October 2024 - Page 9 of 13

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Grassroots people getting free anti-hypertensive medicine

The number of patients with hypertension in Bangladesh is surging exponentially. While the provision of anti-hypertensive medicine has already commenced at the grassroots level, it is crucial to ensure its availability in all healthcare facilities to effectively control hypertension-related non-communicable diseases and deaths associated with it. At the same time, necessary funding must be ensured for an uninterrupted supply of the medicine. These information and recommendations were highlighted at a workshop for journalists titled “Hypertension Control in Bangladesh: Progress and Way Forward” held at the Conference Hall of RDRS in Rangpur on 10th October 2024. The workshop was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health ...

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Startup Business Plan Competition: LAUNCHPAD BY UIHP@UIU Starts

Breaking News, Education

United International University (UIU)recently launched its flagship Startup Business Plan Competition and Innovation cohort - LAUNCHPAD BY UIHP@UIU. The program is facilitated by UIU and University Innovation Hub Program (UIHP) of Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystem Development Project (DEIED) under the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA) with support from The World Bank. Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice-Chancellor of UIU was present as the Chief Guest. Mr. Abul Fatah Md. Baligur Rahman, Project Director, DEIED, BHTPA was present as the Special Guest in the program. Among others, Prof. Dr. Khondaker Abdullah Al Mamun, Director of UIU's Institute of Research, Innovation, Incubation & Commercialization (IRIIC), Mr. Kishwar Hashemee - Co-founder of Mitro and Klud...

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United Commercial Bank PLC signs MoU with Gono Bishwabidyalay

Breaking News, Business

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) and Gono Bishwabidyalay have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide a range of banking services, including tuition fee collection and other banking facilities. The signing ceremony took place at the Corporate Office of United Commercial Bank PLC on 9 October. Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, Managing Director & CEO of UCB, and Professor Dr. Md. Abul Hossain, Vice Chancellor of Gono Bishwabidyalay, graced the event. Also present at the ceremony were Mr. Nabil Mustafizur Rahman, Additional Managing Director of UCB; ATM Tahmiduzzaman, Additional Managing Director of UCB; Md. Sekander-E-Azam, SEVP and Head of Transaction Banking at UCB; Professor Md. Serajul Islam, Treasurer of Gono Bishwabidyalay; Abu Muhammad Mukammel, Registrar (In-charge) of...

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SME Foundation and foodpanda host skill development workshop for small entrepreneurs

Breaking News, Business

SME Foundation in collaboration with food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda organized a workshop recently aiming to support and boost skills of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs (SMEs) in transitioning from social media commerce to larger online marketplaces. Around Forty entrepreneurs, primarily women, selling homemade products such as cakes, pithas, frozen foods, ghee, sweets, and ice cream through online platforms like Facebook, took part at the workshop and explored ways to scale their businesses by joining major online marketplaces. Sirajul Haque, Head of Sales at foodpanda conducted the workshop held at the SME Foundation office in Agargaon in the city and discussed the steps entrepreneurs can take to join these platforms and the strategic changes needed in their op...

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Daffodil International University Ranks First in Bangladesh in THE World University Rankings 2025

Breaking News, Education

Daffodil International University (DIU) is ranked jointly at the top in `Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings-2025’ among Bangladeshi Universities. DIU has also achieved an overall position in the range of 801–1000 among global universities ranked this year. Besides, it ranks 269th globally in ‘Research Quality’ criteria. This information was published on the official website of Times Higher Education on Wednesday (October 9). A total of 2092 universities in the world are ranked this year. Among them, the number of universities in Bangladesh is 17. DIU’s success in THE World University Rankings 2025 is based on its outstanding performance across five core pillars: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry, and International Outlook. The university a...

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Govt is working to develop understandable early warning system to avoid loss of lives and livelihood: Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said Govt is working to develop for understandable early warning system to avoid loss of lives and livelihood of people in the Natural calamities. She urged all stakeholders to actively contribute towards developing an effective hydrological status and outlook system. She emphasized that the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities are at constant risk due to climate hazards, making it essential to have an efficient early warning system. Speaking as the chief guest at a stakeholders’ consultation workshop titled "Early Warning for All through Hydrological Status and Outlook System" held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka, she stressed that early warnings are a vital part of building resilience. A ...

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Grameenphone Launches Country’s First Speed-Based Limitless Internet Packs

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Grameenphone, the largest telecommunications operator in Bangladesh, has made a significant leap forward in enhancing digital connectivity by launching the country’s first-ever speed-based limitless internet packs. These new offerings are designed to provide unparalleled freedom and flexibility to customers in their internet usage. With these uniquely designed innovative packs, users can now enjoy limitless internet access, tailored to suit diverse needs and preferences, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital landscape. Customers can choose from a range of speed-based tiers, including a 7-day upto 10Mbps pack for BDT 269, a 30-day upto 10Mbps pack for BDT 899, and a 30-day upto 15Mbps pack for BDT 998. These pioneer packs allow limitless internet usage with aforementio...

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SEU Signs MoU with TMSS Grand Health Sector for Collaborative Research and Development

Breaking News, Education

Southeast University (SEU) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TMSS Grand Health Sector to foster collaboration in research, education, and healthcare. The MoU was signed on October 5, 2024, during a business meeting and MoU signing ceremony held at the Conference Room of TMSS Bogura. Representatives from both institutions attended the ceremony. Prof. Dr. Hosne-Ara Begum, Founder & Executive Director, and Dr. Md. Matiur Rahman, Deputy Executive Director, represented TMSS. Prof. Dr. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Hasnat M Alamgir, Director of Research and Training, and Mr. M Tarik Al Jalil, Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Southeast University, represented SEU. The MoU aims to establish a framework for cooperation between the two institutions in v...

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UCB Investment Ltd. Recognized as Best Securities House in Bangladesh by Euromoney for 2024

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UCB Investment Ltd. (UCBIL), already esteemed as the Best Investment Bank in Bangladesh, has added another prestigious accolade to its portfolio by being named the Best Securities House in Bangladesh for 2024 by Euromoney. This distinguished honor underscores UCBIL's leadership in the financial sector of Bangladesh, setting it apart from all other merchant banks, stock brokerages, asset management companies, and other capital market institutions in the country. This is the first time any company in Bangladesh has won this award. Other notable winners include OCBC Securities from Singapore, China International Capital Corporation (CICC) from China, and Axis Capital from India. This recognition by Euromoney follows previous acknowledgments from both Euromoney and FinanceAsia in 2023 and 2...

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Unilever Consumer Care Wins ‘Gold award’ from ICSB

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Unilever Consumer Care Limited (UCL) has received the ‘Gold Award’ from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) for Corporate Governance Excellence. The 11th ICSB National Award was handed over to UCL at a gala event in a city hotel yesterday. Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, has graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and handed over the trophies and certificates to the winning companies. The prestigious award was received by S. O. M. Rashedul Quayum, Non-Executive Director, along with Md. Naharul Islam Molla, Company Secretary and Regulatory Affairs Head, and other senior officials from UCL.Dr. Md. Khairuzzaman Mozumder, Secret...