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Environment Advisor Emphasized fair, transparent climate finance to avoid debt traps

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, emphasized the need for fair and transparent climate finance systems to prevent vulnerable countries from falling into debt traps. She stated that climate finance must be rooted in justice, ensuring countries like Bangladesh are not burdened with unfair loans while addressing a crisis they did not cause. The international community must recognize the necessity of grants, not just loans, to support adaptation and mitigation efforts, she added.Environment Advisor made these remarks during a National Dialogue on "Climate Justice in Climate Finance: Climate Debt Trap Risks for Bangladesh and Other LDCs" held at the CIRDAP Auditorium on Sunday.In her speech, Rizwana Hasan underscored the importance o...

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Collaboration of civil society is essential for building an equitable state: Rizwana Hasan

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources Advisor, stated that the fight for establishing an equitable society and state is not just an agenda of an interim government, but one for all of us. Achieving this requires the support of civil society. She emphasized that self-reform is also necessary for state reform. Any shortcomings in government initiatives should be pointed out. The government and various commissions are holding discussions to establish an equitable state. Free flow of information is being ensured. When protests arise, representatives of the protestors are being engaged in dialogue. Confidence in the government must be maintained. Things are being handled differently than by traditional governments.The Environment Advisor made these re...

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7th Bangladesh Marketing Day Celebrated by Marketers Institute Bangladesh

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The 7th Bangladesh Marketing Day, organized by the Marketers Institute Bangladesh (MIB) took place on 18th October at the International Mother Language Institute in Segunbagicha, Dhaka. This year's theme for the 7th Bangladesh Marketing Day was "Marketing Wellbeing," which was observed nationwide.Marketers Institute Bangladesh (MIB) was established nearly seven years ago and serves as the voice for more than 5 million people involved in the marketing profession across the country. The institute acts as a platform for these professionals. Every year in October, Bangladesh Marketing Day is celebrated.Earlier, on 17th October, various programs were held to mark the occasion. Marketing professionals working in different organizations across the country celebrated by cutting cakes in th...

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan Urges Adoption of Healthy Habits for a Stronger Future

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, emphasized the need to adopt certain habits to strengthen the future generation. She mentioned that carrying food in polythene bags and using plastic cups for hot drinks should be stopped. People should also develop the habit of wearing masks considering the environmental situation. Additionally, maintaining a healthy diet and ensuring proper sleep are essential. If habits can be changed, there will be no need to worry about diseases.She made these remarks as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the "Health Olympiad and Online Quiz Competition 2024," held on 18 October 2024, Friday, at the Abdul Karim Sahityabisharad Auditorium of the Bangla Academy. The event aimed to raise awareness about he...

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340 Public Transport Drivers Trained by DAM and BRTA

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With the aim of proper implementation of Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (Control) Act (Amendment-2013) initiative of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority-BRTA and Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Health Sector training has been provided to 340 public transport drivers at the Zoar Sahara BRTC Bus Depot in capital on October 17, 2024.Adut Rahman Imon, Program Officer of the Tobacco Control Project of the Health Sector of DAM, presented a documentary on the implementation of the Tobacco Control Act and health damage among professional drivers.In the training public transport drivers (Bus, CNG, Laguna, Tempu) are informed about the bad effects of direct and indirect smoking, health hazards, and tobacco control laws. Passengers, especially women and children, are indirectly exposed to smoke i...

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155 acres of illegally occupied BFIDC land reclaimed under special directive of the Environmental Advisor

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Under the special directive of Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, 155.09 acres of land under the Bangladesh Forest Industries Development Corporation (BFIDC) have been reclaimed from illegal occupation.In the Chattogram zone, 16 acres were reclaimed from the Ramu Rubber Estate, 61 acres from the Rauzan Rubber Estate, 1.5 acres from the Haldia Rubber Estate, 0.1 acres from the Dantmara Rubber Estate, and 11 acres from the Rauzan-Rangunia Rubber Estate. Additionally, 23.74 acres of land were recovered from the Rupaichhara Rubber Estate in the Sylhet zone. Earlier, 10 acres from Dabua Rubber Estate, 13 acres from Kanchannagar Rubber Estate, and 18.75 acres from Rangamatia Rubber Estate were also reclaimed.Chairman of BFIDC, Md. Nasi...

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Bangladesh Seeks Climate Justice, Says Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan emphasized that Bangladesh seeks climate justice. She highlighted that although Bangladesh suffers from the impacts of climate change, it is one of the least responsible for causing it. While the country expects financial support from developed nations, it has received very little. She questioned how much funding would be required to protect coastal districts and small island nations.Environment Advisor made these remarks as the chief guest this evening at a reception celebrating "Youth and Climate Change in the Commonwealth," held at the Westin Hotel in Gulshan. The event was hosted by the Australian High Commission, in collaboration with Commonwealth Missions in Bangladesh.She urged young people to challenge curr...

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Daraz ramps up support for flood victims to recover and rebuild in partnership with NGOs

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In response to the recent floods, the country’s largest online marketplace - Daraz Bangladesh (the “Company”) joined hands with three NGOs - PadakhepManabikUnnayan Kendra, OBHIZATRIK Foundation, and Mission Save Bangladesh to expand its flood relief efforts to support long-term rehabilitation.This is a continuous effort of Daraz’s extensive flood relief initiative. Earlier in August when the flood hit the country, Daraz swiftly established a flood relief fund of over 1 crore Taka through employees and organizational support. During the first phase of the initiative, the Company partnered with Mission Save Bangladesh to deliver essentials to approximately 35,000 people in the hardest-hit areas.Daraz has now expanded the partnership to onboard two more NGOs - Padakhepand OBHIZATRIK. ...

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Environment Advisor urged manufacturers to produce durable electronic goods

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor, urged manufacturers to adopt responsible practices by producing durable electronic goods. She also discouraged consumers from discarding items prematurely due to fleeting trends. The advisor stressed the importance of proper e-waste management as the government prepares to implement the E-Waste Rules 2021.Speaking at a seminar titled "Formal E-Waste Management," held Sunday at Hotel Westin on International E-Waste Day, Rizwana Hasan called for active participation from relevant stakeholders. She encouraged individuals and organizations to support the ministry by providing suggestions for the effective implementation of e-waste management policies.The advisor emphasized reducing waste as a primary solution, advoca...

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Grassroots people getting free anti-hypertensive medicine

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The number of patients with hypertension in Bangladesh is surging exponentially. While the provision of anti-hypertensive medicine has already commenced at the grassroots level, it is crucial to ensure its availability in all healthcare facilities to effectively control hypertension-related non-communicable diseases and deaths associated with it. At the same time, necessary funding must be ensured for an uninterrupted supply of the medicine. These information and recommendations were highlighted at a workshop for journalists titled “Hypertension Control in Bangladesh: Progress and Way Forward” held at the Conference Hall of RDRS in Rangpur on 10th October 2024. The workshop was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health ...