Day: September 5, 2024

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Dr. Md. Sabur Khan for being elected president of Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh

Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman of Board of Trustees of Daffodil International University and Daffodil Family and Founder Sponsor of Bangladesh Senior Citizen Welfare Society was accorded a grand reception on behalf of Bangladesh Senior Citizen Welfare Societyfor being elected as the president of Association of Private Universities of Bangladeshon 16 August 2024. The felicitation ceremony was organized today on September 04, 2024 by the society at Daffodil International School Auditorium at Sobhanbagh, Dhanmondi in the capital. The ceremony was presided over by renowned economist, former caretaker government advisor and newly elected chairman of Bangladesh Senior Citizen Welfare Society. Hossain Zillur Rahman. Dr. Mohammad Nuruzzaman, Chief Executive Officer of Daffodil Family andEngineer Md....

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iFarmer lands series A funding led by Razor Capital

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iFarmer, the largest agritech startup, received an investment from the emerging market-focused venture capital firm Razor Capital. This investment is part of Razor Capital’s Series A funding, which recognizes the importance of agritech sector in Bangladesh as a key sector to help farmers with financial inclusion and position iFarmer to become the largest network of agriculture value chain actors in Bangladesh. Through its latest investment into iFarmer, Razor Capital has doubled down on its commitment to Bangladesh. Oussama Glilah, Managing Partner of Razor Capital, who has access to extensive agriculture knowledge through his family-owned business, Fresh Del Monte (NYSE: FDP), has joined the board of directors of iFarmer as a full board member. He expressed, “At Razor Capital, we maintai...

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Water Resources Advisor Directed concerned to Finalize the Accurate Number of Rivers within 2 Months.

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministries of Water Resources and Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, has instructed the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), BIWTA, National River Conservation Commission, and Divisional Commissioners to finalize the accurate number of rivers in the country within the next two months. She mentioned that the jointly prepared list must be published on the website to allow public opinions and objections. Any objections must be addressed through hearings where necessary. She also directed the authorities to identify at least one river in each of the 64 districts and prepare a time-bound, cost-effective action plan within the next two months to evict illegal encroachments and later conduct coordinated operations for river eviction.The Environm...

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Over 90% of People in Feni and Noakhali Affected by Floods: Oxfam

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A rapid assessment by Oxfam in Bangladesh has uncovered the staggering impact of the recent floods in Feni and Noakhali, the hardest-hit districts. The assessment shows that over 90% of the population has been severely affected, with nearly all shelters submerged, 48% destroyed, and 100% of sanitation and water facilities rendered unusable.As floodwaters slowly recede, the full scale of the destruction is becoming increasingly apparent. With the loss of livelihoods, food insecurity is a growing concern, with 72% of affected families only able to eat twice a day, often insufficiently. The sanitation crisis is particularly dire, with open defecation becoming commonplace due to destroyed facilities, heightening the risk of waterborne diseases.Hosne Ara Begum, a 38-year-old Feni distri...

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National Bank Launches ‘Nischinto Oboshor’

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National Bank Limited officially launched the ‘Nischinto Oboshor’ at its head office on September 5, 2024. The ‘Nischinto Oboshor’ launching program was officially inaugurated by Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & CEO of the bank as chief guest. Present at the event were Deputy Managing Directors of the Bank namely, Sheikh Akhter Uddin Ahmed, Imran Ahmed, Md. Abdul Matin along with other senior officials of the bank. Meanwhile, deposit receipts were handed over to some of customers who had taken the ‘Nischinto Oboshor’ product. During the inauguration, Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & CEO of the bank said, "This diverse savings scheme has many attractive features. So I hope this product will get a huge response." Note that anyone above the age of 18 years can d...