Depicting adverse consequences of climate change, an exclusive film screening session titled 'Short Films on Water' was held on Saturday at the British Council premises, Fuller Road in the capital. The short films were produced under the project 'Bangladesh Cymru Climate Stories' by Dhaka DocLab and Wales One World Film Festival
Health
Experts for developing framework on tobacco harm reduction
International health experts speaking at a harm reduction summit held Sunday, discussed the need to regulate less harmful alternatives of nicotine delivery in a risk-proportionate manner while urging authorities for stricter restrictions on traditional cigarettes, a press release said on Sunday. Notable public health experts, policymakers and media personnel gathered
UN food agency to cut rations for Rohingya refugees again
Millions of children at risk in Bangladesh, Myanmar: UNICEF
The trail of destruction left by Cyclone Mocha in parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar is causing severe disruption to the lives of millions of vulnerable children and families, including many already living in dire conditions, says UNICEF on Wednesday. Even as the worst of the storm has passed, the risk of
Covid affected child education but created possibilities: Minister
The coronavirus pandemic has affected the education of children but at the same time it also created so many possibilities, said Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Tuesday. "Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the whole world has been affected, including us. It has had an impact on education. However, it will
SAJIDA hosts webinar on COVID-19 impact on LMICs
SAJIDA Foundation hosted an important webinar titled 'COVID Landscape in Low – and Middle - Income Countries (LMICs), a press release said on Wednesday. The webinar was divided in two plenary sessions highlighting the experience, impact and policy implications. The sessions were chaired by Zarina Nahar Kabir, PhD, Associate Professor
Augmedix holds seminar on use of AI in medial sector
Augmedix Bangladesh held a seminar on 'Using AI to Generate the Next-Generation Medical Document' at the BUET Graduates Club in Banani in the city on Monday, a press release said. The event focused around the expertise and insights on various ways AI can be utilized to generate the next-generation of medical
BRAC Bank introduces yoga for its coworkers
BRAC Bank has introduced yoga classes for its coworkers as part of its wellness drive across the company. The bank has welcomed Yogi Shameem Mahbub, an 89-year-old experienced yoga practitioner, to teach the classes.The bank recognizes that a healthy and happy workforce is vital for the growth and success of
WHO declares end to Covid global health emergency
COVID-19 no longer represents a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Friday, a major step towards the end of the pandemic that has killed more than 6.9 million people, disrupted the global economy and ravaged communities. The WHO's Emergency Committee met on Thursday and recommended the UN-agency declare
