Complex angioplasty by Bangladeshi doctor recognised as world’s best

Complex angioplasty done by a cardiologist of National Heart Foun-dation Hospital and Research Institute (NHFHRI) has got international recognition as best complex angioplasty of the world.

In its continuation, the European Bifurcation Club in the year 2020 awarded an angioplasty procedure conducted by Prof Fazila-Tun-Nesa Malik, head of the department of cardiology at National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute as the best complex procedure performed in the world. Read More

Citi, UNDP stand beside young Bangladeshi entrepreneurs

The Citi Foundation and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) co-created Youth Co:Lab as a platform for young entrepreneurs in Asia Pacific towards achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) through innovative business solutions.

The closing event of “Youth Co:Lab Bangladesh National Springboard Programme 3.0”, was organized virtually by UNDP and Citi Foundation in association with the ICT Division on Thursday, to share the ideas of youth accelerating the implementation of SDGs through leadership, social innovation and entrepreneurship. Read More

Start-ups that are transforming the future of education

Education. Many would agree that education is the backbone of a prospering nation. For a developing country like Bangladesh, education – for a long time – was more of a challenge than a success story. Almost 50 years since its independence, we have come a long way. And our education sector is enriching itself even more now, thanks to brilliant ideas and entrepreneurs. Read More

Women Enterprise Recovery Fund

As the world suffers the economic slowdown of the COVID-19 pandemic, trade, investment, growth, and employment are all affected, and the crisis will have an impact on the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Women Enterprise Recovery Fund looks to partner with private sector innovators to design and launch digital solutions that support women enterprises economically impacted by COVID-19 and to address their financial and other business requirements. Read More

Start-ups that empower women

One can define the term “women empowerment” in many ways, using many examples. Educating women, providing them with necessary resources, helping them set up their own businesses, teaching them self-defence – all this and more empowers women. In the process, it challenges inequalities in society and contributes to the sustainable development of a nation. Read More