Sarjis Alam resigns from July Shaheed Smrity Foundation
Md Sarjis Alam, a key coordinator of the Students Against Discrimination platform, has resigned as the general secretary of the July Shaheed Smrity Foundation amid criticism...
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Deplorable nonchalance towards student suicide
A LACK of initiatives to arrest student suicide is deplorable. When a few hundred students commit suicides and many more attempt it every year, it is worrying that authorities and educational institutions fail to take programmes that could contain such incidents. A report by the Aachol Foundation says that at least 310 students committed suicide...
STUDENT SUICIDE IN 2024: Nearly 58pc schoolchildren: Aachol Foundation 聽
Nearly 58 per cent were schoolchildren among those who allegedly committed suicide in the past year, according to a report of volunteer organisation Aachol Foundation.
Janata Bank begins foundation training
Janata Bank Staff College organised a 30-day Foundation Course for the first batch officers of the year.聽..
SCB, Bidyanondo providing healthcare in remote areas
Standard Chartered Bangladesh and Bidyanondo Foundation have recently partnered to provide healthcare services to over 2,41,600聽 people from char and other hard-to-reach areas through Jibon Kheya floating hospital initiative, said a press release...
Help for uprising victims should have already been shored up
SUFFERINGS have intensified and despair has deepened for the people who became wounded in and for the families who lost their members to the July-August uprising, with the July Shaheed Smrity Foundation 鈥� set up to provide early health care, financial assistance and long-term, sustainable support for the martyrs and the victims of the uprising...
Final list of mass uprising martyrs, injured released
The first-phase final list of those who were martyred or injured during the historic-led mass uprising of July and August 2024 has been published on the official website, accessible at https://medical-info.dghs.gov.bd/public.
Islamic University Alumni Association calls on Islamic Foundation鈥檚 DG
The Islamic University Alumni Association paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed director general of the Islamic Foundation, A Salam Khan, at the DG鈥檚 office in Dhaka on Thursday...
StanChart, SME Foundation hold training for women
Standard Chartered Bank, in collaboration with SME Foundation, organised a three-day long training programme on 鈥極nline Business Management and Financial Inclusion鈥� for women entrepreneurs of Bogura.
Salam Khan takes Islamic Foundation鈥檚 charge as DG
A Salam Khan took charge of the Islamic Foundation as new director general on Sunday, said a press release.聽
58 families get JSSF aid in Khulna
The July Shaheed Smrity Foundation on Friday handed over cheques to the family members of 58 martyrs, who sacrificed their lives during the mass uprising.
Breaking the Wall depicts life of Hijra community
Somvob Foundation on Tuesday staged a drama titled 鈥楤reaking the Wall鈥� to showcase the life of the Hijra community in Bangladesh...
Bong Thrift Carnival promotes sustainability, cultural exchange
The HerNet Foundation brought down the curtain of its two-day event titled Bong Thrift Carnival 2024 at the Hotel Le Meridien in Dhaka on Saturday...
Health as foundation for progress
AS BANGLADESH undergoes rapid urbanisation and faces challenges of a shifting global health landscape, the nation stands at a critical turning point. Public health and development, often addressed separately though, are inextricably linked and essential for building a sustainable future. With urban centres expanding and climate-related health...
Committee formed for preserving Sonargaon鈥檚 history, heritage, antiquities
A convening committee of a new organisation named Sonargaon History, Heritage and Antiquities Preservation has recently been formed.
Islamic Foundation to publish corruption white paper
The board of governors of the Islamic Foundation has decided to publish a white paper on corruption within the organisation.
Over 150 families 鈥榳iped out鈥� in 5 years: report
Over 150 families have been completely 鈥榳iped out鈥� in the last five years in road crashes, said a Road Safety Foundation report published on Tuesday...
Odhikar wins Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award
Bangladesh鈥檚 human rights organisation Odhikar was announced as an awardee of the 2024 Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award on Wednesday, according to a press release by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy...
Govt needs to simplify rules, regulations for SMEs
THE cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises continue to suffer from complex rules and regulations and a lack of access to loans in the absence of effective and inclusive policies. A recent study by the SME Foundation, based on 304 SMEs in Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, Khulna and Rajshahi, finds that most entrepreneurs struggle...
Bank ACs of Saima Wazed鈥檚 Shuchona Foundation frozen
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has frozen the bank accounts of Shuchona Foundation, a non-profit organisation founded by Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina...
Roadmap for treatment, rehab of uprising victims announced
The representatives of health and family welfare ministry, July Shaheed Smriti Foundation and Mass Uprising Special Cell on Thursday jointly announced the roadmap for treatment and rehabilitation of...
Khulna youth vow to fight climate change
Youth in Khulna pledged to tackle climate change at an event, organised by JAAGO Foundation Trust under its 鈥楴obodoy Project鈥� on Tuesday.
Axiom CCF supports paediatric cancer patients in Bangladesh
The United States-based Axiom Reach Foundation founder and president Hafiz Sikder has recently visited Bangladesh and met with young patients and their families.
Speakers call for international cooperation for financing just transition in Bangladesh
Speakers in a side event on Accelerating Finance for Just Transition in Bangladesh: Insights from COP 29 held at the Bangladesh pavilion of COP 29 on Thursday in Baku, Azerbaijan emphasised on international cooperation for financing just transition initiatives in Bangladesh.
Shakti Foundation wins SAFA 鈥楥ertificate of Merit鈥� for annual report
Shakti Foundation for Disadvantaged Women has won the prestigious South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) 鈥楥ertificate of Merit鈥� Award for best presented annual reports in the non-governmental organisation (NGO) category, says a press release.
Md Razwanur Rahman appointed as new DG of Islamic Foundation
Power Division鈥檚 additional secretary Md Razwanur Rahman has been appointed as the director general of Islamic Foundation...
DU workshop highlights cultures of Bangladesh, Netherlands through clay
Jointly organised by the Kingdom of the Netherlands embassy in Bangladesh, Art Bangla Foundation and the DU ceramics department, the workshop titled 鈥楤ridging Cultures through Clay鈥� aims at exploring the Delft Ceramic Traditions of the Netherlands with Bangladeshi art tradition.
BBDN, SME Foundation sign deal to boost financial inclusion
The Bangladesh Business and Disability Network and SME Foundation have signed an agreement that outlines a shared commitment to advancing the agenda of accessible financial services for entrepreneurs with disabilities, with a focus on advocacy, product development and capacity-building initiatives in the banking and financial sectors...
Corneal tissue arriving from Nepal to restore vision of two Bangladeshi students
Seba Foundation has arranged for the delivery of highly sensitive corneal tissue to Bangladesh to restore the vision of students injured during the recent anti-discrimination movement.
Plastic sector businesses call for consultation with stakeholders
The Plastic Foundation, a platform representing 14 plastic manufacturers鈥� associations, on Monday urged the government to consult with stakeholders to assess the economic impact before implementing its plan to phase out single-use plastic products...