March 13, 2025 - TheStatement24

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Environment Secretary Stresses Sustainable Food Production to Balance Nutrition and Environmental Protection

Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), stressed the importance of improving food production while minimizing environmental damage. She highlighted the need to conserve natural resources such as rivers, canals, valleys, and the atmosphere to ensure a sustainable and nutritious food system. She made these remarks at a workshop titled “Implementing National Adaptation Plans from the Perspective of Food Systems and Nutrition” held at Hotel Intercontinental, Dhaka on Tuesday. The event, organized by MoEFCC with support from the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), focused on the impact of climate change on food transformation. Dr. Farhina Ahmed expressed appreciation for GAIN’s collaboration with the ministry through a ne...

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Cigarette Tax Structure Needs Overhaul

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The existing four price tiers in cigarettes (low, medium, high and premium) has rendered tobacco price and tax measures less effective. Particularly, the very narrow price difference between low and medium tier cigarettes allows consumers to choose brands belonging to any of these two tiers. To discourage the poor and the youth from lighting up and to hike the government's revenue inflow, this glaring loophole can be plugged in the upcoming FY 2025-26 national budget by merging low and medium price tiers into one and reducing the number of price tiers to three. Speakers said these at a journalists' workshop titled "Tobacco Tax and Price Measures: Budget FY 2025-26" that took place at BIP Conference Room of the Capital on 12 and13 March 2025. The two workshops, organized jointly by PROGGA ...

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Bangladeshi health and well-being champion Murad Ansary named Asia regional winner for 2025 Commonwealth Youth Awards

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Murad Ansary, a Bangladeshi well-being advocate, has been named the top regional winner for Asia for the 2025 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. He is the founder of ‘Psycure’, a one-stop digital solution platform for mental health & emotional well-being dedicated to providing affordable, accessible and high-quality mental health services. The organisation has provided direct counselling services to over 3,000 individuals and trained 12, 000 young people on mental health topics, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to manage mental health challenges. His project aligns with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being. Ansary clinched the top position in Asia from a shortlist that included in India Keyaan Shah, Smriti Bhaya& Putri Humairah Binti Mon...

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BRAC Bank trains 40 male business frontliners as TARA Ambassadors

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BRAC Bank has trained 40 male Retail Sales Officers as TARA Ambassadors, equipping them with the skills to provide gender-sensitive financial solutions and drive greater financial inclusion for women. Held in observance of International Women’s Day, the training focused on refining their ability to offer female customers need-based, empathetic, and personalised banking experiences. The session was conducted by Humaira Sharmeen, Lead Consultant and Trainer at Campus to Corporate. It covered key aspects such as understanding the financial needs of diverse female customer segments, ensuring a gender-intuitive customer experience, and leveraging emotional intelligence to cultivate trust and foster long-term relationships. Participants actively engaged in group exercises, case studies, an...

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Infinix Showcases AI-Driven Next-Gen Customization at MWC 2025

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Infinix, a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers, takes a bold stride into the future at ShowStoppers MWC 2025. Reinforcing its vision of ‘Empowering Tomorrow with AI, Eco-Tech, and Personalized Innovations’, Infinix unveils two pioneering advancements: SolarEnergy-Reserving Technology, a concept designed to extend battery life using ambient light, and the E-Color Shift 2.0, an AI-powered customization feature that dynamically adjusts smartphone aesthetics. Pioneering Sustainable Power with SolarEnergy-Reserving Technology With a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency, Infinix’sSolarEnergy-Reserving Technology explores new possibilities in mobile energy management. By combining advanced perovskite photovoltaic technology with intelligent AI algorithms, this innovation ...