Staff Reporter Banglalink, the innovative digital service provider in Bangladesh, has signed a strategic agreement with Huawei to enhance their ongoing collaboration aimed at modernizing and enhancing network infrastructure. This alliance marks a step in delivering unparalleled services to end-users and solidifying Banglalink’s standing as the leading data service provider in the nation. Banglalink has won the Ookla® Speedtest Award™ for having the fastest mobile network in Bangladesh, a distinction which the mobile operator has won consistently over the past four years. As part of this agreement, Huawei will utilize its most advanced technologies, unique algorithms, and innovative solutions to…
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Staff Correspondent Swiss Ambassador Reto Renggli addressed to the grassroot women leaders recently at the National Aparajita Conference. The recent National Aparajita Conference, which was attended by the Speaker of Parliament Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury along with other Members of Parliament and prominent figures from civil society, highlighted the remarkable goals and accomplishments of these women in local leadership. Switzerland's impactful partnership with Bangladesh focuses on promoting women’s economic, social and political empowerment through the transformative Aparajita project since 2011. In its latest phase, Swiss support 9,000 grassroots women leaders known as Aparajitas, driving equal participation and representation in governance across…
Staff Correspondent In a landmark development aimed at advancing digital finance in Bangladesh, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Bangladesh Bank have formalized a new agreement, according to a press release. With the sponsorship of the Australian government, this agreement aims to support Bangladesh Bank in creating a conducive environment for the widespread adoption of digital payments within the country. Through targeted efforts, the IFC-Bangladesh Bank partnership intends to overcome prevailing challenges and pave the way for a more seamless digital payment landscape in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh economy has reached an inflection point in digital finance with the adoption of…
Staff Correspondent Japanese Ambassador IWAMA Kiminori visited to Japan-funded UNFPA project sites in the Noakhali District from April 22 to 23, according to press release. Ambassador IWAMA visited the Horni Union Health & Family Welfare Center, the Women Led Community Center in Chanondi Union, and Islamganj Janata High School. He attended the inauguration of the renovated labor room and Rohingya refugee ward at the Noakhali District Sadar Hospital. He also discussed with the Divisional Director of Health, the Deputy Commissioner, the Superintendent of Police, the Hospital Superintendent, the Deputy Director of Family Planning, UNFPA, and its NGO partners. Since the…
Staff Correspondent Austrade South Asia’s entire Senior Leadership Team, led by Ms Catherine Gallagher, Minister Commercial and Head of Austrade South Asia is visiting Bangladesh. The delegation included eight Trade and Investment Commissioners specialised in Austrade’s five priority sectors – the green economy, critical and enabling technologies, education and skills, agrifood and defence. Acting High Commissioner Nardia Simpson hosted a reception for the visiting Austrade delegation and Bangladesh business community. State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu attended the reception. Austrade’s South Asia Senior Leadership Team had fruitful discussions with key chambers, businesses and education stakeholders. Ms Catherine Gallagher and…
Staff Reporter Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) in collaboration with the Consortium of South Asian Think Tanks (COSATT) and Political Dialogue Asia Programme, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) organised a Regional Seminar on “Labour Migrants from South Asia: Issues and Concerns” on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Dr. Mashiur Rahman, Economic Affairs Adviser to the Honourable Prime Minister, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was present as the Chief Guest. Khairul Alam, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was the Special Guest. Ambassador AFM Gousal Azam…
Staff Correspondent The U.S. Department of State has released the 2023 Human Rights Report, a factual and objective record on the status of respect for human rights worldwide, according to a press release. The 2023 Human Rights Report (HRR) covers 198 countries and territories. The individual reports in the HRR detail credible factual information on human rights abuses and violations, providing a tool used by governments, advocates, journalists and others concerned about the state of human rights and democracy in specific countries and territories. The United States has issued these reports for nearly five decades. The country reports in the HRR do not draw legal conclusions, rank countries, or draw…
Staff Correspondent The Royal Thai Embassy celebrated this UNESCO-recognized festival recently at its premise where scores of Thai people, friends and acquaintances participated in merit-making, Buddha-bathing and water- fighting. Traditionally, it is a time for Thai people to express their gratitude and spiritual devotion for the new year. Families offer food and floral garlands at the temples and pray for the longevity of their elders. It is also time to reflect on what they have done in the past year and to ward off negativity and welcome all good vibes to life. For the fun part, the act of splashing…
Staff Correspondent A delegation of experts in food safety from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) visited Bangladesh recently to work together with BFSA, BSTI and DLS to ensure better food safety in the dairy sector. Food safety is a global concern, as contaminated food leads to malnutrition, illness and even death. It is important to ensure good processes, food safety controls and cooperation across the whole food production value chain. Food should always be safe to eat – not a source of concern. A strategic sector cooperation Denmark and Bangladesh are working together to ensure better food safety…
– Staff Correspondent Syed Ahmed Maroof, High Commissioner of Pakistan paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud, recently at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest were discussed during the meeting.
