October 2023 - Page 4 of 5

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Samsung Refrigerators come with Big Exchange Offer!

Leading consumer electronics brand Samsung has just introduced the ‘BIG Exchange Offer,’ bringing a lucrative opportunity for its customers to exchange their current Samsung refrigerator models with a brand new one at a discounted value! Samsung’s BIG Exchange Offer presents an excellent opportunity for people across Bangladesh to equip their homes with the advanced models of Samsung’s refrigerators at an amazing deal. Under the offer, customers willing to exchange their current refrigerator model with a new Samsung refrigerator will get exchange benefits, worth BDT 3,000 to BDT 23,000, depending on the condition of the refrigerators. The Exchange offer will be applicable to a range of Samsung Refrigerator models. Customers purchasing Samsung’s 465L Twin Cooling refrigerator (RT47 mo...

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Rapper Ali Hasan Perform in Toffee’s World Cup Cricket Music Video

Breaking News, Entertainment

Toffee releases a new rap music video today titled "Toffee-te Cricket Bishwo Cup Dekhbe Bangladesh (Bangladesh will enjoy Cricket World Cup in Toffee)” to enhance the World Cup celebration. The song is performed by emerging rapper Aly Hasan in the music video directed by Arafat Mohsin Nidhi. The music video is centered on Toffee’s “real live-streaming experience”. Viewers can enjoy the song on the social media platforms of Toffee. This digital streaming platform will enable cricket lovers from across the country to enjoy all the matches of the world's most prestigious cricket tournament on any network. Muhammad Abul Khair Chowdhury, Marketing Deputy Director, Toffee, Banglalink, said, "Toffee, is known for its cutting-edge technology and seamless streaming capabilities. We are delighted ...

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International School Dhaka celebrates World Teachers’ Day

Breaking News, Education

International School Dhaka (ISD) celebrates World Teachers’ Day on October 5, 2023, recognizing its diverse and international teacher faculty from over 30 different countries whose one common goal is shaping the future to make the world a better place. World Teachers’ Day, held annually on 5 October celebrates the work of teachers. It commemorates the signing of a recommendation by the International Labour Organization and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. This year's theme for World Teachers’ Day is “The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage.” This year, ISD joined in the celebration as students who are elected members of the Secondary Representative Council took on leadership roles in ce...

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Inaugural ‘Platforms’ Website Launch Unveils Bangladesh’s Artistic Treasures

Breaking News, Feature

Excitement is building as Platforms, a groundbreaking platform dedicated to celebrating and promoting the vibrant art scene of Bangladesh, prepares to launch its website on September 25th. This eagerly awaited online space promises to be a game-changer for emerging and seasoned artists alike, ushering in a new era of artistic expression and collaboration. Platforms is on a mission to ignite the artistic spirit of Bangladesh by providing a global stage for emerging and veteran artists. With a dedicated selection board, Platforms is committed to curating an inclusive platform that embraces artists of all forms and backgrounds. Rayana Hossain, Founder & Managing Director of ISHO, said, "We firmly believe in the power of art to transcend boundaries and unite people from all walks of ...

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UIU Seminar on “Transformative Change in Stormwater Management of Dhaka City”

Breaking News, Education

The Department of Civil Engineering of United International University (UIU) in collaboration with The Daily Star organized a seminar on “Transformative Change in Stormwater Management of Dhaka City” on October 03, 2023 (Tuesday) at 2:00 PM at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka. Mr. Atiqul Islam, Honorable Mayor, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) was present as the Chief Guest. Mr. Mahfuz Anam, Editor and Publisher was present as the Special Guest. The Hon'ble Vice Chancellor (In-charge) of UIU Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia presided over the Ceremony. Three presentations about stormwater systems were presented by Brigadier General Muhammad Amirul Islam PSC Chief Engineer, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), Prof. Dr. Md. Ataur Rahman Department of Water Resources Engineeri...

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The British Council hosts Commonwealth Scholars Engagement seminar on Mental Health

Breaking News, National

The British Council Bangladesh hosted the Commonwealth Scholars Engagement session on mental health on 2 October 2023 at the British Council Auditorium, Fuller Road, Dhaka. The session was organised by the Bangladesh Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (BACSAF) and supported by British Council. In continuation of the session, the second session will be held on 16 November 2023 at Bangladesh Agriculture University, Mymensingh. Global Mental Health Statistics says 970 million people around the world struggle with some mental illness or drug abuse, 1 in 4 people will be affected by a mental illness at some point in their lives, and 14.3% of deaths worldwide, or approximately 8 million deaths each year, are attributable to mental disorders. A study says that the coronavir...

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Celebrate this October with a bang with realme’s exciting discounts on C30, C30s

Breaking News, Technology

Youth-favorite brand realme has come up with exciting discount and cashback offers for the young users to give them an opportunity to celebrate this month with a bang. To start off the month on a rewarding note, realme has brought in champion offers for its fans, users and customers. Under this offer, customers will be able to buy realme C30 with a cashback offer of 1K whereas they will get lucrative discount while purchasing realme C30s. A marvelous entry-level smartphone, realme C30 comes with some real handy features, including 12nm Octa core processor, UFS 2.2 high-speed flash storage, 8.5mm ultra-slim vertical stripe design and a massive 5000 mAh battery. On the other hand, realme C30s features the fastest in-segment side-fingerprint sensor, a massive battery and an ultra-slim, ...

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Robi joins cricket frenzy through World Cup theme song

Breaking News, Entertainment

Robi Axiata Limited has unveiled its World Cup theme song- "Jani Bangladesh Parbe Tumio", for the Bangladeshi cricket fans. This melodious theme song encapsulates the boundless love and admiration shared by millions of fans across Bangladesh hold for their beloved Tigers. The song implores fans to embrace the winning spirit of the Tigers and emulate their success in their own lives. "Jani Bangladesh Parbe Tumio" is a captivating revival of the iconic 2008 hit, "Chaite Paro," by the renowned band Aurthohin. Popularly known as Bassbaba, the lead of the Aurthohin band, Sumon added, "We loved working on this with Robi. We never imagined that the song would go so well seamlessly with the game of cricket. Nothing like this has ever happened in Bangladesh before. I hope the cricket-crazy fans ...

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Infinix offers chance to win 100k on the eve of Durga Puja

Breaking News, Business

Durga Puja is approaching, and people are already in a festive mood, especially when it comes to shopping, which is happening in full swing. On the eve of this festival, Infinix’s ‘Lakhpoti’ offer, a chance to win BDT 100k, and other exciting gifts ishoped to extend happiness. Upon buying any phone from Infinix’s Note series from 1st to 20th October 2023, customers will avail the chance to be ‘Lakhpoti’. To participate in this campaign, customers have to send an SMS to 26969 with specific data like IMEI number and shop code. Details will be available in Infinix outlets all over the country. Also, there will be sure cashback for all Note series buyers from Infinix. Infinix offers a total of five smartphones in its Note series, consisting of two subseries: Note 12 and Note 30. The N...

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ULAB and UNHCR collaborate on a five-week mobile filmmaking workshop

Breaking News, Education

A five-week-long mobile filmmaking workshop will take place from October 6 onwards, jointly organized by the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIMFF) and the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. This workshop is open to undergraduate students from any educational institution. During the workshop, students will receive hands-on training and create films on the theme "Forced to Flee", a new category established with UNHCR's support for the tenth edition of DIMFF. The student films produced through the workshop will reflect both the experiences of refugees—people forced to flee their homelands due to violence, persecution, conflict, or human rights violations—as well as the experiences of the communities hosting them. As Bangladesh is currently hosting nearly one million Rohingya who fled vio...