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Helen LaFave, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Discusses Development and Cooperation in CHT with Adviser Supradip Chakma

Helen LaFave, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires, and her accompanying delegation paid a courtesy call on the CHT Affairs Adviser, Supradip Chakma, at his office today. The delegation included the Political Counselor, Director of USAID, HR Officer, and other officials.The U.S. team expressed their appreciation for the meeting. During their discussion, they highlighted the existing relationship between Bangladesh and the USA, focusing on their cooperation in the CHT (Chittagong Hill Tracts) for livelihood development and environmental initiatives. They also discussed future cooperation in the CHT, recent communal violence that took place from 18-20 September 2024, the human rights situation, and other related issues.In welcoming the U.S. Embassy team, Adviser Chakma emphasized the objectives of...

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NBR Launches Service Centre in Support of the e-Return System

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NBR’s new e-Return Service Centre was officially opened by Mr. Md. Abdur Rahman Khan, FCMA, Chairman of NBR and Mr. Michal Krejza, Head of Cooperation, Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh, at NBR Bhaban this morning. The new Service Centre is dedicated to support taxpayers in the use of the eReturn tax submission system and key part of NBR’s mission to make it easier for taxpayers to submit their tax returns. The Service Centre, which is operated by NBR officials who have been trained in Service centre and e-Return system intricacies, has been funded by the European Union (EU) as part of their Public Financial Management Programme. NBR Chairman reiterated the need for NBR to move towards a fully digital form of interaction with taxpayers to make NBR services available to taxpay...

Sep232024 by No Comments

Govt. will construct planned embankments to prevent future floods

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, as well as the Ministry of Water Resources, stated that embankments will be strategically built in key locations to prevent future floods. Additionally, the government is sincerely working on repairing flood-damaged embankments and regulators from recent floods. Modern planning and surveys are being undertaken to ensure embankments don't collapse in the future, causing floods. The Water Resources Ministry and other agencies are taking swift action on this matter.She made these remarks while speaking to the press after inspecting the flood-damaged Feni regulator in Sonagazi Upazila of Feni district on Sunday, September 22.The Water Resources Advisor pointed out that illegal and unregulated sand ...

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Celebration of World Rivers Day 2024 and River Award 2024

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Water Resources, emphasized the need to protect Bangladesh’s rivers and recover those that have been encroached upon. She stated that strict enforcement of laws will be initiated for this purpose, and public cooperation is essential. She also mentioned that cost-effective plans will be developed to clean the rivers, and a campaign against polythene and plastic will be launched.The adviser made these remarks as the chief guest at a special event held on 21 September at Bangladesh Tourism Corporation, on the occasion of World Rivers Day 2024 and the presentation of the River Award 2024.She highlighted that rivers are not only natural resources but also deeply connected to our c...

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Youth demanded to Climate Finance to fill the Loss and Damage Funding

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Over five hundred young climate activists have demanded that world leaders halt harmful and costly fossil fuel financing and allocate climate funds to address loss and damage, ensuring a sustainable future. The demand was made during a climate strike organized by Activista Bangladesh, ActionAid Bangladesh's youth platform, in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka this morning (September 20) today.As part of the global climate strike calling for climate action and finance, including phasing out fossil fuel financing, expanding renewable energy, and increasing investment in sustainable agriculture, young climate activists took to the streets today. More than five hundred slogan-shouting climate fighters gathered at the base of Shaheed Minar after starting the rally at the National Pr...

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Planting trees should be embraced with heart and soul: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, said that the importance of planting trees should be embraced at the core of one's being. To live a healthy and beautiful life, more trees must be planted. Trees absorb excess heat, purify the air, and cool the environment. She urged everyone to plant trees and take care of them, stating that if we work together, we can restore the forest and environment.Environment Advisor made these remarks as the chief guest during the closing ceremony of the National Tree Fair 2024, held at the Forest Department Auditorium on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.The Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Additional Secretary (Administration), Chief Conservator of F...

Sep172024 by No Comments

No Alternative to Strong Law and Tax Measures to Curb Tobacco Use

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Tobacco claims 161,000 lives each year in Bangladesh. Only strong tobacco tax measures and a stringent tobacco control law can curb the massive death toll and other losses caused by tobacco use. Speakers said this today (17 September 2024, Tuesday) during a meeting of Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) members, held at the BMA Bhaban of the Capital. It was informed during the meeting that increasing tobacco tax is globally recognized as an effective tool to discourage tobacco use. The tobacco tax structure of Bangladesh is faulty which has rendered tobacco products quite cheap and affordable in the country. The current structure has been encouraging tobacco use, particularly among the youth and the poor, thus increasing the deaths and illnesses caused by tobacco. The Tobacconomics Cigare...

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Flood Recovery Nutrition Initiative for Infants

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A special nutrition campaign was organized for the children of the flood-affected area of Kashipur village, Radhanagar Union, Chhagalnaiya Upazila in Feni district by the volunteer organization "Hands of Hope" from the Government College of Applied Human Sciences.The campaign was co-organized by Nutrition for Change and the Department of Disaster Science and Climate Resilience of Dhaka University.The main objective of the campaign was to raise awareness and provide necessary assistance to meet the nutritional deficiencies of children in flood-affected areas. This initiative was very timely due to the rise of malnutrition problems among children in these areas post-flood.The nutrition campaign was completed in several phases. In the first phase, the health of flood-affected chil...

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Extensive Use of Eco-friendly Jute Packaging Will Be Ensured: Environment Advisor

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Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan stated that steps will be taken to promote the extensive use of jute packaging through the proper implementation of the Mandatory Use of Jute Packaging Act, 2010. A discussion with traders on this issue will take place by December. The Ministry of Environment will provide policy support to increase the use of jute products.Environment Advisor made these remarks during a discussion session titled "Solving Problems to Protect Environment Friendly Jute Sector and Jute Industry’ held at the Bangladesh Jute Mills Association's conference room in Motijheel on Sunday, 15 September.Syeda Rizwana Hasan highlighted the importance of the jute sector in protecting the environment. She called for urgent measures to address the ...

Sep142024 by No Comments

Peaceful human chain on the occasion of the greatest celebration of greatest blessing Eid e Azam

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Under the direction of Imam Hayat, World sunni movement & World humanity revolution, Bangladesh have organised a human chain demonstration at the Dhaka Press Club Square and a cheerful procession to observe the ever most blessed holy welcome day of beloved holy Rasul Sallallahu Alahi Wasallam.The human chain demonstration was presided by Allama Sheikh Raihan Rahbar, the general secretary of World sunni movement and World humanity revolution, Bangladesh. The speakers were the leaders of the central committee Allama Abu Abrar Chisty, Allama Sufi Ahmad Shah Murshed, Mr. Awal Kadery, Sheikh Hanif, Adv. Mainuddin Titu , Adv. Mokarrom Hossen, Adv Sarmin Sultana, Farjana Yeasmin, adv Lita Sarker were among other as speakers.The speakers said, Eid e Azam is the greatest celebration for...