November 2024 - Page 3 of 14

Nov252024 by TS ReportNo Comments

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...

Nov252024 by TS ReportNo Comments

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...

Nov252024 by TS ReportNo Comments

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...

Nov252024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Rajib Moni Das Honored with TRAB Award 2024 as Best Playwright

Breaking News, Entertainment

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 ...

Nov252024 by TS ReportNo Comments

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...

Nov242024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Banglalink Awarded by PMI Bangladesh for Establishing Future-Ready Infrastructures

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Banglalink has won the prestigious ‘Project Management Awards 2024’ from the Project Management Institute (PMI) Bangladesh, a U.S.-based not-for-profit professional organization for project management. The recognition was awarded for ‘Cumilla DC DR Project’ which excelled in three categories: Project of the Year, Project Manager of the Year, and runner-up Program Management Office (PMO) of the year. The award ceremony was held at Radisson Blu Water Garden, Dhaka. The achievement highlights Banglalink’s successful deployment of its Disaster Recovery (DR) Data Center, a vital initiative ensuring uninterrupted digital services during disruptions. By safeguarding critical systems and enabling swift recovery from events like technical failures, cyberattacks, and natural disasters, the DR ...

Nov242024 by TS ReportNo Comments

MoU between Dream Alive Foundation and School Management Committee of NLJ High School

Breaking News, Education

On November 19 An Memorandum of Understanding signed between Dream Alive Foudation and School Management Committee of NLJ High School. The MoU was signed On behalf of Dream Alive Foundation Mr. Murtuza Ahmed Khan, Executive Director and on behalf of the School Management Committee Mr. Akhter Uzzaman, Headmaster of the School (General Secretary of the Committee). The meeting started with quran telawat and was prescided by Mr. M. Showkat Ali, Advisor of the Committee and Founder of the NLJ High School. He thanked to Dream Alive Foundation to take over the responsibility of the school and shows the hope of success in future. Dream Alive Foundation will implement school development activities with funding from H. A. Kalam Foundation, USA. Former School teacher Mr. Aslam Arsalan, Mr. Ayub Al...

Nov242024 by TS ReportNo Comments

A City That Never Sleeps, Still Asleep on Women’s Safety

Breaking News, Opinion

Chowdhury Naim Ahmed Mujib For mostwomen, something as simple as going out of the house requires a lot of planning, almost like preparing for a battle. From crowded streets and public transport to workplaces, the challenges women face in keeping themselves staying safe are constant and exhausting. A new platform, Amio Jitte Chai, funded by USAID and launched by Democracy International, is now offering a space to discuss these struggles and suggest solutions. On theirwebsite www.amiojittechai.com, many people have shared their concerns and one topic keeps coming up time and overis harassment free roads. Citizens are speaking out, calling for safer streets and public spaces. Everyone wants change—women want to walk freely without the fear of being harassed or attacked. Take Rais...

Nov242024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Bangladesh-Japan Collaboration Opens New Frontiers in Software Architecture and Technology

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The closing ceremony of the Training of Trainers (ToT) program on software architecture was held on November 21, 2024, at the Ascott Palace in Baridhara, Dhaka. Its primary goal was to foster knowledge exchange and strengthen collaboration between Bangladesh and Japan in advancing software architecture. At the program, 30 attendees of the training, including 17 professionals from BASIS member companies were present. The Bangladesh Top Software Engineer (B-TOPSE) program, aimed at developing "super architects" by equipping software engineers with cutting-edge expertise, is being conducted in partnership with the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC). Prominent at...

Nov242024 by TS ReportNo Comments

CMSMEs receive spot loans at Open Loan Distribution Programme in Sylhet

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As part of a Bangladesh Bank initiative, a focus group discussion with beneficiaries of the BDT 25,000 crore prefinancing scheme and an open loan distribution programme was held in Sylhet to offer spot loan facilities to CMSME entrepreneurs. The initiative, initially launched under Bangladesh Bank’s refinancing scheme and later converted to prefinance scheme, demonstrates the commitment to empowering Cottage, Micro, Small & Medium businesses (CMSME). As the lead bank, BRAC Bank organised the event in compliance with Bangladesh Bank's directive. Officials from other banks operating in Sylhet participated in this programme, held on November 16, 2024, at a hotel in Sylhet. Nawshad Mustafa, Director of the SME and Special Programmes Department of Bangladesh Bank, Head Office, was ...