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Day-long Training Workshop Held to Strengthen Mental Health Service Capacity

A day-long training workshop aimed at enhancing the professional capacity of mental health practitioners and promoting the effective application of evidence-based therapeutic approaches was held in Dhaka on July 3, 2026 Friday. The workshop was jointly organized by the Health Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission and the ISSUP Bangladesh Chapter at the auditorium of Dhaka Ahsania Mission. A total of 22 psychotherapists, psychosocial counsellors, and mental health professionals from various public and private institutions across the country participated in the training. The session was facilitated by Mr. Zahir Uddin, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). He highlighted the importance of evidence-based therapeutic interventions...

British Council Marks Successful Completion of Training of Trainers

Breaking News, Education

The British Council Bangladesh has successfully concluded the ten-day Training of Trainers (ToT) for the Senior Faculty Professional Development Programme, delivered under the Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) Project. The programme marks a significant milestone in strengthening academic leadership and establishing a sustainable professional development ecosystem for higher education institutions across Bangladesh. The HEAT Project, implemented by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh under the Ministry of Education with support from the World Bank, aims to enhance the quality, relevance, governance, and international competitiveness of higher education in Bangladesh. As the HEAT Project's technical partner, the British Council has led the design and...

BRAC Bank Wins ‘Best Financial Inclusion and Social Impact Initiatives – SME Award’

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has been honoured with the 'Best Financial Inclusion and Social Impact Initiatives – SME' award at the International Finance Awards 2026. The award was conferred to the bank in recognition of its pioneering role in expanding access to finance for small and medium enterprises and driving inclusive economic growth in Bangladesh. The prestigious accolade, conferred by International Finance Magazine of the United Kingdom, recognises financial institutions that demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in advancing financial inclusion and sustainable economic development. The award acknowledges BRAC Bank's long-standing commitment to empowering entrepreneurs through collateral-free SME financing, customer-centric products, capacity-building programmes...