Amidst the challenges posed by a global economic downturn and domestic obstacles, Bangladesh’s RMG industry remains unwavering in its commitment to sustainable growth. Two new LEED-certified factories have been added: TM Jeans Limited & Azmeri Composite Knit Limited. This brings the total number of LEED-certified factories in Bangladesh to 235, with 94 Platinum and 127 Gold. The steady growth of LEED certifications reflects our proactive approach to sustainability and responsible manufacturing. Through continued collaboration and unwavering dedication, we are confident that the Bangladesh RMG sector will achieve even greater milestones, solidifying its reputation as a global leader in sustainable and ethical production. TM Jeans Limited Address: Holding No 41, Ward No 22, Bahadurpur, Gazipur, Bangladesh, 1703 Rating system: LEED BD+C: New Construction v4 - LEED v4 Points: Read more...
Summit Group has urged the Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation (“Petrobangla”) to reconsider a notice to terminate the country’s third Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (“FSRU”) project. It said the termination was not only invalid but that any delay to the project, for which Summit has already invested approximately USD 20 million on implementation, could result in further energy insecurity in Bangladesh. Summit LNG Terminal II Co. Ltd. (“SLNG II”), a Dhaka subsidiary of Singapore-based Summit Power International Limited (“SPIL”), wrote to Petrobangla to state its objections to the notice. SPIL, the largest private sector power generation and energy infrastructure company in Bangladesh, is the parent company of Dhaka-based Summit Corporation Limited (‘SCL”), which owns SLNG II. Petrobangla and the Bangladesh Read more...
Standard Chartered Bangladesh, in collaboration with Sustainable Agriculture Foundation Bangladesh (SAF Bangladesh), has launched two Farming Smart Model Villages in Rangpur District, positively impacting over 3,500 villagers. This initiative aims to uplift underprivileged rural communities by promoting sustainable agriculture and creating opportunities for local growth and employment. Key components of the initiative include the establishment of two Centres of Excellence (CoEs), which serve as hubs for agricultural training, innovation, and community services. The program also introduced Farmers' Hubs to improve market access, incorporate modern technologies, and provide advisory services to local farmers. State-of-the-art agricultural tools, such as hybrid solar irrigation systems, combine harvesters, tractors, natural storage facilities, soilless seedlings, vermicomposting, and Read more...
On Thursday, January 16, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) hosted the highly anticipated ECO FEST 2025, organized by the Department of Economics. At this festival, 200 students from 20 schools and colleges, along with 350 students from AIUB, actively participated in a series of stimulating competitions, including poster presentations, quiz contests, debates, and impromptu speeches. The overarching theme of the event, “Bridging Socio-economic Inequality for Sustainable Development,” sparked lively discussions and thoughtful deliberations from participants, faculty members, and guests alike. The event commenced with a grand opening ceremony graced by the esteemed presence of Dr. Abdur Rahman, Pro-Vice Chancellor of AIUB, and Dr. Tazul Islam, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Both of them emphasized the importance of addressing socio-economic inequality Read more...
The American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) is set to make history today as the first university in Bangladesh to undergo an External Quality Assessment (EQA) site visit by the Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC), to get accreditation for its Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) program. This milestone event, which will span three days from January 21 to January 23, 2025, underscores AIUB's commitment to academic excellence and quality assurance. The EQA visit is a direct result of AIUB’s trailblazing submission of the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) for its Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) program to BAC on May 21, 2024. This groundbreaking initiative highlights AIUB’s proactive approach in aligning with national accreditation standards and demonstrates its dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement in higher education. The Read more...
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), a global leader in gaming technology, unveiled its 2025 gaming laptop lineup at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas, alongside ASUS’s expanded Copilot+ PC lineup. This year’s showcase highlighted gaming and AI-driven computing innovation, setting new standards for performance, portability, and sustainability. ASUS gaming laptops for 2025 include the ROG Strix Scar 16, Strix Scar 18, Strix G16, and Strix G18, along with the ROG Flow G13, ROG Zephyrus G14, and Zephyrus G16. On the other hand, in Copilot+ PC category, ASUS introduced the VivoBook 14/16, VivoBook S14/S16, Zenbook A14, and Zenbook Duo. ROG: Gaming performance redefined ASUS’s ROG lineup introduces a new era of gaming with the latest hardware and pioneering designs. The refreshed ROG Strix, Zephyrus, and Flow series integrate Intel Core Ultra processors, Read more...
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...
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