Midland Bank PLC (MDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CliniCall, the country’s only telemedicine service provider where individuals can directly receive treatment and consultation from experienced doctors, on August 4, 2025, a press release said. The MoU signing ceremony was held at the Board Room of Midland Bank’s Head Office in Gulshan-2, Dhaka. Md. Nazmul Huda Sarkar, chief technology officer of Midland Bank, and Parvez Ahmad, chief operating officer of CliniCall, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Under this partnership, all Midland Bank cardholders (Debit, Credit Prepaid) will enjoy up to 40% discount on telemedicine packages and 15% discount on health packages from the CliniCall App and Website. Md. Abed-Ur-Rahman, head of cards, Midland Bank; and Shaba Shams, head of technology, CliniCall, were also present at Read more...
The Department of Public Health at American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) successfully organized an insightful seminar titled “Developing Research Skills and the Role of Primary Health Care in Global Health”, held at the campus on August 1, 2025. The event focused on the importance of public health research and the global impact of Primary Health Care (PHC). Internationally reputed honorable speaker, Dr. Mostafizur Rahman, PhD currently working as Senior Manager at the prestigious National Health Service (NHS), UK, emphasized the crucial role of Primary Health Care (PHC) as the backbone of global health systems. He highlighted how robust primary care helps reduce health disparities and improve access to cost-effective and equitable health services worldwide. He emphasized the critical need of strengthening PHC system in Bangladesh whereby all the basic human health Read more...
Practical Leadership, the book written by Dr. Jahirul Haque, Vice Chancellor Canadian University of Bangladesh and published by ULAB Press was launched on August 4th in the Seton Hall University, New Jersey, USA. The launching ceremony was directly supported by Dr Donald Crooks, Chair and Dr. Jet Mboga, President of Business and Applied Sciences Academy of North America (BAASANA). President, Berkeley College Dr. Diane, Provost Berkeley College Dr. Patricia and Associate Provost of Seton Hall University Dr. Mary Kate, Dr. Madhab Shrama, Dr. Okpara, Dr. Ontoko, Mr. Anup Sharma and many other professors, students physically joined the launching ceremony. Dr. Shamsad Mortuza, Dr. G U Ahsan, Dr. Monjur Chowdhury were virtually connected and delivered their speech. The Chair of BAASANA Dr. Donald Crooks bought 30 copies of the book which was distributed among professors and students. Read more...
The App Forum (AF) a wing of Directorate of Career Counseling & Student Affairs (DCCSA), United International University (UIU) organized a reception ceremony titled “Meet the Champions of UIU”. The reception ceremony was held on August 09, 2025 (Saturday) at 1:30 PM at UIU Campus for three robotics teams (UIU Mars Rover, UIU Ascend and UIU Mariner) that have recently achieved significant success in various international robotics competitions. Mr. Ariful Hasan Opu, President of Space Innovation Camp and Adviser for NASA Space Apps Challenge BD was present as the Special Guest at the ceremony. Among others, Professor Emeritus Dr. M Rezwan Khan, Executive Director, Institute for Advanced Research (IAR), UIU and Prof. Dr. Hasan Sarwar, Dean, School of Science and Engineering, UIU spoke at the program. The program was presided over by Prof. A.S.M. Salahuddin, Vice Chancellor Read more...
Felicity IDC Limited (FIDC), a state-of-the-art Tier-III certified data center, hosted a day-long industry study tour at its headquarters in Kaliakair Hi-Tech Park (KHTP), Gazipur. The visit, held on July 24, 2025, brought together 35 participants, including students and faculty members from the Departments of Architecture and Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at North South University (NSU). As technical education increasingly emphasizes hands-on learning, such industry visits play a vital role in bridging the gap between academia and the professional field. The tour was organized in collaboration with WHOSWHO, the official HR partner of Felicity IDC Limited. The initiative aimed to strengthen academic-industry collaboration and provide participants with firsthand exposure to one of Bangladesh’s most advanced data centers and its robust digital infrastructure. The Read more...
The State University Journalist Association (SUJA) has announced its newly formed executive committee. Md. Kaiyum Hossain (Bangla Tribune) has been elected as the President, while Fardin Alam (Nagorik TV, Canada) has been selected as the General Secretary of the association. The 11-member committee was officially announced on Sunday at the Scholars' Inn Seminar Room of the State University of Bangladesh permanent campus by Professor Dr. Md. Akhtar Hossain Khan, Vice-Chancellor of the university and Chief Advisor of SUJA. The event was graced by special guests including Professor Dr. Nawzia Yasmin, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the university, and Mohiuddin Mujahid Mahi, President of the Dhaka University Journalist Association (DUJA). Distinguished guests present at the event included Registrar of the university Dr. Ahmed Hossain; Chairman of the Department of Journalism, Communication Read more...
In a world urgently seeking sustainable solutions, BRAC University continues to stand at the forefront of change. Professor Syed Ferhat Anwar, Vice-Chancellor of BRAC University, recently participated in a high-level UN forum dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), marking a significant moment in the institution’s global engagement journey. Addressing an international audience at the United Nations Headquarters during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, Professor Anwar joined a select group of academic leaders in the segment titled “Institutional Reflections: Creating a Better World – Contributions of Higher Education.” His remarks underscored the power of youth-driven innovation, research, and community impact, with a particular spotlight on BRAC University students who are catalyzing meaningful change in Bangladesh Read more...
TikTok has released its Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, showcasing its ongoing commitment to creating a safe digital space for its users. The report, which covers data from January to March 2025, details the proactive steps TikTok has taken to identify and remove content that violates its Community Guidelines, ensuring a positive experience for its global community. In Q1 2025, TikTok removed a total of 11,006,960 videos in Bangladesh. Proactive removal rates in Bangladesh remained high at 99.6%, with 97.7% of these videos removed within 24 hours. Globally, TikTok removed a total of 211 million videos worldwide in this quarter, which represents about 0.9% of all content uploaded to the platform. Of the removed videos, 184,378,987 were detected and taken down using automated detection technologies, while 7,525,184 videos were reinstated after further review. The Read more...
Dr. Hakikur Rahman, a renowned information and communication technology (ICT) expert from Bangladesh (Professor and Chair, CSE, International Standard University), recently participated in a high-level global event hosted by the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20). He spoke at Session 413, titled “Closing the Global Digital Divide,” held in Geneva and virtually. In his presentation, Dr. Rahman emphasized the importance of inclusive and people-centered ICT policies to ensure that no one is left behind in the digital age. He shared experiences from Bangladesh and called for stronger support for rural connectivity, women’s digital empowerment, and access to technology for youth and marginalized communities. The session was widely recognized and covered by international platforms. Dr. Rahman’s contribution showcased Bangladesh's growing Read more...
The Department of Architecture at North South University organized a socially responsive event titled “Meet the Parents” on July 17, 2025. The session highlighted NSU’s commitment to being one of the most caring and responsive universities in the country. The event was chaired by Shahriar Iqbal Raj, Assistant Professor and Chair of the Department. Parents of newly admitted students were invited to participate in an open and meaningful discussion with the faculty. Several faculty members were present at the event, including: • Dr. Saiful Islam, Professor • Ar. Mujtaba Ahsan, Associate Professor • Dr. Maruf Hossain, Assistant Professor • Ar. AKM Saleh Ahmed Anik, Lecturer • Eshana Nur Masud, Lecturer To begin, faculty members shared personal experiences from their own student lives and professional journeys in architectural education, Read more...
On Tuesday, 22 July, at 2:00 PM, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of Stamford University Bangladesh organized a special prayer at the university’s central auditorium to honour and remember those injured and killed in the recent plane crash involving Milestone School & College. In line with the national observance, the university hoisted the national flag at half-mast, following the directive for all public, semi-public, and autonomous educational institutions across the country. Present at the special prayer were Professor Dr. Md. Yunus Mia, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Stamford University Bangladesh; Mr. Mohammad Abdul Matin, Registrar; Professor Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder, Dean of the Faculty of Science; Associate Professor Dr. Mahmuda Parvin, Chair of the Department of Environmental Science; Md. Shahedul Islam, Acting Chair of the Department of CSE; and Read more...
The vivo Y Hundred series is making waves across social media, dominating tech reviews, and trending on YouTube as excitement reaches a fever pitch among young consumers. At the center of the buzz, vivo’s new Y Hundred series is capturing attention. In Asia’s rapidly growing competitive smartphone market, it’s gaining clear and growing traction. This growing popularity stems from a combination of features that strike a chord with the youth market: fashion-forward design, enhanced camera capabilities, robust performance, and long battery life — all at a competitive price point. For a generation that values style, speed and seamless digital connectivity, the Y Hundred series has emerged as an all-rounder. Designed with younger lifestyles in mind, the series caters to those who want to stay trend-savvy and always connected — whether for creativity, social Read more...
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