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Jun52023 by News DeskNo Comments

Bonayan to distribute 5m saplings this year

Bonayan will be distributing five million saplings across the country this year (2023) to various stakeholders. The country’s largest private sector-driven afforestation programme kicked off the sapling distribution for the year on the World Environment Day on Monday. Bonayan initiated the campaign in line with the government’s National Tree Plantation Campaign. ‘Bonayan’ embarks on its 43rd year of legacy this year since its journey from 1980 paving the way to a ‘Greener Tomorrow’. The afforestation programme has so far distributed 120 million fruit, forestry, and medicinal saplings free of cost to farmers and stakeholders to restore the ecosystem across different regions of the country. These saplings are prepared in more than 18 nurseries across Bangladesh. To further ensure ec...

May292023 by News DeskNo Comments

What kind of tobacco company campaign!

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To promote the use of vape and e-cigarettes and to thwart the ongoing amendment of tobacco control law, Voice of Vapers (VoV) and Asia Harm Reduction Alliance recently organized a summit and roundtable in Dhaka on Saturday (27 May 2023). A number of grantees and representatives of the Foundation for Smoke-free World (FSFW), a front organization of multinational tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI), are behind these events. What's frustrating is the participation of representatives of a number of ministries and government bodies including the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) in these events. With a view to realizing the Prime Minister's vision of a tobacco-free Bangladesh, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently taken the initiative to prepare a d...

May242023 by News DeskNo Comments

Rupali Chowdhury named CIP once again

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Rupali Haque Chowdhury, Managing Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd (BPBL), has been prestigiously recognized as a Commercially Important Person (CIP) (Industry) by the Government. She has received this for her commendable leadership as the President of FICCI for the year 2021. The accolade celebrates the remarkable performance and invaluable contributions of industry pioneers, who have played a significant role in the nation's economic growth. The grand ceremony, held at the InterContinental Dhaka on recently, witnessed the presentation of the award to Rupali Chowdhury by Dr. Muhammad Abdur Razzaque MP, the Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture. The event was graced by Dr. Muhammad Abdur Razzaque MP, the Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture, who attended as the Chief Guest. Nu...

May212023 by News DeskNo Comments

Lionel Messi’s Transfer to Al Hilal in Doubt!

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The future of Lionel Messi is once again up in the air after reports emerged that the Argentine superstar has agreed to a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. However, Messi's father and agent, Jorge Messi, has denied the reports, saying that his son has not made a decision about his future yet. The reports of Messi's move to Al Hilal first surfaced on Tuesday, when French news agency AFP claimed that the deal was "a done deal." The report said that Messi would sign a two-year contract with Al Hilal worth $200 million per year. However, Jorge Messi quickly denied the reports, saying that his son has not made a decision about his future. "There is nothing agreed with any club," Jorge Messi said in a statement. "We are still analyzing all the offers." Messi's current contract with Pari...

Apr292023 by News DeskNo Comments

Industry Monitoring and Implementation of Article 5.3 a Must to Advance Tobacco Control: Research Article Published in British Medical Journal

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A study examining tobacco industry (TI) interference in the formulation and implementation of graphic health warnings (GHWs) was recently (24 April) published in the international peer-reviewed journal Tobacco Control of the prestigious British Medical Journal (BMJ) group. The study, titled, “Tobacco industry interference to undermine the development and implementation of graphic health warnings in Bangladesh” identified a wide range of strategies the TI employed following the 2013 amendment of the tobacco control law that made GHWs obligatory on the upper 50% of both sides of all tobacco packs. The paper was co-authored by Professor Anna B Gilmore, Director of the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath; Dr. Britta K. Matthes, Research Associate in the Tobacco Control Res...

Jan272023 by News DeskNo Comments

Peru is a land of breathtaking beauty

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Mohaimanul Islam Neon Do you plan to visit the South American nation of Peru? Then you must begin your tour by visiting its capital beautiful capital Lima. There are loads of places to go and things to do in this large Latin city that you might not want to miss out on. To begin the tour you can begin walking along the Bajada de Baños which is a cobbled walkway leading to Barranco's beaches. The pathway is covered with trees which will give you a feel of nature along with a taste of the past through the various historic architectures. From there you can stroll towards the Bridge of Sighs locally called the Puente de Los Suspiros. It is a simple wooden bridge, a walk or bicycle ride across which with your special one is worth it. Especially because there is a forbidden love tale cir...

Jan62023 by News DeskNo Comments

The journey of the CACA begins

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Curve Art and Craft Academy (CACA) was inaugurated on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Gulshan 1. Interior Designer Apurba Khandaker is the director of this academy. Under the supervision of some students of Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University, this academy will continue its creative journey. Children from the age range of 4 to 16 years will be taught drawing as well as crafting in this academy. Both theoretical and practical knowledge about art and craftsmanship will be delivered. Curve Art and Craft Academy will conduct its academic activities every Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM. At this time, Abdullah Al Kafi, a student of the Painting department, and Sanjana Tanjin, a student of the Craft department will deliberately tutor the students here. Naheed Mondol will be in the adm...

Dec102022 by News DeskNo Comments

Largest Bangladeshi Self-Taught Artist’s Overseas Art Exhibition in Dubai, UAE

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PowerPac presents "BIJOY," the first group art exhibition of more than 50 Bangladeshi and 20 other nationalities artists to celebrate the 51st Victory Day of Bangladesh. This 10-day-long art exhibition event is organized jointly by Funun Arts, UAE and Mahfuz Canvas, Bangladesh at Dubai International Art Center (DIAC), Dubai, UAE from December 12 to 21, 2022. 75 paintings from 75 artists are participating in this mega overseas international art exhibition to celebrate and pay tribute to the 51st Victory Day of Bangladesh. 55 Bangladeshi self-taught artists are participating and artists from 20 diverse nationalities will be showcasing their work depicting that art is beyond borders and artists are always at the forefront to be part of the celebration. This Victory of Bangladesh came on 16...

Dec72022 by News DeskNo Comments

Magic Icon of Bangladesh Ali Raj wins world’s best magician crown

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Magic Icon of Bangladesh Ali Raj was awarded the Gold Medal as the ‘Best Entertainer’ for his exceptional skill at the International Magic Extravaganza 2022 held on December 1-5 in Bangkok, Thailand organized by Mamada and the Fashion Island Authority of Thailand. President of the International Society of Magicians Tony Hasini awarded Ali Raj with the medal. Hundreds of magicians from the United States, Russia, China, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other countries participated in this festival.

Dec12022 by News DeskNo Comments

Scuba Diving : Bangladeshi girl dives deep into the vast ocean in Phuket

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Plunging into the deep is not a handy task. Especially, for a woman, this is really a gruesome step toward blue water. When it comes to scuba diving, Bangladeshi women are not sorely appreciated. However, some women are hell-bent on achieving meaningful success and doing feverish activities in their lives. They adore treading against the norm, against all odds. Dr. Tashmia Kabir Dola had the nerve to prove herself in a mesmerizing way. She was the first girl from Bangladesh to enroll herself in a professional open-water diving course which led her to dive into the deep blue Andaman Sea in Phuket. For the first time, as a Bangladeshi girl, she explored the deep blue ocean and its riveting creatures. This course was usually based in Blue Andaman Sea at Phuket in Thailand. Dr. Tashmia we...