Australian HC assisting mass media in Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 29 (MCNA Newsdesk)

The Australian High Commission (HC) is helping 10 Bangladeshi journalists visit Australia to broaden their skills and promote the development of Bangladesh’s mass media sector. The visit will be a great opportunity for the Bangladeshi journalists to engage with award-winning Australian journalists and leading experts to broaden their skills, including on investigative journalism and

19 Bangla govt officials complete Australian Awards short course

countering misinformation and disinformation.

The visit, facilitated by Australia Awards, will also be an opportunity for the journalists to learn about Australia’s advanced capabilities in hydrogen and renewable energy.

Australia supports the development of strong, professional and sustainable media in the IndoPacific region. Independent, diverse and free media are essential to the development and maintenance of democracy.

Staff of Japanese embassy visits Canberra Grammar School

Dhaka, March 17 (MCNA Newsdesk)

19 Bangladeshi government officials completed successfully the Australia Awards short course on ‘Developing the blue economy through sustainable marine resource management’ recently. This course, delivered by @ unisunshinecoast, delved into links between the blue economy, marine conservation and other sectors of the Bangladeshi economy.

Participants emerged with a deep understanding of how to develop further the blue economy in Bangladesh. Through this opportunity, they engaged with leading marine professionals and researchers in conservation.

The participants were given certificates at the closing ceremony of the course held at SIMEC Through short courses and scholarships, the Australia Awards program supports the next generation of global leaders. Our awardees develop knowledge and networks in Australia to contribute to the social and economic development of their own communities in Bangladesh.

Canberra, March 20(MCNA Newsdesk)

The staff of the Embassy of Japan in Australia visited Canberra Grammar School recently as part of their Harmony

Week activities. Students enjoyed making origami, having their name written in Japanese, trying their hand at kendama, and wearing happi and yukata.