Dhaka University scored 23 in academic reputation, 2.9 in citations per faculty, 93.7 in employment outcomes, 45.6 in employer reputation, 11.2 in faculty-student ratio, 1.6 in international faculty ratio, 52 in international research network, 1 in international student ratio, and 11.8 in sustainability, giving it a total score of 22.4. QS said on its website […]
Dr. Chaudhry was the coordinator of the UN Millennium Task Force on Child Health and Maternal Health set up by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. He is a co-recipient of the 'Innovator of the Year 2006' award from the Marriott Business School of Brigham Young University in the United States and in 2017, he received […]
Tribute to an innovator and implementer
Today is the 88th birth anniversary of Sir Fazle Hasan Abed.
Mohammad Anisur Rahman, Senior Director, BRAC Enterprises, said, “BRAC Recycle Handmade Paper and BRAC Nursery Enterprises are leading forces in zero waste management, transforming waste into valuable resources. We have recycled 65 metric tons of waste paper and produced 1.5 million products. Meanwhile, BRAC Nursery's innovative approach turns food waste into fertilizer, exemplifying its commitment […]
BRAC Skill Development Program (SDP) and National Skill Development Authority (NSDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to identify market-relevant skills, a press release said. MD Johar Ali, Joint Secretary, NSDA, and Safi Rehman Khan, Director, Education, SDP and Migration, formally signed the MoU on behalf of their organizations on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at […]
Kamrul Hasan, Secretary, Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR), attended the event as the chief guest and Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, Director General, Department of Disaster Management (DDM), was present as the special guest. The roundtable event was chaired by KAM Morshed, Senior Director, BRAC Advocacy, Innovation and MEAL. The event was attended by various […]
Therefore, BRAC has taken two important initiatives. The first is the 'Humanitarian Play Lab Model'. While working with Rohingya children in Cox's Bazar, we identified a key issue: children are living traumatized by the violence they have experienced. We need to focus on their mental health before we focus on their education. That's why we […]
Local organizations will also receive training to improve proposal writing, project design and operational capacity – as well as strengthening their capacity to collaborate, build networks and develop local solutions to tackle development challenges. “Locally-led development is a cornerstone of USAID’s philosophy and we look forward to partnering with BRAC to help small NGOs improve […]
prothom hello , What do you understand by water entrepreneurs? Asif Saleh: The function of water entrepreneurs would be to treat salt water in a small water treatment plant and supply it to those who can afford it. We want our model to spread. Funds are an important matter here. It is costing us US$5 […]
The retail sector is one of the most promising sectors in the economy of Bangladesh, employing over 6 million people. BRAC has conducted training in Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna and Sylhet to equip the youth with skills in this field. At the event, 7 individuals who received training in the project shared their life-changing stories. Additionally, […]
To establish Gaibandha as a smart city and a role model, aligning with the Government’s Vision 2041, an efficient collaboration was established between the Directorate of Urban Development, BRAC and Gaibandha Municipality. Kazi Wasi Uddin, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Public Works, was present as the chief guest at the event, while Khurshid Zabin Hussain […]
BRAC Bank has launched Digital Corner to educate customers about digital banking services and ensure an innovative banking experience. A press release said the Digital Corner will inform customers about digital banking services using Bangladesh Bank’s NPSB, BEFTN, RTGS and Bangla QR facilities. At the Branch Digital Corner, dedicated officials of the Bank facilitate customers […]
To highlight the entrepreneurial spirit of women in Mymensingh, a wide range of products from handmade garments to agricultural commodities will be displayed. It includes traditional items of the region. The event will be organized on the occasion of ‘Financial Inclusion Week’ starting October 16, a press release said. BRAC is the driving force behind […]
BRAC’s Social Empowerment and Legal Protection (SELAP) Program conducted a survey titled ‘Born to be a Bride’ to understand the trends and causes of child marriage. The survey covered 50,000 families from 280 villages in 27 districts of the country during March and April this year. According to the survey report, the marriage rate of […]