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Sep172023 by No Comments

Speakers Demanded Speedy Passage of TC Law Amendment –

Bangladesh is significantly lagging behind in achieving global tobacco control benchmark. The Designated Smoking Areas (DSAs), as allowed by the existing tobacco control law, is a major contributor to Bangladesh's lack of progress. Speakers discussed this today (17 September 2023, Sunday) during a virtual discussion titled "WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2023 & the Bangladesh Situation", organized by PROGGA and Anti Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) with support from Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (CTFK). It was informed during the virtual discussion that WHO's recent report has drawn major focus on ensuring smoke-free environment, an issue of grave importance for Bangladesh. DSAs in hotels, restaurants, and various other public places, as allowed by the current law, fail to p...

Sep112023 by No Comments

Regional climate conference 2023 has ended

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In collaboration with the Swiss Embassy in Bangladesh, WaterAid Bangladesh participated in the Regional Climate Conference 2023 regarding country's water and waste management sector. The session titled 'Water and Waste: Strengthening Local Governance for Urban Resilience and Sustainability' the session served as a pivotal platform for insightful discussions and meaningful dialogue among industry experts and key stakeholders. This session was held as part of the Regional Climate Conference 2023, hosted at the Sheraton Dhaka from 8-10 September 2023, witnessed the graceful presence of Mr. Md Tazul Islam, MP, Honourable Minister, Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives. The Minister shared profound insights into the prevailing state of water and waste management in...

Sep102023 by No Comments

Bangladesh Brand Forum Awarded the Most Outstanding Creative Communications of Bangladesh

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The 12th edition of the most prestigious advertising accolade in Bangladesh- COMMWARD: Excellence in Creative Communication honored 127 creative campaigns through an auspicious award gala at InterContinental Dhaka. A flagship initiative of Bangladesh Brand Forum, COMMWARD was presented in collaboration with Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The award ceremony was attended by more than 700 communication and marketing enthusiasts. The awards were given across 25 categories, in four ranks –Bronze, Silver, Gold & Grand Prix. This year, a staggering number of 1379 nominations were submitted for the award. The campaigns launched and ran during the period of June 01, 2022, to May 31, 2023, were eligible for nomination in COMMWARD 2023. Among these, only 40% of nominatio...

Sep102023 by No Comments

Regional Climate Summit 2023

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WaterAid Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh, took the stage at the esteemed ‘Regional Climate Summit 2023’ to address crucial concerns centring water and waste management in the country. Under the theme – ‘Water and Waste: Strengthening Local Governance for Urban Resilience and Sustainability,’ the session served as a pivotal platform for insightful discussions and meaningful dialogue among industry experts and key stakeholders. The session which is a part of the Regional Climate Summit 2023, hosted at the Sheraton Dhaka on 8 September 2023, witnessed the graceful presence of Mr. Md Tazul Islam, MP, Honourable Minister, Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives. The Minister shared profound insights into the prevailing state o...

Sep102023 by No Comments

Zero Digital Divide campaign launched to Eradicate Digital Inequality

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Aspire to Innovate-a2i of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the ICT Division of the Bangladesh Government jointly launched a global campaign called ‘Zero Digital Divide’ on 09 September 2023, at the BCC Auditorium of the ICT Tower, with an aim to eradicate digital inequality globally. Mr. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, MP, the Hon'ble Minister of State for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and Ms. Kanni Wignaraja, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, UNDP inaugurated the campaign. The Centerpiece of this ambitious endeavor is the establishment of the e-Quality Centre, designed to ensure equitable access and participation in digital platforms worldwide. The ‘Zero Digital Divide’ ca...

Sep102023 by No Comments

12th Communication Summit to Address Creativity in the Age of Disruption

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Bangladesh Brand Forum hosted its flagship event, the 12th edition of Communication Summit, in collaboration with Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and in association with The Daily Star at InterContinental Dhaka. The day-long summit brought together local and global industry professionals and thought leaders to exchange insights on communication trends, strategies, challenges, and solutions. Themed under "Creativity in the Age of Disruption,” the summit aimed to address the multifaceted aspects linked with modern communication strategies and sought to provide a panoramic framework to adopt the disruptive approaches in creative communications through a diverse agenda comprising an expert set of speakers. The summit hosted an engaging agenda comprising 03 Keynote Sessi...

Sep92023 by No Comments

Haileybury Bhaluka signs landmark MoU with Bangladesh Strategy Summit

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With a compelling commitment to reshape the landscape of education in Bangladesh, Haileybury Bhaluka and Valor of Bangladesh recently came together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden. Simon O'Grady, Founding Headmaster of Haileybury Bhaluka; and Najmus Ahmed Albab, Executive Director of Valor of Bangladesh; penned the partnership on behalf of their respective organizations. Haileybury is a pioneering international boarding school that is committed to redefining the education framework through Haileybury Bhaluka in Bangladesh. Haileybury Bhaluka offers a world-class learning environment that fosters innovation, leadership, and academic excellence. Valor of Bangladesh is dedicated to driving strategic initiatives that contribute to the ad...

Aug302023 by No Comments

WaterAid hands over WASH facilities to school, community clinic

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Modern sanitation and safe water facilities including separate arrangements for girls, have been handed over to Haji Rais Ali Ucchya Bidyalaya (high school) and Rahmatpur Community Clinic in Chhatak, Sunamganj. WaterAid Bangladesh with support from The Coca-Cola Foundation and iDEA built the facilities under a project styled “Promoting Water Replenishment and WASH Services” for climate vulnerable people. Students, community members and invited guests were present at the events organised on Monday and Tuesday to hand over the new water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities. "Proper operation and maintenance are essential for sustainability of this sanitation complex,” WaterAid Bangladesh's Country Director Hasin Jahan, said at the school compound, asking teachers and students to ...

Aug282023 by No Comments

Sanitation Data Command Center to Ensure a Sustainable Sanitation System

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The advancement towards a paperless, data-driven, interconnected, interoperable, integrated, and automated data ecosystem is now imperative to ensuring secure and sustainable sanitation within the nation. In this pursuit, the establishment of the Sanitation Data Command Center is underway. This center aims to expedite data-centric policy formulation and the execution of plans across city corporations, municipal areas, and various establishments nationwide. As a significant step towards this objective, a comprehensive workshop titled 'Finalization of Indicators for the Establishment of Sanitation Data Command Center' was held today at a prominent hotel in the capital. The event was a collaborative effort between the Department of Public Health Engineering and Aspire to Innovate-a2i, and wit...

Aug282023 by No Comments

Sarah Cooke congratulated the 24 Bangladeshi Commonwealth scholars awarded in 2023

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The British Council has organised a pre-departure briefing for the Commonwealth scholars awarded in 2023 from Bangladesh on 28 August 2023 in the British High Commissioner’s residence. This year, 24 talented individuals have received scholarships from Bangladesh in top-notch UK universities like the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University College London, University of Warwick, University of Edinburgh, etc. All the Commonwealth Scholarship schemes are highly competitive, and candidates whose applications are outstanding across the board become successful. The events aimed at celebrating the success of the scholarship recipients, allowing them to gather essential information and guidance from the Commonwealth Scholarship Alumni to ensure a smooth transition to life in the...