Day: May 29, 2023

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Exclusive healthcare convenience for GPStar users at Apollo Imperial Hospitals, Chattogram

Grameenphone has recently signed an agreement with Apollo Imperial Hospitals in Chattogram to provide its GPStar customers in the commercial capital with special healthcare privileges. The agreement signing ceremony took place at the Apollo Imperial Hospital premises on May 22, 2023, further solidifying Grameenphone’s dedication to enhancing the lives of its most prestigious subscriber base.Dr. Ananth Rao, Chief Executive Officer, Apollo Imperial Hospitals, and Samrine Bokhari, Circle Business Head of Grameenphone’s Chattogram Business Circle, formalized the remarkable alliance. Manas Majumder, Head of Business Development, Apollo Imperial Hospitals and other senior officials from both organizations were also present at the ceremony.Following the agreement, GPStar customers can now...

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Keep cool amidst the scorching heat with realme GT Master Edition

Breaking News, Technology

As we walk along the streets for long hours under the scorching heat of summer, the draining feeling of a sweaty discomfort seems to kick in. Adding a few notches to that very discomfort, using mobile phones during such a time can get quite tough – reason being its heating up issue. Using a heated-up smartphone can not only become uncomfortable to hold, but can also give rise to performance issues, like lags, jitters or phone crashes. Hence, realme came up with a solution – GT Master Edition. An overheating smartphone can become a major cause of concern, be it while charging or simply during use. Adding to that, rising temperatures also contribute to heated devices, especially when used in the outdoors. To tackle this very problem, realme had introduced GT Master Edition, equipped with a ...

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What kind of tobacco company campaign!

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To promote the use of vape and e-cigarettes and to thwart the ongoing amendment of tobacco control law, Voice of Vapers (VoV) and Asia Harm Reduction Alliance recently organized a summit and roundtable in Dhaka on Saturday (27 May 2023). A number of grantees and representatives of the Foundation for Smoke-free World (FSFW), a front organization of multinational tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI), are behind these events. What's frustrating is the participation of representatives of a number of ministries and government bodies including the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) in these events. With a view to realizing the Prime Minister's vision of a tobacco-free Bangladesh, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently taken the initiative to prepare a d...

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SDG Brand Champion Awards 2023: Bonayan triumphs as the SDG Brand Champion in Climate & Environment

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Bonayan has been honored with the prestigious SDG Brand Champion Award in Climate & Environment category at the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2023 for its impactful nationwide afforestation initiative. It is also the largest private sector-driven afforestation program in the country.A total of 24 initiatives were celebrated at the gala night, with 11 winners and 13 honorable mentions. The event took place on May 26, 2023, at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden.The accolade was received by Mr. Golam Mainuddin, alongside him, Mr. Jorge Luis Macedo, Mr. Ahmed Raihan Ahsanullah, and Mr. Sazzad Hossain on behalf of Bonayan.Bonayan started in 1980, responding to the call for mass plantation from the Forest Department of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Since the...