December 2024 - Page 8 of 14

Dec152024 by TS ReportNo Comments

15th Death Anniversary of eminent educationist Quazi Azher Ali

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 ...

Dec152024 by TS ReportNo Comments

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...

Dec142024 by TS ReportNo Comments

National Bank holds Regional Business Conference (Barishal)

Breaking News, Business

National Bank hosted its Regional Business Conference for Barishal on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Hotel Grand Park in Barisal. The event was graced by Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo, Chairman of National Bank, as the Chief Guest. The conference was attended by Mr. Moazzam Hossain, Vice Chairman & Sponsor Director; Mr. Md. Abdus Satter Sarkar, Independent Director & Chairman of the Audit Committee and Mr. Md. Zulkar Nayn, Independent Director. Also present were Mr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & CEO; Region Managers of Khulna and Shariatpur, along with Branch Managers, Operations Managers, and Sub-branch Managers from the Khulna and Shariatpur Region. During the event, Chairman Abdul Awal Mintoo encouraged all employees to commit themselves with renewed enthusiasm to ...

Dec142024 by TS ReportNo Comments

SEU CPDS Launches Soft Skills Program with UNDP

Breaking News, Education

Department of Career & Professional Development Services (CPDS) of SEU in collaboration with UNDP's Futurenation, organized a Soft Skills development program's inauguration titled "Employability Master class & Scholarship Awarding Ceremony". The program was held on 11 December 2024 at SEU Multipurpose Hall, Tejgaon, Dhaka. Prof. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam, Vice Chancellor of SEU graced the program as Chief Guest while Prof. M. Mofazzal Hossain, PhD, Pro Vice Chancellor of SEU was the Special Guest. Mr. Mohammad Namuddoza, Director, CPDS delivered the welcome speech. Mr. Debashish Roy, Private Sector Specialist & National Project Manager, Futurenation, UNDP also spoke. Mr. Rifaqat Rasheed, Head of Talent Management & Governance (P & O), Grameenphone conducted the career ...

Dec142024 by TS ReportNo Comments

160 agro-entrepreneurs from Sherpur receive skill development training

Breaking News, Business

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB), under the agricultural support scheme 'Bhoroshar Notun Janala', has recently organized a skill development training program for agri-entrepreneurs hailing from Sherpur. This is the 59th district where UCB conducted this skill development program. The day-long program was held at the auditorium of Sherpur Shilpakala Academy on 12 December 2024. A total of 160 participants from 5 upazilas attended the training program. Following the directives of the Bangladesh Bank, UCB has been organizing such training in different districts of the country for promising agricultural entrepreneurs as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Rezaul Karim Siddique, Presenter of BTV's agriculture-based show 'Mati O Manush' and an agricultural analyst, wa...

Dec132024 by TS ReportNo Comments

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

Breaking News, National

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...

Dec132024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Online Editors Alliance President Hasan Sharif, GS Mizan Sohel

Breaking News, Feature

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...

Dec132024 by TS ReportNo Comments

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...

Dec132024 by TS ReportNo Comments

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...

Dec122024 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank drives disability inclusion at ‘EmpowerAbility’ conference

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BRAC Bank, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN), supported by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, hosted a national conference titled "EmpowerAbility: Powering Every Ability" to promote disability inclusion and empowerment. The conference took place at the Bangladesh International Convention Centre (BICC) on December 11, 2024. As part of BRAC Bank's flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Aporajeyo Ami, this event aimed to unite diverse stakeholders for meaningful dialogue and develop actionable strategies to enhance disability inclusion across various sectors in Bangladesh. The conference featured Chief Guest Brig Gen (retd) Dr M. Sakhawat Huss...