Guaranteed 3-Year Long Android Updates for CAMON 30 Series

Breaking News, Technology

Innovative global smartphone brand TECNO has recently launched its CAMON 30 series in the Bangladesh market. To enhance the experience further and ensure a guaranteed mobile environment, TECNO have come up with the offer of guaranteed 3-year long Android updates up to Android 16 for CAMON 30 Series. The CAMON 30 series is receiving highly positive reviews from customers and tech YouTubers for its impressive camera and features. To add to the rewarding experience of the smartphone lovers, TECNO is offering its customers an outstanding 3 years of Android upgrades (extending to Android 16), along with 3 years of security patch update. Smartphone users often face different kinds of problems in their phone because of update issues and old software. To effectively address this issue, CAMON 30...

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Daffodil International University students to represent Bangladesh at NASA

Breaking News, Education

"Team Diamonds", a team of students from the Department of Software Engineering, Daffodil International University (DIU), won the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2022 as the "Most Inspirational" project. The team is now heading to NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration – to represent the country as the champions of this prestigious international competition. Team Diamonds is led by Tisha Khandokar as its team leader. Other team members include Md Munim Ahmed, the team's UI/UX designer and data analyst; Injamamul Haque Sonet, the System Architect; Abu Niaz, the app's developer, and Zarin Chowdhury, the team's dedicated researcher. They will participate in various NASA events on June 4/5/6. Notable among them is that on the 5th they will be given a reception at the NASA headquarte...

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JICA launches Technical Cooperation Project to enhance countrywide access to justice

Breaking News, Business

With an aim to establish a more accessible and efficient justice system in the country, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) rolled out its three-year-long ‘Development of Mediation and Civil Litigation Practices for Enhancement of Access to Justice Project’ in Bangladesh. This initiative marks a significant milestone in collaborative efforts to improve the country’s legal infrastructure for all citizens. The project was launched on June 04, 2024, through a ceremony held in the InterContinental Dhaka, located in the capital’s Minto Road area. Anisul Huq, MP, Honorable Minister, Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, attended the event as Chief Guest, along with Iwama Kiminori, Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh, present as the Special Guest. Md. Golam Sarwar, Secret...

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Dahua Introduces New GO Wireless CCTV Cameras in the Local Market

Breaking News, Business

In the Bangladeshi market, the Chinese technology brand Dahua has introduced new GO wireless CCTV cameras. These advanced technology CCTV cameras were launched through a grand event held on Recently at the five star hotel InterContinental Dhaka, organized by Smart Technologies (BD) Limited, the Bangladeshi distributor of Dahua. Present at the event were Managing Director of Dahua South Asia Kevin Zhang, Technical Manager Jerry Zheng, Product Manager Rocket Wang; Managing Director of Smart Technologies (BD) Limited Mohammad Zahirul Islam, Director-Distribution Business Zafor Ahmed, Director-Channel Sales Muzahid Al Beruni Suzon, Product Manager (Dahua) Ashikur Rahman. Kevin Zhang, Managing Director of Dahua South Asia, stated that the Bangladeshi market will now have access to advanced te...

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Bangladeshi Patients Now Can Avail a Wide Range of Medical Tourism Services in Malaysia at Affordable Rates

Breaking News, Health

In order to promote medical tourism in Malaysia for Bangladeshi patients, ShareTrip and the Malaysian Health Tourism Council (MHTC) have entered into a strategic partnership for the first time. This partnership will offer Bangladeshi patients a wide range of medical tourism services in Malaysia at affordable rates. This collaboration aims to meet all patient needs, from access to top-notch healthcare facilities and specialized treatments to comprehensive wellness programs. As the leading travel and lifestyle company in Bangladesh, ShareTrip will ensure exceptional customer service and support for patients seeking medical assistance by coordinating appointments, assisting with obtaining medical visas, and providing guidance throughout the patient's journey. The signing ceremony was held ...

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Energypac brings home ‘Global Economics Award 2024’

Breaking News, Business

Energypac Power Generation PLC, a leading power engineering company in Bangladesh, has recently brought home another accolade as the company has been awarded the Global Economics Award 2024 as the “Most Innovative Power Engineering Company - Bangladesh”. Energypac, driven by an aspiration to address the most innovative work concerning power and energy, has been working tirelessly since 1982. To help the country leverage the power of energy, the company has been putting emphasis on innovation in all aspects of its operation. As a testament to the company’s collective hard work, dedication and commitment to excellence, this award has been conferred on Energypac. Humayun Rashid, Managing Director and CEO, Energypac Power Generation PLC, said about this award, “We are really delighted be...