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Jun302024 by No Comments

Demand to Abolish Smoking Zones in Hotels and Restaurants

Hotel and restaurant owners from the Dhaka division have called for the swift passage of the amended Tobacco Control Law to abolish smoking zones and ensure a 100% smoke-free environment. This call was made during a seminar organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission at the office of the Dhaka Divisional Commissioner on Sunday.The owners emphasized that passing the draft law is essential to ensure a healthy environment for children, women, and the elderly in hotels and restaurants. Dhaka Divisional Commissioner, Sabirul Islam, the chief guest at the discussion, stated, "With combined efforts, implementing the Tobacco Control Law can lead to a tobacco-free Bangladesh by 2040." He also advised hotel and restaurant owners to close designated smoking areas.In his welcome speech, Mokhlesur Rahma...

Jun302024 by No Comments

IDAB Excellence in Interior Design Award 2024 for the tine to be held in November

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Interior Designers Association of Bangladesh (IDAB) is going to organise "IDAB Excellence in Interior Design Award 2024" in November this year for the first time.Organisers shared the comprehensive planning in a press briefing at the Biswa Sahitya Kendra on Saturday.General Secretary of the organisation Sayed Kamrul Ahsan introductory remarks in the briefing.He said those who want to partcipate with their project will have to submit within August 31while interested participants will have to fill out the form available on the website.He also informed that no watermark or logo will not be allowed in the project submissions. The judging criteria will consider the impact of designs, adherence to local traditions, environmental consciousness, and the quality of color usage.The t...

Jun292024 by No Comments

New types of cyber crimes doubled in country

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Significant increase in pornography-related crimes in 2023 in last five years, affecting 11.35 pc of victimsThe rate of new types of cyber crimes has more than doubled in 2023, accounting for 11.85 per cent of total crimes, according to a latest study.The survey report also revealed a decrease in cyber-affected children under 18 to 13.65 per cent, while 78.78 per cent of victims are aged 18 to 30.Additionally, nearly 59 per cent of the victims are women, it said, adding that the most common type of crime is social media and online account hacking, making up 21.65 per cent of cases.Cyber Crime Awareness Foundation (CCAF) unveiled the survey at a discussion titled "Cyber Crime Trends in Bangladesh - 2024" and "Smart Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities of Emerging Techno...

Jun282024 by No Comments

Socio-economic disparities related to ethnic minorities in Bangladesh have now significantly reduced: Land Minister

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Land Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda has said that socio-economic disparities related to ethnic minorities in Bangladesh have now significantly reduced.The Land Minister said this today, Friday, at a rally, discussion meeting, and cultural program organized by the ‘Uttar-Banga Adivasi Forum’ on the occasion of the historic 169th Great Santal Rebellion Day at the Engineering Institute Auditorium and premises in the capital.The Land Minister said that the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ensured the rights of ethnic minority populations in Bangladesh in the 1972 Constitution. Subsequently, Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has included the matter of ensuring the rights of ethnic minority citizens in all her national policies.The Land Minister further said...

Jun282024 by No Comments

Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) Project launched in Cox’s Bazar

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Cox's Bazar, one of Bangladesh's prime tourist destinations, has attracted visitors since ancient times due to its natural beauty. The region, known for its longest beach, hills, waterfalls, and scenic beauty, faces numerous challenges such as gender-based violence and discrimination, early marriage, limited access to quality education, and a lack of proper training for employable skills. These issues perpetuate the cycle of poverty and inequality, primarily affecting adolescent girls and young women in the area.To address these barriers, JAAGO Foundation Trust has designed the "Shopner Sharothi - Girls' Education and Skills Partnership (GESP)" project, with funding from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and support from Generation Unlimited, UNICEF. The project em...

Jun272024 by No Comments

Tetsuo Tsutsui Connecting Japan and Bangladesh in Agriculture

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Tetsuo Tsutsui, a Japanese humanitarian, came to know about Bangladesh as a developing country in South Asia, at his early age, where natural disasters cause the people in this country to struggle to survive almost annually. He started to fantasize of visiting Bangladesh to see the people's way of life. In 1986, following his graduation from Ryukyus University, he moved to Bangladesh as a junior specialist in Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers. Therefore, he closely observed the life of rural people and tried to improve the economic and social condition of backward people in various ways for four years in Comilla through Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD). His heart and intellect started to be affected by the hardships and struggles of the village's poor inhabitants. After ...

Jun262024 by No Comments

Bangladesh and Maldives to Collaborate on Climate Diplomacy and Eco-Tourism Expansion

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Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury stated that Bangladesh and Maldives will work together on climate diplomacy. He proposed joint eco-tourism programs combining Bangladesh's beaches and Maldives' islands. Additionally, he called for expanding employment opportunities for Bangladeshi workers in Maldives and ensuring their welfare.On Wednesday, June 26, during a side meeting at the South Asia Cooperative Environment Program (SACEP) conference in Thimphu, Bhutan, the Environment Minister made these appeals during discussions with Maldives' Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Technology, Thoriq Ibrahim.Maldives' Minister Thoriq Ibrahim sought cooperation from Bangladesh in importing fruit, forest, and medicinal tree saplings and establishi...

Jun252024 by No Comments

Delay in TC Law Amendment Only Rises the Death Toll- Journalists Workshop Held

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The delay in finalizing the amendment of the Tobacco Control (TC) law is only increasing the deaths and losses incurred by tobacco use. Anti-tobacco organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) said this today (24 June 2024, Monday) during a journalists' workshop titled "Tobacco Control Law Amendment: Progress, Barriers, and Way Forward", held at the Conference Room of Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP). Speakers also urged the government to finalize the amendment as early as possible. A total of 30 journalists from print, television, and online media attended the workshop organized by PROGGA and ATMA. It was informed during the workshop that with approval from the Cabinet, the amendment process will get one step closer towards finalization. The ...

Jun242024 by No Comments

Environment Minister called on Prime Minister of Bhutan Dasho Tshering Tobgay

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Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Saber Hossain Chowdhury, called on Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, at the Prime Minister’s Office, Gyalyong Tshokhang, in Thimphu, Bhutan on Monday afternoon.Prime Minister Tobgay thanked environment minister for visiting Bhutan and commended Bangladesh’s proactive approach and reiterated Bhutan’s support for joint initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and resilience in the region.Minister Chowdhury congratulated Prime Minister on his party’s landslide election victory and for being elected as PM for second time. He also invited him on behalf of honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to visit Bangladesh and he is looking forward to visiting. He also highlighted Bangladesh’s ongoing efforts in combating cl...

Jun222024 by No Comments

We are advancing towards eradicating corruption through systematic changes: Land Minister

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Land Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda said, we are moving forward with the goal of eradicating corruption through systematic changes. This initiative is an important step towards building a Smart Bangladesh.The Land Minister said this today, Saturday, at a workshop on people-friendly digital surveys and an view-exchange meeting with stakeholders, organized by the Department of Land Records and Survey at the conference room of District Commissioner's office in Barisal.The Land Minister further said, smart digitalization of land management will protect the interests of legitimate owners. It will prevent illegal occupation as well as thwart attempts to purchase land with illicitly acquired money.Referring to the Prime Minister's 'Zero Tolerance' policy against corruption, the Minis...