October 2022 - Page 2 of 4

Oct262022 by News DeskNo Comments

Grameenphone and Meta to help 300 local entrepreneurs boost their businesses

Addressing the growing necessity to equip local entrepreneurs with better virtual engagement and business operational skills, Grameenphone and Meta have recently collaborated to initiate an advanced-level training program. The “GP-Meta Boost Up” event took place on October 18 at the GPHouse, where around 300 small and medium business owners participated in in-depth discussions. They attended training sessions under distinguished trainers affiliated with Meta, formerly known as the Facebook company. As a result, they learned how to grow and expand their online businesses through innovative digital marketing tools. The core objective of the exercise has been to ensure better efficiency of local SMEs using online platforms to connect with their customers. By creating a platform supported b...

Oct262022 by News DeskNo Comments

“30 Minute Baki” Is Back Again

Breaking News, Entertainment

In accordance with the cricket craze of the T20 world cup, there will be a match analysis program called "30 Minute Baki" prior to every match of the tournament. We are renowned as a cricket-obsessed nation, and it is rare to meet someone who hasn't played the game in the streets, on courtyards, or on rooftops. It is interesting to note that cricket is a game that is well-understood and closely followed by both men and women from all walks of life. We are familiar with cricket jargon and aware of significant historical and contemporary players and events both on national and international levels. This "30 Minute Baki” is a great way to brush up on one’s cricket knowledge. To ensure the interest and engagement of the audience, the program has been broken down into some fun and informa...

Oct242022 by News DeskNo Comments

Workshop on Mendeley: A Reference Manager for ULAB Students

Breaking News, Education

ULAB Library of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organized a collaborative workshop with Elsevier on Mendeley: A Reference Manager for ULAB Students on 20 October 2022 at its Research Building Library, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Mendeley is a free reference management software to manage bibliographic data and related research materials. It stores, manages, and cites bibliographic references, such as books, articles, and others. Professor Dr. Din Mohammad Sumon Rahman, Department of Media Studies and Journalism (MSJ) and Advisor, Library Affairs, ULAB gave the welcome address in the opening of the workshop. K.M. Hasan Emam, Joint Librarian and HoD, ULAB Library and Mendeley Advisor, conducted the training workshop as a resource person. Md. Noman Hossain, Library Officer, ULAB L...

Oct242022 by News DeskNo Comments

Daraz comes back with much-awaited biggest sale of the year campaign ‘11.11’

Breaking News, Business

Daraz Bangladesh, the country’s largest online marketplace, is back with its iconic 11.11 campaign for the 5th consecutive time, running from November 11 - 21, 2022! Daraz presented the first glance of 11.11 2022, the biggest sale of the year, at the 11.11 Press Conference 2022 event on October 24, 2022, at Grand Ballroom, InterContinental, Dhaka. Daraz’s 11.11 campaign is a time of utter joy for customers and Daraz fans who can fulfill their shopping requirements with ease by utilizing this unique opportunity to grab their desired product at a much lower price range, accompanied by exciting discounts and offers. This year, Daraz brings amazing opportunities for customers, such as exclusive vouchers, budget buys, countdown deals, add-to-cart giveaways, price slash, mega vouchers, hot de...

Oct242022 by News DeskNo Comments

ULAB Wins Best Paper Award at 8th Inter-University Student Conference

Breaking News, Education

The Department of English and Humanities at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) held the 8th Inter-University Student Conference and Cultural Competition on October 20-21, 2022. The Chief Guest, Ambassador Md. Nazmul Quaunine, in his speech, recognized the efforts of the department and called the event a social movement that is nurturing collaboration amongst private and public universities all over Bangladesh. He also appreciated the contributions of the different universities and their student representatives to making the conference a success. The 2022 Inter-University Student Conference and Cultural Competition explored different facets of conflict and avenues for conflict resolution within topics in literature, language, linguistics, cultural studies, communication ...

Oct242022 by News DeskNo Comments

Training on innovative financial instruments for mobilizing greater investments towards climate action held in Habiganj

Breaking News, National

A high-level training program titled ‘Training on Innovative Financial Instruments for Climate Action was held at The Palace Luxury Resort, Habiganj recently. Economic Relations Division (ERD), Ministry of Finance and the Improved Coordination of International Climate Finance (ICICF) project implemented by GIZ Bangladesh on behalf of the Federal Government of Germany, jointly organized the event. Bangladesh is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries. Despite increasing risks associated with climate change, the country faces a significant financing gap to address the issue. Financial innovation is therefore key to accelerating financial flows to minimize and close the gap. Over the last decade, there has been significant innovation in financial instruments and mechanisms that have ena...

Oct242022 by News DeskNo Comments

MoA will take initiatives to reduce tobacco cultivation

Breaking News, National

The Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) Md. Sayedul Islam said that initiatives will be taken to reduce tobacco cultivation to build a tobacco-free Bangladesh announced by the Honorable Prime Minister. On 10 October 2022, he expressed this opinion in the speech of the chief guest in the discussion meeting titled 'Role of the Ministry of Agriculture in building a tobacco-free Bangladesh announced by the Honorable Prime Minister' in the meeting room of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Bangladesh Secretariat. Applauding the initiative of the Ministry of Health to amend the current tobacco control law, he also said that for the sake of food security, tobacco cultivation should be discouraged. In this case, farmers should be encouraged to grow alternative crops. In this way, it wil...

Oct222022 by News DeskNo Comments

OPPO holds a 2-month carnival to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of OPPO Service Day

Breaking News, Business

In order to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of OPPO Service Day and express gratitude for the support and companionship of users, OPPO is holding a 2-month carnival from October 01 to November 30, 2022. During this event, users can enjoy 3 kinds of services - with discounts of up to 50% for mainboard replacement, up to 15% for screen replacement, and up to 30% discount for back cover. Moving back to October 10, 2020, OPPO Service Day was initially launched in 8 countries/regions. After that, OPPO held a Super Service Day special event last June and officially extended its Service Day from 1 day to 3 days, that is 10-12th of each month. And October 10, 2022, marked the 2nd anniversary of OPPO Service Day, which represents a new milestone to it. So far, OPPO users can enjoy 8 major exclusive ...

Oct222022 by News DeskNo Comments

ONDC will play a role in the business development of small and medium online entrepreneurs

Breaking News, National

A discussion session titled 'ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) - New Future of Digital Commerce' was held on Saturday, October 22 from 11 am to 2 pm at BASIS Conference Center. Top officials of the Ministry of Commerce, Bangladesh Bank, SME Foundation, BASIS and other trade organizations participated in the discussion. T Koshi, Chief Executive Officer of ONDC India, the implementing body of India's ONDC, presented ONDC's scope of work, prospects and challenges as the keynote speaker. Meanwhile, T Koshi said, this open network of digital businesses is going to bring a new revolution in e-commerce business. According to T Koshy, ONDC is not a new platform, it is a network or a system through which all the stakeholders in digital commerce communicate with each other through a common p...

Oct222022 by News DeskNo Comments

Babuland Holds Seminar Discussing the Importance of Children’s Physical, Social and Psychological Development

Breaking News, National

Babuland recently held a seminar shedding light on the aftermaths of physical and mental stress imposed on children by contemporary urban lifestyles, and the importance of a stress-free childhood in ensuring a positive impact on children. The seminar was held on today, at Babuland’s Badda branch. Babuland, the country’s largest chain of indoor playgrounds serving almost 40,000 children per month, held the seminar to essentially discuss the importance of children’s proper physical, mental and social development in modern times. Children should ideally grow up amidst greeneries and fresh air, but now such a scenario is a rare find among the modern cities filled with skyscrapers. This accounts for a major hindrance to the proper physical, mental and social growth of children. Participants a...