Day: December 15, 2024

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Action will be taken against river and forestland encroachers: Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources, stated that strict action will be taken against those encroaching on rivers and forestlands. She emphasized that the government is working tirelessly to keep the environment free from pollution. Development activities are being conducted in line with public expectations, avoiding destructive practices, and moving towards sustainable development.She made these remarks on the evening of December 15 while virtually attending as the Chief Guest at the inauguration of the "Eco Leaders Youth Empowering Initiative on Environment, Climate, and Renewable Energy for Bangladesh," held at the Bangladesh Military Museum, with her participation facilitated from Pan Pacific Sonargaon.The Advi...

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A sustainable environment should be created in the Chittagong Hill Tracts through the conservation of the natural landscape, as stated by Adviser Supradip Chakma

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The Adviser on Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), Ambassador (Retd) Supradip Chakma, has emphasized the necessity of establishing a realistic framework for the sustainable development of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, ensuring the preservation of ecology, nature, and the environment. On Sunday, a two-member delegation from UNDP, led by International Project Manager Yuges Pradhanang, met with Ambassador Chakma at the Bangladesh Secretariat. This meeting served as an initial orientation discussion regarding the inclusion of local stakeholders in the development of the Technical Assistant Project Proposal (TAPP) for the UNDP initiative titled 'Ecosystem Restoration and Resilient Development in CHT,' along with other related project aspects. The ministry has indicated that a follow-up meeting will be ...

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Govt decides to separate tax policy from collections; Dr Salehuddin

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Finance adviser to the interim government Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said the government has decided to separate tax policy from tax collection activities to ensure proper functioning of the country’s revenue board.The finance adviser said the move of separating two major parts of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has long been discussed but unfortunately it has not been implemented yet.“We have decided in principle to separate the tax policy part from the tax collection. It means people who make tax policy will not be responsible to collect tax. But it may take some time,” he said while speaking as the chief guest at the opening session of Annual Conference 2023 of International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB). The IBFB hosted the event at Gulshan Club in the city where ...

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15th Death Anniversary of eminent educationist Quazi Azher Ali

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Today 15 December, 2024 is the 15th Death Anniversary of eminent educationist, former secretary of the Govt. Founding Chairman & Honorary Vice Chancellor of Bangladesh University, Founder of Mohammadpur Preparatory School & College, and numerous educational institutions, and social worker, Quazi Azher Ali. He breathed his last on this day in 2009 at the Bangladesh Medical College Hospital.On the occasion of his death anniversary, deceased grave at Banani graveyard will be visited on the day at 10.00 am and milad and doa mahfil will be held along with distribution of food among orphans. Besides, Quran Khani and doa mahfil will be arranged at Bangladesh University and his native village, Syed Mahalla under Fakirhat upazila in Bagerhat.Quazi Azher Ali joined the then Pakistan ...

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The British Council’s research sheds light on Bangladesh’s youth development programmes

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The British Council, in collaboration with the University of Leeds, recently published an insightful report on the impact of youth development programmes, titled ‘Non-Formal Education for Youth-Led Change: Youth Development Programming in Bangladesh.’ This research was published at the British Council Auditorium recently.This research is a collaborative effort by the University of Leeds and the British Council. This joint research, funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), provides a thorough analysis of the British Council’s Leadership for Advancing Development in Bangladesh (LEAD Bangladesh) project, highlighting its impacts on youth empowerment, the promotion of social justice, and fostering youth-led change.The report unveils...