Day: October 5, 2024

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Smart Technologies Recognized as Best Performer at Dell South Asia Partner Summit 2024

Smart Technologies (BD) Ltd., a leading organization in the ICT solutions landscape of Bangladesh, has been honored as the best performer on Data Center solution storage among 12 countries of South Asia & Emerging market at the Dell South Asia Partner Summit 2024. The prestigious event held at The Athene Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand on 2nd October 2024, brought together industry leaders, experts, and innovators, celebrating excellence and collaboration across the region. Mohammad Zahirul Islam, Managing Director of Smart Technologies (BD) Ltd., received the award from Dell Technologies’ high officials. At the event, Mohammad Zahirul Islam said, “Smart Technologies team stood out among competitors by demonstrating exceptional performance in the areas of data center solutions and storage. Ou...

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Meeting held in Shantinagar Market to enforce ban on polythene

Breaking News, National

Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, said that a legal drive will be launched from November 1 against those producing polythene shopping bags. Teams will be formed jointly with the Department of Environment, the Department of Consumer's Rights protection, and the magistrates of the district administration. With the cooperation of the people, the government will stop the production, marketing, and use of polythene. To completely stop polythene shopping bags, buyers and sellers must ensure the use of environmentally friendly bags.Environment Secretary made these remarks as the chief guest while speaking at an exchange of views meeting with members of the Shantinagar Market Committee and the Traders' Association held at the committee's of...

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Children’s Rights Without Discrimination Demanded

Breaking News, National

The international children’s rights organization, Kochi Konther Asar, has submitted four separate memorandums to the Chief Advisor of the interim government Professor Dr. Mohammad Yunus, the UN Regional Office, UNICEF and the US Embassy in Dhaka. These memorandums called for an end to the violation of children's rights globally including in Bangladesh. The organization conducted a day-long program on Thursday to mark World Children’s Day and World Children’s Week 2024. In response to questions from journalists, Kaium Khan, Secretary General of the Central Executive Committee of Kochi Konther Asar, stated, "Children are being abused in various ways in all countries, including Bangladesh. Children in war-torn countries, in particular, are suffering from extreme violence and hardship." Ci...

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Bangladesh Retail Congress 2024 Explores Innovation and Sustainability in the Retail Sector

Breaking News, Business

Bangladesh Retail Forum initiated the 7th edition of SHWAPNO presents Bangladesh Retail Congress 2024 powered by Singer | beko (Singer Bangladesh Limited); Konka and Gree (Electro Mart Limited) in Association with MINISO, IDC Bangladesh PLC, with this year’s theme, with this year’s theme, "Retail Renaissance: Inspiring Innovation." Held at Le Méridien Dhaka on October 5, the day-long summit focused on the transformative changes in the retail industry driven by technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and a heightened emphasis on sustainability. The summit aimed to empower retail leaders with insights and strategies to lead this renaissance, creating a future where retail is more connected, sustainable, and customer-centric.Bangladesh Retail Congress 2024 brought toget...

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Free anti-hypertensive medicine for grassroots- Speakers at journalists’ workshop

Breaking News, Health

The prevalence of hypertension is increasing alarmingly in Bangladesh. Fewer than one in seven people with hypertension have their condition under control. 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 reduce hypertension-related non-communicable diseases and deaths. At the same time, sustainable funding is required for an uninterrupted supply of the medicine. These information and recommendations were highlighted at a virtual workshop for journalists titled "Hypertension Control in Bangladesh: Progress and Way Forward" on 5th October 2024. The workshop was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Pro...