Day: December 24, 2024

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Land, Forests, and Wetlands to Be Included in the New NDC to Address Climate Mitigation: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, has announced that the new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) will include land, forests, and wetlands to strengthen climate mitigation efforts. However, she highlighted several complex challenges, such as deforestation and land degradation, in achieving the NDC goals. She emphasized the need to adopt environmentally sustainable and inclusive practices to overcome these hurdles.The Advisor made these remarks as the Chief Guest at a seminar titled “Challenges in Planning and Implementing Carbon Emission Reductions from Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use under Bangladesh’s NDC,” held at the CIRDAP Auditorium in Dhaka on Tuesday, 24 December.She also stated that forest recovery opera...

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A Seminar on Biomechanics of Mental Health held at UIU

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The Department of Civil Engineering of United International University (UIU) organized a seminar titled “Biomechanics of Mental Health” on December 24, 2024 (Tuesday) at 2:30 pm at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka-1212.Prof. Dr. Md Taher Abu Saif, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois, USA was present as the Keynote Speaker and Prof. Dr. A.B.M. Badruzzaman, Vice Chancellor, BUET was present as the Guest of Honor in the program. The Executive Director of Institute for Advanced Research (IAR), UIU Professor Emeritus Dr. M. Rezwan Khan presided over the Ceremony. Prof. Dr. Hasan Sarwar, Dean, School of Science and Engineering, UIU and Prof. Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman, Department of Civil Engineering & Director, CSIRS-UIU also spoke in the pr...

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UCB Stock Brokerage Limited wins ESQR’s Quality Choice Prize Award 2024

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UCB Stock Brokerage Limited has recently achieved a significant milestone by winning the Quality Choice Prize Award 2024, presented by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR).The prestigious award ceremony took place on December 9, 2024, in Vienna, Austria, honoring organizations from across the globe for their exceptional dedication to quality management, ethical practices, and innovation. Md. Hasib Reza, CFA, Head of Research, received the award on behalf of UCB Stock Brokerage Limited.The Quality Choice Prize recognizes organizations that excel in implementing quality-focused strategies, demonstrating outstanding leadership, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This international recognition highlights UCB Stock Brokerage Limited's commitment to delivering...

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Round Table Discussion Highlights Local Solutions for Disaster Resilience in Coastal Bangladesh

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A round table discussion titled "Strengthening Disaster Resilience through the LCA Model: Lessons from Bangladesh’s Coastal Region" took place at Heights Hotel, Gulshan, Dhaka.Md. Anwar Hossain, Director General of the NGO Affairs Bureau, attended the event as the Chief Guest.The event began with opening remarks by Zahurul Hasan Sohel, Focal Person of the Sundarbans Coalition and Director of Organization Development at Avash. and Umme Hafsa Ripa, DhulasharUpakulSharbik Gram UnnayonShomobayShamity.The discussion featured expert panelists, including, Mohammad Shibly Sadiq, Senior Policy Advisor at the Netherlands Embassy in Bangladesh, Nuzhat Jabin, Country Director, Christian Aid; Sajid Raihan, Country Manager, Start Fund Bangladesh; Rahima Sultana Kajol, Executive Director, AVA...

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Exhibition of agricultural products produced in the hills of Rangamati

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In order to introduce and promote the agricultural products produced in the hill (Jumma Cultivation) for the economic development of the women of the hill, a day-long fair and festival has been held in Rangamati. The fair was held at Ashika Convention Hall in the New Market area of Rangamati city on Monday (December 23) morning. Awalin Khalek, assistant commissioner and executive magistrate of Rangamati district, inaugurated the fair by cutting the ribbon. A wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, cereals, fruits and vegetables are on display during the day-long fair. A variety of usable items of Jumia (jumma farmer) are also showcased. Through this fair, the visitors will get idea and harvesting of jumma cultivation in the hills. Also showcased the lifestyle and food habits of Jumias...