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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.
Facebook Journalism Project and Reuters launch digital journalism course in Bangladesh
The Facebook Journalism Project and Reuters have partnered to launch an online training program, Reuters Digital Journalism Course. The program aims to support journalists in nine countries across the Asia Pacific, including Bangladesh, to build a strong foundation in digital reporting and editing.
Walton launches new gaming smartphone
Walton has launched its new smartphone ‘Primo R8’. The mid range device comes with attractive features like powerful processor, large display, dual camera, powerful battery, RAM-ROM and Type-C charging port.
icddr,b relies on Microsoft Dynamics 365 as its next-generation ERP software platform
icddr,b has selected sa.global and Genex Infosys Limited to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 in order to integrate its business processes and information systems into a single technology platform. Both, sa.global and Genex Infosys are Microsoft Gold Partners and providers of Microsoft Dynamics 365 business applications and cloud services. Starting from May 2021, the companies will jointly implement the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for icddr,b.
14th Death Anniversary of Late A. B. M. Kamal Uddin Khan, Former Chairman of the NSU Foundation
Members of Board of Trustees (BoT), North South University (NSU) prayed for Late A. B. M. Kamal Uddin Khan on his 14th Death Anniversary on 20 May 2021. Late A. B. M. Kamal Uddin Khan was a founder life member of the North South University (NSU) Foundation, now changed to North South Foundation, which established and administered NSU, now run by North South University (NSU) Trust.
University of Chittagong Accounting Communication Club organizes BIZ STAR: Season III
One of the biggest business case competitions from Chittagong, ACC Presents BIZ STAR: Season III Powered by Chittagong Dine, just concluded with its prize giving ceremony on Saturday, 8th May. The Grand Finale took place virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021 amidst much apprehension and ceremonial, where the seven finalist teams involved in the ultimate challenge for a taste of triumph.
Grameenphone and The Daily Star to jointly organize webinar on digital transformation
Grameenphone, in association with The Daily Star, is going to jointly organize a webinar titled ‘Accelerating Digital Transformation During Challenging Times’ tomorrow on May 17, 2021, on the occasion of ‘World Telecommunication and Information Society Day’.
Signing ceremony for Dekko ISHO Group and Markopolo.ai
Dekko ISHO Group, a diverse business conglomerate and market leader in various industries in Bangladesh, has invested in Markopolo.ai as an institutional investor in their pre-seed round. The signing ceremony was attended by Prottoy Hossain, Director, of Dekko Isho Group along with the founders of Markopolo, Tasfia Tasbin, CEO, Rubaiyat Farhan, COO, and Zaman, CTO. Markopolo.ai, a deep tech startup headquartered in Delaware, USA, provides businesses a cloud-based software which can put their digital advertising on autopilot.
Samsung creates the ‘Shikhore Othar Prottoy’ campaign for Bangladeshis to share life maximizer stories
Samsung Bangladesh and The Daily Star have launched a campaign on May 10, 2021, through an interesting short video of a delivery man’s day-to-day life. The campaign name is ‘Shikhore Othar Prottoy – Stories of Life Maximizers.’
foodpanda users can now make bKash payment
Starting now, users can use bKash on the foodpanda platform. In order to do this, customers have to add their bKash account details to their list of saved payment methods. Once their account details have been added, customers are free to go cashless as they wish.
IPDC Finance and Mission Save Bangladesh spread smiles among underprivileged children
Due to the second wave of the pandemic, people on the underprivileged end of the society are suffering terribly. Many have lost their sources of livelihood, while others have run out of the meagre savings that they had. An ominous cloud hangs over them, with uncertainty and hopelessness accumulating with every passing day. The ones who seem to suffer the most are the underprivileged children. With schools shut down and parents being thrown into the cusps of poverty, these children barely have any anticipation for Eid-ul-Fitr. Unlike their peers, these underprivileged children cannot afford to buy a new dress, or even have a day of celebration. This is what IPDC Finance and Mission Save Bangladesh (MSB) wanted to alleviate.