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Aug252022 by News DeskNo Comments

ULAB holds Scholarship Award Ceremony

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) held a Scholarship Award Ceremony on 24 August at the ULAB Permanent Campus in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, with Professor Dr. Biswajit Chanda, Member, UGC as the Chief Guest and Mr. Omar Faruque, Director-Private University Division, UGC as the Special Guest. Professor Imran Rahman, Vice Chancellor, ULAB has the welcome address. Crests and certificates were given to 163 students who received scholarships valued at Tk 95 Lac in total. ULAB provides a range of merit-based scholarships that include Named Scholarships, Vice-Chancellor’s Honor List, and Dean’s Honor List. In addition, full scholarships are given to children of Freedom Fighters, and meritorious but poor students from remote areas. Sixty-five percent of all ULAB students receive scholar...

Aug252022 by News DeskNo Comments

Exclusive offers on Samsung Crystal 4K UHD TVs

Breaking News, Business

Samsung Consumers Electronics has launched an exclusive new campaign titled “Big TV Days”. Many are already bringing home Samsung’s “BIG” A Series Crystal 4K UHD televisions as their ultimate entertainment solution. Already underway, the campaign is enabling customers to enjoy lucrative discounts on selected models of Samsung’s A series televisions. The discount offers include models – 43-inch 43AU7700 at BDT 54,900 (original price BDT 59,900); 50-inch 50AU7700 at BDT 72,900 (original price BDT 79,900); 55-inch 55AU7700 at BDT 89,900 (original price BDT 99,900); 65-inch 65AU7700 at BDT 116,900 (original price BDT 134,900); 55-inch 55Q60A at BDT 125,000 (original price BDT 144,900); 75-inch 75AU8000 at BDT 242,000 (original price BDT 264,900); and 85AU80000 at BDT 375,000 (original price...

Aug242022 by News DeskNo Comments

Aviation Challenge Bangladesh is going to be held with children for the first time in the Country

Breaking News, National

Children will make their planes, learn the flying mechanism, and know the answers to many unknown questions of science. Bangladesh Innovation Forum and Space Innovation Camp are going to organize “Aviation Challenge Bangladesh” where children will construct their planes to promote scientific education among young people and inspire them to pursue enjoyable science projects that advance science and technology. By flying it, they will learn about the various aeronautical parts, the history of the plane, and how the plane flies. Through this program, they will learn about how a plane's engine works as well as how a plane can fly in the sky by doing various mathematical calculations. About 100 students aged 4 to 12 years from all over Bangladesh will participate in the workshop to be hel...

Aug242022 by News DeskNo Comments

Programming Contest held at Eastern University

Breaking News, Education

The 37th Programming Contest occurred on 23rd August 2022 at Eastern University (EU). It was Two hours long contest from 9.30 to 11.30 am. The program was arranged by Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) department and supported by Eastern University Computing Club. Competitive programming is a mind sport usually held over the Internet or a local network, involving participants trying to program according to provided specifications. Contestants are referred to as sports programmers. After a tough fight, the EU Dragons team consisting of Ahsan Amin, Abdul Kayum & Raju Molla clinched the title of the Champions. Team Amra Tinjon consisting of Mahjabin Binte Mannan, Rudro Pandit & Dewan Monjur Elahi Choyon came up as the first Runner. The second runner-up position went to the...

Aug242022 by News DeskNo Comments

Innovational brilliance of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 leaves fans awestruck

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Samsung has recently unveiled the fourth generation of foldable – Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 through the virtual event “Galaxy Unpacked”. The innovational brilliance of the two next-gen handsets has been largely applauded by fans and tech experts across the world. The two devices are now available for pre-order in Bangladesh. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 features a 7.6-inch main and 6.2-inch cover (Dynamic AMOLED 2X) display; a 50 + 12 + 10 MP rear camera setup with a 4 MP front and 10 MP cover camera. The futuristic gadget runs on an Octa-Core processor (up to 3.18 GHz) and is backed by 12 GB RAM/ROM, 256 GB ROM, and a 4400 mAh battery. The 5G network supporting device weighs only 263 grams. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main and a 1.9-inch Sup...

Aug242022 by News DeskNo Comments

The land minister has directed to gradually cease the manual Dakhila

Breaking News, National

Lands Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury has directed to take the initiative to completely ceasing the manual Dakhila (receipt) in land development tax system across the country. He instructed the concerned officers to take measures to bring applicable amendments in the land development tax system rules and regulations for this. Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury instructed this to concerned officials while presiding over the progress review (monthly) meeting of the annual development program for the financial year 2022-23 in the conference room of the Ministry of Land today. The Land Minister also hoped that the Digital Dalhila system could be put into action by completely stopping manual Dakhila in the land development tax system across the country by January next year (2023). Apar...

Aug242022 by News DeskNo Comments

Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited (BPBL) receives ‘Asia’s Best Employer Brand 2022’

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Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited (BPBL) has been presented with Asia's Best Employer Brand 2022 by World HRD Congress at Singapore's Pan Pacific, Marina Square with global industry leaders and organizations. On behalf of Berger, Afrina Nazneen, Officer Culture & Employer Branding from HR Department has received the award. 25 companies from Singapore, India, Thailand, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Philippines, Cambodia, and Indonesia were awarded under this category. The companies are selected based on intensive research that was conducted in the last 24 months and the research was chaired and headed by Dr. Indira Parikh, Former Dean, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. On this occasion, Head HR & Admin of BPBL Mushfequr Rahman said, “We are extremely humbled and proud to receive t...

Aug222022 by News DeskNo Comments

Express delivery service Daraz Mart

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The country’s largest e-commerce platform Daraz Bangladesh has launched ‘Daraz Mart,’ an express delivery service, to bring utmost convenience to consumers. Customers can now avail of same-day delivery services from DarazMart and instantly grab their everyday essentials and favorite products through this service. Due to the heavy traffic, unbearable heat, unavoidable pollution and overcrowded marketplaces, shopping has become extremely hectic these days for most people. To beat these challenges, a lot are shifting to online marketplaces to purchase their daily essentials. However, online shops are usually not able to deliver on the same day, and often come with various setbacks. For example, pre-order-based deliveries mostly take up a long time in the delivery queues. Daraz has introduced...

Aug222022 by News DeskNo Comments

CEO Ofir Eyal leads Viber to super app category with launch of Payments service

Breaking News, Technology

New Rakuten Viber Chief Executive Officer Ofir Eyal is bringing the popular communications app to the fintech category as it’s determined to offer users more than its core messaging and calling features, a critical move to fulfill its vision of becoming a super app. Viber is set to roll out the in-app Payments service, allowing users to create a digital wallet within the platform. Payments wallets can be linked to bank accounts as well as Visa and Mastercard to transfer money to other individuals, buy products, and pay for bills. Viber will first introduce peer-to-peer transfers, which will be available to users for free. The service will be available in Germany and Greece later this summer, during the first period, Viber will gather user feedback necessary to further improve the product ...

Aug222022 by News DeskNo Comments

Win an exciting trip to Thailand in Daraz

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Youth-favorite brand realme has arranged month-long activities in August on the eve of “realme Fan Festival 2022” to commemorate its 4th anniversary. There will be lots of offers and activities for fans this month including an exciting opportunity to win a trip to Thailand. The fastest growing global smartphone brand realme celebrates fan festivals globally each year and this year the theme is ‘Keep it real. As a part of the celebration, this month realme is arranging ‘realme fan fest’ in Daraz where customers will get various offers including a chance to win a trip to Thailand. The campaign will continue from August 22-28, 2022. To participate in the contest, realme fans will have to buy any smartphone from realme GT Series and the 9 Pro Series from Daraz from August 22 to August 28. ...