Day: November 25, 2024

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Anti-hypertensive medicine now closer to home- Speakers at journalists’ workshop

The prevalence of hypertension has reached an alarming level in Bangladesh. According to the latest information, one in every four adults suffers from hypertension at present, an upward trend from the previous prevalence of one in five. To tackle the prevailing situation, provision of free anti-hypertensive medicine has already started at the grassroots level. However, it is essential to ensure the availability of anti-hypertensive medicine in all Community Clinics to effectively control the prevalence of this disease. At the same time, allocation of sufficient funds is crucial to ensure adequate production of medicines to meet the demand. These information and recommendations were highlighted at a workshop for journalists titled "Hypertension Control in Bangladesh: Progress and Way Forwa...

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BRAC Bank partners DHL for eco-friendly shipping initiative

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BRAC Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with DHL, the world-renowned logistics company, to introduce the GOGREEN Plus Carbon Reduced Shipping Service, reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability.Md. Sabbir Hossain, Deputy Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer of BRAC Bank, and Md. Miarul Haque, Managing Director of DHL Express Bangladesh, formalised the partnership on November 21, 2024, at the BRAC Bank head office.The GOGREEN Plus package shows the bank’s strong commitment to sustainability by actively reducing its carbon footprint through DHL’s green logistics solutions.BRAC Bank becomes the second commercial bank in Bangladesh to adopt this eco-friendly shipping initiative, which aligns with its broader sustainability goals and ongoing com...

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National Bank Recognized as the Top Remittance Bank Receiver

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National Bank Limited was recently recognized as the "Top Remittance Bank Receiver 2024" at the "Bangladesh Remittance Fair 2024" held in the United States. The event recognized National Bank for being the second highest receiver of remittances sent from the United States to Bangladesh. The award was presented at a ceremony at the Bank's Head Office on 25 November 2024 in Banglamotor, Dhaka. The crest was handed over to Abdul Awal Mintoo, Chairman of National Bank Limited, by Raihanul Islam Chowdhury, Senior Vice President of the Bangladesh-US Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & CEO, Deputy Managing Directors Sheikh Akhtar Uddin Ahmed, Imran Ahmed, Mohammad Abdul Matin, and Milton Roy, Head of the Foreign Remittance Division of National Bank an...

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Rajib Moni Das Honored with TRAB Award 2024 as Best Playwright

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Rajib Moni Das has been honored with the "TRAB Award 2024" for Best Playwright. The Television Reporters Association of Bangladesh (TRAB) recognized him for his outstanding contributions as a lyricist, novelist, and playwright. On Saturday, November 23, the 25th TRAB Award 2024 ceremony was held at a hotel in Bijoynagar, Dhaka, where Rajib Moni Das received this prestigious accolade. His telefilm "Mayer Ichchha" (Mother's Wish), was highly acclaimed by both the audience and the judges for its compelling story, earning him the award for Best Playwright Prominent personalities graced the event, including Syed Magurb Morshed, former Secretary of Information; Bir Muktijoddha Mir Hasmat Ali, Justice of the Bangladesh Supreme Court; Dr. Jahangir Alam Rustam, an eminent environmental scientist ...

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UCB Holds Workshop to Empower Tea Workers in Panchagarh

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United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) recently organized a workshop for tea cluster entrepreneurs in Panchagarh District. The event aimed to enhance financial literacy and explore growth opportunities within the tea industry. The workshop was graced by the presence of Nawshad Mustafa, Director, SMESPD of Bangladesh Bank, as the chief guest. Other distinguished attendees included Rezaul Karim Siddique, Agriculture Analyst; Muhammad Nazmul Haque, Additional Director, SMESPD, Bangladesh Bank; S.M. Moinul Hossain, Head of Credit Risk Management (SME & Retail) UCB; and Mohammad Salim Chowdhury, Head of SME & Agri Banking Division, UCB. The program included a panel discussion, Question & Answer session, and a financial literacy session. The discussions highlighted SME-focused banking se...