September 2024 - Page 4 of 11

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Novartis supports rehabilitation of flood victims

Novartis, a multinational pharmaceutical company, has provided assistance to address the post-flood humanitarian situation. On Tuesday, the company donated Tk 5.3 million to the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society as assistance for the people affected by the recent flooding in the country’s eastern region. Through this support, Novartis aims to not only lend a helping hand to the flood victims but also contribute to ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts. “The Bangladeshi people have faced this natural disaster with commendable unity. Now is the time for everyone to step forward and collectively tackle the post-flood situation,” Country President and Managing Director of Novartis Fahmid Wasik Ali said. He handed over the cheque of donation to Secretary General of Bangladesh Red ...

Sep242024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Polythene bags to be banned in markets from November 1: Environment Advisor Rizwana Hasan

Breaking News, National

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, announced that polythene and polypropylene bags will be banned in all supermarkets from October 1 and in all markets from November 1. To enforce the existing ban on the use of such bags, legal measures will be implemented from October 1 in supermarkets and from November 1 in markets. Additionally, actions will be taken against polythene producers from November 1. The advisor mentioned that everyone has sufficient time, and the government is also working on providing alternatives. Environment Advisor made these announcements during a discussion meeting on the challenges and possibilities of banning polythene shopping bags, held at the office of the Mohammadpur Town Hall Market Traders' Association. ...

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UIU Team won Gold Award in the 5th Blockchain Olympiad Bangladesh 2024 Competition

Breaking News, Education

The “Chain Reaction”of United International University won the Gold Awardin the 5thBlockchain Olympiad Bangladesh 2024. The award giving ceremony of the competition was held through online platform recently. The competition, which began on June 7, 2024, saw over 200 teams from 120 universities compete in a rigorous preliminary round. Only 30 teams advanced to the final round, which took place from September 03 to 04. The team Chain Reaction was declared the champion at the award ceremony recently, earning the prestigious Prof. Jamilur Reza Choudhury Championship Award. The team was led by Abu Saleh, a graduate of United International University and consisted of graduates Ahmed Shabab Noor, Samrin Silviya, Enan Israq and F Z Shaoni Shwastika. Their diverse backgrounds and skills furth...

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Guardian Life Provides Emergency Cashless Service During Nationwide Internet Outage

Breaking News, Business

It was July 2024, an ordinary Friday in Mohammadpur. A father and his 11 years son were enjoying a quiet day together , playing in gated residential society, unaware of the unrest brewing outside. Protests had erupted across the city, and tensions between students and law enforcement were escalating. Suddenly, the calm was shattered. A group of protesting students, chased by the police, rushed towards their gated community. In an effort to protect the students, the security guards opened the gates—unintentionally allowing both the fleeing students and pursuing police to enter. Within moments, chaos broke out. The air filled with teargas, and the sharp crack of rubber bullets echoed through the once peaceful neighborhood. Amid the confusion, the father and son were caught in the cross...

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BASIS hosts ‘BASIS America Desk Stakeholders’ Meet’ to expand ICT business

Breaking News, Business

Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) organized the 'BASIS America Desk Stakeholders’ Meet' with the goal of expanding and enhancing ICT business relations between Bangladesh and the United States. Held at the BASIS auditorium, the event was attended by James Gardiner, Acting Chief of the Economic Unit of the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, John Fay, Commercial Counselor of the U.S. Embassy, BASIS President Russell T. Ahmed, Senior Vice President M. Rashidul Hasan, Vice President (Finance) Iqbal Ahmed Fakhrul Hasan, Directors Mir Shahrukh Islam, Biplob Ghosh Rahul, Chairman of the BASIS America Desk Noor Mahmud Khan, along with more than 70 members of the BASIS America Desk. The event was conducted by BASIS Vice President (Admin) Syed Mohammad Kamal. During the e...

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London School of Economics’ Open Day held at UCB

Breaking News, Business

Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) has partnered with the reputed London School of Economic (LSE) to offer local students the opportunity to study world-class curriculums in accounting, business, economics, management, finance, and social science. UCB hosted an Open Day at their campus in Gulshan to provide students with an in-depth overview of the prestigious University of London (UoL) degrees available at UCB. The event featured Dr. James Abdey, Associate Professor in Statistics and Associate International Director at LSE. As the Chief Guest, Dr. Abdey offered valuable insights into what makes the LSE curriculum so special, and how a University of London (UoL) degree enhances career prospects for students. Also present at the event were Manas Singh, CEO of STS; Prof. Hew Gill, President...

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Government to take immediate action to prevent river erosion: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Breaking News, National

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has announced that immediate measures will be taken to prevent river erosion. She stated that efforts are underway to protect farmland and alleviate the hardships of flood-affected communities. The government is also providing assistance to farmers and agricultural workers affected by recent floods. She emphasized the importance of addressing these issues from the people's perspective, urging collaboration between the government and citizens to find solutions. She made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a public hearing on flood and erosion, held at the District Commissioner’s office in Noakhali on Monday, September 23. The advisor further noted...

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Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd. to get insurance services from MetLife

Breaking News, Business

Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (HPL), a leading pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh penned a contract with MetLife to provide insurance facilities to their employees in Bangladesh. As part of this contract, employees of HPL will receive insurance coverage for loss of life and medical expenses. The company has selected MetLife as their employee insurance provider due to the insurer’s customized solutions, faster payment of insurance claims and financial strength. Healthcare Pharmaceuticals has been serving in the healthcare sector after establishing its pharmaceutical plant in 1996. Now Healthcare Pharmaceuticals is the fastest growing organization in the pharmaceutical industry of Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, MetLife provides insurance protection to over 300,000 employees and thei...

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Availability of medicine crucial at grassroots level to tackle hypertension- Speakers at journalists’ workshop

Breaking News, Health

A significant portion of the population in Bangladesh is suffering from hypertension, a silent killer. While the provision of free medicine has already commenced to combat the prevalence of hypertension, ensuring its availability in all healthcare facilities at the grassroots level is essential to effectively control hypertension-related non-communicable diseases and deaths. At the same time, sustainable funding is required for an uninterrupted supply of the medicine. Such recommendations were highlighted at a workshop for journalists titled "Hypertension Control in Bangladesh: Progress and Way Forward" held at the capital's BMA Bhaban on Monday, September 23. The workshop was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health Ad...

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Employees of National Bank Extend Support to Flood-Affected Communities

Breaking News, Business

As part of social responsibility, employees of the National Bank have donated one day’s salary to support flood-affected underprivileged people across the country. Relief bags filled with essential items are being distributed in various regions, including Dagonbhuiya and Sonagazi upazilas. Branch officials from the respective National Bank branches in these areas are actively participating in the relief efforts. It is worth mentioning that National Bank and its employees have consistently stepped up during times of crisis in the country.