November 2024 - Page 7 of 14

Nov182024 by TS ReportNo Comments

POPI to enjoy employee banking benefits from BRAC Bank

BRAC Bank has entered into a partnership with People’s Oriented Program Implementation (POPI), a non-government organization, to extend exclusive employee banking propositions. Under the partnership, POPI employees will enjoy a convenient and delightful banking experience, including access to salary accounts, multi-currency debit cards, credit cards, loan facilities, DPS, FD, and a wide range of other benefits and privileges offered through the BRAC Bank Employee Banking. The partnership agreement was signed at BRAC Bank’s Head Office on November 4, 2024, by Syed Abdul Momen, Deputy Managing Director & Head of SME Banking, BRAC Bank, and Murshed Alam Sarker, Executive Director, POPI. Samimah Tasnim, Director of Finance, and Md. Moshihur Rahman, Director of Microcredit, represe...

Nov182024 by TS ReportNo Comments

“Oitijjer Hat”to celebrate the diversity of heritage of Bangladesh

Breaking News, Education

The “Oitijjer Hat”was held today (November 18, 2024) for the third time bringing all famous products of 64 districts of Bangladesh under one umbrella organized by Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.This flagship event was launched in 2022 under the banner of Branding Bangladesh, titled ``Oitijjer Hat'' to promote indigenous culture and heritage and at the same time inspire students as entrepreneurs.The event was organized in line with celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week-2024 in Bangladesh from November 18-24, 2024. Professor Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman.Vice-Chancellor, Daffodil International University inaugurated the program as the chief guest at university's Green Campus at Birulia, Savar, Dhaka. Prof. Dr. S M Mahabub Ul haque Majumder, Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Md. Masu...

Nov182024 by TS ReportNo Comments

BIDA and UNDP Host Workshop on Investment Diversification in Post-LDC Bangladesh

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The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) collaborated to host a workshop today at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka with the title "Investment Diversification for Priority Sectors Post-LDC Graduation". The event shared insights from a groundbreaking study conducted by the South Asian Network on Economic Modelling (SANEM) and funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO). Mr. Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of BIDA, graced the event as Chief Guest, delivering a compelling address. He reflected on his personal experiences with systemic inefficiencies during his education, underscoring the broader challenges of regulatory bottlenecks in the investment landscape. Mr. Cho...

Nov182024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Gangaburi boat exhibition highlights importance of preserving national heritages

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A unique exhibition of artworks aboard a two-storied mechanical boat, highlighting the bond between the Buriganga river and people living on its bank, concluded in the city on Sunday. The three-day exhibition “Gangaburi” showcased site-specific artworks at various locations alongside the Buriganga, including Showari Ghat, Zinzira Ferry Ghat, Kholamora Boat Terminal, Thota Ghat and Madbor Bazar Ghat. The artworks explored themes ranging from riverside rituals to everyday beauty of life along the river, fostering a collective sense of unity and responsibility for its preservation. Selected works of sculptors Bilas Mandal, Mojahid Musa and Rupakalpa Chowdhury, painters Dinar Sultana Putul and Moinuddin Moni and French photographer Elodie Guignard were displayed at the exhibition cura...

Nov182024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Bangladesh Calls for Climate Justice and Ambitious Pre-2030 Targets at COP29

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and Water Resources, called for climate justice, urging the global community to uphold the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR). “Delaying action until after 2030 is not an option. To keep the 1.5°C goal within reach, developed nations must rapidly scale up mitigation efforts and fulfill their commitments under the Paris Agreement,” she stressed. Environment Advisor said this while addressing in the 2024 Annual High-Level Ministerial Round Table on Pre-2030 Ambition at COP29 held at Baku, Azerbaijan. Representing one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, she emphasized the urgency of collective global action to address the escalating climate crisis. Bangladesh f...

Nov172024 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank wins four prestigious VISA awards

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BRAC Bank has won four prestigious Visa awards this year in recognition of its outstanding business in the cards issuing and acquiring and value-added services categories. The bank has secured awards at the VISA Leadership Conclave 2024, recognising its excellence in Consumer Debit Card, Commercial Debit Card, Merchant Acquiring POS, and Value-Added Services (VAS) categories. The conclave honoured various banks, mobile financial services (MFS) providers, and merchants who contributed to Bangladesh's digital payments ecosystem. Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority; Rafeza Akhter Kanta, Director of the Payment Systems Department of Bangladesh Bank; Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager for India and South Asia; and Sabbir Ahmed, Visa'...

Nov172024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Robi Elites to avail Exclusive Discounts on Unilever Products

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Robi’s Elite customers can now enjoy discounts of up to 35% on Unilever products, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Robi and Unilever. This special offer is available exclusively on UshopBD, Unilever's dedicated e-commerce platform. Customers can conveniently order a range of Unilever's personal care and household products from home through UshopBD,. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Md. Shawkat Quader Chowdhury, Robi’s Head of Marketing; A.S.M. Faisal, General Manager (Loyalty Program); and Tasnia Afrin, Manager of Partnership Management. Representing UshopBD were Zakia Hossain, Lead of Emerging Business and Outdoor Advertising, and Safa A Nafi, E-commerce Executive.

Nov172024 by TS ReportNo Comments

PBIL Launches AI-Powered Chatbot ‘PrimeInvest’

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Prime Bank Investment Ltd. (PBIL), a leading merchant bank, is proud to announce the launch of PrimeInvest, an AI-powered digital assistant chatbot. This innovative tool is designed to transform client interactions in the investment banking sector in Bangladesh, marking a first in the industry. The launching ceremony had taken place at PBIL Head office, Banani recently. This initiative will result in a new era of client interaction - enhancing accessibility, convenience, and personalized support for investors and market participants. With PrimeInvest Chatbot, PBIL is setting a new standard in how clients engage with Bangladesh's growing capital market. Designed to offer 24/7 real-time assistance, the chatbot seamlessly answers queries and enhances the overall user experience. This launch...

Nov172024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Horlicks Brain Games Olympiad Grand Finale held with scholarship prize

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Horlicks Brain Games Olympiad, an event to empower students’ cognitive, problem solving and critical thinking skills, held its grand finale in Dhaka today. Champions of the Olympiad were rewarded with scholarship prizes worth BDT three lakh. The students got the opportunity to enhance practical knowledge and adaptability that goes beyond traditional academic teachings. The Horlicks Brain Games Olympiad was open to students in grades 6 to 8. The highly acclaimed event attracted over 22,000 participants nationwide. The participants were challengedwith competitive quizzes and brain games to enhance their cognitive skills. After an online preliminary round, regional rounds were held in Chattogram, Rangpur, Khulna, Dhaka, and Mymensingh. The top 1,000 students from each region competed fierc...

Nov172024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Freshers’ Orientation Fall 2024 held at UIU

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United International University (UIU) organized the Orientation Program for the newly admitted students of the Fall - 2024 semester on November 15, 2024 (Friday) at 3:30 PM in the UIU Playground. Students from School of Science and Engineering (SoSE), School of Business and Economics (SoBE), School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SoHSS) and School of Life Sciences (SoLS) took part in the orientation program. The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of UIU Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia was present as the Chief Guest in the program. Among others, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Musa, Dean, School of Business and Economics and Prof. Dr. Hasan Sarwar, Dean, School of Science and Engineering spoke in the program. The Chief Guest advised to newly admitted students that there is no shortcut way to success, so ...