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Over 400 attend UCB-certified student development program with Monash College Australia
Universal College Bangladesh and Monash College Australia hosted an absolutely free, specialist online training session on “Effective problem solving: Excelling in Tests.” Over 400 students and teachers across Bangladesh from Grades 8 to 12 attended the event, for which Universal College Bangladesh gave the certificates of participation to all attendees.
Azim Uddin Ahmed has been elected as the Chairman, Board of Trustees of North South University
Mr Azim Uddin Ahmed, eminent industrialist, renowned patron of education, distinguished philanthropist, dynamic social worker and one of the promoters and founder members of North South University (NSU) has been elected unanimously as the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) of North South University recently.
Stories of Pandemic: resonance beyond the horizon
Everybody has a story. We just don’t take the time to know theirs that often. One of our heaviest burdens is bearing an untold story within us. But it is our stories that bring us together. The comfort in relating to a story that tells us, we are not alone. It is a unique untold tacit bond that we share, that makes us human. We all go through life, experiencing a multitude of emotions. The joy of success, the regret of failure. The confidence in overcoming obstacles, and the grief of loss. For life is hardly ever as picture-perfect as the movies. There is light and dark in all of us - the good, bad, and ugly. Most of which we tend to hide away from the world, but it is our battle scars that stand the test of time as a testament to our victories.
Battle of Minds 2021 Kicks Off
The most anticipated business case competition, Battle of Minds (BOM) is back with its 18th edition. While this global competition will be mostly virtual due to the pandemic, it brought about exciting new modalities, including an opportunity to secure seed funds for the global winners. Additionally, for the first time ever, the competition opened up to include not only current university students but also graduates and startups. This raises the scope for innovation and the stakes have never been higher to find the young leaders of tomorrow.
Local Government Initiative on Climate Change project extended for two years
The Government and the development partners have decided to extend the Local Government Initiative on Climate Change (LoGIC) project for two more years for delivering adaptation benefit to the most vulnerable coastal people of Bangladesh.
Audra introduces Wi-Fi router enabled parental control and home security solution
For the first time in Bangladesh, Audra has introduced a fantastic Wi-Fi router enabled parental control and home security solution to ensure personal data and IoT device security, prevent child gadget addiction, and safeguard them from harmful online content.
Making Homeownership a Joyful Experience
A home is a dream for some people. For others, it could mean an entirely new life, or it could be the start of a lifestyle previously not explored. A home is also a carefully made investment where a family can be assured of comfort and safety measures. As the urban population increases, already there is substantial demand for housing. Whether it is a dream, a desire, or a necessity, this need for housing has inspired many real estate companies to bring new and innovative living concepts upfront. We talked with the Executive Director of BTI's Communication and Brand Management Department Ms Aysha Siddiqua, to gain some valuable insight on how housing demand is being met in the urban scenario.
IPDC Ogroj: Anisul Islam Mahmud looks back on his legacy and contribution towards Society
Anisul Islam Mahmud is a distinguished member of the Jatiya Party. He first came to prominence in 1979, when he was elected as an MP in the Chittagong-5 constituency. He has been elected 6 times as the MP of Chittagong-5 for his valiant public work. His contribution to the countries political landscape is irredeemable. He was previously the Minister of Environment and Forest in the Cabinet of Bangladesh as well. Moreover, he is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shasha Denims Ltd.
Healthcare at home with DocTime
In an effort to increase the need and open a new door to healthcare, DocTime has brought fully digital telemedicine services to Bangladesh. In this app, a patient can find a doctor from various ranges of registered physicians, get consultation on video call by paying the consultation fee. At the end of the consultation, the doctor immediately uploads the e-prescription which the patient can download from the App.
Abdul Monem: “I believe in three principles: loyalty, devotion, and perseverance”
Born on January 5, 1937, Abdul Monem was a veteran civil engineer, an industrialist, and an entrepreneur. His contributions to our country in construction, global branding, and technological transformation are paramount. Apart from all this, he is known for his honesty, integrity, and ethics. He passed away on May 31, 2020, from a stroke, leaving behind his wife and his five children.
Campaign launches on Menstrual Hygiene Day
There is no alternative to raising social awareness among guardians to ensure menstrual hygiene for the sound health of girls, speakers told a meeting on Friday.
Pre-Budget Dialogue on Allocations for Young People in the National Budget 2021-22
ActionAid Bangladesh and Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation (DYDF) jointly organized a virtual dialogue on the national budget on May 29, 2021, ActionAid Bangladesh and Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation (DYDF) organized the dialogue with policymakers, CSO’s, economists and youth for increasing allocations for youth sectors in the national budget 2021-22. Youth participants in the discussion also demanded special allocations for youth, unemployment allowance and easy loan process for entrepreneurs, special budget for minority communities like- Adivasi community, physically challenged youth, LGBTQI community, etc .
Arla Foods Bangladesh receives global food safety standard certification
Arla Foods Bangladesh Limited, the local subsidiary of Danish multinational dairy cooperative Arla Foods, and the producer of the country’s beloved milk powder brand DANO for 60 years, has recently received the prestigious Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 (Version 5). Authorized by SGS, which is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, Arla Foods Bangladesh is the only powder milk supplier in Bangladesh to be awarded this certification.
Evaly enters the travel industry by acquiring Flight Expert
Evaly, which has recently become an e-commerce giant in the country, is now entering the business of travel. They have acquired Flight Expert— one of the market leaders in the travel agency industry.
HATIL Opens up New Showroom at Dhanmondi
Country’s premier furniture brand HATIL is opening new showrooms one after another. They opened their latest one on 28th May 2021 in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. This new one is at Shimanto Shomvar Shopping Complex 2nd Floor, Road-02, Dhanmondi-1209. This spacious 4,800 feet showroom has wide collections of home furniture, office furniture, kitchen and doors. The showroom will remain open every day except for Tuesday from 10.00 AM to 8.00 PM with proper hygiene system.
DPS STS appoints academic Dr Shivananda CS as the new Principal.
DPS STS School, Dhaka (Delhi Public) has welcomed Dr Shivananda CS, an academician with several years of enriching experience in education, as its new principal.
Exploring the Prospects of Youth Transformation from Multiple Facets
Valor of Bangladesh, a platform dedicated to bringing together country leaders from all possible sectors, recently started its journey. Its debut endeavor, ‘Strategy Summit 2021’ with the theme ‘In pursuit of A Better Tomorrow’, presented by Mutual Trust Bank, powered by IPDC Finance, supported by Ispahani Group, in association with Zahedee Foundation, featured 12 sessions, each of them featuring a crucial topic relevant to Bangladesh’s future with national icons shedding light upon them. One of them was youth transformation, which had Lighthouse Bangladesh as panel associate.
Jamal Bhuyan the brand ambassador for Sprint Active for second consecutive year
Football sensation and Bangladesh national team skipper, Jamal Bhuyan continues to be the brand ambassador for Sprint Active for the second consecutive year. In a signing ceremony organized at Intercontinental Hotel, Dhaka on 19th May 2021, he signed the agreement contract in presence of officials from Apex including Ibn Abu Zaed, Head of Brands, Md. Jashim Uddin, Assistant Manager (Brand & Marketing), and Pranta Chandra Shil, Brand Executive.