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Rafiuzzaman Sifat

Md. Rafiuzzaman Sifat, a CSE graduate turned into journalist, works at News Hour as a staff reporter. He has many years of experience in featured writing in different Bangladeshi newspapers. He is an active blogger, story writer and social network activist. He published a book named 'Se Amar Gopon' inEkushe boi mela Dhaka 2016. Sifat got a BSc. from Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology, Bangladesh. He also works as an Engineer at Bangla Trac Communications Ltd. As an avid traveler and a gourmet food aficionado, he is active in publishing restaurant reviews and cutting-edge articles about culinary culture.

Beyond Ebola, keeping patients and health workers safe

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jun 21, 2016

News Hour: Dr Doussou Touré arrives for work at Coléah Medical Centre. She washes her hands from a bucket set up in front of the building, proceeds to a screening area where her temperature is checked...
We’re supporting governments to make sure no child is left behind

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jun 21, 2016

News Hour: Sightsavers has teamed up with The World Bank and Imperial College London’s Partnership for Child Development (PCD) to support governments in Africa and Asia to strengthen their national school health and nutrition programmes. The initiative...
THAI holds lucky draw for customer satisfaction survey (TCCS) participants

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jun 20, 2016

News Hour: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently held a lucky draw to reward participants of its Customer Satisfaction Survey (TCCS), which is conducted on a quarterly basis amongst passengers who traveled on board...
Cathay Pacific’s first A350 arrives in Hong Kong New-generation aircraft to offer a Life Well Travelled for passengers

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jun 19, 2016

News Hour: Cathay Pacific Airways’ first Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft arrived at Hong Kong International Airport from Toulouse, France on Sunday, 29 May. It is the first of 48 A350s scheduled to be delivered to the airline....
Cathay Pacific releases combined traffic figures for May 2016

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jun 19, 2016

News Hour: Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for May 2016 that show a year-on-year drop in the number of passengers carried and the volume of cargo and mail uplifted....
Cathay Pacific announces appointment of new Director Corporate Affairs

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jun 19, 2016

News Hour: Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that Arnold Cheng will take up the position of Director Corporate Affairs with effect from 11 July 2016. He will oversee every aspect of the airline’s activities relating to...
Cathay Pacific and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts launch global inflight dining collaboration

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jun 19, 2016

News Hour: Cathay Pacific Airways and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts announced their global collaboration, offering specially designed menus by star chefs at Grand Hyatt Hong Kong and five Park Hyatt hotels globally to Cathay Pacific passengers....
Cathay Pacific partners with The Langham, Hong Kong on new inflight menu to celebrate Madrid route launch

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jun 19, 2016

News Hour: Cathay Pacific announced its collaboration with The Langham, Hong Kong hotel in launching a new inflight menu for its Hong Kong-Madrid service – the latest addition to the airline’s expansive network. A range of...
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair Vantage Pass offers passengers a holiday escape with choice and comfort

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jun 19, 2016

News Hour: Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair are reintroducing the Vantage Pass, which offers passengers a travel experience with flexibility and comfort. The Vantage Pass promotion is open for bookings from 1 June to 29 June...
Meet Dr Levi Kandeke: The only child eye doctor in Burundi

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jun 19, 2016

News Hour: “The chance of my life is to be born and raised in one of the poorest countries in the world and go to graduate school in one of the richest… It creates for me...