Events
Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok launches 'Yunus Professional Masters Degree’
The Yunus Professional Masters in Social Business and Entrepreneurship at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand was launched yesterday, March 31, in a global virtual ceremony organised by AIT.
International women’s day conference held virtually on March 8
Distressed Children & Infants International (DCI), an international non-profit child rights organisation, and the Rotary Club of Cambridge jointly hosted a virtual conference in celebration of International Women’s Day on Monday, March 8, 2021.
Celebration of International Mother Language Day in Turkey
Yesterday, February 21, the Bangladesh Embassy of Turkey in Ankara celebrated International Mother Language Day through various events. Led by the Bangladesh Ambassador to Turkey, Masood Mannan, NDC, the embassy staff and expatriate Bangladeshis hoisted the national flag and laid a wreath at the newly constructed Shaheed Minar at the embassy premises, in the early hours of Ekushey February.
PROMOTIONAL CONTENT / Getting safe emergency care at United Hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic
Since March 2020, news about the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic has made many of us feel anxious about going to the emergency of a hospital or getting medical care, and we may have wondered if it is safe to go to the hospital. In the beginning, we found out that nearly 30% of people were avoiding or delaying medical care due to Covid-19 concerns. Emergency departments of some hospitals had about half their usual number of patients.
Promotional content / In the battle with Covid-19 and cancer at United Hospital, patient is the winner
What can we do when our patients are part of a vulnerable population-- suffering from cancer and battling an outbreak of a new strain of virus which is also affecting Bangladesh?
OBHAI app now available on WhatsApp
From now on, people can book an OBHAI G (car), CNG or OBHAI Express on WhatsApp. Save +8801313201222 in your address book as “OBHAI WhatsApp”, type “Hi”, and send-You are on OBHAI WhatsApp! To book a ride, just type the assigned number, press send, and then you are all set for a ride on OBHAI.
Arogga raises investment for pharma, healthcare app
Arogga has secured an investment from Dubai-based investment company Falcon Network for their pharmacy and healthcare app.
12 people honoured in Bangladesh Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2020
IPDC Finance Limited in collaboration with Bangladesh Supply Chain Management Society (BSCMS), have hosted Bangladesh Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2020 through a virtual event on December 29. This year, BSCEA 2020 recognised 15 organisations and individuals under eleven categories for their excellence in supply chain management, with 12 winners and 3 special mentions.
Coca-Cola Bangladesh pledges Tk 11.5cr to support the fight against Covid-19
As the need to step up relief efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Coca-Cola Bangladesh has extended support of Tk 11.5 crores to help the healthcare workers and communities.
Guardian Life introduces ‘Coronavirus safety net’ for bankers
The world economy has been in a turmoil due to the outbreak of Covid-19. The global pandemic has also resulted in Bangladesh facing some severe challenges.
UNDP, WebAble partner up to make stay-at-home less challenging
Last month WebAble partnered up with United Nations Development Programme in Bangladesh (UNDP) to help flatten the curve of the Coronavirus spread.
SpiceJet keeps flying despite lockdown
SpiceJet has been striving hard to keep the supply chain of a vast country such as India intact despite the ongoing lockdown enforced in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mr Noodles starts providing relief to people through Bidyanondo
Mr Noodles is supporting Bidyanondo Foundation’s ongoing program Ek Takay Ahar (One taka meal) to support families-in-need.
BYLC to host South Asia ‘Youth Resilience Summit 2020’ on Facebook live
Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) will be hosting the South Asia Youth Resilience Summit live on Facebook from April 16 to April 18, 2020, as part of their wider response to Covid-19.
Grameen organisations come forward to tackle coronavirus pandemic
Grameen group of organisations have come forward with various initiatives to help combat the coronavirus crisis.
NTrack locates 2 stolen trucks amid shutdown
Vehicle tracking service NTrack helped locate two stolen trucks during the nationwide shutdown enforced in an attempt to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
ACME donates PPEs to DGDA for healthcare professionals
One of the country’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, ACME is donating high quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for healthcare professionals on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Daily Star wins South Asian Digital Media Awards for the 3rd time
The Daily Star has won bronze at the prestigious South Asian Digital Media Awards 2019 presented by WAN-IFRA (the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers.