August 2024 – Page 2 – TheStatement24

Aug282024 by No Comments

Environment Advisor and UN Delegation discuss advancing Human Rights in Bangladesh

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, held a meeting Tuesday with a delegation led by Rory Mungoven, Head of the Asia-Pacific Division of the United Nations Human Rights Organization, at her office in the Bangladesh Secretariat. During the meeting, the delegation and the Advisor discussed issues related to crimes and human rights violations committed during the anti-discrimination student movement in Bangladesh. The discussions focused on potential areas of collaboration between the United Nations and the Government of Bangladesh to ensuring the protection of human rights. Syeda Rizwana Hasan highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts in environmental conservation and protection of human rights. She emphasized Bangladesh's commitment to protecting...

Aug282024 by No Comments

NBL holds Workshop on NPL Management & Legal Measures

Breaking News, Business

Special Asset Management Division, in association with National Bank Training Institute (NBTI) of National Bank Limited jointly organized a daylong Workshop on ‘NPL MANAGEMENT & LEGAL MEASURES’ at NBTI on 24 August 2024. Total 37 personnel from different Branches and Head Office of NBL participated in this workshop. Mr. Md. Abdul Matin, Deputy Managing Director & Chief Credit Officer (CCO) of National Bank Limited was present in the workshop as Chief Guest. The session conducted by Mr. Md. Tariqul Islam Khan, SVP & Head of Recovery Relationship Management Unit (RRMU, SAMD) as keynote speaker and also other sessions conducted by Mr. Md. Hanef Ali, SVP of Special Asset Management Division and Mr. Sk. Tareq Nawaz, VP & Head of Legal Division. The program was moderated by Mr. S...

Aug282024 by No Comments

Glenrich celebrates exceptional success of IGCSE and A Level students

Breaking News, Education

Glenrich Uttara (formerly DPS STS School Dhaka) has celebrated the tremendous success of IGCSE, AS, and A Level students in Cambridge International's May-June 2024 session. The examination results, which were recently released globally, have brought recognition to the students and schools. A total of 424 students from Glenrich Uttara (formerly DPS STS School Dhaka) partake in Cambridge International's May-June 2024 session, out of which 161 for IGCSE, 151 for AS, and 112 for A Level. Each student's effort and dedication shone through their results, and it was particularly evident when fourteen of IGCSE and five of A Level candidates attained an average of 90 percent marks in their examinations. The percentage of A Grades has significantly increased compared to last year. In 2023, 24....

Aug282024 by No Comments

Newly elected Board Chairman and Executive Committee Chairman of United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB)

Breaking News, Business

Dr. Aparup Chowdhury, Independent Director of UCB has been unanimously elected as Chairman of United Commercial Bank PLC in the board meeting held on today at the corporate office of UCB. Moreover, Mr. Bashir Ahmed has also been elected as the Executive Committee Chairman of UCB. Dr. Aparup Chowdhury was former Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh working consistently for 37 years with progressively increasing responsibilities in Field Administration, Policy Pool of different Ministries and Organizations as well as Corporate Bodies. Mr. Bashir Ahmed is also the Managing Director of Airmate Goodie Electrical Industries Ltd, Goodie Accessories (Pvt) Ltd, International Distribution Company Bangladesh (Pvt) Ltd, B&B Electronics, B&B Food & Beverage, B&B Electrical &a...

Aug262024 by No Comments

Prime Bank PLC. Partners with robishop.com.bd

Breaking News, Business

Prime Bank PLC., a leading financial institution committed to innovation and customer-centric financial solutions, has signed a partnership with premier e-commerce platform, robishop.com.bd. Recently a signing ceremony was held between these two organizations at bank’s Gulshan Corporate Office. Under the agreement, Existing Prime Bank card holder will enjoy EMI facility and new card holder will get discount voucher while purchasing from robishop.com.bd. Md. Nazeem A. Choudhury, Deputy Managing Director of Prime Bank PLC. and Shafiq Shamsur Razzaq, General Manager, Value Added Service , VAS & New Business, Market Operation from robishop.com.bd took part in signing ceremony on behalf of their respective organizations. Joarder Tanvir Faisal, Head of Cards & ADC Business from Prime B...

Aug262024 by No Comments

foodpanda riders join relief packaging efforts

Breaking News, Business

foodpanda riders have volunteered to package relief items and load them onto trucks at the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) to support the flood-affected people. Conversations with the riders reveal they have joined this humanitarian work as volunteers to stand by the flood victims. Most of the riders are students, and many of their classmates have also participated in this initiative. Like other youths, they consider this work a social responsibility. It is mentionable that a significant number of people have spontaneously participated in the mass relief collection campaign at the University of Dhaka to aid flood victims in various districts of the country. People from different walks of life are coming forward to donate cash and relief items. In addition to the relief ...

Aug262024 by No Comments

Banglalink signs MoU with Bangladesh Army for immediate food relief

Breaking News, Business

The recent catastrophic floods have plunged southeastern and eastern regions across Bangladesh and severely impacted the livelihoods of countless people. In response to this urgent situation, Banglalink, a leading digital operator in Bangladesh, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Army on Saturday to urgently deliver immediate relief to the flood-affected people. The devastating flood has submerged homes, farmlands, and roads, causing thousands of people to get stranded and face numerous challenges, like access to clean water, food, and transportation. In the face of this immense crisis, the Bangladesh Army is distributing essential relief materials, including food and water, across the most affected regions. To reach the hardest-hit and most challenging a...

Aug262024 by No Comments

Read and tap card on 3 sides of smartphone with new NFC tech

Breaking News, Technology

Innovative trendy tech brand Infinix, introduces its revolutionary 720-degree (720°) SphereTech Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. This breakthrough promises to revolutionize user experiences by vastly improving the versatility and reliability of NFC applications on mobile devices. With its expanded signal coverage and unmatched stability, this innovative technology ensures smooth, seamless performance from any angle, setting a new standard for NFC functionality. Current NFC technology, while facilitating mobile payments and transit access, often falls short, leading to transaction failures and user frustration. This is especially true in crowded or fast-paced environments where precise alignment is required for successful interactions, making the process cumbersome and unreliab...

Aug262024 by No Comments

All-Rounder Quality King HONOR X6B Smartphone Hits the Market

Breaking News, Technology

Leading smartphone brand Honor has introduced a new addition to the country's market, the 'Honor X6B'. Boasting impressive features and a stunning design, this all-rounder smartphone is available at any Honor authorized mobile retail outlets and brand shops across Bangladesh. It comes in two attractive colors – Forest Green and Midnight Black – and is priced at BDT 14,999. With the purchase of the phone, customers will also receive an exclusive t-shirt as a gift from Honor. The Honor X series is known for its budget-friendly quality smartphones, which always generate interest among tech-savvy consumers. HONOR X6B having 5-Stars Drop-Resistant Quality which has Five-star overall drop resistance certification from Switzerland's SGS. It's Force-distributed design ensures Rigorous Quality S...

Aug242024 by No Comments

Water Resources Adviser Visits Flood-Affected Areas in Habiganj

Breaking News, National

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has stated that the government is working collectively with full force to tackle the ongoing flash flood situation in various districts of the country. With the help of everyone, swift and effective measures are being taken to rescue people from remote areas. She expressed sincere gratitude to the students and general public who are participating spontaneously alongside the government in providing services to the people arriving at the shelters. On Friday, August 23, Syeda Rizwana Hasan made these remarks while responding to journalists' questions after visiting various flood-affected areas in the Sadar Upazila of Habiganj district. The Water Resources Adviser m...