Although profit is the main reason for setting up a business, business management should not only focus on individual gains but also consider the welfare of the public. Speakers said this at a seminar titled “Importance of Business Ethics: Perspective Bangladesh,” held on Sunday at the seminar hall of Ahsanullah University
Health
KFH, DCHT deals an agreement
Kidney Foundation Hospital & Research Institute (KFH&RI) and Dhaka Community Medical College Hospital (DCHT) enter into an agreement to establish cooperative relationship, a press release said on Sunday, with regards to various exchange programs, involving medical personnel as a continuing effort for common desire to improve medical service and research
Health budget ‘lacks vision’
The proposed budget for the health and family welfare sector has failed to meet the expectations of public health analysts. Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal in his budget speech on Thursday proposed Tk38,052 crore for the health sector for FY24. The allocation was Tk36,863 crore in the last financial year. “Ensuring quality
Exclusive healthcare convenience for GPStar users at Apollo Imperial Hospitals, Chattogram
Grameenphone has recently signed an agreement with Apollo Imperial Hospitals in Chattogram to provide its GPStar customers in the commercial capital with special healthcare privileges, a press release said on Monday. The agreement signing ceremony took place at the Apollo Imperial Hospital premises on May 22, 2023, further solidifying Grameenphone’s
Dhaka DocLab, British Council showcase four climate documentaries
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
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