The pioneer and largest retail technology and distribution platform of Bangladesh, PriyoShop, has just launched the 'PriyoShop Scholarship'. Through this initiative, the company will provide academic support to the brilliant children of the employees working across its various hubs. PriyoShop believes that behind the success of any company, it is not just the employees who work dedicatedly, their families stand behind them, contributing just as much. Rooted in that belief, PriyoShop has launched this scholarship to stand beside its employees' children as they build their academic future. Under this program, the selected students have received a one-time education grant, along with continued academic support going forward. This is designed to encourage and empower these meritorious students as they move toward higher education. The students were selected from among Read more...
American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) hosted a special session titled “Let’s Talk Football” with His Excellency Mr. Marcelo Carlos Cesa, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Bangladesh, on September 3, 2026, at the AIUB campus. Organized under the theme “Football Collaboration Through Youth Eyes: Exploring Sports Diplomacy and International Collaboration,” the session highlighted the role of football in promoting youth engagement, cultural exchange, sports diplomacy, and international collaboration. During the youth dialogue, Ambassador Marcelo Carlos Cesa shared insights into Argentina’s rich football heritage and emphasized the importance of sports in building connections among young people and nations. AIUB’s male and female student footballers also participated in the session, engaging in a dialogue with the Ambassador on Read more...
Students of Sonargaon University have once again achieved success in the international competition based on science, technology and robotics. Three teams of Sonargaon University's 'SU Innovation Hub' have won a total of three national medals, including one silver and two bronze, in the Bangladesh National Round of the Fibonacci International Robot & STEM Olympiad 2026, organized with the participation of more than 30 countries around the world. In this competition held at United International University (UIU), the Sonargaon University teams achieved this success by competing with participants from 58 public and private universities of the country. At the same time, the competition has created an opportunity to qualify for the World Championship to be held in Rome, Italy. Among the teams that achieved success in the competition— 1. ‘StingRay Hunter-X’ won Read more...
The second edition of “AIUBian in Europe,” a special get-together bringing together alumni of the American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) living across Europe, was held on August 29, 2026, at Saalbau Gallus in Frankfurt, Germany. The event brought together more than 250 AIUB alumni and their family members from Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and Finland. The gathering provided a vibrant platform for AIUB alumni to reconnect, exchange experiences, strengthen professional relationships, and celebrate their shared identity as members of the AIUB community. The event was graced by distinguished representatives of AIUB, including Dr. Hasanul A. Hasan, Founder Member, Board of Trustees, AIUB; Mr. Ishtiaque Abedin, Founder Member, Board of Trustees, AIUB; Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna, Member of the Board of Trustees and Former Vice Read more...
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements can create new career and business opportunities for women, but poorly designed compliance systems may also place disproportionate burdens on women-owned enterprises, speakers observed at a seminar held at United International University (UIU) on 18 August 2026. The School of Business and Economics (SoBE) at UIU organized the seminar, titled “Navigating ESG & Climate Mandates: Risks and Rewards for Female Professionals and Women-Owned Firms,” as the third event in its monthly NEXUS Seminar Series. Delivering the keynote lecture, Dr Afifa Raihana, Senior Environmental Specialist at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), explained how ESG and climate-related requirements are reshaping business strategy, investment decisions, market access, competitiveness and long-term resilience. She highlighted Read more...
Indonesian global beverage and ice-cream brand Ai-CHA has officially opened its first outlet in Bangladesh, marking a major milestone in the brand’s international expansion. The new outlet is located at 81/A, CPDL Chowdhury Height, Ground Floor, Jamal Khan, Chattogram, and brings Ai-CHA’s globally popular tea and ice cream experience to local consumers. Founded in 2019 in Indonesia by the Lie brothers, Ai-CHA has rapidly evolved into a leading international franchise specializing in tea-based beverages and ice cream desserts. Since opening its first physical outlet in 2022, the brand has expanded to over 2,000 outlets across more than 40 countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei, and other global markets. The launch in Bangladesh represents a key step in Ai-CHA’s South Asian growth journey. The outlet opening was celebrated through Read more...
LG Electronics Singapore Bangladesh Branch has announced five winners of the LG Ambassador Challenge 2026, recognising social-impact projects designed to improve the lives of underserved and marginalised communities across Bangladesh. The winning projects were selected for their potential contributions to education, poverty alleviation, economic empowerment and community development, according to a press release. Introduced in Bangladesh in 2017, the LG Ambassador Challenge provides a platform for individuals with innovative ideas to address social challenges through sustainable community development initiatives. Through financial grants and continued support, the programme seeks to turn promising ideas into practical initiatives capable of creating lasting positive change. The winning projects are: Coastal Lifeline, Cox's Bazar Led by Minhaz Uddin, the project aims Read more...
To enhance students' skills in effective newspaper article writing, NILS AIUB Chapter successfully organized a seminar titled "Basics of Newspaper Article Writing" on 03 August 2026. The seminar provided participants with practical insights into the essential techniques and principles of writing professional newspaper articles. The workshop commenced with an opening speech by Md. Muhtasim Faiaz, Lecturer, Department of Law and Advisor, NILS AIUB Chapter, AIUB, who emphasized the importance of co-curricular activities, the Chapter’s commitment to developing students’ practical skills, and the relevance of effective newspaper writing to strengthening law students’ research, analytical, and communication skills. The keynote speaker for the seminar was H. M. Nazmul Alam, Lecturer in the Department of English and Modern Languages at the International University Read more...
A delegation from American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) successfully participated in an international training program on “Smart Transportation” under the SOHO Erasmus+ Project, hosted by IUT Lumière Lyon 2, University Lyon 2, France, from 15–19 June 2026. The AIUB SOHO team was led by Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman, Pro Vice Chancellor, AIUB, and comprised Prof. Dr. Md. Saniat Rahman Zishan, Director, Faculty of Engineering; Dr. Chowdhury Akram Hossain, Head, Department of Computer Engineering; and Mr. Abir Ahmed, Special Assistant, Faculty of Engineering. The five-day training program brought together participants from partner institutions in Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Vietnam, with the objective of enhancing international collaboration and capacity building in sustainable and smart tourism. The program commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Aicha Read more...
Bangladesh’s retail economy is powered every day by millions of neighborhood shops, small grocers, pharmacies, tea stalls and local retailers who serve communities at the closest point of consumption. Yet for decades, this large and high-frequency market has remained fragmented, with limited access to organized supply, real-time inventory visibility, efficient distribution, working capital, and data-driven business support. PriyoShop is working to change that reality by building the infrastructure layer for Bangladesh’s MSME retail ecosystem. In the first half of 2026, PriyoShop continued strengthening the infrastructure layer behind Bangladesh’s MSME retail ecosystem, connecting more than 250,000 neighborhood retailers with brands, distribution, embedded finance, technology and smarter commerce solutions. During the first six months of the year, PriyoShop continued Read more...
The BUFT Cineframe Fest 2026 concluded on 9 July 2026 with a closing and awards ceremony held at BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT). The three-day festival, presented by Giant Group and Education Hub and organized by the BUFT Photography Club, featured film screenings and a short film competition. The closing ceremony marked the end of the program, which was inaugurated on 7 July 2026. Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the BUFT Board of Trustees, attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest. Mrs. Sharmin Hassan Tithi, Director of Giant Group, was present as a special guest. The event was also graced by Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Designate) of BUFT. Distinguished guests from the film industry present on the occasion included actress Runa Khan, Sadia Islam Mou, and actor Mir Sabbir, along with other film directors. Speeches were also delivered on Read more...
International Standard University (ISU) has introduced a Bachelor of Science Engineering (BSc Engg.) in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, marking a significant step toward preparing skilled professionals for the rapidly evolving technology landscape. The program received formal approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh on Wednesday (24th June 2026) and will be offered under the Faculty of Advanced Science and Computing. According to the university, ISU has consistently focused on providing quality, affordable, and career-oriented higher education since its inception. The newly approved program aims to produce competent engineers with expertise in artificial intelligence and data science, enabling graduates to meet the growing demands of both the domestic and global technology industries while creating greater opportunities for higher studies and research. The Read more...
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