November 19, 2024 - TheStatement24

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Energy Transitions and Adequate Climate Financing are Key to Bangladesh’s Prosperity: Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, emphasized the critical importance of energy transitions and climate financing for Bangladesh’s sustainable development. Speaking as the Chief Guest at the session titled "Pathways to tiripling Renewables in South Asia" during the World Climate Conference (COP-29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, she stated, The government is revising its energy policies to transition from fossil fuel-based energy to renewables. High import tariffs are being reconsidered, and foreign investments in solar energy are being encouraged. With air pollution largely driven by power plants, now is the ideal time for Bangladesh to invest in renewable energy. She highlighted that rooftop solar installations could meet up to 40% of the nat...

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BRAC Bank branches achieve Tk 10,000 crore deposit growth in 10 months

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BRAC Bank's Branch Network has achieved a tremendous feat by making a net deposit growth of Tk 10,000 crore taka within the first 10 months of 2024, from January to October. This impressive growth comes despite a challenging economic environment, showcasing the bank’s strong market presence and customer trust. To celebrate this achievement, a special "10 on 10" event was held on November 17, 2024, at the BRAC Bank Head Office in Dhaka. The event was graced by Selim R. F. Hussain, Managing Director & CEO, and Sheikh Mohammad Ashfaque, Deputy Managing Director & Head of Branch Distribution Network, and other Senior Management Members of the Bank. The event was also attended by A. K. M. Tareq, Senior Zonal Head for North, and Taher Hasan Al Mamun, Senior Zonal Head for South, al...

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Winterize your air conditioner for cold days

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The temperature has been getting cooler, and people in the parts of the country have started witnessing a mist-shrouded atmosphere. Soon, we will embrace the refreshing chill. While winter is yet to be in full swing here, the dip in the temperature is enough to bring a few changes to our daily routines, like not using the air conditioner (AC) for a while. Before letting the AC sit idle for a period, we must remember to winterize it to ensure extending its lifespan and save costly repairs. Neglecting maintenance of the AC might lead to a few drawbacks, such as corrosion, dust buildup, and inefficient performance. Winterizing is a process that will protect the AC from weather-related wear, decrease mold or rust development, and keep it free from dirt and dust. In Bangladesh, winter might ...

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Robi wins Silver at the 14th ICMAB Best Corporate Award Competition

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Robi Axiata PLC. has been recognized with the SILVER award in Telecommunication category at the 14th ICMAB Best Corporate Award Competition. This prestigious award competition was organized by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB). The award ceremony took place on 14th November at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka. This coveted corporate award yet again attests Robi’s continued strides in performance and excellence in corporate governance practices. Chief Guest of the award ceremony, Hon'ble Adviser to the Ministry of Finance, Commerce, Science & Technology, Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed handed over the award trophy to Robi's CFO, M. Riyaaz Rasheed. Robi’s Senior Director, Finance, Sanjib Kumar Ghosh and General Manager, Strategic Communications, Niaz...

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Arpona Rani Rajbongshi gets Sher-e-Bangla Golden Award

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Playwright Arpona Rani Rajbongshi has been awarded the Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque Golden Award-2023. The award was presented at a grand ceremony at a hotel in the capital on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the initiative of the Sher-e-Bangla Cultural Alliance. He was awarded as the best playwright there. This reception was organized on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque. At that time, the award was presented to Arpona Rani Rajbongshi by Sher-e-Bangla's grandson, former information secretary and chief advisor of the organization, Syed Margub Morshed, and Honorable Justice Mir Hasmat Ali, a freedom fighter. Regarding the award, Arpona Rani Rajbongshi said, "It is definitely nice to be awarded in recognition of a work. It increases the respons...