The 36th Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) began in Dhaka on Tuesday focusing on four areas of regional cooperation, including a sustainable agri-food system. Addressing the inaugural session of the conference, FAO Assistant Director-General
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GP launches 4G modem, routers
Grameenphone recently launched one 4G modem and two routers with prices ranging from Tk 2,650 to Tk 4,499 through a ceremony at GP House in Dhaka. “…these affordable devices enable customers to have the best 4G experience with ease and on the go,” said Chief Marketing Officer Sajjad Hasib in a press
Coca-Cola wins Bangladesh Innovation Awards 2022
International Beverages, a subsidiary of the Coca-Cola Company, was recognised by the Bangladesh Innovation Awards 2022 at Le Meridien, Dhaka on Sunday. It won in the category, “Best Innovation-SDG Inclusion”, at the 4th edition of the Bangladesh Innovation Awards. Advisor to the Prime Minister Salman Fazlur Rahman was present as
Holtmann IFC’s new country manager
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has appointed Martin Holtmann as the new country manager for Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. Based in Dhaka, Holtmann will focus on developing new opportunities for private sector investments and increasing IFC’s impact investments as the region recovers from
TVS Raider motorcycle now in Bangladesh
TVS Motor Company, an Indian multinational automotive company that manufactures two-wheelers and three-wheelers, launched its feature-rich TVS Raider in the 125cc segment for young customers in Bangladesh. It has an LCD digital speedometer, 3Vi-Touch Start, animalistic LED headlamp and first-in-segment under-seat storage, a press release said
5G auction on March 31
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will hold the spectrum auction for fifth-generation (5G) mobile and internet connectivity on March 31 and give the telecom operators 6 months to roll out the service from the day of the auction. The operators have to submit an application by March 14 for attending the
Hero MotoCorp unveils new brand ‘VIDA’ for electric mobility
In keeping with the pursuit towards its vision –Be the Future of Mobility –Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, unveiled Vida, Powered by Hero, a brand-new identity for its emerging mobility solutions, including upcoming electric vehicles, said a press release. Introducing Vida, Powered by Hero at a one-of-its-kind Carbon Neutral event
IRD launches ‘Prize Bond Result Inquiry Software’
The Internal Resources Division of the finance ministry on Saturday launched an online software named ‘Prize Bond Result Inquiry Software’ to popularise prize bonds across Bangladesh. People can find out the result of the draw of prize bonds worth Tk 100 easily to get access to the software by browsing www.irbd.online
Collateral-free loans made available for digital SMEs
There’s some good news for small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) based online as Shakti Foundation, a microfinance intuition, has joined hands with Delivery Tiger, a courier and parcel service platform, to disburse collateral-free loans among them, including F-commerce companies. Shakti Foundation and Delivery Tiger collaborated to launch the
Bashundhara Group launches Toggi Fun World
Bashundhara Group has developed a mega theme park ‘Toggi FunWorld’ in the capital, said a press release. The Toggi Fun World was inaugurated with a flash mob show at Bashundhara City Shopping Complex in the capital on Wednesday. The theme park at Bashundhara City Shopping Complex is renovated with
Pran to procure 12,000 tonnes of tomatoes
Pran, an agro-processor of the country and a subsidiary of Pran-RFL Group, has set a target to procure 12,000 tonnes of tomatoes for manufacturing tomato-based products, including sauce and ketchup, for the season. The conglomerate has started collecting and pulping tomatoes at Pran Agro Ltd factories in Natore and the Barind (Varendra) Industrial Park in ... Read more
Berger awards aspiring young architects
Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd (BPBL) in collaboration with the department of architecture at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) virtually organised the Berger Award Programme for students of Architecture BUET (BASAB) recently. A total of 22 awardees from the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 sessions were
Daraz launches Big Home Makeover campaign for home decor enthusiasts
Daraz Bangladesh, the country’s largest online marketplace, has recently launched ‘Big Home Makeover’ campaign for the fifth time, said a press release. With increasing advancements in our daily lives, we often seek opportunities to upgrade our homes, especially right before occasions like
Creative IT Institute, foodpanda signs corporate agreement
Bangladesh’s leading tech education institution Creative IT Institute and online food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda have recently signed a memorandum of understanding, said a press release. As part of foodpanda for business deal, students, staff members and alumni of Creative IT Institute will receive special discounts while ordering on foodpanda
City Group, WaterAid signs MoU over tea pickers hygiene, sanitation
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between WaterAid Bangladesh and City Group recently where WaterAid will provide technical support to access safe and adequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene services for the tea pickers, said a press release. The activities will focus to plan and design WASH infrastructures and
British Council to host ‘Transforming Narratives Mela & Symposium’
Culture Central, in partnership with the British Council and Arts Council England and 10 Birmingham-based cultural organisations, is going to organise an event styled as ‘Transforming Narratives Mela & Symposium’ to be held from March 19-21, 2022 to celebrate contemporary arts and culture, said a press release. Transforming Narratives is an international programme designed to ... Read more
Unilever, UNDP celebrate IWD 2022 by driving plastic clean-up, awareness at NCC
To improve the health of the planet, more than 100 women have joined hands together to create awareness on plastic clean-up at Narayanganj City Corporation as part of the International Women’s Day 2022 campaign ‘Diversity for Sustainability’, said a press release. The one-day campaign was designed to raise community level awareness on
GP first to introduce eSIM
ACI Motors Ltd, local distributor of Yamaha and a subsidiary of ACI Group, launched the largest Yamaha showroom at the Haque Center in Tejgaon, Dhaka on Tuesday. FH Ansarey, managing director of ACI Motors, Shakib Al Hasan, Yamaha’s brand ambassador, and popular vocalist Hamin Ahmed cut a cake to inaugurate the
GP first to introduce eSIM
Grameenphone, the country’s top mobile phone operator, has launched eSIMs for the first time in Bangladesh and the new product will be available from March 7. So, the customers will have the benefit of connectivity without a physical SIM card on an eSIM enabled device, according to a statement from the
Digital platform for aquaculture introduced
Right Haat, a digital platform for aquaculture actors including farmers, was launched at Brac Centre Inn in Dhaka yesterday. The digital platform combines both advisory support and a portfolio of products and services for aquaculture farmers and market actors, a press release