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Nov242024 by No Comments

Bangladesh-Japan Collaboration Opens New Frontiers in Software Architecture and Technology

The closing ceremony of the Training of Trainers (ToT) program on software architecture was held on November 21, 2024, at the Ascott Palace in Baridhara, Dhaka. Its primary goal was to foster knowledge exchange and strengthen collaboration between Bangladesh and Japan in advancing software architecture. At the program, 30 attendees of the training, including 17 professionals from BASIS member companies were present.The Bangladesh Top Software Engineer (B-TOPSE) program, aimed at developing "super architects" by equipping software engineers with cutting-edge expertise, is being conducted in partnership with the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC).Prominent at...

Nov232024 by No Comments

We aim to strengthen our harmonious connection with all communities in Bangladesh: Advisor Supradip Chakma

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Ambassador (Retd.) Mr. Supradip Chakma, Adviser to the Chittagong Hill Tracts, emphasized the importance of fostering harmonious connections among all communities in Bangladesh. He expressed a commitment to collaborating with every community throughout the country.Mr. Supradip Chakma expressed these thoughts during his speech as the chief guest at the Garo traditional Wangala celebration 2024, which took place yesterday at Banani Model School and College in Dhaka.Mr. Supradip Chakma also stated that it is essential to preserve and cherish our manners, clothing, culture, and traditions. He highlighted the significance of expressing gratitude for the good deeds of others. Recognizing and showing thankfulness are important aspects of various religious traditions. The Wangala, or Navan...

Nov222024 by No Comments

The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs has brought global recognition to Bangladesh

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The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs has brought global recognition to Bangladesh by receiving the prestigious 2024 Asia-Pacific Care Champion Award. This honor was presented by UN ESCAP, UN Women, and their esteemed partners in acknowledgment of outstanding contributions to care innovation.Under the category "Care Innovators: Transforming Lives through Care Delivery", this award highlights the Government of Bangladesh's unwavering commitment to improving lives through transformative care solutions.The photograph features H.E. Mr. Faiyaz Murshid Kazi, the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Thailand, and Hon. Adviser Sharmeen S Murshid, who received the Asia-Pacific Care Champion Award on behalf of Bangladesh.

Nov222024 by No Comments

Bangladesh urged EU to support a proposal for allocating USD 200 billion to the LDCs in CoP29

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Bangladesh urged EU to support a proposal for allocating USD 200 billion to the LDCs and the most vulnerable countries, ensuring these nations can effectively respond to the challenges of the climate crisis.Bangladesh urged this in a significant bilateral meeting held on 22 November between the Ministers of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and the European Union (EU) on the final outcomes of COP29. The meeting emphasized collaboration on unresolved issues to achieve a balanced and equitable outcome for all parties.In the meeting the Bangladesh delegation head highlighted that "many issues remain unresolved," urging both groups to work together to secure a meaningful and inclusive deal for COP29.During the meeting, LDC ministers shared their key positions, emphasizing the ur...

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Environment Advisor Advocates Regional Collaboration Between Bangladesh, Nepal amd Bhutan, at COP-29

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Baku, Azerbaijan, 21 November 2024: Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources, held a productive meeting with the Environment Secretaries of Nepal and Bhutan at the Bangladesh Pavilion during the ongoing World Climate Conference (COP-29). Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Environment Secretary of Bangladesh, was also present at the meeting.During the discussion, Advisor Rizwana Hasan highlighted the importance of regional cooperation in addressing climate challenges. She emphasized the need for actionable joint initiatives in key areas such as energy, agriculture, forestry, and rivers, stating:Let’s work together to outline steps for effective collaboration and progress. To identify areas for meaningful joint action, we should focus o...

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USAID, PVHCorp. and CARE Come Together to Boost Job Opportunities for Women Workers in Chattogram

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On November 20, 2024 USAID's Women Thrive in Bangladesh project hosted a job fair in Chattogram for local women jobseekers to connect directly with employers and local service providers, to help boost their career prospects. Nearly 1,000 women attended the job fair. Four businesses, including Four H Fashions, Clifton Textiles & Apparels Ltd., Pacific Jeans, Desh Group of Industries, Bdjobs,andvarious NGOs, set up booths to share job opportunities and provide career counseling services. This job fair was organized to provide direct interviews, counseling, and networking opportunities for job aspirants and employers in the garment sector, creating employment for women and youth. The event was inaugurated by Farida Khanom, Deputy Commissioner of Chattogram, as the chief guest. Special ...

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Energy Transitions and Adequate Climate Financing are Key to Bangladesh’s Prosperity: Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, emphasized the critical importance of energy transitions and climate financing for Bangladesh’s sustainable development. Speaking as the Chief Guest at the session titled "Pathways to tiripling Renewables in South Asia" during the World Climate Conference (COP-29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, she stated, The government is revising its energy policies to transition from fossil fuel-based energy to renewables. High import tariffs are being reconsidered, and foreign investments in solar energy are being encouraged. With air pollution largely driven by power plants, now is the ideal time for Bangladesh to invest in renewable energy.She highlighted that rooftop solar installations could meet up to 40% of the nat...

Nov182024 by No Comments

BIDA and UNDP Host Workshop on Investment Diversification in Post-LDC Bangladesh

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The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) collaborated to host a workshop today at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka with the title "Investment Diversification for Priority Sectors Post-LDC Graduation". The event shared insights from a groundbreaking study conducted by the South Asian Network on Economic Modelling (SANEM) and funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO).Mr. Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of BIDA, graced the event as Chief Guest, delivering a compelling address. He reflected on his personal experiences with systemic inefficiencies during his education, underscoring the broader challenges of regulatory bottlenecks in the investment landscape. Mr. Cho...

Nov182024 by No Comments

Bangladesh Calls for Climate Justice and Ambitious Pre-2030 Targets at COP29

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and Water Resources, called for climate justice, urging the global community to uphold the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR). “Delaying action until after 2030 is not an option. To keep the 1.5°C goal within reach, developed nations must rapidly scale up mitigation efforts and fulfill their commitments under the Paris Agreement,” she stressed.Environment Advisor said this while addressing in the 2024 Annual High-Level Ministerial Round Table on Pre-2030 Ambition at COP29 held at Baku, Azerbaijan. Representing one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, she emphasized the urgency of collective global action to address the escalating climate crisis.Bangladesh f...

Nov162024 by No Comments

9% increase in Intimate partner violence (IPV) in Bangladesh- New study

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CARE Bangladesh organized an in-house workshop titled ‘Workshop on GBV in Bangladesh: Sharing Preliminary Findings and Shaping Future Directions’ to share the findings of a study conducted in collaboration with JAAGO Foundation and icddr, b. The study aimed to measure the national prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Bangladesh. This research is crucial, as nearly a decade has passed without updated information on this issue, with the last Violence Against Women survey being conducted in 2015.Ram Das, Country Director, CARE Bangladesh, inaugurated the event with his opening remarks where he emphasized that women and girls are central to CARE's focus, noting that empowering women is crucial for gender equality. Citing a Sanskrit text, he shared, “The Creator rejoices when wo...