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From MIST to MIT: The journey of Akib Zaman

Campus sat down for a virtual interview with Akib where he shared more about his experiences, research, and insights.

1w ago

Four Bangladeshis honoured with 2024 Diana Award

Four Bangladeshis were honoured with the award for their outstanding contribution to society.

2w ago

BRAC University alumna receives fellowship for master’s at University of Oxford

Fatema Shorna, an alumna of BRAC University, has started pursuing an MSc in Radiobiology at the University of Oxford.

2w ago

KUET students turning plastic waste into furniture

KUET students innovate eco-friendly furniture from plastics.

4w ago

ULAB’s Anica Hossain wins Global Student of the Year Award

Anica Hossain, a ULAB student, won the Global Student of the Year Award at the Global Alliance World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2024.

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Bangladesh's Shanum wins Silver at International Psychology Olympiad

Shanum Sarkar, a recent graduate of BIT, secured a Silver Medal at the IPsyO 2024.

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BUET students secure first prize in international science photo contest

Labiba Islam Salsabil and Abdur Rahman from BUET secured first prizes

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Bangladesh’s Bored Tunnelers making tunnel boring machine in collaboration with Elon Musk's company

Bangladesh's Bored Tunnelers invited to Elon Musk’s The Boring Company headquarters to trial their tunnel boring machine.

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Briddhi initiates movement for tackling existing stereotypes

One of the pillars of Briddhi is skill development, which itself is a multifaceted concept. Briddhi’s focus is restructuring and promoting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as the force to drive the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

2y ago

Spreading the joy of Ramadan among underprivileged communities

Established in 2018, Give Bangladesh Foundation is a social organisation that provides a pathway for people to get involved in philanthropy and volunteering. By bringing modern practices from the development industry to the more simplistic philanthropic sector, the foundation strives to ensure that charitable contributions from individuals are creating a positive impact on beneficiaries.

2y ago

Bangladesh Police Nari Collan Shomity awards Robin Hood the animal rescuer

Afzal Khan is popularly known as Robin Hood the animal rescuer. For more than a decade, he has been spending time in taking care of stray and differently abled cats and dogs along with providing emergency service in rescuing the animals from different situations.

2y ago

Arafat to represent Bangladesh at USA’s Ironman World Championship

Mohammad Shamsuzzaman Arafat, popularly known as Ironman Arafat, is representing Bangladesh at the Ironman World Championship. He qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship last September, taking the national flag to the international championship for the first time.

2y ago

Democracy International honours graduates of Young Leaders Fellowship Programme

The Young Leaders Fellowship Programme graduation ceremony, organised by Democracy International (DI), concluded recently.

2y ago

Light to Life celebrates World Health Day

On the occasion of World Health Day 2022, Light to Life hosted daylong activities on the interlinkages between Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Climate change, in partnership with The Bill and Melinda Gates Institute, Pathfinder International, Bayer, and 120 under 40. The event was held on April 7, 2022, at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, Dhaka.

2y ago

BRAC University hosts dialogue on Russia-Ukraine war

A dialogue on the Russia-Ukraine war was held at BRAC University recently, about the Russia-Ukraine war’s impact on Bangladesh’s economy.

2y ago

Shaathi opens sewing centre for women in Korail slum

Shaathi Bangladesh Limited has opened a sewing center in Korail slum to teach underprivileged women and girls how to make reusable sanitary napkins for free. Shaathi held a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 30, to celebrate the opening of the sewing center in Korail slum. The project "Give women the gift of Independence" is sponsored by First Security Islami Bank Limited (FSIBL) to empower women and girls so they can achieve economic independence, understand their reproductive and sexual health options, and regain the power to shape their lives.

2y ago

Winrock International honours 50 trailblazing female human trafficking survivors

Winrock International’s Ashshash Project arranged a special award-giving ceremony to honour survivors of human trafficking.

2y ago

IUBAT celebrates International Pi-Day

International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) observed Pi-Day on March 14, 2022 in their university campus.

2y ago