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Oxfam’s Workshop to Prevent Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism

Oxfam in Bangladesh organized a workshop today to prevent money laundering (ML) and combating terrorism financing (TF) in the NGO sector who are working at Cox’s Bazar with the technical support of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU). The workshop was chaired by Ashis Damle, Country Director of Oxfam in Bangladesh and the Chief Officer of BFIU Md. Masud Biswas participated as chief guest. Chief Guest Masud Biswas said, ‘Terrorist groups are hiding inside the country and abroad easily incite the helpless marginalized people into terrorist activities with the lure of money. Therefore, it is important for NGOs who work with marginalized people to be careful about this. Cox's Bazar is an important border area of the country, which is known as one of the drug smuggling route...

May42024 by No Comments

The youth must come forward as agri-entrepreneurs: Simeen Hussain

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The government is extending all-out support to the agri-entrepreneurs and providing with all sorts of stimulus packages, Minister of State for Women and Children Affairs Simeen Hussain (Rimi) MP said on 3 May 2024, in a day-long training program organized for agricultural entrepreneurs at Barun High School located in Kapasia of Gazipur district. She added that young people should take this opportunity to be the agents of change in the transformation of agriculture. United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has held this training under the agricultural support scheme, titled 'Bhoroshar Notun Janala', which is being implemented as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) project in accordance with the directive of the Bangladesh Bank. State Minister for Women and Child Affairs Simeen Hussain (Ri...

May22024 by No Comments

Freelance meetup recently held in Cumilla to highlight the growing Freelancing Industry

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Popular mobile financial service provider upay and United Commercial Bank PLC have recently organized a freelancer meetup to highlight the growth of the industry, discuss on the different struggles of those involved in freelancing and the need for addressing the issues through time-befitting solutions and banking services. The meetup was organized at the Comilla Club located in Kandirpar, Cumilla. Around 100 freelancers from adjoining areas took part in the event and shared their woes. Along with the freelancers, upay and UCB bank's local branch officials were present at the event. Themed as 'Freelancers' Contribution to Building Smart Bangladesh and MFS as Growth Facilitator', the event focused on different pertinent issues related to freelancing. Freelancers in our country have to face...

Apr292024 by No Comments

70% deaths from NCDs, increased budgetary allocation demanded

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Despite the alarming increase in deaths related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Bangladesh, the allocation in the national budget falls significantly short in combating them. To effectively curb the growing prevalence of NCDs, it is essential to secure adequate funding for this sector in the upcoming budget for FY 2024-25. Such demands were made at a workshop for journalists titled "Budgetary Allocation to Combat NCDs: Bangladesh Perspective" held at the capital's BMA Bhaban on Monday, April 29. The workshop was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI). Twenty-eight journalists working in print, television and online media participated in the workshop. It was informed at the workshop th...

Apr262024 by No Comments

State Minister for Expatriates called UK government to ease visa for Bangladeshi workers

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State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury MP called the UK government to ease visa conditions for Bangladeshi restaurant workers who want to work in the UK’s hospitality and catering sectors. Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury MP was speaking as a chief guest at high profile dialogue hosted on Thursday by the UK’s All-party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Bangladesh. Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK Saida Muna Tasneem, Bob Blackman MP and APPG vice-chair Lord Karan Bilimoria spoke at the event while APPG on Bangladesh Chair Rushanara Ali MP chaired the dialogue. The state minister praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her visionary leadership in transforming Bangladesh into a prosperous nation, as well as her government's ongoing effor...

Apr262024 by No Comments

Environment Minister Held Bilateral Meetings at Petersberg Climate Dialogue, Berlin

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Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hussain Chowdhury engaged in pivotal bilateral meetings with Saudi Arabia's Chief Climate Negotiator, Khalid M. Almehaid, during the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, Germany, on Thursday, April 25, 2024. The meetings underscored the commitment of both nations to collaborate on addressing pressing climate challenges and advancing the global climate agenda. Minister Chowdhury and Chief Negotiator Almehaid exchanged insights and perspectives on key issues such as renewable energy adoption and climate adaptation strategies. Minister Chowdhury reiterated Bangladesh's unwavering dedication to ambitious climate action, highlighting the country's significant strides in renewable energy development and climate resilience efforts. He...

Apr262024 by No Comments

Closing of NAP Expo 2024: Environment Secretary urged developed nations to provide resources and technologies for NAP implementation.

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Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr. Farhina Ahmed urged developed nations to fulfill commitments by providing resources and technologies for plan implementation. She advocates for collective action to address climate challenges and protect vulnerable communities.She said National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Expo 2024 in Bangladesh showcased the country's resilience and leadership in climate adaptation. Environment Secretary said this in her speech as the chair in the Official CLOSURE OF THE MEETINGS of the National Adaptation Plan Expo 2024 held on Thursday in the BICC, Dhaka. Environment Secretary underscores the need for practical solutions at the grassroots level, especially in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), where accessing finance for NAP implemen...

Apr262024 by No Comments

Formation of NDMA: Bold move by Relief Ministry

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The Government of Bangladesh, in collaboration with UNDP Bangladesh as technical partner and financed by the World Bank, celebrates the successful implementation of the Training, Exercises and Drills (TED) Program under the Urban Resilience Project- Department of Disaster Management (DDM) part. This initiative aims to fortify the institutional capacity of Emergency Management for urban mega-disasters. A sharing workshop held on 25 April 2024 in Dhaka, highlighted the program's achievements and key learnings, with dignitaries including Hon’ble State Minister Md. Mohibbur Rahman MP, Md Kamrul Hasan ndc, Secretary of Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, and Stefan Liller, Resident Representative of UNDP Bangladesh. The workshop was Chaired by Mr. Md. Mijanur Rahman, DG, DDM. Stat...

Apr252024 by No Comments

Collaboration is vital for addressing climate change and achieving adaptation goals: Environment Secretary

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Environment Forest and Climate Change Secretary Dr. Farhina Ahmed said collaboration and coordination are key to effectively addressing climate change impacts and achieving adaptation goals. Partnerships and knowledge sharing are emphasized to enhance adaptation actions while avoiding duplication and reporting burdens. Bangladesh plans to contribute to the development of indicators, establish early warning systems, implement adaptation plans, and establish monitoring systems. The synergies between NAPs and the GGA are explored to enhance adaptation efforts and demonstrate progress. Environment Secretary said this while addressing in a technical session titled ASSESSING RICHNESS AND GAPS TOWARDS THE Global Goals Adaptation (UNEP) in Green View room in BICC, Dhaka on 25 April, Thursday in...

Apr232024 by No Comments

Installation of ground points under ongoing BDS completed: Land Minister

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Land Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda has directed the authorities concerned to implement all necessary measures to ensure that the landowners within the BDS survey area are adequately informed about the ongoing survey. Land Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda gave this direction to the concerned at the progress review meeting of EDLMS project (Establishment of Digital Land Management System Project) of Bangladesh Digital Survey (BDS) program at Bhumi Bhavan in the capital today. Director General of Department of Land Record and Survey Anis Mahmud, Additional Secretary (Development) of the Ministry of Land Ziauddin Ahmed, EDLMS Project Director Md. Zahurul Haque and officials of the Ministry of Land, Land Record and Survey Department and EDLMS Project were present at the meeting. Besides,...