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The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) inaugurated its state-of-the-art AI Supercomputing Lab on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at its Permanent Campus. The lab was officially inaugurated by Ms. Nadia Anwar, Founder Member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, AIUB; Dr. Hasanul A. Hasan, Founder Member, Board of Trustees; Mr. Ishtiaque Abedin, Founder Member, Board of Trustees; Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna, Former Vice Chancellor and Member, Board of Trustees. Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice-Chancellor; and Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman, Pro Vice-Chancellor were also present at this memorable moment. Founder Member Dr. Hasanul A. Hasan said that, in the present era, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a highly significant role in various fields. It will open new horizons of opportunities in education and research at AIUB. This cutting-edge facility features advanced NVIDIA DGX Read more...

The American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) celebrated World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2026 by organizing a seminar and a rally on April 26, 2026, in line with the global theme “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate.” The seminar, titled “Intellectual Property in Sports: Legal and Commercial Intersections,” highlighted the importance of intellectual property in the sports industry, focusing on legal, innovative, and commercial aspects. The session featured Mr. Mirza Golam Sarwar, Deputy Director (Patent), Department of Patent, Industrial Design & Trademarks, Ministry of Industries, The People’s Republic of Bangladesh, as the distinguished speaker, followed by an interactive Q&A session. The honorable Vice Chancellor of AIUB, Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam, delivered the closing remarks while honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of AIUB, Prof. Dr. Md. Read more...

PriyoShop, the country’s leading retail distribution infrastructure for MSMEs, achieved a historic milestone at the Bangladesh Retail Awards 2026 by securing two of the night’s most prestigious honors. The company was crowned ‘Best Retail Startup’ and ‘Best E-Commerce Platform (B2B)’ during a grand gala ceremony held at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, on April 18, 2026. The awards, initiated by the Bangladesh Retail Forum in collaboration with Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF), recognize organizations that have demonstrated exceptional innovation in the retail sector.  This year’s competition was particularly intense, with a total of 347 nominations submitted from 53 organizations. Out of 64 accolades presented across 26 categories, PriyoShop rose to secure the 'Winner' title in two critical segments. “This is not Read more...

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) proudly hosted a special event titled Lets Talk with the UNDP Resident Representative featuring Mr. Stefan Liller at the university campus on April 9, 2026. Themed Partners for Progress: Exploring UNDP and Bangladeshs Evolving Collaboration Through the Eyes of Youth, the event provided an engaging platform for AIUBs Young Future Leaders, where students and faculty members from various departments participated in a roundtable discussion with the UNDP Resident Representative, Mr. Stefan Liller. Key topics discussed included Youth & SDGs, Climate Action & Green Investment, and Democracy, Rights & Gender Equality. Md. Abdul Quayyum, Head of Communications, UNDP Bangladesh, was also present at the event. The meeting was attended by the universitys top leadership, including Ms. Nadia Anwar, Founder Member and Chairman of the Board Read more...

PriyoShop, Bangladesh's leading inclusive commerce and simplified distribution platform, announces a significant operational expansion with the opening of two new hubs in Uttara (Dhaka) and Munshiganj, driven by 167% year-over-year revenue growth in 2025. (Fiscal year changes ta dhora hoyeche, so 129% have jumped to 167%) The new facilities, opening in April, will serve nearly 200,000 MSMEs across PriyoShop's 1,428 active distribution routes, offering improved supply chain access, better margins and dedicated MSME success stories, staffed to provide on-ground support to small retailers and local brands. "This expansion marks an important turning point in PriyoShop's growth journey", said Asikul Alam Khan, CEO. "The demand for our supply chain solutions has surged, and these hubs directly strengthen our ability to serve the 200,000 MSMEs and 296+ brands that Read more...

United International University (UIU) will host the 7th edition of the Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL) Hackathon at the Institute of Research, Innovation, Incubation, and Commercialization (IRIIC) on April 10–11, 2026. This will be the second consecutive year UIU serves as the only Dhaka (Bangladesh) hub for the event. This year’s hackathon is being held under the theme Building High-Value Health Systems: Leveraging AI, highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in improving healthcare quality, efficiency, and access. This year, with UIU, the proud partners of this initiative are - PRIME BANK and United Healthcare Services Limited as Strategic partners, Embassy of Sweden, Aparajeyo Tarunno, and RHSTEPS as SRHR Partners, CMED Health as AI Health Partner, Ispahani Mirzapore Tea as Hot Beverage Partner, along with media partners TBS and Banik Barta. The Read more...

United International University (UIU) will host the 7th edition of the Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL) Hackathon at the Institute of Research, Innovation, Incubation, and Commercialization (IRIIC) on April 10–11, 2026. This will be the second consecutive year UIU serves as the only Dhaka (Bangladesh) hub for the event. This year’s hackathon is being held under the theme Building High-Value Health Systems: Leveraging AI, highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in improving healthcare quality, efficiency, and access. This year, with UIU, the proud partners of this initiative are - PRIME BANK and United Healthcare Services Limited as Strategic partners, Embassy of Sweden, Aparajeyo Tarunno, and RHSTEPS as SRHR Partners, CMED Health as AI Health Partner, Ispahani Mirzapore Tea as Hot Beverage Partner, along with media partners TBS and Banik Barta. The Read more...

BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) celebrated its 14th Founding Anniversary with a Doa and Iftar Mahfil at its Multipurpose Hall on 4 March 2026, bringing together distinguished guests, faculty, and staff for prayer and celebration during Ramadan. The event featured a cake-cutting ceremony led by Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), BUFT, alongside Mr. Muzaffar U. Siddique, Founder Chairman of BoT. Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Designate), attended with the Acting Pro Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Deans, Heads of Departments, faculty, and staff, reaffirming BUFT’s commitment to academic excellence in fashion, textile, arts, business, and technology education. A special prayer was held for the university’s prosperity, the nation’s welfare, and global peace. This was followed by a communal Iftar, strengthening Read more...

PriyoShop, Bangladesh’s pioneering B2B Marketplace and Smart Distribution platform, proudly unveiled its vision to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through AI-driven supply chain and fintech solutions at Web Summit 2026 in Doha, Qatar. Qatar Web Summit is one of the world’s largest technology gatherings. In 2026 at Doha, the event has once again brought together tens of thousands of participants from over 130 countries, showcasing breakthroughs in AI, fintech, sustainability and global entrepreneurship. PriyoShop’s CEO, Asikul Alam Khan, stood among the key speakers, representing Bangladesh on one of the world’s most influential technology stages, addressing an audience of over 30,000 innovators, investors and entrepreneurs. He delivered a thorough speech on how PriyoShop’s nearly 200,000 MSMEs have seamless access to Read more...

Daffodil International University (DIU) hosted the grand finale of the Hult Prize campus round on February 19, bringing together student teams to pitch business ideas designed to tackle social challenges through scalable, market-based solutions. The finale was held at DIU’s permanent campus in Ashulia, where shortlisted teams presented their ventures before a panel of judges from the entrepreneurship, technology and development sectors. The judging panel comprised Al-Amin Kabir, Founder and CEO of Marketever; A.H. Ali, CEO of Ninjas IT and founder of Campus To Career; Md. Masud Parvez, Programme Officer at ActionAid Bangladesh; Md. Abdur Rashid Sohag, founder of Pupil School Bus Ltd and president of the Startup Association of Bangladesh; and Fahim Shahriar, CEO and co-founder of Sustain Launch Labs and former regional director of the Hult Prize Foundation. Judge Al-Amin Kabir Read more...

A webinar titled “Teaching, Research, and Time: Turning Overwhelm into Opportunity” was held at International Standard University (ISU) on Tuesday, focusing on how academic pressures can be transformed into productive opportunities. Faculty members, dean and academic officials from various departments of the university participated in the session and engaged in discussions. The keynote presentation was delivered by Prof Dr Ahmed Mustafa, professor of Biological Sciences at Purdue University, United States, and director of the Life Sciences Resource Center. In his presentation, he discussed practical strategies for balancing teaching and research responsibilities, prioritising tasks effectively, and turning professional challenges into opportunities for growth and productivity. Among others present were ISU Treasurer Prof HTM Quader Newaz; Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Read more...