Month: November 2024

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Huawei Inaugurates Advance Solar Lab at UIU

Bangladesh is witnessing remarkable growth in its solar energy sector, showcasing immense potential for renewable energy development. To address this gap, Huawei and Centre for Energy Research (CER) of United International University (UIU) have jointly inaugurated the first Solar Energy Lab with ESS facilities in Bangladesh at the UIU premises. This pioneering solar lab will offer top-notch training and research opportunities in the renewable and sustainable energy sector.The inauguration event took place in UIU’s Multipurpose Hall today followed by a seminar on 'The Role of Smart Grid in the Future Power System'. The event was chaired by Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice Chancellor, United International University; Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Hon’ble Adviser, Ministry of P...

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Ministry Continues Market Monitoring to Ban Polythene Shopping Bags

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To enforce the ban on polythene shopping bags, the Ministry of Environment's monitoring committee has been actively conducting regular market inspections. This past Saturday morning, the monitoring team carried out awareness activities at the Banani kitchen market, Banani DCC market, Cherry Shopping Complex, and Shwapno Super Shop.The initiative, led by Additional Secretary Tapan Kumar Biswas, head of the monitoring team, included Joint Secretary Mohammad Rezaul Karim, Deputy Secretary Rubina Ferdousi, and other committee members. They distributed leaflets to the public, promoting the use of jute and cloth bags as alternatives to polythene and warned that strict actions would be taken if polythene is found in future inspections.Tapan Kumar Biswas stated that since November 3, rigor...

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Xiaomi Unveils Highly Anticipated Smart Living Devices at Major Domestic Launch Event

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Xiaomi recently hosted one of its most significant product launch events of the year, showcasing an extensive lineup of smart living innovations for its home market. The event saw the introduction of a wide array of cutting-edge devices, including the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro, Xiaomi Watch S4, Xiaomi Mesh System BE3600 Pro, Xiaomi Smart Door Lock M30 Series, and Xiaomi TV S Pro Mini LED 2025, among other advanced appliances.With this latest collection, Xiaomi once again demonstrates its commitment to pioneering technology that brings greater convenience, health insights, and efficiency to daily life. The event spotlighted the new Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro, a fitness tracker that combines a premium 1.74-inch AMOLED display with an impressive 21-day battery life, as well as the versatile Xi...

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BRAC Bank launches Music Club

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BRAC Bank has launched a Music Club to help coworkers realise their singing talent and make the workplace more enjoyable.This club is one of many people-centric initiatives aimed at nurturing a vibrant bank culture that recognises talents beyond the professional space.The bank’s Music Club, composed of passionate coworkers, brought together music lovers to celebrate talent and foster a more profound connection among colleagues.The club members, the first in the banking industry, recently hosted a musical night for their coworkers, marking a special evening filled with live performances, camaraderie, and celebration. The music-loving coworkers made the show lively, showering the in-house talents with appreciation and inspiration.This exciting evening also marked the official...

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At teenage Tamanna becomes entrepreneur with online jewellery shop

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Tahsin Tamanna, a young entrepreneur, launched TZ's Store in 2012 with a passion for modern jewellery and has attained business success. At just 15 years of age, she started her business with no capital and limited knowledge, aiming to introduce statement jewellery to Bangladesh. The market was then dominated by traditional designs. Over time, TZ's Store gained popularity across different age groups, becoming a go-to for fashionable, high-quality pieces at competitive prices, according to online reviews. Her online store sells fashion jewellery items including earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces. "I started a business journey out of my love and obsession for jewellery. Eventually, my obsession has become my profession," Tamanna said adding that she had little knowledge about busin...

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Chandan Roy Chowdhury: A Journey from Passion to Profession

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Chandan Roy Chowdhury’s story is a remarkable journey from a child fascinated by art to a pioneering figure in Bangladesh’s creative industry. Raised in an environment rich in art, photography, and literature, Chandan’s early influences came from his father, a passionate photographer. His father’s unique approach to photography—coloring black-and-white pictures with watercolors—ignited Chandan’s lifelong love for visual arts and colors.Early Days: Influenced by FamilyChandan’s fascination with photography began when he would watch his father work. His curiosity led him to experiment with his father’s old, broken lenses, eventually gaining an early understanding of the medium. The turning point came when he was allowed to use his father’s original camera, and aft...

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Government Working to Ensure Garo Rights in Forest Land: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, affirmed that the government is committed to securing the rights of the Garo people in forest areas. Legal measures will be taken to safeguard land rights, water rights, access, grazing, and the extraction of forest resources for forest-dependent communities. She emphasized that the government is working to resolve conflicts between forest communities and the Forest Department, with necessary amendments to social forestry regulations underway.The Adviser also noted that the Indigenous Council has started working to establish the rights of the Garo people. The district administration has been directed to demarcate disputed boundaries within the Modhupur Forest. Loc...

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vivo V40 Lite: A Fusion of High-end Design

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vivo has introduced its latest smartphone, the V40 Lite, featuring premium design elements, fast charging technology, and cutting-edge AI enhanced photography. The phone is available in two stunning colors: Titanium Silver and Emerald Green. It comes equipped with a 5000mAh battery, an 80W flash charge, a four-year battery health guarantee, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon 685 processor. Additionally, the V40 Lite boasts features like AI Aura Light Portrait, AI Eraser, and dual audio speakers with a 300% audio booster.Pre-orders for the vivo V40 Lite will continue until 9th November. Customers who pre-order will receive a RIRO brand wireless earphone, the L15 TWS, valued at Tk 1,999, along with a postcard. Furthermore, the pre-order offers include a four-year battery replacemen...

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Take part in the Xiaomi Imagery Award 2024

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The Xiaomi Imagery Awards is currently going on and people can submit photographs they take with their Xiaomi and Redmi devices to stand a chance to win up to USD 10,000. Submissions opened from September 8 and will close on December 22, 2024.Supported by Leica, the Xiaomi Imagery Award first started in 2019. It’s an annual global photography competition celebrating creativity and skill among Xiaomi and Redmi users, with a mission to showcase the impressive photography capabilities of Xiaomi’s mobile cameras.This year, the awards cover four main categories. The Snapshot category, with a grand prize of $10,000, seeks powerful single images. The Photo Essay category, also offering $10,000, allows for 2-9 related photos that convey a cohesive story. The Only at Night category invites ...

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Arpona Rani Rajbongshi’s ‘Mr. Perfume’

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Giving different structure in drama characters provides new dimension to acting. The audience gets pleasure only when the story is built out of ordinary life. Similarly, 'Mr. Perfume', written by Arpona Rani Rajbongshi and directed by Naznin Hasan Khan, was produced with an outstanding story. Akhomo Hasan, Rezmin Setu, Shafiq Khan Dilu, Reshma Ahmed, Farid Hossain, Ishrat Jahan and others acted in this play.Regarding the story, director Naznin Hasan Khan said, 'It is a story of a very different style. The Drama is based on family ties outside of the traditional romantic stories. The social circumstances of the story are such that I tried to bring out the petitions in the story in terms of such prejudice.Arpona Rani Rajbongshi mentioned, ' I always try to bring innovation to the sto...