Professor Anu Muhammad said that the emerging crisis in the energy sector is the result of policy decisions. He pointed out that the import-dependent, foreign debt-dependent and foreign company-oriented agreements made in the past and the international institutions behind them have created a situation from which it will be difficult to emerge. In this context […]
Dhaka University lecturer Tanvir Habib elaborated on the interests of major powers like India, China, Japan, France and Russia in the region. He mentioned India's special understanding and strategic approach towards the Bay of Bengal. The director said the Bay of Bengal is a key location for Indian Navy operations, impacting both India's security and […]
Monsur Ahmed Chowdhury, trustee of Impact Foundation Bangladesh, said there should be political commitment to the development of people with disabilities. A national overview committee for the development of persons with disabilities was formed in 2008. The committee remained active until 2016. He said, “Why is there no trace of that committee now? Any person […]
Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) organized a roundtable on 'Rise of the Global South: Implications for the Global Order' at The Westin Dhaka on Thursday, May 23, according to a press release. Distinguished Fellow of BIPSS and former Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Academic Visitor of the […]
Highlighting the role of NGOs in eradicating tuberculosis, Samina Chaudhary, Infectious Diseases Team Leader at USAID, stressed the importance of making NGOs aware of their responsibilities and involving youth in the process instead of spreading panic among patients. Insisted. Shahryar Ahmed, Assistant Scientist, ICDDR,B, while presenting the keynote address in the program, threw light on […]
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 […]
Speakers at an event said that about 150,000 people suffer from cancer every year in the country, and currently, 60,000 cancer patients receive treatment. He said that 80 percent of cancer medicines are manufactured in the country, but discrimination continues regarding cancer treatment. The discussants made these comments at a roundtable titled “Bangladesh’s Progress in […]
Nutrition experts have said that there has been significant progress in food security and reducing hunger in the country. But, the nutritional level has not been achieved in comparison. He highlighted the need to diversify food, keep it adulterated and increase awareness about nutrition to ensure nutritional levels, especially for the poor community. Experts said […]
Ahsan H Mansoor, executive director of the Policy Research Institute (PRI), recommended immediate and short-term steps to restore stability in inflation and the broader economy. “Inflation should be brought down through further increases in interest rates. Once interest rates rise, this will restore stability in the dollar exchange rate and resolve the liquidity crisis in […]
MD Abul Foyez, former director general of the Directorate General of Health Services and former dean of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, affiliated with WHO in 1981. He has so far visited WHO headquarters 52 times at different times for various works. He has experience of working as an advisor and consultant on several committees of […]
