Pre-orders for the Galaxy S22 series have reached a record high as the pre-orders for the Galaxy S22 series have more than doubled those of the Galaxy S21 series, said a press release. The Galaxy S22 Ultra has driven more than 60 per cent of sales so far. The Galaxy S22 and S22+ will break ... Read more
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An effort to make full use of Dhaka’s spaces
To emphasise the importance of fully utilising spaces in Dhaka, which is facing a dearth of playgrounds and open spaces, social organisation Bhumijo arranged a children’s fair in the front yard of its public toilet facility at Raowa Club in the capital’s Mohakhali on Thursday. The children’s fair, titled “Golpo Gane, Rong Tulite Amader Desh ... Read more
Admission Fair begins at Manarat International University
An admission fair for the Summer Semester 2022 has started at Manarat International University in Dhaka, said a press release. The fair was inaugurated by Md Nazrul Islam, vice-chancellor of the university on Wednesday morning. The seven-day fair will continue till March 15, 2022. The dean of Business and Economics Md Harun-Ar-Rashid, registrar
Full-scale in-person classes in schools, colleges from March 15
Education minister Dipu Moni on Saturday said that full-scale in-person classes at secondary and higher secondary level educational institutions across Bangladesh would begin from March 15. From then in-person classes would be held on all subjects at the educational institutions like the pre-pandemic stage, she said in an inauguration programme at Tikatuli area in Dhaka ... Read more
Marcel offers up to Tk 5 lakh in cashbacks
Bangladeshi electronics brand Marcel launched Digital Campaign Season-14, following success in the previous seasons. Under the new season, customers of Marcel fridge, television, air conditioner, washing machine, microwave oven, blender, gas stove, fan and rice cooker will get cash back of up to
Rangs launches ‘Outlander Shadhinota Utshob’ campaign
Rangs, distributor of Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors in Bangladesh, organised an “Outlander Shadhinota Utshob” campaign for March marking Bangladesh’s Independence Day. Under the campaign, anyone can avail of a two-year warranty and two free servicing upon booking a brand-new Outlander from Mitsubishi showrooms in Dhaka and Chattogram, said
Nationwide Doorstep delivery pioneer- Paperfly has stepped into its 7th year
Paperfly has reached its 7th year as a key player to revolutionize the logistics industry in Bangladesh. It has undoubtedly established the strongest doorstep delivery network in the country with the fastest delivery time built within these six years. Paperfly commenced its journey in February 2016 with only three people having
Faculty Orientation and Development Workshop Spring 2022 held at NSU
A two day–long Faculty Orientation and Development Workshop for Spring 2022 was organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at North South University (NSU) recently. Due to the current pandemic situation, the orientation program was conducted online via Zoom. The orientation program was well attended by new faculty members from sixteen departments
Women for women
Opinion Faria Rashid PATRIARCHAL societies like to deceive women into thinking that women cannot get along, work together and stand in support of one another. Given the patriarchal history of society, it has mostly worked to keep women in their places and apart from each other. This is why we hear so much about women ... Read more
Primary school teacher recruitment test in April
Recruitment tests for appointing 45,000 assistant teachers of government primary schools will be held in April. The appointment process will be completed by July, according to a statement of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education. The decision was taken at a meeting today presided over by Zakir Hossain, state minister for
USAID launches $5m project for Bangladesh’s female RMG workers
USAID today launched a $5 million project – “Women Thrive in Bangladesh” – to empower women working in the readymade garment factories. USAID Mission Director Kathryn D Stevens, Secretary of Ministry of Labour and Employment Md Ehsan-E-Elahi, Director of Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and
‘Mission Extreme’ to release in Malaysia
Dhallywood superstar Arifin Shuvoo and Miss World Bangladesh winner Jannatul Ferdous Oishee starrer police action thriller film, “Mission Extreme” released simultaneously on December 3 in Bangladesh, as well as the USA, England, France, Ireland, Scotland, and Australia. Now, the Cop Creation film is set to be released in Malaysia. It will be screened at TGV ... Read more
Int’l Women’s Day observed
Bangladesh celebrated International Women’s Day on Tuesday as elsewhere in the world with calls for an end to discrimination and violence against women, and creating an inclusive, sustainable and gender-equal world. Different government and non-government institutions, political and rights organisations observed the day across the country through different programmes, including processions, rallies and
Chevron Bangladesh, Save the Children celebrates 13yrs of partnership
Chevron Bangladesh and Save the Children celebrated their long partnership to promote access and increase basic educational outcomes for marginalised children through SHIKHON programme with an event titled ‘Dissemination Program of SHIKHON Tracer Study and Celebrating 13 Years of Partnership’ held at the Lakeshore Hotel, Gulshan, Dhaka recently, said a press
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
Over 11 million girls may never go back to school after pandemic: Unicef
As the world enters the third year of Covid-19 pandemic, “true” recovery must be gender equal, Unicef said in a statement on International Women’s Day today. “COVID-19 is devastating the lives of girls. Ongoing school closures, economic stress, and service disruptions are putting the health, wellbeing, and futures of the most vulnerable girls at
Int’l Women’s Day today
Bangladesh celebrates International Women’s Day today as elsewhere in the world to mark women’s enormous contribution to humanity with the theme ‘Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.’ The day comes at a time when the country is going through rising violence against women, including rapes, and high incidents of child marriage