Economy
3 Bangladeshi Journalists achieved honors in the US
Three journalists from Bangladesh were honored in New York, United States. The country’s private television channel ‘Channel 786′ organized the ceremony of recognition. This honor was awarded for their significant contributions to journalism.
An event was organized at the office of a television channel in Jamaica, United States. Three journalists who covered the Road Show on Investment Attraction in Bangladesh, highlighting the country’s economy, were honored. These journalists are the Head of News and Project Director of Citizen Television, Md. Hasan Imam Ibn Habib, Senior Reporter of Daily Jugantor newspaper and General Editor of the Capital Market Journalists Forum (CMJF), Md. Monir Hossain, and Senior Reporter of the financial news portal Orhtosongbad in the online category, Mr. S.M. Zakir Hussain.
Prior to his role as the Output Editor at Channel 24, Hasan Imam was associated with various positions at Daily Prothom Alo and Daily Amar Sangbad. He is a member of the Economic Reporters Forum, an organization of journalists specializing in economic affairs. Additionally, he is a permanent member of the Dhaka Reporters Unity.
Furthermore, Hasan Imam Ibn Habib is actively involved with several social and cultural organizations in Bangladesh.
Mr. Monir Hossen has been practicing journalism in the field of economics for the past decade in the daily newspaper Jugantor. Prior to that, he held various positions at Daily Sangbad, Daily Amar Sangbad, and NNB News Agency. He is a permanent member of the National Press Club and a member of the Economic Reporters Forum, as well as the Dhaka Reporters Unity. In addition to these affiliations, he is associated with various journalist organizations and social-cultural organizations, including the Federal Journalists Union and Dhaka Journalists Union.
Before joining the Daily Sangbad, Mr. S.M. Zakir Hussain worked as an independent journalist. He also contributed to several newspapers, including Daily Ajker Bazar and online news portals like Arthosuchok. He is a member of the Capital Market Journalists’ Forum and serves as the Editor of Publications and Publicity for the Dhaka-Chandpur Journalists’ Forum. Additionally, he is actively involved with various voluntary organizations and socio-cultural associations.
The managing director of the Community News Network channel revealed that some journalists have been recognized for their outstanding contributions. They were specifically acknowledged for their role in enhancing the relationship between the United States and Bangladesh in the field of economics, promoting Bangladesh’s stock market in the United States, and raising awareness among Bangladeshi expatriates about COVID-19.
Furthermore, on July 26, an important roadshow on economics started in four major cities in the United States. This 10-day roadshow aims to highlight Bangladesh’s economic capabilities, investments, trade, Bangladeshi products and services, the stock market, and the bond market. The event is named “Rise of Bengal Tiger.”
The inauguration of this event took place at the Intercontinental Hotel in New York, United States. Subsequently, the roadshow was organized in three other important cities of the country, namely Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) supervised the event.
Prominent attendees at the event included Salman F Rahman, the Private Industry and Investment Advisor to the Prime Minister, Abdur Rouf Talukder, Senior Secretary of the Finance Division at the Ministry of Finance, Professor Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam, Chairman of BSEC, Taposh Kanti Ghosh, Secretary of Commerce, M. Sirajul Islam, Managing Director of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Major General Md. Nazrul Islam, Chairman of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Lawrence H. Summers, the Emeritus President of Harvard University, and Dr. Mizanur Rahman, the Commissioner of Economic Institutions and BSEC.
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.
