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Ispahani Tea Limited Chairman Mirza Salman Ispahani received the BT-23 tea sapling from the Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi recently.

On the occasion of ‘First National Tea Day 2021’ organised by Bangladesh Tea Board at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka, the high-quality tea saplings of BT-22 and BT-23 invented in Bangladesh were unveiled.

BT-23 is a high-quality tea plant variety developed by BTRI, the tea research institute of Bangladesh. This tea variety was invented to promote the production of better quality tea in the tea gardens of Bangladesh in the future.

In recognition of Ispahani’s contribution to the tea industry in Bangladesh and the cultivation of this tree variant in Ispahani’s tea gardens, the seedling of this tree was presented to Ispahani, so that they can help to increase the quality of tea produced in Bangladesh.

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi was present on the occasion as the chief guest. Minister for Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Imran Ahmed MP was present as the special guest on the occasion.

Ispahani Squash Competition 2020-21 ends

Winners of the ‘Mujib Year 2nd Ispahani Squash Competition 2020-21’ received trophies and prize money at the Chattogram Club on Saturday.

The nine-day event, started on March 12, ended on March 20, said a press release on Sunday.

In the female open group competition,  Bangladesh Army Soldier Marjan was the champion while Subaida was runner up.

Bangladesh Army Lance Corporal Shahdat was the champion in the male open group while Suman of Uttara Club was runner up and Bangladesh Army Lance Corporal Roni Debnatha and Shahid of Gulshan Club raked third and fourth respectively.

Abid Mansur and Faraz Rahim of Gulshan Club became the champion and runner up among members.

In age groups under 19, Riajul Jannat and Atifa Ibnal of BAF Shahin College became champion and runner up respectively in the girl’s category.

In the boy’s category, Hamza of Uttara club became champion and Jahid of Army Squash Complex became runner up.

A total of 123 contestants fought for the trophy, said the release.

SM Ispahani Limited vice president Mirza Salman Ispahani presided over the ending and prize-giving ceremony where, among others, Rear Admiral Mojammel Haque, Chattogram Club president Kader Khan and Air Commanding Officer BF Jahur were present.

‘Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards 2021’ unveiled

To honour innovators in the OTT industry and digital space, the “Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards 2021” was unveiled yesterday.

The awards — presented by The Daily Star and Ispahani — will be the first major attempt in the country at honouring ground-breaking content creators in these spheres of entertainment.

“Content creators, in this era, have access to endless possibilities — they have the freedom to make projects within the scope of their budgets,” said Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star.

“The most wonderful part about OTT is its ease of access and distribution. It takes a lot of determination and courage to open your own OTT platform, and gain popularity within a short period, as many have done. We are proud to be partnered with Ispahani Tea Limited, who are also helping us promote the talented individuals and stars of the digital arena,” he added.

Omar Hannan, general manager, marketing at Ispahani Tea Limited, said, “OTT platforms are somewhat new for our audience. Amidst the pandemic, many Bangladeshi contents have done well in the streaming platforms. We felt like these content creators need to be rewarded, and thus, we took the initiative alongside The Daily Star.”

Didarul Hasan, head of marketing at Ispahani Tea Limited, talked about the importance of segregation in categories in this event.

“We should not confine OTT within the genres of just music, drama and cinema. Entertainment could be anything — starting with travel vlogging, kids’ shows and sports. We want to highlight all the positive changes that are happening in the digital space. We want to motivate people to create content, which brings changes in society,” he mentioned.

Shuvashish Roy, head of business, The Daily Star, talked about the various categories of the OTT awards.

“There are a total of 37 categories, starting with ‘Best film and Dramas,’ ‘Individual Category,’ ‘Critics Choice,’ ‘Director’s Choice’ and ‘Music or songs’. People who have uploaded songs on YouTube can also apply in the music and songs category. The eminent jury and audiences will determine the winners from the nominees,” said Shuvashish.

Sakib R Khan, Hoichoi’s country head, and Ajoy Kumar Kundu, COO, Mediacom Limited, also spoke at the event.

At the unveiling programme yesterday, renowned directors, media personalities and celebrities were also present.

Ashfaque Nipun, Taneem Rahman Angshu, Shawki Syed, Shankha Dasgupta, Shafayet Mansoor Rana, and Shohel Rana, launched the jingle of the OTT awards at the programme.

Prominent actors, including Shohel Rana, Nazifa Tushi , Moutushi Biswas, Khairul Basar, and the cast of Bachelor Point season 4, including director Kajal Arefin Ome, Mishu Sabbir, Ziaul Haque Polash and Chashi Alam were present at the event.

Ispahani Agro Ltd launches organic insecticide ‘Fawligen’ to fight fall armyworm

The National Fall Armyworm Taskforce organized a day-long workshop on “Fall Armyworm Monitoring and Control Management” at BARC auditorium in the city recently, said a press release.

Dr Abdur Rauf, additional secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, inaugurated the commercialization process of organic pesticide “Fawligen or SfNPV” in Bangladesh as the chief guest.
 
Kamala Ranjan Das, additional secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Md Asad Ullah, director, Sorejomin Wing, Dr Md Nazirul Islam as a guest of honor, director general of BARI, Dr Md Israel Hossain, director general of BWMRI, attended the opening ceremony while Dr Shah Mohammad Bakhtiyar, executive chairman of BARC, presided over it.

After official inauguration of ‘Fawligen’, Fawzia Yasmeen, director of Ispahani Agro Limited, gave a short talk on the topic. Dr Timothy J Kropnik, country representative of Summit, Bangladesh, also presented the main article in the workshop.

Fall Armyworm whose scientific name is Spodoptera frugiperda, is worldwide known as a deadly harmful and destructive insect. It attacks about 60 crops, including maize, sorghum, cotton, nuts, tobacco, and a variety of fruits and vegetables.
 
However, the attack rate of maize crop is the highest. Insects cause severe damage to crops by eating the leaves of trees. Chemical pesticides are not very much effective in controlling these insects but the insects can be effectively controlled by applying organic pesticides at the right time, in the right way.

Though this insect is mainly from American continent, in 2016 it was attacked in Africa and in 2018 it was attacked in different countries of South Asia including Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.

As there is no effective organic pesticide for controlling fall armyworm insects in Bangladesh, Ispahani Agro Limited has contacted AgBiTech, an organic pesticide manufacturer in Texas, USA, to provide effective pesticide ‘Fawligen’ in Bangladesh. It is then approved for use in controlling fall armyworm insects based on satisfactory results from all types of lab and field tests.

The National Fall Armyworm Taskforce, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute, Simit, USAID and above all, the assistance of the Department of Agricultural Extension are gratefully acknowledged for all aspects of the search for organic pesticides, import into the country, permission for commercialization following due process.

Approximately 35 high officials working in different national and international organizations attended the workshop.

Source :The Financial Express, 7th October,2020
https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade-market/ispahani-agro-ltd-launches-organic-insecticide-fawligen-to-fight-fall-armyworm-1601998647

The labour and employment ministry conferred the award to a total of 30 organisations in six sectors at a ceremony at Osmani Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday.

The company won the awards for its two tea gardens and factories in the tea category of the award as a recognition of their commitment towards the labour-friendly environment and the climate, said a press release.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined the event and delivered her speech virtually as the chief guest while State Minister for Labour Begum Monnujan Sufian and Labour Secretary Ehsan-E-Elahi handed over the award.

While receiving the awards, Mirza Salman Ispahani, chairman of the Ispahani Tea Limited, expressed his gratitude to all who are serving tirelessly in the tea gardens and tea factories.

Ispahani Group Managing Director Shakir Ispahani received this prestigious award from Minister of Industries Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Sunday, reads a press release.

Ispahani achieved the second position in the Large Industry (Textile & RMG) category, the press statement added.

The Ministry of Industries, under the authority of the Government of Bangladesh has awarded a total of 26 organisations for showing excellence in productivity and quality.

The award-giving ceremony, arranged by the National Productivity Organization (NPO), was held in the capital’s Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel on Sunday (29 May).

Minister of Industries Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun graced the event as the chief guest.

The state minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Mojumdar was also present at the event as the special guest.

Secretary of the Ministry of Industries Zakia Sultana presided over the function.

Director of Ispahani Group Zahida Ispahani, Chief Operating Officer of Pahartali Textile and Hosiery Mills Mahbubul Alam, Deputy General Manager Monirujjaman Khan, and other officials of Ispahani Group were also present at the event.

Previously, Ispahani Tea Limited, another concern of Ispahani Group, won the first position in the Large Industry (Food) category of the ‘National Productivity and Quality Excellence Award 2019’.

Following that, Ispahani Group’s export-oriented unit ‘Pahartali Textile and Hosiery Mills’ won the National Productivity and Quality Excellence Award 2020.

On this joyous occasion, MM Ispahani Limited would like to thank the Ministry of Industries and all the buyers, partners, and well-wishers of ‘Pahartali Textile and Hosiery Mills’ for their continued trust and cooperation.

Ispahani Bangladesh’s top beverage brand

Market analyst Kantar Worldpanel has ranked Ispahani as Bangladesh’s top beverage brand for the fourth consecutive time in a recent study.

The Spain-based firm that gauges shoppers’ behaviour is a part of Kantar, an insight, information and consultancy network which ranks the world’s most chosen fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands under a “Brand Footprint” title.

Kantar Worldpanel published a new edition of Brand Footprint and its annual global ranking of the world’s most chosen consumer brands on May 16, Ispahani said in a statement yesterday.

The study shows how consumers around the world are buying FMCG brands and highlights opportunities for brands to increase their footprint.

The beverage category in Bangladesh also comprises major brands such as 7-UP and Brooke Bond.

Brand Footprint data was collected between November 2016 and October 2017.

This year’s ranking analysed over 18,000 brands in 43 countries across beverages, food, dairy, health and beauty and homecare.