Month: November 2024

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Direct air link to Africa help Bangladesh becoming regional hub: Touhid Hossain

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has expressed confidence that the newly established direct air connectivity between Bangladesh and Africa by the Ethiopian Airlines, will support Bangladesh's vision of becoming a regional aviation hub. "The direct air link between Bangladesh and Ethiopia will not only support tourism, trade, and investment but will serve as a gateway to the wider African continent," he said while addressing virtually the gala launch event on Sunday evening at a city hotel celebrating Ethiopian Airlines’ official operation into the Bangladesh. The inaugural flight of Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, landed in Dhaka on Sunday morning marking the start of operations on the Addis Ababa-Dhaka-Addis Ababa route. In his remarks, Adviser Hossain highlighted the st...

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‘Amio Jitte Chai’ Campaign in Rajshahi

Breaking News, Feature

At a recent event held at the Rajshahi College auditorium encouraged young people to raise their voices against injustice and irregularities. Following a theatrical performance, speakers emphasized the importance of youth advocating for their rights and standing up for fairness. This event was part of the "Amio Jitte Chai" campaign, funded by USAID and hosted by Democracy International, aimed at inspiring young people to take action on social issues in their communities.Professor Parvez Azharul Haque from the Department of Public Administration at Rajshahi University emphasized the need to highlight societal disparities and advocate for democracy during the event. He noted that, silence contributes to inequality and irregularities. He urged everyone to commit to building the nation tog...

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General and Industrial Jobs Dominate, with Accountants Leading Bangladesh’s Skilled Migration Boom

Breaking News, Business

For the first time, Accounting has made it into the top 10 jobs for Bangladeshi migrants, with almost 13,000 accountants travelling abroad between January and June, signifying a growing demand for skilled workers from Bangladesh. Ami Probashi, a Bangladeshi digital platform designed to promote transparency, reduce migration costs, and speed up migration, has published its half-yearly report on migrating workers. The report also finds Saudi Arabia the most preferred destination for workers, as last year. The first six months of the 2024 alone witnessed a robust migration, with over 500,000 workers flying abroad for employment. Among this half a million, approximately 250,000 migrant workers chose Saudi Arabia as their preferred destination between January and June. The Kingdom of Saudi Ara...

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Banglalink Hosts Womentor Experience Day with Proyash

Breaking News, Business

Banglalink hosted an Experience Day as part of its Womentor program, in line with its commitment to inspiring the next generation of female leaders.The Womentor Program is Banglalink’s flagship mentorship initiative designed to identify and develop future female leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). It connects graduating students with Banglalink's female tech leaders, providing them with a unique six-month mentorship journey to build skills and receive career guidance from industry experts. Now in its fifth edition, this program reinforces Banglalink’s goal to foster an inclusive future in alignment with the company’s Employee Value Proposition, “Lead the Future.”Held at the Proyash Institute of Special Education, a special education and research ins...

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Environment Advisor Highlights World Bank Partnership in Advancing Bangladesh’s Environmental Goals

National

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and Water Resources, emphasized that Bangladesh’s partnership with the World Bank is essential for advancing national environmental priorities. Together, we aim to strengthen the nation’s defenses against climate threats, protect biodiversity, and foster a sustainable environment for our people, she stated.Her remarks came during a meeting at the Bangladesh Secretariat with a World Bank delegation led by Christian Albert Peter, Practice Manager at the World Bank. The discussions focused on bolstering Bangladesh’s climate resilience, enhancing environmental safeguards, and exploring opportunities for sustainable development.Christian Albert Peter expressed the World Bank’s commitment to supportin...

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Ethiopian Airlines Launches Operations in Bangladesh

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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, marked its official entry into Bangladesh today with the arrival of its inaugural flight on the Addis Ababa-Dhaka-Addis Ababa route. This significant milestone was celebrated at HazratShahjalal International Airport (HSIA) as Ethiopian Airlines’ Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner, flight ET 678, touched down at 8:45 a.m., receiving a ceremonial water cannon salute. The water cannon salute, a traditional aviation welcome, honored Ethiopian Airlines’ arrival as a new operator, with sprays of water arching over the aircraft upon landing to mark this momentous occasion. The return flight departed HSIA for Addis Ababa at 9:45 a.m., initiating regular services between the two capitals. Operating five flights weekly, Ethiopian Airlines offers Bangladeshi t...

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‘Sunnah Conference Bangladesh 2024’ begins at DIU

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The two-day 'Sunnah Conference Bangladesh 2024' has began today on November 3, 2024 under the joint initiative of Daffodil Islamic Center of Daffodil International University and KulliyatulQuranil Kareem WaddirsatilIslamiyah. Religious Adviser Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain inaugurated the 'Sunnah Conference Bangladesh 2024' as the chief guestat International Conference Room of the university at Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar Dhaka.Mr. ZiadHamad, Deputy Head of Palestine Embassy to Bangladesh,Professor Dr. Nakeeb Mohammad Nasrullah, Vice Chancellor, KushtiaIslami University, Professor Dr. Mohammad ShamshulAlam, Vice Chancellor, Islamic Arabic University,Professor Dr. Lutfur Rahman, Vice Chancellor and Prof. Dr. S MMahabubUlHaqueMazumder, Pro Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International Un...

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Dr. Mukid Choudhury’s ‘The Warrior (Joddha)’

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The Brady Arts Center Studio Theater in London is preparing for a night of history, imagination, and powerful storytelling. On November 10, 2024, at 7:30 PM, the stage will come alive with the premiere of "The Warrior" (Joddha), an evocative drama from the Bangla Movement Theater. This production, rooted in the rich heritage of Mainamati, promises to captivate audiences with its blend of historical depth and dramatic flair. The play is the brainchild of playwright and director Dr. Mukid Choudhury, whose vision and narrative insight have shaped this unique theatrical experience. In describing his work, Dr. Choudhury delved into the complex nature of human ambition and its dark consequences. “Ambition, when unchecked, whispers dangerous advice to the subconscious,” he shared. He painted a v...

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Rajib Moni Das’s Praner Swami is set to air on Channel i

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Recently, the special telefilm Praner Swami, written and directed by Rajib Moni Das, has been produced. The cast includes Akhomo Hasan, Rezmin Setu, Shafik Khan Dilu, Sayeka Ahmed, Tariq Swapan, Tabassum Mithila, and others. The telefilm will air on Channel i on Friday, 8 November, at 3 p.m.The story of Praner Swami follows Alia, an obsessively devoted wife who constantly worries about her husband. Such a devoted wife is hard to find in this world. Even the slightest issue sends Alia into a frenzy. She is hyper-aware and protective of her husband, so much so that she doesn’t even let him speak to her friends.One day, Alia visits her father’s house with her husband. If anything goes wrong with the menu, Alia angrily lashes out at her parents and wants to pack up and return to her hu...

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ISD partners with SAJIDA Foundation to tackle malnutrition nationwide

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To improve the situation of malnutrition nationwide International School Dhaka (ISD) has recently collaborated with SAJIDA Foundation to take a pioneering initiative of creating a vertical garden and providing vegetable plants to underprivileged families. The school has created the garden within its campus to grow nutritious vegetables and donate them to families across Bangladesh.This initiative was launched during the Service Saturday event. Afwaza Rahman Dristy, Senior Coordinator, Urban Poverty Alleviation Program, SAJIDA Foundation, provided hands-on guidance in plant care and emphasized the long-term benefits of sustainable practices. ISD students, along with staff, have planted multiple nutritional vegetables like spinach, mustard greens, tomatoes, eggplants, and chillis in thei...