On November 2, 2024, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) hosted the “Cisco IoT Hackathon 2024” in its campus at Kuratoli, Khilkhet, Dhaka. This day-long event brought together 125 talented programming teams from educational institutions across the country. From this remarkable pool of innovative minds, 20 teams advanced to the final competition round, where they presented their projects to a distinguished panel of judges. Following a rigorous evaluation, the judges awarded prizes to the top three teams for their exceptional projects. The first prize of 50,000 BDT was awarded to Team Underrated—comprising Md. Shakil Hossain, Mahin Shikder, Kamrul Islam, and Safid Hasan—for their outstanding project, "Smart Farm Management System Using IoT for Enhanced Agricultural Productivity and Disaster Mitigation," which impressed the judges with its Read more...
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) proudly hosted the Shaheed Selim BUFT National Debate Competition 2024, an inspiring three-day event organized by the BUFT Debate Club, drawing 64 teams from colleges and universities nationwide. Held on November 1 and 2, the competition culminated in a thrilling Final Round and Closing Ceremony on November 4, where a memorandum of understanding was signed to establish the Shafiuddin-Tasrifa Scholarship Fund, backed by a generous Tk 50 lakh donation honoring the parents of the BUFT Board of Trustees Chairman. Notable attendees included the program chair, Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the BUFT Board of Trustees (BoT), Former President of BGMEA, and Managing Director of Giant Group, along with Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change to the Interim Government of Bangladesh, who served as the Chief Guest. Read more...
Amal Milton Rosario has been elected as president, and Rock Ronald Rosario has become the general secretary in the election held on Friday (November 1) in Dhaka. “I hope those who have been elected in the election will create a stir,” said editor of the Weekly Pratibeshi, Father Augustine Rebeiro. "Let intellectual practice be the core," he said. Newly elected president Milton Rosary said, "The members have trusted us and elected us; we will not let them down." Something good will happen, he added. Elected General Secretary Rock Ronald Rozario said, “This is victory is a victory for all Christian writers and for all of us. I hope everyone will extend their helping hands as partners in the new journey," he said. Meanwhile, a total of 13 members were elected to the newly formed committee. They are President, Read more...
Social Islami Bank PLC (SIBPLC) has appointed Md Nazmus Saadat as its new Deputy Managing Director. With a distinguished career spanning 27 years, Mr Saadat brings a wealth of experience in Islamic banking and financial services to his new role, according to a media statement Wednesday. Mr Saadat began his journey in 1995 as a probationary officer at Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, where he excelled in various departments over a 12-year tenure, including the local office and the Foreign Exchange Branch. He later showcased his leadership at Al-Arafah Islami Bank, managing the Dilkusha and Motijheel Branches, as well as overseeing the Marketing and Business Development Division and the Corporate Investment Division at the Head Office. Since joining Social Islami Bank in 2014, Mr. Saadat has effectively led the Investment Risk Management Division and served as the Manager of the Principal Read more...
Southeast Bank PLC. has organized its 745th board meeting on 20 October 2024. Mr. M. A. Kashem, Chairman, Southeast Bank PLC. presided over the Board Meeting. Vice-Chairperson Mrs. Rehana Rahman, Bank’s Directors- Mr. Azim Uddin Ahmed, Mr. Md. Akikur Rahman, Mrs. Duluma Ahmed, Mrs. Jusna Ara Kashem, Independent Director- Mr. Mohammad Delwar Husain, Mr. Nuruddin Md. Sadeque Hossain, Managing Director and Mr. A.K.M. Nazmul Haider, Company Secretary of the Bank also participated in the meeting. The Board of Directors of Southeast Bank convened to discuss the bank's strategic business initiatives and future plans in detail. The members reaffirmed their unified commitment to guiding the bank towards continued success and elevating Southeast Bank to new heights. As one of the leading financial institutions in the country, Southeast Bank continues Read more...
PriyoShop has been partnered with renowned brands like Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, Teer, Fresh, ACI, Pusti and Square Toiletries to scale up the business landscape for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Bangladesh. This gambit aims to arrange access to premium products, simplify supply chains, and provide a reliable platform to enhance their credibility and customer reach. Since its founding in 2021, PriyoShop has been dedicated to supporting underserved MSMEs by providing them with high-quality products and innovative digital tools. Local retailers now have open access to buy and sell trusted and trendy items with a competitive price range in a challenging market. And serve their end-to-end customers with ease. Empowering Every MSME The partnerships with renowned brands help the MSMEs stock their shelves with high-end products to satisfy their customer's Read more...
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Entertainment Industry giant Concord Entertainment Co. Ltd., Bangladesh and leading Airlines Service provider US-Bangla Airlines reach a yearlong strategic cooperation agreement recently, to further enhance tourists' experience in the parks and properties. Under the agreement, Concord Entertainment Co. Ltd. will provide a range of discount facilities and also arrange special promotional activities with US Bangla Airlines customers in their theme parks and hotels. US Bangla Airlines customer will get certain percent (%) of discount at Concord Entertainment Co. Ltd.’s parks & resorts round the year by showing boarding pass at theme parks & resorts ticket counters & also will launch some other customer engagement promotional campaign for both the companies’ customers time to time. Concord Entertainment Co. Ltd., which operates two theme/amusement Read more...
Ms. Shahira Sarwat, a student in the Department of Architecture at the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), has received a Commendation at the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) Awards 2024 in the 'CAA Presidents' Awards' category. This category recognizes exceptional work by final-year architecture students. Shahira’s thesis project, titled "Heritage Sanctuary for Geology," was completed during the Fall 2023-2024 semester under the guidance of studio teachers Ashik Vaskor Mannan and Irfat Alam, with Arefeen Ibrahim serving as the project supervisor. This year, the CAA received a total of 159 submissions across all categories, with 64 entries in the Presidents' Awards category. Winners hailed from 12 countries across 5 regions. Shahira’s thesis project focuses on the preservation of the unique geological features of Jaflong, Read more...
An Orientation Program for the newly admitted students of the Fall Semester 2024 at BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) took place on October 9, 2024, at the BUFT Permanent Campus, Nishatnagar, Turag, Dhaka. The Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Eng. Ayub Nabi Khan, addressed the fresher’s, along with other distinguished speakers, including Prof. Dr. Md. Alamgir Hossain, Treasurer and Dean of the Faculty of Fashion Studies; Distinguished Prof. Md. Muinuddin Khan, Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies and Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences; Prof. Dr. Sirajul Karim Chowdhury, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Studies; Prof. Dr. Eng. Mohammed Robaiyat Chowdhury, Dean of the Faculty of Apparel Studies; and Registrar Mr. Md. Rafiquzzaman. Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Jalil, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Textile Engineering, delivered the welcome address, while Read more...
United International University (UIU) recently launched its flagship Startup Business Plan Competition and Innovation cohort - LAUNCHPAD BY UIHP@UIU. The program is facilitated by UIU and University Innovation Hub Program (UIHP) of Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystem Development Project (DEIED) under the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA) with support from The World Bank. Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice-Chancellor of UIU was present as the Chief Guest. Mr. Abul Fatah Md. Baligur Rahman, Project Director, DEIED, BHTPA was present as the Special Guest in the program. Among others, Prof. Dr. Khondaker Abdullah Al Mamun, Director of UIU's Institute of Research, Innovation, Incubation & Commercialization (IRIIC), Mr. Kishwar Hashemee - Co-founder of Mitro and Kludio, Mr. Tanvirul Islam - Founder, Elevate Pay (YC 2022), Mr. Shehaan Rahman - Founder, Antopolis Read more...
Southeast University (SEU) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TMSS Grand Health Sector to foster collaboration in research, education, and healthcare. The MoU was signed on October 5, 2024, during a business meeting and MoU signing ceremony held at the Conference Room of TMSS Bogura. Representatives from both institutions attended the ceremony. Prof. Dr. Hosne-Ara Begum, Founder & Executive Director, and Dr. Md. Matiur Rahman, Deputy Executive Director, represented TMSS. Prof. Dr. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Hasnat M Alamgir, Director of Research and Training, and Mr. M Tarik Al Jalil, Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Southeast University, represented SEU. The MoU aims to establish a framework for cooperation between the two institutions in various areas, including: Joint research projects, Academic program development, and Continuing education. Prior Read more...
ShareTrip, Bangladesh’s largest travel and lifestyle platform, was named "Leading Online Travel Agency" at the Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Awards 2024, jointly organized by Prime Bank and The Bangladesh Monitor. The award, which saw ShareTrip emerge as the only online travel agency (OTA) to win, recognizes the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the travel industry. Winners were selected from 184 entries by a jury of professionals and leaders from various sectors, along with over 108,000 online public votes cast across different categories. Mofassal Aziz, head of brand communication, media & PR at ShareTrip received this award on behalf of Sadia Haque and the whole team. Sadia Haque, co-founder and CEO of ShareTrip, expressed her gratitude, stating: "This award speaks volumes about the love and trust our customers place in us. Read more...
