Day: June 13, 2024

Jun132024 by No Comments

Daffodil International University tops in Bangladeshi Universities in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

As per Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings results 2024 released on 12 June, Daffodil International University (DIU) has obtained top position among Bangladeshi Universities and a prestigious position in the range of 301 to 400 among 1963 universities worldwide. It is worth mentioning that DIU is placed first among 19 Public and Private Universities ranked from Bangladesh. THE Impact rankings measured the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals attained by the participated universities and ranked accordingly. This year, DIU has set significant milestones across various SDGs. Notably, the university has ranked within the top 50 for Quality Education (SDG 4), Within the top 100 for Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Within the top 100 for Reduced In...

Jun132024 by No Comments

A discussion meeting on palliative care was held with volunteers at the Bandar

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A discussion meeting on palliative care was held with community volunteers at Study Kindergarten and High School of Bandar Upazila of Narayanganj on Wednesday (June 12) at 3 pm. Organized by AYAT Education, this meeting was organized with the aim of motivating the volunteers of Bandar Upazila with community-based palliative care activities and involving them in the welfare work of the project under the 'Compassionate Narayanganj' project.Kabir Hossain, Adviser of Bandar Press Club spoke at the meeting under the facilitation of Sumit Banik, project coordinator of AYAT Education. Babu Charwar, Director of Lions Club of Dhaka-Narayanganj City, A. Jalil Bhuia, Director of Study Kinder Garden, Md Hasan Hafizur Rahman, Compassionate Narayanganj Project’s Field Officer, Zakaria Hossain, Pre...

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The British Council marks the successful completion of conducting 5,400 Foundation English Tests

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The British Council has organised a 'Certificate and Award Giving Ceremony' to acknowledge the successful delivery of 5,400 Foundation English Tests (FETs) to the ‘Establishment of Sheikh Kamal IT Training & Incubation Centre Project (2nd Revised)’. The event occurred on 12 June 2024 at Utshob Banquet Hall, Radisson Blu Water Garden, Dhaka. As a proud partner, the British Council has offered an English Language proficiency assessment for 16,000 youths of the ‘Establishment of Sheikh Kamal IT Training & Incubation Centre Project (2nd Revised)’ under the Hi-Tech Park Authority since 2019. Recently, the British Council has delivered 5,400 FETs in eight locations nationwide. These tests have been instrumental in evaluating the English skills of the candidates and employees, thereby si...

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UCB extends support to agricultural scientists for testing efficacy of organic pesticides

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Scientists of the Entomology Division of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) are testing the efficacy of organic pesticides to ensure safe vegetable production. United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has lent a hand to the scientists under its Agro-CSR project to do this job properly. They conducted this experimental research in the farmlands of the farmers hailing from Bogura and Rangpur. Dr Nirmal Chandra, Mustafizur Rahman, Harun or Rashid and other scientists are in the research team. Under this initiative, the efficacy of technology has been highlighted through different activities such as farmer training, exhibition and field day celebration. In an event organized on the occasion of Field Day at Rangpur's Mithapukur, apart from the scientists of BARI's Entomology Division, ...

Jun132024 by No Comments

Infinix Eid celebration starts with first bike winner Rasel

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With an unexpected stroke of luck, Rasel Ahmed from Gazipur became the first lucky winner of Infinix’s “EID Bonanza” campaign. He won an exclusive bike by purchasing the Infinix Note 30 smartphone, an eligible model under the campaign.After purchasing the smartphone, Rasel send the required SMS, and in reply he got the exciting news. Rasel bought the Note 30 from Masum Telecom- Infinix Shop, Mawna, Gazipur.A long-time admirer of Infinix smartphones, Rasel decided to purchase the Note 30, unaware that this simple purchase would lead to a surprising reward. “I couldn’t believe it when I got the call,” Rasel expressed. “I’ve always liked Infinix phones for their features and affordability, and winning a bike is just incredible!”The “EID Bonanza” campaign will continue until June 2...

Jun132024 by No Comments

National Bank Inaugurates its First Bangla QR Merchant at Benarasi Palli

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On June 13, 2024, the National Bank Limited inaugurated its first Bangla QR merchant at Benarasi Palli, Mirpur. The event took place at Benarasi Kuthi and was inaugurated by Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & CEO of National Bank. The inauguration was attended by Imran Ahmed, the Deputy Managing Director; Kazi Kamal Uddin Ahmed, the Head of the ITD & SEVP; and Harun Ur Rashid, the owner of Benarasi Kuthi, among many others.During the inauguration, Md. Touhidul Alam Khan experienced the Bangla QR service by completing a live transaction after making a purchase at Benarasi Kuthi.It should be mentioned that National Bank officially launched the Bangla QR service on June 11, 2024. The bank will function as both a Bangla QR Acquirer and Issuer, allowing NBL customers to...