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May242023 by News DeskNo Comments

New Grameenphone Experience Center opened at Gulshan 2

Grameenphone has celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening of its state-of-the-art ‘Grameenphone Experience Center’ in Gulshan 2 on May 23, 2023. This remarkable establishment comes as the result of extensive research, analysis, and innovative implementation – keeping the core focus on revolutionizing the customer experience and delivering an experience like never before! Driven by the brand’s 25 years’ commitment to put customers at the heart of every endeavor, the Experience Center has been meticulously designed to fulfill customer demands and queries with utmost convenience. Dedicated teams are made available at the Center to guide customers through specialized zones, catering to their specific requirements and cutting short on slow-moving queues. Through a visionary approach, ...

May242023 by News DeskNo Comments

IFIC Bank’s Khagrachari Branch got inaugurated

Breaking News, Business

IFIC Bank's new branch has been opened in the Khagrachari district with the aim of including people from every part of the country into the most extensive banking network with the largest number of branches and uposhkhas. Now, the number of branches and uposhakhas of IFIC Bank reached the number of 1268 including this branch. On 23rd May 2023 (Thursday), the Honorable Member of Parliament of Parbatya Khagrachari, Mr. Kujendra Lal Tripura inaugurated the branch at Narikel bagan road in Kotwali Police Station of Khagrachari District. Mr. Jiten Barua, President of the press club, was the special guest on this occasion. IFIC Bank’s Agrabad branch manager Iqbal Parvez Chowdhury, respected customers, prominent businessmen and dignitaries of the area were also present.

May242023 by News DeskNo Comments

Promoting E-cigarettes in the Name of Study on Smoking Alternatives

Breaking News, Health

With funds from multinational tobacco companies, a vested quarter is promoting e-cigarettes and vaping products in the name of research on smoking alternatives. Association for Community Empowerment (ACE) Bangladesh, UK-based Centre for Substance Use Research (CSUR), and Enam Medical College are promoting a so-called research protocol on tobacco harm reduction among Bangladeshi diabetic patients, a study being financed by Foundation for Smoke-free World (FSFW), a Philip Morris International (PMI) sponsored front organization. These organizations have conducted such campaigns before. With patronage from the tobacco industry, such a clever campaign has been launched at a time when the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has taken the initiative to amend the tobacco control law whic...

May212023 by News DeskNo Comments

Bank accounts without maintenance fees and charges

Breaking News, Opinion

Dinu Pramanik Generally, service charges and government fees are to be paid at fixed rates annually and semi-annually for opening and maintaining bank accounts. But some banks’ accounts have no operating expenses at all. It is no longer a new thing for bank deposit customers to be able for opening and operating bank accounts without incurring operating charges or expenses. Bangladesh Bank is introducing no-frills accounts to open and operate bank accounts without incurring costs. As per FID Circular Letter No. 01/2022, March 27, 2022, of Bangladesh Bank framed for opening and operating no-frills accounts of Tk.10/50/100 account holders of marginal/landless farmers, low-income professionals, school banking account holders, small traders and freedom fighters accounts are no service...

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Lionel Messi’s Transfer to Al Hilal in Doubt!

Breaking News, Feature

The future of Lionel Messi is once again up in the air after reports emerged that the Argentine superstar has agreed to a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. However, Messi's father and agent, Jorge Messi, has denied the reports, saying that his son has not made a decision about his future yet. The reports of Messi's move to Al Hilal first surfaced on Tuesday, when French news agency AFP claimed that the deal was "a done deal." The report said that Messi would sign a two-year contract with Al Hilal worth $200 million per year. However, Jorge Messi quickly denied the reports, saying that his son has not made a decision about his future. "There is nothing agreed with any club," Jorge Messi said in a statement. "We are still analyzing all the offers." Messi's current contract with Pari...

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Grand finale of Digital Innovation Challenge for Women

Breaking News, National

The fourth edition of the technology-based competition 'Digital Innovation Challenge for Women 2023' was held for women to inspire and encourage women in technology innovation. The final stage and grand finale of the competition were held on Saturday (May 20) afternoon in the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) auditorium in the capital. The competition is organized by Women in Digital in collaboration with the World Bank and UNDP Bangladesh Accelerator Lab. Media partner The Daily Star, in collaboration with IEEE Women Wings and Sumaiya Technologies Ltd. At the beginning of the program, there was a team presentation of the 8 teams participating in the final round of the competition. Members of Project Elisa, Team Climate Avengers, Team IST_Aspires, Team Visionaries, Team Sunshine...

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AGM of DBH: Shareholders approved 17% Dividend

Breaking News, Business

The shareholders of DBH Finance PLC. approved 17% dividend (15% cash & 2% Stock) for the year ending December 31, 2022, as proposed by the Board of Directors, says a press release. The approval was given at the 27th annual general meeting (AGM) of the company held recently by using the digital platform with its Chairman, Nasir A Choudhury in the chair. The meeting was attended by its directors Mehreen Hassan, Bar-at-law, Syed Moin Uddin Ahmed, Nazir Rahim Chowdhury, Khandkar Manwarul Islam, Rasheda K. Choudhury, Maj. Gen. Syeed Ahmed (Rtd.) BP, Managing Director & CEO Nasimul Baten, Company Secretary Jashim Uddin, FCS, Head of Finance, Abdul Wadud FCA as well as the general shareholders. While replying to the queries of the general shareholders, MD & CEO Nasimul Baten hig...

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ULAB Ranks 75 in WURI’s Global Top 100 Innovative Universities 2023

Breaking News, Education

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has moved up 21 notches in the coveted Global Top 100 Innovative Universities in the World's Universities with Real Impact (WURI) Ranking – from rank 96 in 2022 to rank 75 in 2023. In ceremonies held on 17 May 2023 in Fort Myers, Florida, WURI Project Leader Professor MOON Hwy-Chang announced that ULAB has placed 75th in the top 100 universities. The top five ranked universities are: (1) Minerva Schools at Keck Graduate Institute (USA); (2) Arizona State University (USA); (3) University of Pennsylvania (USA); (4) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA); and (5) Stanford University (USA). Among Bangladeshi universities, ULAB topped the list; besting seven universities that participated. The other universities on the WURI ranking’s Top ...

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Bangladesh celebrated Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)

Breaking News, National

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) was celebrated in Dhaka on 18 May 2023 by Aspire to Innovate-a2i Programme and Friendship (social purpose organization). GAAD serves as a platform to raise awareness and promote accessibility in the digital realm for over 16 million people with disabilities in Bangladesh. The event saw the presence of esteemed guests, including the chief guest Mr. Md. Shamsul Arefin, special guest the Secretary of the ICT Division; Md. Shaiful Islam, Joint Project Director a2i and Joint Secretary of ICT; and Ahmed Toufiqur Rahman, Deputy Director of Friendship. In his speech, Mr. Md. Shamsul Arefin highlighted the achievements in implementing the Smart Bangladesh Vision and emphasized the need for an inclusive digital government service system. He assured full coo...

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‘Black War: Mission Extreme 2’ – Now exclusively available on Bioscope!

Breaking News, Entertainment

Bioscope, the leading OTT outlet from Grameenphone, has announced the release of the blockbuster hit movie 'Black War: Mission Extreme 2' to unleash the thrills beyond the big screen! Directed by Sunny Sanwar and Faisal Ahmed, Black War: Mission Extreme 2 is an action-thriller movie that revolves around the theme of terrorism. Starring Arifin Shuvoo, the film promises an absorbing story of the police force and their heroism as they embark on a gripping war against terrorism. The movie also features great actors like Shahiduzzaman Selim, Jannatul Ferdous Oishee, and more. For critiques, it is an ideal watch for thrill-seekers who love action-packed movies. Black War: Mission Extreme 2 was released in January this year, and now the blockbuster hit is available to stream on digital media for...