April 22, 2024 - TheStatement24

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Fire Fighting Drill and Evacuation Practiceheld at UIU

A Fire Fighting Drillassociated with Evacuation Practice was held at United International University (UIU) on 21 April 2024 (Sunday) at 11:00 AM in collaboration with Fire Service and Civil Defence of Bangladesh. The fire drill was organized to increase awareness on fire prevention, extinguishing, rescue and emergency evacuation. The three units of Fire Service and Civil Defence of Bangladesh participated in this fire fighting exercise. Their equipment in the exercise included a Turntable Ladder, a machine used to rescue people trapped from high-rise buildings, a water car, a car withwater pump, an ambulance and rope rappelling. Besides, some people were rescued on trolleys, wheelchairs and shoulders. The exercise was conducted by Mr. Sayed Manirul Islam, PFM, Senior Station Officer, Fi...

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Relocation of NBL Disaster Recovery Site to Felicity IDC

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In a significant move, National Bank has shifted its Disaster Recovery Site (DRS) operations to Felicity IDC, situated in the heart of Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City, Kalialor, Gazipur. The official inauguration took place on April 17, 2024, at Felicity IDC, attended by esteemed figures including Imran Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director, and Kazi Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Head of IT, alongside other IT officials of National Bank Limited. Felicity IDC was represented by Feroz Ahmed, Head of Facility Operation, and Zohara Khanom Tarana, Head of Business Development further highlighting the importance of the event. Notably, this strategic relocation places the DRS in a distinct seismic zone compared to the Bank's Primary Data Center, ensuring enhanced resilience and operational continuity.

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TECNO’s AI Integrated Smartphones Are Here to ShapeTheFuture

Breaking News, Technology

TECNO, the pioneering smartphone brand, brings their groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Operating System (AIOS) to Bangladesh, marking a significant leap forward in mobile technology innovation. AI is an innovation that many smartphones are actively seeking to incorporate into their handsets. Likewise, TECNO has also stepped into the AI arena with their latest addition, solidifying their commitment to advancing technological capabilities and enhancing user experiences. Led by Jude You, Director of Engineering at TECNO, the company's AI-powered ecosystem is set to revolutionize the mobile experience on a global scale. With a determined commitment to bridging the gap between current mobile devices and advanced AI capabilities, TECNO's AIOS promises unparalleled functionality and user ...

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MoU was signed between SUB & UKM

Breaking News, Education

Southeast University (SEU) of Bangladesh and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen international collaboration in academics and research. The agreement was celebrated at SEU's conference room in Tejgaon, Dhaka, on 18 April, 2024, marking a significant milestone in fostering global academic partnerships. The Vice Chancellor of SEU Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam and The Vice Chancellor of UKM officially signed the agreement on behalf of their respective Universities. Dr. Farhana Ferdousi, Director of SEU's Institute of Research & Training (IRT), and Dr. Md Khan Sobayel Bin Rafiq, CEng (UK), Senior Lecturer & Research Fellow at UKM's Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI), played instrumental roles in initiating and presenti...

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Uber Riders in Bangladesh are most forgetful on Fridays

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Uber, the leading ridesharing app, today released the eighth edition of its Lost and Found Index for 2024. This index provides a snapshot of what people forget most frequently, the days of the week, hours of the day, and times of the year when Uber riders reported lost items. People in Bangladesh were most forgetful during May and June in the last one year, particularly during the evenings. And most objects were left behind over the weekends. Over the last year, we’ve seen objects including clothing and umbrellas top the list of most forgotten items in Ubers across Bangladesh, followed by utility items like wallets, pillows, and headphones. Besides leaving the usuals behind, Bangladeshis also forget unexpected things such as speakers. Nasheed Ferdous Kamal, Country Head, Uber Banglades...