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BRAC Bank, Tarupallab honour environmental heroes with the ‘Dwijen Sharma Poribesh Padak’

BRAC Bank, in collaboration with Tarupallab, has presented the ‘Dwijen Sharma Poribesh Padak 2024’ to four individuals and institutions for their exceptional contributions to biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and ecological awareness in Bangladesh. The awards were given at a ceremony held on August 30, 2025, at the Bangla Academy. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change of Bangladesh, attended as the Chief Guest. At the same time, Nurun Nahar, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, was present as a Special Guest at the commendation ceremony. The award honours the legacy of the late Professor Dwijen Sharma, a prominent naturalist and botanist whose work has inspired countless individuals to protect nature Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan, a ...

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AI Engineering Career & Workshop Held at DIU

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Daffodil International University (DIU) hosted an insightful event titled “AI Engineering Career & Workshop”, aimed at preparing students for the opportunities and challenges of an AI-driven world. The session was conducted by Israfeel Masum, AI Engineer (USA), University of Central Florida, and a distinguished alumnus of DIU’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). The workshop was designed to be practical, globally relevant, and forward-looking. It equipped students with future-proof AI skills, exposure to real-world applications and tools, and a structured roadmap for international higher studies. In addition, students received valuable strategies for scholarships, SOP writing, and building the right mindset to excel in the global academic and professional arena. ...

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Environment Advisor Urges Use of Jute Bags Instead of Polythene

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has urged the public to use affordable jute bags instead of banned polythene shopping bags. She said the government has undertaken an initiative to provide jute bags at subsidized prices to promote their use as an alternative to polythene for environmental protection. She emphasized that public participation is essential to make this initiative successful. She also warned that no leniency would be shown if banned polythene is found; confiscation and legal action will follow, with regular market inspections to enforce the ban. She made these remarks while speaking as the Chief Guest at the inauguration of the program “Marketing of Affordable Eco-Friendly Jute Bags A...

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BSIA Delegation Meets Newly Appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Science & Technology

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On Thursday, 28thAugust 2025, a delegation from the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA), led by Mr. M A Jabbar, President, BSIA, met Mr. Md. Anwar Hossain, the newly appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST) at his office. The delegation included Mr. Ashiqur Rahman Tanim, Director, BSIA; Mr. Shakhawat Hossain, CEO, Tafuri Technologies; and other members from the association. A comprehensive presentation was delivered on the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry, covering its current status, future prospects, and BSIA’s role in ecosystem development. The Secretary highly appreciated BSIA’s initiative and assured full cooperation from the Ministryof Science & Technology (MoST). Officials from MoST, including Mr. Md. Moinul Islam Titas...

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MetLife Bangladesh launches affordable health insurance for 10 critical illnesses

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MetLife Bangladesh has introduced a new, affordable health insurance solution that offers comprehensive protection against 10 critical illnesses, whose treatment costs can be significantly high. The solution, titled MetLife Critical Illness Insurance with Return of Premium (MCII-ROP), provides coverage for kidney failure, end-stage liver failure, stroke, cancer (excluding skin cancer), first heart attack, coronary artery surgery, severe coronary artery disease, heart valve surgery or replacement, primary pulmonary arterial hypertension, and non-cancerous brain tumor. Since the solution focuses on these specific illnesses, customers can benefit from more affordable premiums compared to other critical illnesses-focused life insurance products. For instance, a 30-year-old male purchasin...