August 12, 2025 - TheStatement24

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SAARC Workshop Charts Path for Family Farming in Livestock Sector

A three-day SAARC regional workshop on “Sustainable Family Farming in the Livestock Sector for Attaining the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) and the SDGs in South Asia” began yesterday (11 August 2025) in Kathmandu, Nepal. The event is jointly organized by the SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC), the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Nepal, the Asian Farmers Association (AFA), Philippines, and Heifer International, Nepal. The workshop aims to develop strategies and an action plan to strengthen family farming in livestock and pastoralism across the region. Delegates from six SAARC member states- Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are attending, alongside farmer organization representatives from Mongolia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and ...

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TECNO SPARK 40 Series: Four Phones, One Mission – Redefining Value in Bangladesh’s Smartphone Market

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TECNO’s SPARK 40 Series has brought a new dimension to Bangladesh’s smartphone market, aiming to deliver an exceptional experience for entry-to-mid-range users. The lineup features four models — SPARK 40 Pro+, SPARK 40 Pro, SPARK 40, and SPARK 40C, each offering unique features. However, in line with the series tagline “Slim Ever, Strong Forever,” all SPARK 40 smartphones combine slim and premium designs with durability and best-in-segment performance. SPARK 40 Pro+: The Ultra-Slim Powerhouse Leading the series is the SPARK 40 Pro+, hailed as the world’s thinnest curved wireless charging phone at just 6.49mm. Powered by the MediaTek Helio G200 processor, it offers 16GB RAM (8GB+8GB extended) and 256GB storage for seamless multitasking. The device boasts a 6.78-inch 1.5K 3D curved ...

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Glenrich students shine at World Mathematics Invitational 2025 in Thailand

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Two students from Glenrich International School earned international recognition in the World Mathematics Invitational 2025, arguably one of the most prestigious math competitions in the world. Held in Bangkok, the event brought together top young math talents from all over the world, where Glenrich students stood out for their outstanding skills. Aayan Zaman, a student in Grade 10 at Glenrich Uttara, secured a Silver Medal in this global contest. He had qualified for the contest in Grade 9 with his excellent problem-solving and mathematics skills. In the Grade 5 category, Aariz Intishar Chowdhury, a Grade 6 student from the Satarkul campus, earned a Gold Medal. He had qualified while he was in Grade 5 and has been selected to represent Bangladesh at the VIMC International Math Competitio...

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DMA-DIU Tech Center inaugurated at Daffodil International University

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To familiarize students of the Computer Science and Engineering Department of Daffodil International University with the evolving trends of technology and to enhance the quality and excellence of practical education DMA-DIU Tech Center has been inaugurated at Daffodil International University.The center was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Dr. M. R. Kabir, at the university's Innovation Lab today on August 11 (Monday). The inauguration ceremony was virtually addressed by Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Board of Trustees of Daffodil International University and DMA Chairman Mahabub Zaman. The program was chaired by Professor Dr. Sheikh Rashed Haider Noor, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and was addressed by DMA Managing Director Ha...

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Discussion Meeting Held to Demand Quick Passage of Proposed Amendments to the Tobacco Control Act

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On 11 August 2025, a discussion meeting was held at the Retirement Building, jointly organized by the Development Organisation of the Rural Poor-DORP and the Bangladesh Retired Government Employees Welfare Association. The meeting called for the quick passage of the proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Act to protect public health. The keynote paper was presented by Zeba Afroza, Program Coordinator of DORP. She explained six major proposals from the draft amendment prepared by the Health Services Division, which are in line with the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). These proposals include removing smoking areas in all public places and public transport, banning the display of tobacco products at points of sale, banning tobacco companies’ corporate social respo...