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Dhaka WASA Declared 100% Smoke-Free

Dhaka WASA has officially declared its headquarters to be 100% smoke-free. The announcement was made by Md. Amirul Islam, Deputy Managing Director (Human Resources and Administration) of Dhaka WASA, during a stakeholder meeting held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Buriganga Hall of the WASA building. The event was jointly organized by the Development Organisation of the Rural Poor-DORP and Dhaka WASA to strengthen tobacco control activities and advance the goal of a tobacco-free Bangladesh. In his speech as Chief Guest, Md. Amirul Islam emphasized that the harms of smoking extend not only to smokers but also to non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke. He noted that thousands of people visit the WASA building every day, and by ensuring a smoke-free workplace, both employees and ...

PriyoShop partners with Singapore-Based AI platform InsightGenie for credit scoring for MSMEs

Breaking News, Business

PriyoShop, Bangladesh’s leading B2B marketplace and smart distribution platform, has announced a transformative partnership with Singapore-based AI company InsightGenie to launch an advanced credit assessment solution aimed at accelerating financial inclusion for MSMEs. With over 67% of Bangladesh’s retailers currently excluded from formal financial services, this collaboration marks a bold step toward democratizing access to credit and reshaping the financial landscape for small businesses. InsightGenie is an FDA-certified, AI-driven platform serving diverse industries including banking, fintech, healthcare, insurance, HR and government. Known for its advanced voice, video, and digital footprint analytics, InsightGenie delivers high-accuracy reports on psychological insights, credit risk...

We Must Develop the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Says Adviser Supradip Chakma

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Ambassador (retd.) Supradip Chakma, Adviser on Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, on September 16, 2025 emphasized the urgent need for development in the region, stating, We must develop the Chittagong Hill Tracts. He also stressed the importance of good governance and said that "development remains incomplete without the empowerment of women. The adviser made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a seminar titled "Chittagong Hill Tracts Development Thinking" at the seminar hall of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Complex on Bailey Road in the capital. The seminar featured group discussions on sustainable development, agriculture-based livelihoods, quality education, and various training programs for the region. The event was chaired by Secretary Md. Abdul Khaleque. In his speech...