A plastic recycling project of a multinational student team, whose three members are from BRAC University, has been awarded the first prize of USD 1,500 of international pitch competition Launch a Different World 2024. The project focuses on converting recycled plastic into cost-effective 3D printing materials and sustainable products, and in the process, empower communities, reduce plastic waste, and promote a circular economy. Of the members of “Team Repurpose”, Mohammad Imran Uddin (MBA in Marketing), Mohiuddin Ahmed (BBA in Finance), and Abtahi Abrar (BBA in Marketing) are studying at BRAC Business School of BRAC University. Of the remaining two members, Wei Jou Huang (MS in Oceanography) is a student of National Taiwan University, while Maria Vlaykova (BBA in Management) is from the American University in Bulgaria. The team plans to launch pilot production Read more...
The School of Business and Economics (SoBE) at United International University (UIU) hosted the second Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) 2024 on January 13, 2025, at the UIU Campus in Dhaka. Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan, Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka, graced the event as Chief Guest, while Professor Emeritus Dr. M. Rezwan Khan, Executive Director of UIU Institute for Advanced Research, attended as Special Guest. UIU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia presided over the ceremony. The welcome address was given by Prof. Dr. Mohd. H. R. Joarder, Convenor of URS-2024, with a vote of thanks from Prof. Dr. Mohammad Musa, Dean of SoBE. The symposium aimed to cultivate a research culture among undergraduate students in business education. Over 100 students from public and private universities participated, with the top 10 teams presenting their research papers. The top Read more...
The Eastern University Foundation's annual general meeting was held today, Saturday, at the university's permanent campus. The meeting was chaired by the outgoing president, Mr Ali Azam. The current president of Eastern University and the University Foundation industrialist, Mr Moniruzzaman Molla, also delivered a speech at the event. During the meeting, Mr Enayet Ullah, Mr. Imroz Hossain and Mr Abul Khair Chowdhury, members of the University Board, were elected Vice Presidents of the Eastern University Foundation for 2025. Industrialist Mr Azizul Islam was elected as the Treasurer. The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel The meeting reviewed the university's overall progress and determined its future course of action. Eastern University is a leading private university, approved by the UGC, and accredited Read more...
Despite a bumper crop of cauliflower among winter vegetables, farmers in Meherpur are not getting the price they deserve. Farmers in the district are not getting the desired price for the vegetables they produce. Most vegetables are being wasted in the field due to lacking buyers. The Agriculture Department says that winter vegetables have started to ripen across the country, including Meherpur, hence the price drop. The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel The news of the farmer's disappointment caught the attention of the Swapna authorities. After learning the news, Swapna's representative purchased 10,000 pieces of cauliflower on the evening of January 2 (Thursday). Cauliflower farmer Rakib Ali said it costs 25 thousand taka to cultivate cauliflower on one bigha of land, including labour and transportation Read more...
Correspondent: In Barguna, Pathorghata municipal a private clinic and pharmacy owner, Md Tayfur Rahman, along with his wife and staff, Ras allegedly been receiving death threats as he tries to reclaim his illegally occupied property. Mr. Tayfur Rahman lost by 75 lacs above. Mr. Tayfur Rahman has operated the Ma Aid Health Care Diagnostic Center and Ma Aid Model Pharma under license number HSM4519160 and drug license number BRT-1224 since 2016. According to his complaint, on June 6, 2021, local criminals forcibly took control of both the clinic and pharmacy, threatening him with death. That same day, he filed a General Diary (GD) at the Patharghata Police Station, recorded as GD Number 220. In pursuit of justice, Mr. Tayfur Rahman submitted a formal petition to the Deputy Commissioner of Barguna on January 26, 2022, under Memo Number 451. Later, on March 28, 2022, he appealed to the Read more...
On the 22nd of December 2024, the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) hosted a celebratory prize-giving ceremony for the AIUB Games 2024, along with a special reception to honor the SAFF Women Champions and the Runner-Up team of the Ispahani Prothom Alo Inter-University Football Tournament 2024. The event celebrated the exceptional talents and achievements of AIUB’s athletes, underscoring the university’s commitment to fostering excellence in sports and leadership. The ceremony was graced by the presence of esteemed guests, including Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna, a Member of the AIUB Board of Trustees, Professor Dr. Abdur Rahman, the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. Manzur H. Khan, the Proctor, and Dr. Mohammad Zahidul Islam Khan, the Registrar, and Mr. Joynal Abedin, the Coordinator of the Office of Sports. Their presence added a touch of grandeur and inspiration to Read more...
On the 22nd of December 2024, the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) hosted a celebratory prize-giving ceremony for the AIUB Games 2024, along with a special reception to honor the SAFF Women Champions and the Runner-Up team of the Ispahani Prothom Alo Inter-University Football Tournament 2024. The event celebrated the exceptional talents and achievements of AIUB’s athletes, underscoring the university’s commitment to fostering excellence in sports and leadership. The ceremony was graced by the presence of esteemed guests, including Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna, a Member of the AIUB Board of Trustees, Professor Dr. Abdur Rahman, the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. Manzur H. Khan, the Proctor, and Dr. Mohammad Zahidul Islam Khan, the Registrar, and Mr. Joynal Abedin, the Coordinator of the Office of Sports. Their presence added a touch of grandeur and inspiration to Read more...
The prominent B2B platform of Bangladesh - PriyoShop has achieved the significant milestone of impacting 100k MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) that is solidifying its role as a key enabler of small business growth and digital transformation in the country. The platform’s path toward this milestone represents its tireless commitment to empowering mom-and-pop shops by offering them greater access to online stockups, tools for strive growth in their regular businesses and digital and innovative solutions that drive efficiency and profitability of both MSMEs' lives and the country. "We are incredibly proud to have reached this milestone because since the beginning we have been forwarding with our profound mission which is to support and uplift small business so that their lives get easier with modern technologies and here we are standing with 100,000 MSMEs who Read more...
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After streamlining the supply chain of traditional supplies for the MSMEs across the nation PriyoShop has joined hands with the largest telecommunications operator in Bangladesh, GrameenPhone. It is a major leap forward for PriyoShop which is visible that they are so ready to harness the benefits of the advanced technology. This partnership will elevate MSME's lives, enhance the end-user experience, and drive revenue growth and operational efficiency, opening up new possibilities for the country. Using Grameenphone’s 4G Advanced network will gear up the entire MSMEs with the most convenient digital products like 4G SIM, e-SIM, Internet Packages, Pre-paid and Post-paid Packages to earn some extra amount apart from their regular income. This will significantly boost income streams and develop a financial inclusion that adds value to the lives of MSMEs. This partnership is going Read more...
A new committee has been formed for the 2024-2026 tenure at the Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum (BIGF). Mohammed Aminul Hakim, CEO of Amber IT Limited has been elected as the Chairperson of this new executive committee. The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a multi-stakeholder governance group for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance. Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum (BIGF) has been established to accelerate internet governance activities with the UN. It is a multi-stakeholder platform that governs various internet activities along with advisement to the government to develop internet use in Bangladesh. The new Chairperson of BIGF Mohammad Aminul Hakim said, Not only domestically, we must construct policies on the internet internationally too. Also to eliminate discrimination, we need to construct internet policies with multi-stakeholders. We are committed to working Read more...
the Media and Mass Communication (MMC) Department of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) organized an inspiring and vibrant event titled “Harmonizing Cultures: Live, Love & Flourish” to welcome freshers and bid farewell to graduating students. The program was inaugurated with a welcome speech by Ms. Afroza Sultana, Coordinator of the MMC Department. Professor Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice-Chancellor of AIUB, graced the event as the Chief Guest. In his speech, Dr. Saiful Islam emphasized the transformative role of art and culture, particularly in the fields of communication and journalism. He encouraged students to pursue constructive journalism, reminding them of their power to shape national discourse and connect with society. The event also welcomed notable guests, including Mr. Ishtiaque Abedin, Founder Member of the Board of Trustees, AIUB; Ms. Shania Abedin, Read more...
Eastern Bank PLC.(EBL) received four accolades at Mastercard Excellence Awards 2024. The bank was awarded for excellence in Business (Innovation), Credit Business (Domestic), POS Acquiring Business, and Online Acquiring Business categories for 2023-24. Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing Director and CEO, EBL received the award trophies from Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, at a ceremony held on Saturday, November 16 at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Dhaka. M. Khorshed Anowar, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Retail and SME Banking; Ahsan Ullah Chowdhury, Head of Digital Financial Services; Tasnim Hussain, Head of Cards; Faisal M. Fathe - Ul Islam, Head of M-Commerce and E-Commerce and others from EBL were present on the occasion. Mastercard introduced the Excellence Awards in 2019. The sixth edition of the awards themed “Leading by Resilience” Read more...
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