Staff Correspondent Korean Ambassador H.E.Mr. Park Young-sik visited recently the American International University Bangladesh (AIUB) to deliver a speech for the Dr. Anwarul Abedin Lecture Series in commemoration of the founder of AIUB. Ambassador Park discussed ways of enhancing collaboration with AIUB exchanging views on diverse topics with intelligent members of AIUB
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Staff CorrespondentThe United States is providing an additional $87 million in humanitarian assistance through the U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID) to support Rohingya refugees and host communities inCox’s Bazar, according to a press release.With this new funding, USAID will work with the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) toprovide critically needed food and nutrition assistance, as well as infrastructure maintenance, disasterrisk reduction, and self-reliance and livelihood support. This additional funding, together withcontributions from other donors, will also enable WFP to raise food rations for the nearly one millionRohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The food and nutrition assistance includes electronic vouchers for…
Staff CorrespondentIn response to the request of Ministry of Agriculture, Bangladesh, a Seed Scoping Mission waslaunched by the Netherlands to identify areas of improvement in the Seed sector of Bangladesh andcollaboration areas for the Netherlands.The Seed Scoping Mission was split-ted into three consecutive missions, two of them have beencompleted in August-September 2023 and the 3rd concluding Mission has been started from 11-13December 2023.A validation workshop on the findings of the Seed Scoping Mission began recently with an inauguralspeech by H.E. Irma Van Dueren, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.She highlighted the importance of this seed scoping mission, strength of…
Staff CorrespondentOn the occasion of Victory Day (December 16, 2023) Biman offers 16% special discount on alldomestic routes as well as Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Kathmandu, Narita, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Manchesterand Guangzhou routes.The discount can be availed on December 16 throughout the day (24 hours). Honorable passengerscan purchase tickets for any subsequent date within the schedule including December 16, 2023.
Staff Correspondent The Children’s Painting Competition Award Giving Ceremony was held recently at Embassy of Japan. A total of 15 winners from 5 groups has received their prizes. It is worth mentioning that students from Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, also attended the prize giving ceremony online. Along with young students, Mayor of Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Mr. Tatsuya ITO and representatives from the city sent a video message encouraging the participants and hoped that more such events will deepen Japan-Bangladesh relations. Ambassador IWAMA Kiminori congratulated the winners and said “ Today, the prizes are given not only to…
Staff CorrespondentSouth Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Mr. Park Young-sik paid a courtesy call on Dhaka University(DU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A S M Maksud Kamal recently at the latter’s office of the university,according to a press release.During the meeting they discussed matters of mutual interests especially the possibilities of furtherexpansion of ongoing Korean Language Program at DU. The possibilities of establishment of KoreanLanguage Department at DU were also discussed in the meeting. They stressed the need forenhancing language skills of DU students for better employment in Korea.Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A S M Maksud Kamal sought technical support and cooperation from Koreanenvoy…
Staff CorrespondentDenmark’s new Ambassador to Bangladesh H. E. Mr. Christian Brix Møller presented his credentialsfrom Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to President Mohammed Shahabuddin recently atthe Bangabhaban, which marks the official beginning of his duties in Bangladesh .Ambassador Chris pledged to do his utmost to contribute to and continue the nurturing anddevelopment of the friendly and strong bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Denmark.
Staff CorrespondentFrance Ambassador Marie Masdupuy hosted recently a reception to celebrate the Make It IconicCampaign and the launch of Alliance Française’s new website afdhaka.org.She said, “In France, we’re not just like everyone else. And we think you’re not, either!We believe that everyone can do things their own way. Everyone can make an impact. Because whatmoves people is what they really remember.”“Because it’s the only way we can move forward. Because we cannot give ourselves up to a futurewritten by others. Challenge the status quo. Choose unexplored paths. Aim for the extraordinary asyou shatter the ordinary. Elevate the present and inspire…
Staff Correspondent Indian High Commission celebrated Maitri Diwas on 06 December 2023 at the Indian Cultural Centre inGulshan. It is on this day in 1971 that India officially recognised Bangladesh as an independent,sovereign nation. High Commissioner Pranay Verma in his welcome address highlighted the deep and historic tiesbetween India and Bangladesh. He noted that Maitri Diwas symbolized India’s steadfast support forBangladesh’s struggle for freedom and marked the genesis of a partnership rooted in empathy, equality,mutual respect and solidarity. He underscored that India had stood for the people of Bangladesh in 1971and will continue to do so in future as well,…
Staff CorrespondentThe newly appointed High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the People’s Republic ofBangladesh, Dharmapala Weerakkody assumed duties recently at the HighCommission at a simple ceremony attended by its staff .Addressing the staff, High Commissioner – designate Dharmapala Weerakkody outlinedthe importance of further expanding the longstanding and friendly multifaceted bilateralrelationship between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh into a dynamic political, trade andbusiness partnership by diversifying the areas of cooperation. He also emphasised theimportance of maintaining an efficient and effective consular service by the HighCommission for the Sri Lankan nationals residing in Bangladesh.Prior to the appointment as the High Commissioner of Sri…
