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Jun122023 by News DeskNo Comments

MDMS in Nepal, similar to BTRC’s NEIR, to keep illegal handsets off

Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has recently implemented Mobile Device Management System (MDMS) in the country, ensuring better control of unauthorized mobile phone entry into the country. MDMS is a high-tech solution that has been introduced with the intention of disabling unregistered smartphones. Nepal Government Ministry of Finance– Custom Department has notified that the MDMS system will be compulsory for all mobile sets used within the border. Mobile sets brought from abroad for commercial use with customs clearance will be promptly registered in the MDMS system. Meanwhile, individuals can register mobile sets brought for commercial purposes in the MDMS by themselves. Additionally, passengers entering Nepal from abroad will be permitted to bring up to two mobile phones. ...

Jun122023 by News DeskNo Comments

3-day ‘Dhaka Summer Con 2023’ loading in July

Breaking News, Feature

Nowadays pop culture is becoming very popular in our country. Contemplating this fact, "Dhaka Summer Con 2023" is coming up as the country’s biggest pop culture festival this year. The festival will be held for three days on July 12, 13 and 14 at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka. The country's promising event management and Public Relations Company MediaQuest Bangladesh is going to organize this festival which is packed with comics, cosplay, concert, gaming, art, and all kinds of entertainment. Dhaka Summer Con is being organized with the vision of creating a globally inspiring experience and setting footprint on International platforms in the respective communities. This festival has many surprises including cosplay competitions, concerts, comic books, experience...

Jun122023 by News DeskNo Comments

Demands for Effective Price Hike in the Final Budget

Breaking News, National

The proposed national budget for FY 2023-24, if adopted, will once again render tobacco products cheaper than essential commodities. This will raise tobacco-related illness and deaths, deprive the government of the opportunity to earn additional revenue, and only benefit tobacco companies. Economists and anti-tobacco leaders have raised demand for introducing specific supplementary duty (SD) to effectively raise the prices of tobacco products in the final budget. Such issues have been discussed today (12 June 2023, Monday) during a post-budget press conference on tobacco price and tax measures, held at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia auditorium of the press club, jointly organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA). ...

Jun102023 by News DeskNo Comments

Coke Studio Bangla’s Magical Fusion “Kotha Koiyo Na”

Breaking News, Entertainment

Coke Studio Bangla’s latest song of season 2, “Kotha Koiyo Na” is an original track by the platform, where the singers and musicians beautifully blend urban music with folk music. The song is written by one of the prominent urban poets of Bangladesh, Hashim Mahmud while the song was composed and produced by renowned musician Emon Chowdhury. The lead singers of the song featured Arfan Mredha Shiblu, an urban singer who worked with the writer Hashim Mahmud for over 20 years and Aleya Begum, a rooted singer with extraordinary voice. “Kotha Koiyo Na”, is a song where the lyrics portrays the lingering feeling that can only be quenched when one meets with their loved one face to face. Amidst our daily battle of survival, we yearn to go back to our loved ones for the peace of mind we seek. Throu...

Jun102023 by News DeskNo Comments

Bproperty Empowers Youth in the Real Estate Industry with Seminars at ULAB Campus

Breaking News, Education

Bproperty, the leading real estate marketplace in Bangladesh, recently conducted an informative seminar at the ULAB campus to engage students and provide them with valuable insights into the dynamic world of real estate. The event featured Mark Nosworthy, CEO of Bproperty, and Mathew Care, CEO and Director of DCG, who shared their expertise with the audience, shedding light on the industry's inner workings and its promising future. Mark Nosworthy's presentation focused on Bproperty's significant contributions to the Bangladeshi real estate sector over the past few years, with a particular emphasis on the secondary market scenario. He provided valuable insights into the challenges and potentials that exist in this thriving industry. Mathew Care, on the other hand, discussed proptech advanc...

Jun102023 by News DeskNo Comments

Winner of realme C55 Champion Photography contest announced

Breaking News, Business

The winner of realme C55 Champion Photography Contest has been announced through a dazzling prize-giving ceremony held on June 07, 2023 at 4:00 PM, at American International University Bangladesh (AIUB) Campus. Adnanur Rashid Niloy earned the champion place, winning the incredible realme C55 along with a certificate. 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up places were earned by Srabon Shafin and Sadman Alam Sadi, respectively; and for outstanding photography, Hasan Amin Mehedi and Khaled Raihan earned honorable mentions. The participants who earned runner-up and honorable mentions, have won realme AIoT products including watches, buds, etc. as prizes. From realme, Md. Faruk Rahman, Digital Media Buying & Web Development Manager, Shahed Jaigirdar, Asst. Public Relations Manager and A.K.M Tan...

Jun102023 by News DeskNo Comments

Grameenphone, partner to JCI Smart Bangladesh Summit, Expo & CYE Award 2023

Breaking News, National

Grameenphone has proudly supported the "JCI Smart Bangladesh Summit, Expo & CYE Award 2023" as the esteemed telecom partner. The two-day event took place on 09 and 10 June 2023, at ICCB, Dhaka, showcasing a myriad of activities and sessions which centered around the much-desired smart transition of Bangladesh and its various aspects. As a pioneer in the industry, Grameenphone has been playing a pivotal role in realizing the "Smart Bangladesh" vision. With unwavering commitment, it has led the way by conducting successful 5G trials across all divisional cities of the country last year. The event was inaugurated by the esteemed Chairman of BTRC, Shyam Sunder Sikder, at the GPHouse. During the trials, Grameenphone achieved an astounding speed, surpassing the capabilities of 4G. These rem...

Jun82023 by News DeskNo Comments

Huawei introduces new data center products and solutions in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Business

The Digital Power Business Department of Huawei South Asia brings the latest Data Center Products and Solutions in Bangladesh through the ‘Bangladesh Data Center Partner Event 2023’. The grand event focused on spreading knowledge and awareness among Bangladeshi customers about the latest data center solutions and bringing a significant impact in their lives with the power of ICT. At the Bangladesh Data Center Partner Event 2023, Huawei officially launched SmartLi, a Huawei-developed battery energy storage system solution, FusionModule800, a smart small data center solution for edge computing and branch outlets, and UPS5000-E, a modular UPS solution for medium-sized data centers and critical power supply scenarios, in the Bangladesh market. Simultaneously, FusionDC1000A, a modular UPS so...

Jun72023 by News DeskNo Comments

Implementation of trans-fat limiting regulation crucial to ensure food standards

Breaking News, National

There is no alternative to ensuring food standards to safeguard public health. The risk of various non-communicable diseases including heart disease is growing increasingly in Bangladesh due to excessive amount of trans fat in food, which is alarming. Although the government has passed the “Controlling Trans-Fatty Acid in Foodstuffs Regulation 2021” to ensure trans-fat-free food, no progress has been noticed so far in terms of its implementation. Speedy implementation of the trans-fat limiting regulation is required to safeguard public health. Speakers highlighted this information at a webinar titled “Trans-fat in food and Heart Disease Risk: Way Forward”, organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHA...

Jun72023 by News DeskNo Comments

UNOPS and WaterAid Collaborate to Propel Sustainable WASH Services in Bangladesh at SDG Cafe’s Third Episode

Breaking News, National

Continuing the momentum of the previous ones, UNOPS Bangladesh organized another successful completion of the flagship roundtable SDG Café, an event aimed at propelling sustainable development goals in Bangladesh. With a focus on SDG 6: Bangladesh's Journey in Ensuring Access to Sustainable WASH Services. The Café participants discussed “Bangladesh's Journey in Ensuring Access to Sustainable WASH Services." The third episode took place on June 6, 2023, at the UNOPS Bangladesh premises in Dhaka. In this edition too, the SDG Café gathered key stakeholders from the Government of Bangladesh, academia/think tanks, UN agencies, INGOs, Bi-Laterals and multilateral Development partners, and policy advisors. The event fostered insightful discussions and meaningful dialogues, exploring the curren...