May 21, 2024 - TheStatement24

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Bangladesh joins the historical celebration of ‘50 Years of the Internet’

Bangladesh just became a part of the historical celebration of 50 years of the internet. a2i of the ICT Division joined this with a virtual global summit as the campaign partner, while participating in one of the major panel discussions. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world's largest organization for technology professionals hosted this two-day long event titled- ‘IEEE i50: A Virtual Celebration of 50 Years of the Internet’, in collaboration with People-Centered Internet (PCI), on May 19 & 20, 2024. Representing Bangladesh, a2i’s Policy Advisor Anir Chowdhury participated in one of the panel discussions titled ‘How can we ensure AI serves everyone, everywhere?’ The other discussants were luminaries like Kate Wilson, Senior Fellow, PCI; Fei Fei Li, ...

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ABHF INC Organizes ‘Meet & Greet’

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Doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, psychologists, dieticians, physiotherapists, academics, medical admins and other allied health professionals residing in New South Wales (Australia) have recently joined hands to form a new organization named as Australia Bangladesh Health Forum INC (ABHF INC). This new platform will work for the betterment of the communities. The first meet and greet event, organized by "Australia Bangladesh Health Forum INC", has been held recently in Sydney. The event was held at Sydney’s Hunters Hill Town Hall. The program started at 4.30 pm and continued till 10.30 pm. Around 250 guests, including 132 health professionals, graced the event with their presence. The event was organized in the hues of Baisakhi, creating a festive vibe. Dr. Satyajit Dutta and Dr. ...

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BASIS Executive Council Sworn In, Vows Indigenous Software Sovereignty

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The newly elected Executive Council (2024-2026) of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) was formally inaugurated with the oath to achieve self-sufficiency and establish sovereignty of indigenous software in the ICT sector to implement Smart Bangladesh. A. Towhid, Founder president of BASIS, administered the oath to the newly elected executive council at the event held at Hotel Radisson Blu in the capital. Salman F Rahman, MP and the Private Industry and Investment Adviser to the Prime Minister, was present as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony. The State Minister for Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak, MP, State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam (Titu), MP, were present as special guests while FBCCI Presi...

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Bangladeshi Icarus Ashik Chowdhury set to jump from 41,000 feet

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Ashik Chowdhury, a professional skydiver, is all set to jump from 41,000 feet holding aloft the Bangladesh flag in an endeavor to set a new Guinness World Record. United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) will be sponsoring the skydiver in this attempt. It was revealed during a press conference organized by the skydiver himself at the Economic Reporters Forum-ERF on 21 May 2024. Ashik Chowdhury spoke at the press conference. As shared during the press conference, themed as "The highest ever skydive with a flag" the jumping event will be held on 25 May. No one ever from Bangladesh ever attempted for a jump from such an altitude. The skydiver solicited prayers from countrymen for his success as a successful attempt could make every Bangladeshi proud. UCB PLC is delighted to sponsor this courage...