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Protecting nature, wildlife, and environment safeguards public health and prevent infectious diseases: Syeda Rizwana Hasan.

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources, emphasized the need to focus on protecting nature, wildlife, and the environment to safeguard public health and prevent infectious diseases. She highlighted the urgency of changing human attitudes and promoting responsible behavior to protect forests and wildlife. Noting that wildlife cannot speak or defend their rights, she stressed that it is our duty to ensure their rights and the rights of nature. Living in harmony with nature and wildlife, she said, can help protect us from various infectious diseases.The Environment Advisor shared these remarks as the chief guest at an event held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka, on Monday, celebrating World One Health Day 2024.Syeda...

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Free anti-hypertensive medicine within reach- Speakers at journalists’ workshop

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The prevalence of hypertension, a major risk factor for various critical non-communicable diseases including heart disease and stroke, is increasing in the country. Currently, NCDs are estimated to account for 71 percent of all deaths. The provision of free anti-hypertensive medicine has already started at the grassroots level to deal with this crisis. However, in some cases, it is not being possible to ensure an uninterrupted supply of the medicine. Sustainable funding remains a major challenge in this regard. These information and recommendations were highlighted at a virtual workshop for journalists titled "Hypertension Control in Bangladesh: Progress and Way Forward" on 4th November 2024. The workshop was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) ...

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Environment Advisor Highlights World Bank Partnership in Advancing Bangladesh’s Environmental Goals

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and Water Resources, emphasized that Bangladesh’s partnership with the World Bank is essential for advancing national environmental priorities. Together, we aim to strengthen the nation’s defenses against climate threats, protect biodiversity, and foster a sustainable environment for our people, she stated.Her remarks came during a meeting at the Bangladesh Secretariat with a World Bank delegation led by Christian Albert Peter, Practice Manager at the World Bank. The discussions focused on bolstering Bangladesh’s climate resilience, enhancing environmental safeguards, and exploring opportunities for sustainable development.Christian Albert Peter expressed the World Bank’s commitment to supportin...

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ISD partners with SAJIDA Foundation to tackle malnutrition nationwide

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To improve the situation of malnutrition nationwide International School Dhaka (ISD) has recently collaborated with SAJIDA Foundation to take a pioneering initiative of creating a vertical garden and providing vegetable plants to underprivileged families. The school has created the garden within its campus to grow nutritious vegetables and donate them to families across Bangladesh.This initiative was launched during the Service Saturday event. Afwaza Rahman Dristy, Senior Coordinator, Urban Poverty Alleviation Program, SAJIDA Foundation, provided hands-on guidance in plant care and emphasized the long-term benefits of sustainable practices. ISD students, along with staff, have planted multiple nutritional vegetables like spinach, mustard greens, tomatoes, eggplants, and chillis in thei...

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Canals and rivers are national assets; no one has the right to pollute them: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Environmental, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources Advisor, emphasized that canals and rivers are national properties, and no one has the right to occupy or pollute them illegally. She mentioned that a canal cleaning campaign is being implemented in all 64 districts as part of the ongoing effort to free the country’s waterways from pollution. Although the campaign will officially run until November 15, efforts to keep these waterways clean will continue. Each canal will have a local committee to prevent attempts to pollute it.The advisor made these remarks as the chief guest at the national launch of the canal cleaning drive across 64 districts, held on Friday at the Tri-Mohini Eidgah ground in Rampura, Dhaka, in celebration of National Youth Day 2024. Yout...

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Environmental Ministry’s market monitoring to ban polythene bags

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In an effort to curb the use of banned polythene shopping bags, a monitoring drive was conducted today by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change along with the Department of Environment. The team inspected Mohammadpur Agricultural Market and several nearby supermarkets in the capital.Members of the monitoring committee urged shoppers to use jute and cloth bags instead of polythene. Vendors were instructed to cease using polythene bags, with a warning that strict actions would be taken if polythene bags are found during future inspections.Tapan Kumar Biswas, Additional Secretary (Environmental Pollution Control) and head of the monitoring team, informed the press that strict legal actions will be taken against polythene bag manufacturers starting November 3 to prote...

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Ethiopian Airlines set to touch Dhaka’s runway on Sunday

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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and a Star Alliance member, is set to make its official entry into Bangladesh with the arrival of its inaugural flight on the new Addis Ababa-Dhaka-Addis Ababa route this Sunday.The launch of this route will significantly enhance Bangladesh’s connectivity with Africa and the world, aligning with Ethiopian Airlines’ mission to “Connect Continents, Cultures, and Communities.”The airline will operate five flights weekly, offering travelers from Bangladesh convenient access to over 155 destinations worldwide, including all key cities across Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond.The inaugural flight, ET 678, will be operated by a state-of-the-art Boeing Dreamliner 787-9, scheduled to arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (H...

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Family Awareness is essential for Building a Substance-Free Society

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Family awareness and a thorough understanding of the treatment process are essential for parents to help individuals struggling with substance dependency return to healthy lives. This guidance was shared by speakers at a family education program organized on Thursday, October 31, 2024, by the Ahsania Mission Female Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, of the Dhaka Ahsania Mission Health Sector’s meeting room in Shyamoli, Dhaka. Mental health practitioner and International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP 2) Tanveer Ahmed, who specializes in treatment and recovery support, was present as a resource person. He highlighted that misconceptions about drug treatment persist across various social groups, including among parents, due to a limited understanding of substance dependency a...

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Bangladesh Investment Webinar Describes Changes to Encourage Economic Development and Investor Trust

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On October 30, 2024, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) hosted a "State of Investment Climate" webinar, drawing over 350 global business leaders, investors, and non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs). Key government figures, including Executive Chairman of BIDA and BEZA, Mr. Ashik Chowdhury, and Mr. Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy on International Affairs, participated in a fireside chat addressing initiatives to enhance the investment landscape.In his opening remarks, Mr. Chowdhury expressed gratitude for the support received since his recent appointment, highlighting his “demanding Nobel Prize-winning head of state” as a catalyst for ambitious economic reforms. He introduced "project ambassador," a new initiative aimed at improving engagement with existing investors by as...

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CARE Bangladesh celebrates 75 years of presence in Bangladesh

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On 28 October, 2024 CARE Bangladesh celebrated its 75 years of presence in Bangladeshin a national event at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden hotel in Dhaka. The daylong celebration started off with national anthem and national flag raising, followed by speeches from eminent guests and two panel discussions in the afternoon. Ram Das, Country Director of CARE Bangladesh welcomed everyone and spoke about the rich history, present status, and future plans of the organization. Officially starting in 1949 in present Bangladesh, CARE has been working as a trusted partner of Bangladesh Government for the development of Bangladesh over decades and played a pivotal role in rebuilding the newborn Bangladesh in 1971. Esteemed guests and representatives from donor communities, development partners...