Day: September 11, 2024

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UCB PLC wins Joint Bronze Award at 24th ICAB National Award

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has won the "Joint Bronze Award" under the "Private Sector Banks" category in the 24th ICAB National Award for Best Presented Annual Reports 2023. As a yearly event, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) organized this award ceremony at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka. Syed Faridul Islam, Acting Managing Director and CEO and Faruk Ahammad FCA, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the bank, received the award from Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce, who was the Chief Guest of the event. Dr. Md. Khairuzzaman Mozumdar, Secretary, Finance Division, Ministry of Finance; Md. Selim Uddin, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce; and Md. Abdur Rahman Khan FCMA, Secreta...

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CCI Bangladesh’s ‘World Without Waste’ initiative recognized in SDG Brand Champion Award

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CCI Bangladesh (Coca-Cola Bangladesh Beverages Limited) has received an honorable mention in the SDG Brand Champion in Responsible Consumption and Production at the SDG Brand Champion Award 2024 on September 10, 2024. CCI Bangladesh is actively advancing its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12) – ‘Responsible Consumption and Production’ through the ‘World Without Waste’ initiative. The program promotes a circular economy and reduces plastic pollution by integrating sustainability principles across the product lifecycle with a 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle) waste management approach. ‘World Without Waste’ initiative is strategically designed, primarily centering around the three ‘R’s— reduce, reuse and recycle. The program begins with ‘Reduction’ by introducing lightweight b...

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Bangladesh and China to Strengthen Cooperation on Water Management and Environmental Sustainability: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Water Resources and Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan said China is committed to sharing expertise in water management, building a smart water conservancy system, and enhancing data sharing during floods. She also said China proposed to provide training in water conservancy and promote technical collaboration between the two countries.On Wednesday, a courtesy meeting was held between Yao Wen, the Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, and Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor on Water Resources and Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. The meeting took place at the Bangladesh Secretariat, where discussions focused on enhancing collaboration between the two nations in water management and environmental sustainability.Environment Advisor said to further strengthen ties, the formation of a...

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Recognizing Sustainability Excellence: SDG Brand Champion Awards 2024 Celebrates 39 Pioneering Initiatives

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39 sustainable brand initiatives were awarded in the 2nd edition of AkijBashir Group Presents SDG Brand Champion Awards in Association with Intellier, held at Le Méridien Dhaka on September 10, 2024. Among the awardees, 16 initiatives received the winner accolade and 23 received the Honourable Mentions. Initiated by Bangladesh Innovation Conclave, this award aimed to recognise and honourprivate organisations and brands that have contributed outstandingly to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Bangladesh.The award gala was attended by Ms. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor, Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, Advisor, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, as the Honorable Chief Guest. Addressing the occ...