Day: December 5, 2024

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Government works to formulate volunteers’ policy lifting age limit: Kamrul Hasan

The government is working to formulate a policy giving importance to volunteers irrespective of age so that anyone can work as a volunteer from the country and abroad if they want.Kamrul Hasan, Secretary Ministry of Relief and Disaster Management said this while speaking as the chief guest on a program to mark World Volunteer Day. The volunteer organization Voluntary Service Overseas, Bangladesh (VSO) held at the Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building of Dhaka University on Thursday to mark World Volunteer Day. The theme of World Volunteer Day this year is “Everything for Everyone”.He said, “Different types of disasters occur at different times. Our volunteers are standing by the people in all disasters. If the volunteers did not work with their hearts, we would not have been successf...

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Majority shareholding in Novartis Bangladesh Limited to be acquired by Radiant Pharmaceuticals

Breaking News, Health

Novartis Bangladesh Limited ("NBL") announced today the agreement by Novartis AG to transfer its shares in NBL to a leading local pharmaceutical company, Radiant Pharmaceuticals Limited, subject to completion of necessary formalities and statutory / regulatory approvals. By transferring NBL's majority ownership to Radiant, Novartis aims to ensure that the Bangladesh operations continue under the current legal entity while maintaining the distribution of products to patients by the entity. Novartis has been carrying out its operations in Bangladesh since 1973 through a joint venture between Novartis and Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC). Novartis has expressed its commitment to help ensure business continuity and supply of innovative medicines in Bangladesh through NBL, wh...

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BRAC Bank conducts sensitisation workshop on disability inclusion

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has conducted a sensitisation workshop on disability inclusion in collaboration with the Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN), under its flagship CSR programme‘Aporajeyo Ami’.The session, held on November 24, 2024, aimed to inspire 30 members from the Young Leaders (YL) batches of 2022 and 2023 to embrace inclusivity in the workplace.The three-hour workshop was designed to break myths, stigma, and stereotypes about disabilities while fostering awareness about the barriers faced by persons with disabilities.It also highlighted practical approaches to creating an enabling environment for employees and customers with disabilities within financial services and beyond.The sessions, led by Aziza Ahmed, Development Professional at BBDN, covered various topic...

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Southeast University Hosts Workshop on Hospital Pharmacy

Breaking News, Education

The Department of Pharmacy at Southeast University (SEU) successfully organized a workshop on hospital pharmacy on December 1, 2024. Held in the Shahid Rakib Hall of SEU, the workshop brought together leading professionals from the field to share their expertise with over 150 enthusiastic students. Senior hospital pharmacists from renowned healthcare institutions including Square, AMZ, Impulse, Ibn Sina, and Evercare provided valuable insights into the growth, management, and future prospects of the hospital pharmacist profession in Bangladesh. Their discussions highlighted the critical role hospital pharmacists play in ensuring quality healthcare delivery and patient safety. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam, Vice Chancellor of SEU, and Prof. Dr. M. Mofazzal ...

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Joyful and Creative Event for Children with Special Needs Held in Narayanganj

Breaking News, NGO News

On December 4, 2024, at 11 AM, AYAT Education organized a joyful and creative program for children with special needs at the SWID Intellectual Disability and Autism School in Narayanganj. The event aimed to nurture creativity, boost confidence, and provide an enjoyable environment for the children. Centered around the theme "We Shall Overcome," the organizers hoped to inspire these children to overcome their limitations and achieve success.The children enthusiastically participated in various creative activities, including drawing, singing, dancing, and games. According to the organizers, these activities help develop creativity, coordination, communication, and social skills among the children.The program was hosted by AYAT Education’s Assistant Project Officer, Sarwar Alam. Speak...