Economy
Effective Ways of Stress Management for Corporate Professionals
Bangladesh’s North South University MBA Club and North South University Public Health & Sciences Club has jointly arranged a seminar on “Effective Ways of Stress Management for Corporate Professionals” on Tuesday, April 11th at 2.00 pm at Audi 801.
The seminar was focused to help attendees to learn practical techniques to manage stress in their usual routine or daily lives & workplace and to improve their overall well-being.
The seminar began with the fascinating speech of Dr. FJ Mohaimen, known to be a Faculty Advisor of North South University MBA club.
Henceafter, the further sessions were preceded by the speech of the guests, M Rezaul Hassan, Founder and Group CEO of REVE System, and Dr. Helal Uddin Ahmed, Associate Professor of Child Adolescent and Family Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health. Both guests have elaborated on their extensive experience in managing stress and provided valuable strategies to cope with daily life stress.
They further added how stress is not always unacceptable, rather it is a part of our daily life, they also mentioned how to identify the causes of stress and how to deal with them. There was also a short meditation session and a question-answer session.
In the end, the honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of NSU, Dr. Md. Ismail Hossain concluded his words and Dr. Azaz Bin Sharif, Faculty Advisor of North South University Public Health and Sciences Club presented the vote of thanks. The seminar ended with a crest-giving session and a photo session.
However, the seminar was well-attended, with over 200 students, faculties, and administrative personnel from North South University present. Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of North South University, Dr. Md. Ismail Hossain, the Chairman of the Public Health Department, Dr. Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, and the Faculty Advisors of both of the organizing clubs graced the seminar with their presence.
The NSU MBA Club’s President Farita Binte Hassan and her team and NSU Public Health & Sciences Club”s President Walid Hossain Raj and his team will plan further to arrange more events like this in the future to help support the well-being of corporate professionals in the community.
Expatriate Bangladeshis sent approximately US$ 2.11 billion in remittances during the first 28 days of September in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to data released by Bangladesh Bank on 29 September.
Of this total, state-owned and specialised banks handled $679.10 million, while private banks received $1.43 billion in remittances.
Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has vowed to expedite reforms and hold elections swiftly. Yunus, who recently assumed the role after the collapse of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year administration, expressed his commitment during an interview with Tokyo-based news outlet NHK WORLD in New York on Sunday. He was attending the United Nations General Assembly at the time.
Following mass student-led protests that ended Hasina’s long-standing rule in August, Yunus stepped in as the leader of the caretaker government. Known for founding Grameen Bank, an institution providing microloans to the underprivileged, Yunus, along with the bank, earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his efforts in poverty alleviation.
During the interview, Yunus emphasized that the interim government’s primary mission is to implement reforms promptly and ensure elections are held as soon as the groundwork is complete. He underscored the importance of success, stating, “Failure is not something that we can accept.”
Addressing the pivotal role of students in the ousting of the Hasina administration, Yunus acknowledged the sacrifices made by young people, referring to their involvement as part of a “revolution.” He highlighted his intention to engage the younger generation in shaping policy.
Furthermore, Yunus called for continued support from Japan, Bangladesh’s largest donor, during this crucial transition period. He stressed that Japan’s assistance is vital to stabilizing Bangladesh’s economy and fostering a democratic foundation in the nation.
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the Adviser for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, announced today that steps will be taken to restrict the use of polythene shopping bags to safeguard future generations.
Starting from October 1, polythene bags will be banned in shopping malls, followed by a ban in kitchen markets from November 1.
“Everyone must take responsibility and stop using polythene voluntarily. Action against polythene producers will begin from November 1,” Rizwana Hasan stated during a seminar.
The Department of Environment (DoE) organized the seminar to raise public awareness about alternatives to banned polythene bags.
Rizwana Hasan highlighted that the restriction on polythene will be executed in phases according to legal provisions, and discussions with shopping centers and store owners are ongoing to ensure a smooth transition.
She also announced plans to make the government secretariat a plastic-free zone by December.
Other speakers at the seminar included Environment Secretary Dr. Farhina Ahmed, DoE Director General Dr. Abdul Hamid, Director Rajinara Begum, President of the Shop Owners Association Muhammad Helal Uddin, and Md. Arifur Rahman Bhuiyan, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at BUP. They discussed the harmful effects of polythene and the need for alternative products.
Earlier, Rizwana Hasan inaugurated a fair showcasing eco-friendly alternatives to polythene bags and visited 24 stalls. The fair featured products from government and private entrepreneurs, including reusable bags, jute bags, paper bags, and items made from bamboo and cane.
