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Day: December 13, 2024

Environment Advisor Calls for Energy Sovereignty and Inclusive Transition Towards Sustainable Development

Environment Advisor Calls for Energy Sovereignty and Inclusive Transition Towards Sustainable Development

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, emphasized the need for energy sovereignty and inclusive energy transition to achieve sustainable development goals. She stated that Bangladesh's energy future must focus on clean, affordable, and reliable systems while addressing climate change and energy equity.Speaking at the closing program of the 2nd Conference of "Bangladesh Energy Prosperity 2050" on Friday at the BIAM Foundation Complex in Dhaka, she remarked, An opportunity for change has come in the energy sector. We need to find a way to achieve energy sovereignty. The government will continue to meet the demands of civil society, and there needs to be a dialogue on whether the energy policy should be revised or changed.The Advisor h...
Online Editors Alliance President Hasan Sharif, GS Mizan Sohel

Online Editors Alliance President Hasan Sharif, GS Mizan Sohel

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The Online Editors Alliance, a platform for the heads of online and digital divisions of the country's leading online news media, newspapers and television outlets in Bangladesh, was officially launched on Thursday (December 12).Hasan Sharif, Online Editor of Daily Naya Diganta, was elected as President, while Mizanur Rahman Sohel, Head of Online at Daily Bhorer Kagoj, was appointed as General Secretary. The alliance also formed a 13-member executive committee for a one-year term.The announcement was made during a meeting attended by representatives from 35 prominent media organizations. It marks a significant step towards enhancing coordination, experience sharing, and skill development in digital journalism.Lutfor Rahman Himel of Banglanews24.com and KM Zeaul Haque of Jagonew...
Task Force to be Formed to Control Air Pollution will Operate Until the Next Monsoon: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Task Force to be Formed to Control Air Pollution will Operate Until the Next Monsoon: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, has stated that the government is making every effort to control air pollution. As part of this initiative, a task force will be formed very soon which will work until the next monsoon. Additionally, certain areas are set to be declared as "No Brickfield Zones." Recognizing that air pollution cannot be resolved overnight, citizens are being encouraged to wear masks. She further informed that old vehicles will be removed within the next six months, and the police have been instructed to restrict open trucks from entering the capital.She shared these updates during an inter-ministerial meeting held at the Local Government Division’s conference room in the Secretariat. The meeting focused on strategie...
Embassy Football Fest 2024 to Kick Off in Dhaka

Embassy Football Fest 2024 to Kick Off in Dhaka

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Dhaka is set to host the fifth edition of the Embassy Football Fest 2024, a two-day tournament featuring teams from over 20 embassies, high commissions, and international organizations, including the host nation, Bangladesh. Organized by Game Play, the tournament will commence this Friday at 10 AM at the International School Dhaka (ISD) grounds in Bashundhara Residential Area.The opening ceremony will be inaugurated by Mohammad Jashim Uddin, the Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, while the closing ceremony and award distribution on Saturday evening will feature Tabith Awal, President of the Bangladesh Football Federation, as the chief guest.Prominent guests expected at the opening ceremony include Megan Bouldin, Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Dhaka, Ajit Singh, High Commissio...