Day: December 19, 2024

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Old and polluting buses in Dhaka will be scrapped to control air pollution: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, stated that people in Dhaka will not continue to suffer and die from air pollution while buses keep polluting the city. Old and polluting buses in Dhaka will be scrapped. She emphasized that the interests of a few cannot come at the cost of the health of the entire city’s population. Bus owners must take immediate action.She made these remarks today (Thursday) at a discussion meeting held at the Bidyut Bhaban in the capital. The meeting focused on strengthening discipline in the transport sector, reducing traffic congestion, and controlling air pollution in Dhaka.Ms. Hasan informed the audience that a task force has been formed to address air pollution. The task force will work to control dust o...

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Health and Wellness Digital Toolkit for the RMG Workforce Launched in Dhaka

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AYAT Education, in partnership with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the John C. Martin Foundation, and Integral Global, officially launched the Health and Wellness Digital Toolkit for Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment (RMG) workforce today at the BGMEA Head Office in Uttara, Dhaka. Thee-toolkit is designed to enhance the health and well-being of RMG workers, fostering healthier lifestyles and greater productivity. The Health and Wellness Digital Toolkit provides easy access to health information searchable from the mobile phone. The e -toolkit isalso designed to provide technical support to the factory management for taking up health awareness programs.Md. Anwar Hossain, Administrator of BGMEA and Vice-Chairman of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB),...

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BASIS Hosts ‘BASIS Japan Day 2024’ to Boost Bilateral Business

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To enhance Bangladesh-Japan trade relations, expand business opportunities, and showcase Bangladesh's capabilities in the ICT sector, the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) organized the ‘BASIS Japan Day 2024’ at the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.At the program, IwamaKiminori, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, was present as the Chief Guest. Special Guests included the Secretary of the ICT Division, Shish Haider Chowdhury; Policy Advisor (ICT Coordination & Reform) of the ICT Division, FaizAhmad Taiyeb were also present.The event witnessed the presence of members of the BASIS Support Committee, representatives from various IT companies, Japanese business leaders, and officials from government and private organiza...

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Bangladesh Bank organises workshop on financial literacy for journalists

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Bangladesh Bank has organised a workshop to disseminate financial literacy activities undertaken by the central bank to the media people.The daylong workshop titled ‘Central Banking Concept with Financial Literacy’ was aimed at informing the journalists about the significance of financial awareness and its impact on people and society for national development.More than 150 journalists who are members of Economic Reporters’ Forum took part in the capacity building session held at Hotel Purbani International in Dhaka on December 11, 2024.Ms. Husne Ara Shikha, Executive Director, Bangladesh Bank, attended the workshop as the chief guest. Md Iqbal Mohasin, Director, Financial Inclusion Department, Bangladesh Bank, Mohammad Refayet Ullah Mirdha, President, and Abul Kashem, General S...

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BD Youth Representation at the South Asian Regional Youth Conference

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Two youth activists from the Ahsania Mission Youth Forum for Health Wellbeing, Tasnim Hasan Abir and Irteza Zaman, represented Bangladesh at the South Asian Regional Youth Conference held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The event took place on December 6th and 7th at the prestigious Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo.During the conference, the youth representatives highlighted their organization's role, Ahsania Mission Youth Forum for Health and Wellbeing, in raising public awareness of tobacco control in Bangladesh. They shared their experiences of overcoming limitations and challenges while leading initiatives on tobacco prevention. They also discussed data-driven approaches, social media strategies, and resistance to industry interference in addressing the serious issue of tobacco use.Tasni...