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Apr252024 by TS ReportNo Comments

UCB inaugurates sub-branch at Lalbag

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB), the country's leading private bank, inaugurated a new sub-branch at Lalbag in the capital to deliver on its promises of providing the best quality banking services. Recently, this sub-branch was inaugurated by the bank's Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Transaction Banking & Head of Branch Distribution Channel Md. Sekander-E-Azam. As a chief guest of the event he said, UCB will conduct banking activities with emphasis on business expansion and entrepreneurship development through this new sub-branch. Jahangir Alam Babul, the esteemed Ward Commissioner of No. 29 under the jurisdiction of Dhaka South City Corporation, graced the occasion as a distinguished special guest. Alongside him, prominent officials of United Commercial Bank PLC, este...

Apr252024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Collaboration is vital for addressing climate change and achieving adaptation goals: Environment Secretary

Breaking News, National

Environment Forest and Climate Change Secretary Dr. Farhina Ahmed said collaboration and coordination are key to effectively addressing climate change impacts and achieving adaptation goals. Partnerships and knowledge sharing are emphasized to enhance adaptation actions while avoiding duplication and reporting burdens. Bangladesh plans to contribute to the development of indicators, establish early warning systems, implement adaptation plans, and establish monitoring systems. The synergies between NAPs and the GGA are explored to enhance adaptation efforts and demonstrate progress. Environment Secretary said this while addressing in a technical session titled ASSESSING RICHNESS AND GAPS TOWARDS THE Global Goals Adaptation (UNEP) in Green View room in BICC, Dhaka on 25 April, Thursday in...

Apr252024 by TS ReportNo Comments

BASIS Participates in Japan IT Week 2024

Breaking News, Business

Some 21 member companies of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) participated in the Japan IT Week 2024 held at Tokyo BigSight, Japan on April 24-26, 2024, in collaboration with Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority. In this trade show in Japan BASIS members will participate in B2B meetings, seminars, and networking events to expand business with different countries. In addition, participating stalls will highlight the capabilities of Bangladesh's IT sector by informing about their IT products and services and branding IT sector of Bangladesh. Besides, this meeting will play an important role in creating a bond between investors and IT professionals. As a part of Japan IT Week 2024, a seminar titled 'Digital Bangladesh: Your IT Destination' was organized on Wed...

Apr242024 by TS ReportNo Comments

The Public Lecture Series held at UIU

Breaking News, Education

School of Business and Economics of United International University (UIU) organized a series program titled “The Bangladesh Constitution and its Governance Framework” as a part of Bangladesh Corpus: Public Lecture Series-2024 yesterday at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka - 1212. Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury, Ex-Comptroller and Auditor General of Bangladesh&Former Finance Secretary, Government of Bangladeshwas present as the Keynote Speaker in the program. The Dean of School of Humanities and Social Sciences, UIU Prof. Dr. Hamidul Haq presided over the ceremony. Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury's lecture provided insightful analysis on several key aspects of the Bangladesh Constitution and its governance framework. His presentation thoroughly covered conceptual ideas of constit...

Apr242024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Infinix Inbook Y2 Plus: An affordable powerhouse for everyday use

Breaking News, Technology

Infinix, the trendy tech brand,launched Inbook Y2 Plus as their first laptop in Bangladesh market last year. With promises of sleek design, robust performance, and affordability, this laptop has captured the attention of tech enthusiast students and executives. Let’s delve deep into the features, performance, and overall user experience of the InfinixInBook Y2 Plus to determine whether it lives up to the hype. Design and build quality: The InfinixInBook Y2 Plus grabs attention with its sleek and lightweight design, making it an ideal choice for students and on-the-go executives.It’s neat and modern metallic design exudes a premium feel while ensuring durability. The sleek profile and narrow bezels surrounding the vibrant display contribute to a modern aesthetic competing with pric...

Apr242024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Siegwerk achieves EcoVadis Silver Medal for Sustainability Excellence

Breaking News, Business

Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has again been awarded an EcoVadis Silver Medal rating. The year over year improvement of total points underscores the companies’ unwavering commitment to sustainability across all business units and regions. The current EcoVadis rating, places Siegwerk among the top 18% percent of companies in its industry with regards to sustainability performance. EcoVadis is a global sustainability ratings provider that evaluates companies based on the maturity of their environmental, social, and ethical management systems. It provides a comprehensive analysis of a company’s performance in areas such as environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics, ...

Apr232024 by TS ReportNo Comments

BASIS hosts Candidates’ Introduction Meeting for upcoming BASIS Election

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The election of the executive committee for the 2024-26 of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) is going to be held on May 8, 2024. On this occasion, a candidates’ introduction meeting was held at the IDEB Auditorium in Kakrail on Monday. 33 candidates are competing to elect the 11-Member Executive Council. Among them 8 candidates will be elected from General category and 1 each from Associate, Affiliate and International category. T I M Nurul Kabir, Chairman of BASIS Election Executive Board, delivered the welcome speech at the program. In his speech, he discussed about the code of conduct for BASIS elections and discussed various issues related to casting votes by displaying demo ballot papers. At one stage, he organized the panel based candidate fami...

Apr232024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Installation of ground points under ongoing BDS completed: Land Minister

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Land Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda has directed the authorities concerned to implement all necessary measures to ensure that the landowners within the BDS survey area are adequately informed about the ongoing survey. Land Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda gave this direction to the concerned at the progress review meeting of EDLMS project (Establishment of Digital Land Management System Project) of Bangladesh Digital Survey (BDS) program at Bhumi Bhavan in the capital today. Director General of Department of Land Record and Survey Anis Mahmud, Additional Secretary (Development) of the Ministry of Land Ziauddin Ahmed, EDLMS Project Director Md. Zahurul Haque and officials of the Ministry of Land, Land Record and Survey Department and EDLMS Project were present at the meeting. Besides,...

Apr232024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Bangladesh needs 534 billion dollar to tackle climate change by 2050: Environment Minister

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Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said Bangladesh needs 534 billion dollar to tackle climate change by 2050. So international financial support is essential for implementation of climate plans. He also said Bangladesh is committed to working collaboratively with international partners to build climate resilience. As Bangladesh continues to face the impacts of climate change, Minister Chowdhury reaffirmed the government's dedication to advancing climate adaptation efforts and ensuring a sustainable future for all citizens. Environment Minister delivered a compelling address today at the National Adaptation Plan Expo 2024, focusing on the advancement of Bangladesh's National Climate Plans. The session, held in Dhaka, marked a pivotal moment in Banglad...

Apr222024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Fire Fighting Drill and Evacuation Practiceheld at UIU

Breaking News, Education

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...