December 2021 - Page 4 of 7

Dec152021 by News DeskNo Comments

Banglalink brings the biggest concert of the year Dhaka Rock Fest 2.0

Banglalink, one of the leading digital service providers and country’s fastest mobile network, is once again bringing you Dhaka Rock Fest, the biggest rock concert of Bangladesh. This will feature Aurthohin, Warfaze, Crypticfate, Avoidrafa, Indalo and many other popular rock bands of the country. An announcement was made today at Banglalink office in the presence of the organizers, artists, partners and high officials of Banglalink. Toffee, Bangladesh’s most popular video and entertainment app, will live stream the entire event, enabling a larger audience to experience the thrilling live performances from their home or anywhere in the country. The rock fest will be held at the ICCB, Noboratri, Hall 4, on December 23, 2021, from 12PM. The event will be organized by SkyTracker L...

Dec152021 by News DeskNo Comments

Berger wins ‘Most Compliant Company in VAT Operations’ award

Breaking News, Business

Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd (BPBL) has been awarded with the recognition of ‘Most Compliant Company in VAT Operations’ for FY 2020-2021. Sazzad Rahim Chowdhury, Director & CFO, Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited & Md. Abdus Sabur Khan, Head of VAT of Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited, received the award on behalf of the company at an award-giving ceremony organized by the ‘Large Taxpayers Unit Value Added Tax’ (LTU-VAT) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) as a part of the VAT Week (December 10 to 15) celebration. Berger has been awarded with this accolade for meticulously adhering to VAT acts and rules. With an intend to encourage individuals and organizations with the theme Pay VAT online, take part in nation-building, NBR has planned various programs to celebrate this yea...

Dec142021 by News DeskNo Comments

Yunus Receives Champion of Global Change Award From United Nations Foundation

National

The United Nations Foundation gave this year’s Champion of Global Change Award to two winners, Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization. on December 9, 2021. The Award recognizes the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations striving to further the work of the UN and advance its goal of a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world for everyone, everywhere. The Awards were presented in New York at “We The Peoples” event, named after the inspiring opening words of the UN Charter, and to honour the profound vision of the UN’s founders — to save future generations from the scourge of war, reaffirming the faith in human rights and equal rights, ensure justice and international law, and promote so...

Dec132021 by News DeskNo Comments

Daraz gearing up for 12.12: The grand one-day year-end sale!

Breaking News, Business

After the huge success of its 11.11 campaign, the country’s largest online marketplace Daraz Bangladesh is gearing up for yet another shopping spree titled, “12.12: The Grand one-day year-end sale.” Daraz customers can enjoy exclusive benefits, ranging from huge discounts and vouchers, throughout the campaign that is going to start from December 12. Various Mega & Hot Deals and other exciting features, including – I Love vouchers, 12’o Clock Deals, Happy Hour, Shake Shake, Buy More Save More, Flash Sales, Brand Free Shipping, and daily category-wise vouchers will be available under the 12.12 campaign. With the Shake Shake offer, customers can shake their devices to win Seller Double Taka voucher and free giveaways. Syed Mostahidal Hoq, Managing Director of Daraz Bangladesh, s...

Dec132021 by News DeskNo Comments

LTU-VAT awarded Grameenphone for resolving the highest number of cases through ADR

Breaking News, Business

Grameenphone has been awarded for resolving the highest number of cases through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in FY 2020-2021. Jens Becker, CFO of Grameenphone, received the award on behalf of the company at an award-giving ceremony organized by Large Taxpayers Unit – Value Added Tax (LTU-VAT) as part of the VAT Week (December 10 to 15) celebration. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a process of resolving disputes within the shortest possible time, beyond the traditional courses of business followed by Appeal, Tribunal, and Court formalities, leading to efficiency. Following a global trend of success, tax administration in Bangladesh has introduced ADR in FY 2011-12. This year NBR is celebrating VAT Day and VAT Week to encourage people and organizations with the them...

Dec132021 by News DeskNo Comments

Triplover- Become your travel companion

Breaking News, Feature

To meet the demand for online travel to keep pace with the global trend in technology development, Triplover has emerged to make a big difference in the Bangladesh travel market. Triplover, a subsidiary of US-Bangla Group, has recently started flagging the way with all kinds of facilities to cater to the needs of travel thirsty people. Triplover has been established as a significant ticket collection platform for all airlines around the world to reach travelers' doorsteps. Triplover not only provides ticket booking services for domestic and international routes but also serves as a hub for providing all types of travel-related services including hotel booking, visa processing, tour packages, etc. While airlines, hotels, motels, resorts, tour and travel agencies around the world a...

Dec132021 by News DeskNo Comments

Alternate Screening and Film Discussion on ‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ organized by ULAB Media Club

Breaking News, Education

Dhaka, Bangladesh: An alternative screening and film discussion on the much-talked-about movie, 'Rehana Maryam Noor' was organized by the Media Club of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB). The film was attended by the cast and crew members of the movie - Afia Tabassum Borno (Actress), Mahmudul Hasan Sakib (Line Producer), Yasir Al Haq (Chief Assistant Director, Casting Director), and Lead Actress Azmeri Haque Badhon as chief guests along with the faculty members of the Media Studies and Journalism Department of ULAB were present at the event. The event encompassed two alternate screenings, the first at 11:30 am and the second at 3:00 pm, along with a 40-minute film discussion session. During the discussion, the cast and audience interchanged an exciting dialogue a...

Dec122021 by News DeskNo Comments

Inauguration of first Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Research Lab in Bangladesh held at UIU

Breaking News, Education

The inauguration of the first Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Research Lab in Bangladesh was held on December 12 at 5:30 P.M. at UIU Campus, Madani Avenue, Badda, Dhaka. Mr. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, MP, Honorable State Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was present as the Chief Guest in the inaugural ceremony. Mr. N M Zeaul Alam PAA, Senior secretary of ICT Division, Dr. Bikarna Kumar Ghosh, Managing Director, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority, Mr. Moinuddin Hasan Rashid, Chairman & Managing Director, United Group were present as the Special Guests in the ceremony. Welcome speech delivered by Prof. Dr. M Rezwan Khan, Executive Director, Institute for Advanced Research, UIU. Prof. Dr. Chowdhury Mofizur ...

Dec122021 by News DeskNo Comments

Energypac holds its 26th Annual General Meeting

Breaking News, Business

The 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Energypac Power Generation Limited, a company listed with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), was held on 11 December 2021. In compliance with the direction of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission and taking the situation created by Covid-19 into account, Energypac has conducted its annual general meeting on the digital platform this year considering the health concerns of the shareholders, staff and other members present at the AGM. Chaired by Rabiul Alam, Chairman of Energypac Power Generation Limited; its Managing Director and CEO Humayun Rashid, Enamul Haque Chowdhury (Director), Md. Nurul Aktar (Director), Rezwanul Kabir (Director), Helal Uddin Ahmed (nominated director of the ICB), Mohammed N...

Dec122021 by News DeskNo Comments

Grameenphone wins National ‘Digital Bangladesh Award 2021’

Breaking News, Business

Grameenphone has received the prestigious national ‘Digital Bangladesh Award 2021’ in the ‘institutional category’ for its contribution to the country’s information and communication technology sector. The award was handed over to the Tech Service Leader and Connectivity Partner to Digital Bangladesh on December 12, 2021, through an award ceremony held to mark the ‘Digital Bangladesh Day 2021’ at Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) by Hon’able Prime Minister, Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina. Hon’able Prime Minister, Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina graced the event and handed over the award virtually along with State Minister for ICT, Zunaid Ahmed Palak to Yasir Azman, CEO, Grameenphone. Higher officials from the organization, including Khairul Basher, Head of Communications...