Day: November 5, 2024

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan Urges Unified Action Against Lead Poisoning Crisis

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, emphasized the urgent need to address lead and heavy metal poisoning, calling it a “silent crisis demanding immediate attention.” Speaking as the Chief Guest at the national workshop titled "Lead-Free Bangladesh: How Do We Get There?" at the BICC in Dhaka, Advisor reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with all stakeholders to eliminate lead poisoning by 2040. She stressed the importance of a comprehensive action plan to identify and mitigate major sources of toxic metal exposure in Bangladesh.Highlighting the need for robust data, Rizwana noted that nationally representative information on lead exposure is essential for effective policy-making. She thanked UNICEF and the Bangladesh Bure...

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Mustafa Rafiqul Islam Duke new MD of Dhaka Telephone

Breaking News, Business

Mustafa Rafiqul Islam Duke has been appointed as the managing director of privately owned land phone Dhaka Telephone Company Limited (DTCL). At the same time, ATM Hayatuzzaman Khan became the chairman of the company. On Monday (November 4), the company's board of directors decided to appoint a new MD and chairman. This appointment will bring Dhaka Phone, the company's main business, to the light of day. Mustafa Rafiqul Islam Duke said, we will actively work to lower both voice and internet prices according to consumer needs. The company announced this information in a press release on Tuesday. Dhaka Phone started operations in the Chittagong and Sylhet zones in 2006 and in the capital, Dhaka, in 2007 as the first private-sector fixed-line operator. Mustafa Rafiqul Islam Duke was the dire...

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DIU Represented Bangladesh on the Global Stage of Higher Education

Breaking News, Education

Daffodil International University (DIU), a prominent private university in Bangladesh, represented the country at the prestigious international forum, Asian University Presidents Forum (AUPF). Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Founder and Chairman of DIU and a standing committee member of AUPF, moderated the first session, themed- ‘Asia Alliance University (AAU): Unite Asia through Education - One Platform, Infinite Possibilities’, having esteemed leaders from higher education institutions from Lithuania, Macau, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea and India as panelists.The session took place on October 31, 2024 (last Thursday), at Dongseo University, Busan, South Korea, as part of the three-day AUPF conference from October 30 to November 1. This year, AUPF brought together over 50 higher education lea...

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BASIS Signs MoU with BRAC Bank PLC

Breaking News, Business

BASIS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BRAC Bank PLC on October 31, 2024 at Head office, Gulshan to introduce exclusive collateral-free loan facilities for BASIS members. This strategic alliance enables our members to access vital financial resources quickly and easily, empowering them to navigate challenges and accelerate their entrepreneurial journeys.The MoU aims to provide members with streamlined financing options that eliminate collateral requirements, bolstering the support necessary for innovation, sustainable business expansion, and economic contributions in the ICT sector. With this partnership, BASIS members can expedite their financial success and achieve their business aspirations.Mr. M Rashidul Hasan, President of BASIS, remarked in his opening speech, ...

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Reimagine laundry-care with Samsung’s latest washing machines

Breaking News, Lifestyle

More ease and convenience now promised for modern homemakers, as Samsung Electronics launches two new and advanced models of washing machine to the Bangladesh market! The leading consumer electronics brand has incorporated cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI)-backed features to their washing machines to significantly improve the users’ experience, along with many more innovative additions.Among the newly introduced is the 9KG AI model WW90T5, which comes with up-to-date AI+ECOBubble+AddWash options. With this washing machine, Samsung has brought AI facility, which uses advanced sensing to enhance wash performance and minimize waste. It utilizes AI EcoBubble to produce more bubble at low temperatures, ensuring fabric care and cleanliness. With its Add Wash option, users can easily ...

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JICA organizes Mediation Training for legal professionals under A2J Project

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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in collaboration with Law and Justice Division (LJD) of the Ministry of the Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs and Judicial Administration Training Institute (JATI) organized a Mediation Training program for Legal Professionals, titled ‘Development of Mediation and Civil Litigation Practices for Enhancement of Access to Justice Project (A2J Project)’. The training held from November 1 to November 2, 2024, at JATI, Dhaka.LJD in collaboration with JICA launched A2J Project in April 2024 to ensure effective access to justice in Bangladesh. To achieve this goal A2J Project organized the Mediation Training for judges, District Legal Aid officers and lawyers to further strengthen the capacity of legal professionals as these legal professional...

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iFarmer, UCB and VISA partner to strengthen digital payment system for farmers

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Bangladesh has made significant strides in transitioning towards a cashless economy, and to further deepen the measures, iFarmer has collaborated with United Commercial Bank (UCB) and VISA to launch Farmer Cards. On this occasion, iFarmer distributed this card among 17 registered farmers in an event organized at Chutipur of Damurhuda upazila under Chuadanga district on 31 October. In the initial phase of this program, cards will be distributed among 150 farmers hailing from different areas. iFarmer plans to distribute it among more farmers in future to strengthen the digital payment system across the country.The primary objective of the joint venture is to promote cashless transactions among farmers and to strengthen digital payments across the economy. The Farmer Cards will help the f...