August 2024 – Page 3 – TheStatement24

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Grameenphone to extend support for flood-affected families in collaboration with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society

In response to the ongoing sudden flood crisis, Grameenphone, has taken immediate initiative to support the flood-affected people. Grameenphone, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), will distribute food relief packs to 10,000 families in the flood affected areas. Additionally, five water treatment plants and five mobile medical teams will be deployed based on the onground situation to ensure access to clean drinking water and essential healthcare services. Farhana Islam, Head of ESG of Grameenphone, said, “At Grameenphone, we believe in standing by our communities during such challenging times. Considering the emergency, we promptly acted on this. Besides the initiatives taken by our company, we have also launched an employee donation initiative, where our e...

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Sony-Smart provides free healthcare services at Uttara showroom

Breaking News, Health

Smart Technologies (BD) Limited, the official distributor of Sony in Bangladesh, has launched a three-day free healthcare service program under the theme ‘Let Life Be Secure.’ The initiative was inaugurated today at Sony-Smart’s Uttara showroom. The program offers free healthcare services to the public from 12 PM to 4 PM on Thursday and Saturday and from 3 PM to 6 PM on Friday. The healthcare services include consultations with a medical specialist from a renowned hospital in the country, along with various diagnostic tests such as diabetes screening, blood pressure measurement, ECG, BMI check-ups, body fat level tests, water level tests, visceral fat level tests, protein level tests, muscle level tests, and basal metabolism tests. Mr. Sarwar Jahan Chowdhury, General Manager of Sales...

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The first meeting of the newly formed Board of Directors of National Bank was held

Breaking News, Business

The first meeting of the newly formed Board of Directors of National Bank was held on August 22, 2024. In this 505th meeting of the Board, Sponsor Director Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo was elected as Chairman, and Sponsor Director Mr. Moazzam Hossain was elected as Vice Chairman. The meeting was attended by new board director & shareholder Mr. Zakaria Taher, Independent Director & former Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank Mr. Md. Zulkar Nayn, Independent Director & former Managing Director of Shimanto Bank Mr. Muklesur Rahman, Independent Director Professor Dr. Melita Mehjabeen from the Institute of Business Administration at Dhaka University, and Independent Director & Chartered Accountant Mr. Md. Abdus Satter Sarkar. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & Chief Exec...

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ADB to assist Bangladesh in low-cost river cleaning projects and climate action plans- Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Breaking News, National

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, announced that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will assist Bangladesh in implementing low-cost river cleaning projects for the important rivers namely Buriganga, Turag, and Balu rivers. The ADB's support will also extend to the execution of Bangladesh's action-oriented climate plans, including the National Adaptation Plan (NAP). During a meeting with Edimon Ginting, ADB's Country Director, held Tuesday at the Bangladesh Secretariat, Rizwana Hasan emphasized the importance of involving the private sector and youth in environmental protection efforts. She also highlighted the need for capacity building and requested ADB's assistance in establishing a training institute for Department of Environment (DoE) officials. ...

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Infinix HOT 30 vibes teen gamers with performance and versatility

Breaking News, Technology

Today’s youth tends to be ahead of time in any case. Especially their smartphone, which is more than just a tool for them, must match their lifestyle. It’s their gateway to gaming, socializing, and managing daily tasks. For a phone to truly meet the demands of a teen’s busy life, it must excel in several key areas. Building on this understanding, a smartphone that appeals to today’s youth must deliver a seamless balance of power, versatility, and reliability. Performance is crucial—not just in terms of processing speed for gaming, but also in battery life that lasts through long school days, nights out with friends, and everything in between. In recent times, Infinix HOT 30 offered similar features that enticed the youth. The HOT 30 stands out by balancing powerful gaming performance...

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Saudi welcomes 8th site on UNESCO World Heritage List

Breaking News, Feature

Saudi is a land with a long history and a crucial crossroad between west and east bustling with important trade routes. It is a land that has been inhabited for millennia, a land of living wonders, and where ancient civilizations many of which are lost today flourished. It is a land where the tales of the past still influence the present. Discover Saudi’s newest World Heritage Site: The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area: Set in a strategic point of the ancient trade routes that used to crisscross the Heart of Arabia and abruptly abandoned around the 5th century CE, the site of Al-Faw – which includes the vestige of the city of Qaryat al-Faw – is full of mysteries waiting to be uncovered. This historic site offers a captivating glimpse into the rich heritage and culture o...

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Bangladesh and UK to strengthen collaboration on climate change and environmental conservation: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Breaking News, National

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, announced that Bangladesh and the UK will deepen collaboration on climate change and environmental conservation. She emphasized the need for capacity building, rainwater harvesting, and desalination initiatives, ensuring that these benefits reach the people. Rizwana Hasan called for the doubling of the $100 billion in climate financing to address the growing needs, stressing the importance of securing a better world for future generations. On 19 August, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke, met with Syeda Rizwana Hasan at the Bangladesh Secretariat to discuss these issues. Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry also present in the occasion. Syeda Rizwana Hasan reiterated that climate change...

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National Bank MoU sign with York Hospital

Breaking News, Business

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between National Bank Limited and York Hospital Limited. On August 19, 2024, the official handover of the contract took place at the Bank's Head Office. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, was the chief guest at the event. Imran Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director, National Bank, Dr. Enamul Haque Tito, Chief Medical Officer at York Hospital and senior officials of both organizations were also present. Recently, Sheikh Akhter Uddin Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director of National Bank Limited and Dr. S. M. Jaglul A. Mozumdar, Managing Director of York Hospital, signed the contract on behalf of both institutions. According to the agreement, National Bank employees, their family members, and all National Bank premium cardho...

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Urgent measures to prevent encroachment on heritage rivers and wetlands: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Breaking News, National

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Water Resources, stated that urgent measures will be taken to prevent the illegal encroachment of nationally heritage wetlands and rivers. As part of this initiative, unauthorized structures in Arial, Chalan, Belai, and Basila wetlands will be removed. She also mentioned that a visit to Arial Beel would be conducted next week, along with the Housing and Public Works Advisor. Emphasizing the importance of preserving haors (wetlands) and beels, she urged officials to take timely initiatives to repair embankments in haor areas to minimize crop damage. These statements were made by the Water Resources Advisor while speaking as the chief guest at a consultation meeting held this Sunday afternoon at the Ministry of Water Resources in the Banglad...

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‘Bangladesh Corner’ inaugurates at Daffodil International University

Breaking News, Education

Daffodil International University and its students have played a leading role in fulfilling the dream of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement to build a new Bangladesh without discrimination. Not only that, students have a glorious role in every movement and struggle in Bangladesh from 1947 to 2024. To uphold and preserve the documents, signature events of all students movements and to make their glorious contribution unforgettable, 'Bangladesh Corner' has been inaugurated at Daffodil International University for the first time in Bangladesh. On August 17 (Saturday), Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Board of Trustees of Daffodil International University and Chairman of Association of Private Universities of Banglagladesh officially inaugurated this 'Bangladesh Corner' in the central lib...