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President Hamid calls on OIC to cooperate in poverty alleviation
President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday called upon the OIC member countries to make better use of science and technology in alleviation of poverty through sustainable development.
"Science and Technology will work as a game changer in poverty alleviation and sustainable development," he said while addressing the second OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) summit on science and technology.
The virtual summit at Kazakhstan’s capital Nur-Sultan carried the theme “Science, Technology and Innovation: Opening New Horizons”.
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The president said the collaboration can be done on dedicated projects bilaterally or on collective basis. “Many OIC member states have similar strengths and prospects in different areas and we can complement each other,” he said.
He also called upon scientists and researchers from OIC member country to exchange their expertise and knowledge in these fields.
He said that Bangladesh is giving special emphasis to scientific research, sustainable and environment friendly technology, peaceful uses of nuclear energy in the field of food and agriculture, health, power, human resource development, blue economy and so on.
"We have already entered the elite nuclear club by constructing a 2 thousand 400 Megawatt nuclear power plant in Rooppur," he added.
Bangladesh, he said, is promoting nuclear medicine, nanotechnology, food processing and preservation, modern biotechnology, gene banking and blue economy resources.
Hamid also proposed some ideas for joint plan of action like collaboration for Research and Development among OIC member states with OIC institutional support, establishment of high-tech industry and implementation of gradual clustering projects under IDB co-financing arrangement, development of mechanisms, networks and associations of scientists and entrepreneurs, incubation support for OIC-wide commercial application of innovations and job creation and technology transfer among member states.
Hasina a household name in Palestine: Envoy
Palestinian Ambassador Yousef SY Ramadan has highly appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her concern about the Palestinian people and expressing her solidarity with the just cause of Palestinians.
“Sheikh Hasina is a household name in Palestine. The people of Palestine invariably love and respect Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her unflinching support for them," said the Ambassador.
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He appreciated continued support of Bangladesh and the empathy of Bangladeshi people for the oppressed occupied people of Palestine.
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen handed over a letter concerning the recent airstrikes unleashed by the Israeli military to the Palestinian Ambassador Yousef SY Ramadan from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday at his office.
The Foreign Secretary conveyed the concern of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina regarding the current development in Gaza.
Bangladesh appreciated the OIC Secretariat for convening an emergency meeting of the Council of Permanent Representative to the OIC and passing a resolution about the atrocities inflicted upon the civilians by the occupying forces.
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The Foreign Secretary said OIC might convene an emergency meeting of OICFM or Al Quds Committee for a sustainable solution to the evolving situation.
He stressed that the latest development in Gaza may be taken to the UNGA or UNSC through the OIC Secretariat for a sustainable solution of the Palestinian crisis.
OIC: Registration for Bangabandhu Youth Art Competition begins
The registration for the "Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020-21 Bangabandhu Youth Art Competition" began on Monday.
Al-Othaimeen greets new OIC Secretary General from Chad
Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Dr Yousef Al-Othaimeen has extended his sincere congratulations to Ambassador Hussein Ibrahim Taha from the Republic of Chad who has been elected as the new Secretary General for a five-year term starting from November 17, 2021.
Dhaka wants OIC's continued support till Rohingyas are repatriated
Bangladesh has urged the OIC member States to continue political and humanitarian support to Bangladesh until dignified repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar is ensured.
OIC CFM: Rohingya, security issues in Africa high on agenda
Rohingya crisis and tackling terrorism in Africa will get much focus at Foreign Ministers-level meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) that begins on Friday in Niamey, the capital of Niger, officials said.
The OIC Secretariat will hold the 47th Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) under the theme of “United against Terrorism for Peace and Development".
The meeting will discuss ways to raise funds for supporting the Rohingya case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen was supposed to lead the Bangladesh delegation at the meeting but his visit was cancelled as he had tested positive for COVID-19 hours before his departure.
OIC Youth Capital: PM urges global youths to build a resilient future
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the youth to be part of decision-making steps with their ideas and innovations to build a future which would be more resilient and sustainable both at this COVID-19 pandemic and also during the post-pandemic period.
Rohingyas: Dhaka for involving youths globally to mobilise opinion on accountability, justice
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said the wave and strength of public opinion involving youths globally can help end the plight of Rohingyas and create a more sustainable world of peace and stability.