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Sophos recently shared information about the ongoing fraudulent IT worker schemes by North Korean state actors. These activities are carried out by threat groups that Sophos Counter Threat Unit (CTU) named NICKEL TAPESTRY. In 2025, the Counter Threat Unit (CTU) witnessed an evolution in Nickel Tapestry operations that includes: Expanding target scope: Following increased awareness in the U.S., European and Japanese organizations are now primary targets. Fraudulent applicants are impersonating various nationalities to gain employment in a wide range of industries, including cyber security. Dual threat objective: While salary acquisition for the North Korean government remains the primary goal, these actors are increasingly engaging in data theft for extortion. Evolving tactics: These threat actors are employing increasingly advanced methods to evade detection, including AI-generated Read more...

Sophos recently shared information about the ongoing fraudulent IT worker schemes by North Korean state actors. These activities are carried out by threat groups that Sophos Counter Threat Unit (CTU) named NICKEL TAPESTRY. In 2025, the Counter Threat Unit (CTU) witnessed an evolution in Nickel Tapestry operations that includes: Expanding target scope: Following increased awareness in the U.S., European and Japanese organizations are now primary targets. Fraudulent applicants are impersonating various nationalities to gain employment in a wide range of industries, including cyber security. Dual threat objective: While salary acquisition for the North Korean government remains the primary goal, these actors are increasingly engaging in data theft for extortion. Evolving tactics: These threat actors are employing increasingly advanced methods to evade detection, including AI-generated Read more...

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) proudly hosted the inauguration ceremony of the Japan Corner, a dedicated space in the university library that aims to foster cultural exchange, academic collaboration, and mutual understanding between Japan and Bangladesh. The event took place on Monday, 12 May 2025, with distinguished guests from the Embassy of Japan, AIUB administration, faculty members, and students in attendance. The Japan Corner was established through sponsorship by The Nippon Foundation, Japan, with administrative support from the Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research, and coordination from the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh. It features a curated collection of books, multimedia resources, and cultural artifacts that promote Japanese language, arts, and education. The collection includes 186 books, donated under The Read Japan Project, initiated by Read more...

Md Quamrul Islam Chowdhury has recently been elected chairman of the executive committee of the board of directors of NRB Bank PLC at a board meeting. Chowdhury is an accomplished banker with over four decades of experience in the banking and financial services sector in Bangladesh. He served as managing director and CEO of Mercantile Bank PLC from February 2019 to November 2024, where he led the bank through significant operational and strategic milestones. Prior to becoming CEO, he held various key leadership positions in the bank including additional managing director, deputy managing director, zonal head of Chattogram Region, and head of the main branch in Dhaka. Chowdhury began his banking career in 1984 as a Probationary Officer at National Bank Limited. He later served as SAVP and Head of Jubilee Road Branch at National Credit & Commerce Bank Limited from 1994 to Read more...

Buyers get iPhones and other prizes by buying products from ‘Beauty Booth’, a popular brand in the world of e-commerce and cosmetics. Beauty Booth has taken the initiative of an exceptional raffle draw competition to brighten up the Eid of its customers during the month of Ramadan. The company announced a total of 45 winners from among the participants through the raffle draw. The company presented the prizes to the winners of the raffle draw at a ceremony on Sunday (May 11). The first prize was an iPhone 16 Pro Max, the second prize was an air conditioner and the third prize was a designer bag. The rest won many other prizes including luxurious perfumes. At the event, Shah Paran Khan, founder of Beauty Booth, said, "This is an arrangement to double the joy of Eid for our customers. We have been providing authentic skin care and cosmetic products to our customers since Read more...

PriyoShop, Bangladesh’s leading B2B marketplace and smart distribution platform, is on a mission to reshape the country’s retail ecosystem. Since its inception in 2021, PriyoShop has empowered over 116,000+ MSMEs by connecting them with 276 top brands, ensuring seamless last-mile delivery, tech-enabled logistics, and data-driven operations that build trust and unlock growth. To date, PriyoShop has raised over $6 million in funding—a clear vote of confidence from global investors who believe in its mission to simplify the supply chain and amplify purchase power for micro-retailers across the country. This capital is being strategically deployed to expand operations, scale embedded finance, and drive digital transformation in underserved markets. Recently PriyoShop has the privilege of hosting more than 12 existing and potential investors, offering them a firsthand look Read more...

A launching ceremony for the Journal of Business and Development Studies, vol: 03, Issue: 01 and the Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol: 01, Issue: 01, was held yesterday at the campus premises of International Standard University (ISU). In the event ISU Honorable Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Abdul Awal Khan was present as Chief Guest. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Abdul Awal Khan emphasized the importance of publishing scholarly research articles to enhance both academic and professional impact nationally and internationally. He underscored the need for continued efforts by faculty members toward academic publication. Prof. Dr. Monjur Morshed Mahmud, Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies (FBS), invoked the concept of "publish or perish," highlighting the essential role of research in teaching and academic life. Prof. Md. Abul Kashem, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Read more...

The QS Higher Ed Summit: Middle East 2025 offered a significant opportunity to drive innovation and build meaningful collaborations across the higher education landscape. With the theme of ‘Society 5.0: Higher Education and Skills for a Human-Centered Future’, this year’s summit was held in Kuwait, hosted by Gulf University of Science and Technology, on 20-22 April 2025. Representing American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Ms. Shania Mahia Abedin, Member of the Board of Trustees, attended the event. Through her participation, she brought attention to both the pressing challenges and the potential for growth in higher education in Bangladesh. The Opening Session, titled ‘Setting the Scene’, was attended by Mr. Ashwin Fernandes, Executive Director (AMESA), QS Quacquarelli Symonds; Mr. Jason Newman, Chief Commercial Officer, QS Quacquarelli Symonds; Read more...

Crickex, one of Asia's most renowned online sports news platforms, has electrified the community by announcing Tangia Zaman Methila as its new brand ambassador. A beauty pageant award winner, Methila is a celebrated model and actress in Bangladesh. Crickex said in a press release on Sunday. According to the press release, this exciting alliance signals Crickex's constant dedication to delivering a top-notch experience to its mobile app and website users. With Tangia on board, the Crickex.news online sports platform aims to have a deeper connection with its Bangladeshi users and bring them a fresh wave of energy and excitement.  Tangia has over 1.8 million followers on Instagram and have fans from across the globe. Her association with the Crickex online sports app is likely to expand the platform's reach and visibility.  'We're thrilled to welcome Tangia Read more...

The Association of ICX Operators of Bangladesh (AIOB) has expressed grave concern over the ongoing debate regarding the future of the Interconnection Exchange (ICX) system in the country's telecom sector. At a press conference held on Wednesday at the Shafiqul Kabir Auditorium of the Dhaka Reporters Unity, AIOB leaders emphasized that for over 15 years, ICX has served as the central interconnection mechanism for voice traffic, building a stable telecom infrastructure through transparency, security, employment generation, and protection of domestic investment. They warned that recent proposals for “voice-level simplification” are unrealistic and could negatively impact national security, tax revenue, the future of local entrepreneurs, and the quality of service received by consumers. The organization further claimed that issues like illegal VoIP, rising call rates, and Read more...

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) proudly hosted a special event titled "Let’s Talk with the EU Ambassador," featuring His Excellency Mr. Michael Miller, the Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh, at the university’s campus on April 29, 2025. Themed “EU-Bangladesh Relations in a Changing World: Youth Perspectives on Partnership and Progress,” the event provided an engaging platform for AIUB's Young Future Leaders, where students and faculty members from various departments participated in a roundtable discussion with the EU Ambassador. Key topics discussed included Education and Skills Development, Climate Action and Green Transition, Governance, Democracy and Human Rights, as well as Global Security and Contemporary Challenges. Following the roundtable, the AIUB Performing Arts Club (APAC) honored the EU Ambassador with Read more...

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) have entered into a strategic partnership to introduce advanced digital banking services at Chittagong Port.  Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing Director and CEO of EBL, and Rear Admiral S M Moniruzzaman, OSP, ndc, ncc, psc, Chairman of CPA, signed an MoU to this effect in Dhaka recently. This collaboration seeks to enhance the efficiency of financial transactions at the port by deploying secure, modern, and seamless digital payment and collection solutions. As part of this initiative, EBL and CPA will jointly develop a comprehensive digital ecosystem to facilitate effortless financial transactions for all port users through EBLs cutting-edge digital banking platform. Rear Admiral S M Moniruzzaman, OSP, ndc, ncc, psc, Chairman of Chittagong Port Authority, stated "The introduction of digital banking services at Chattogram Read more...