Day: December 3, 2024

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BlueVolt Battery Innovation Makes vivo V40 5G Slimmer and Stronger

The demand for lightweight smartphones with powerful batteries is on the rise, but combining these two qualities has often been a challenge. Larger battery capacities typically mean bulkier designs. However, vivo’s new BlueVolt battery technology in the V40 5G breaks this trend, offering both slimness and power.The BlueVolt battery employs second-generation silicon-carbon anodes, allowing higher capacity in a compact form. This innovative design reduces the battery’s size by 16.5% compared to standard batteries, while increasing energy density by 20%. As a result, the vivo V40 5G packs a robust 5500 mAh BlueVolt battery—1,000mAh more than similarly sized batteries—into a sleek and lightweight body.Weighing just 190 grams and measuring only 7.58mm in thickness, the vivo V40 5G is th...

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Agreement Signed Between Army IBA Sylhet and Daffodil Computers Limited

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An agreement has been signed between Army IBA Sylhet (AIBA) and Daffodil Computers Limited to develop and implement a modern Integrated University Management System (IUMS) to transform Army IBA Sylhet into a smart campus by ensuring the application of modern technology in academic and administrative activities. The signing ceremony occurred on November 26, 2024, at the Army IBA Sylhet campus.On behalf of Army IBA Sylhet, the agreement was signed by its Director, Brigadier General KM Kaiser Hossain, and on behalf of Daffodil Computers Limited, Mr. Reaz Uddin Ahmed, AGM and Head of Marketing of Daffodil Software. Senior officials from both organizations were present at the event.Under the agreement, Daffodil Computers Limited will develop, implement, and provide services for software...

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Aminul Hakim Appointed as BIGF Chair

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A new committee has been formed for the 2024-2026 tenure at the Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum (BIGF). Mohammed Aminul Hakim, CEO of Amber IT Limited has been elected as the Chairperson of this new executive committee.The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a multi-stakeholder governance group for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance. Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum (BIGF) has been established to accelerate internet governance activities with the UN. It is a multi-stakeholder platform that governs various internet activities along with advisement to the government to develop internet use in Bangladesh.The new Chairperson of BIGF Mohammad Aminul Hakim said, Not only domestically, we must construct policies on the internet internationally too. Also to eliminate ...

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Sisimpur Tunes Up Learning: 40 Nursery Rhymes to Enchant Children’s Minds

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USAID’s Sisimpur project, the beloved local production of Sesame Street in Bangladesh, launched a revolutionary initiative to bring the joy of nursery rhymes to children. Sisimpur has produced 40 popular Bengali nursery rhymes, recited by the cherished characters Halum, Tuktuki, Ikri, and Shiku. This initiative will add a melodious twist to children’s learning experience. These new videos were produced with generous support from USAID/Bangladesh.Most of the selected rhymes are sourced from pre-primary to second-grade textbooks to help encourage children to learn their educational rhymes with increased interest and joy. Additionally, the collection includes fun and popular rhymes beyond the textbooks, designed to foster creativity and imaginative thinking among children. Among these 40 ...

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BRAC Bank to provide advanced cash management and supply chain financingsolutionsto PRAN-RFL

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BRAC Bank has partnered with PRAN-RFL Group, a leading conglomerate in Bangladesh, to offer advanced cash management solutions and supply chain financing to optimise their working capital and financial operation. As part of this collaboration, BRAC Bank will deliver a customised payment facility that allows PRAN’s ERP system to initiate transactions directly through API integration. This eliminates the need for manual processes like the Corpnet Maker module, reducing human error and ensuring secure, real-time data sharing. PRAN-RFL will also benefit from real-time account statements integrated with their ERP system, which will enable faster decision-making, automatic reconciliation, and improved efficiency in order processing and time to market. Additionally, BRAC Bank will facilitate d...

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Southeast University Trust Holds 134th Board Meeting

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The 134th meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of Southeast University Trust was held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 in the BoT Conference Room at the university's campus in Tejgaon. Mr. Rezaul Karim, Hon'ble Chairman of SEU Trust presided over the meeting. The Board members discussed various academic and administrative issues and took important decisions. They provided valuable guidelines to the university's management, reviewed the progress of various activities, and focused on the university's future plans.

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UCB offers skill development training to 150 agri-entrepreneurs in 6 upazilas in Munshiganj

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United Commercial Bank PLC's (UCB) agricultural support scheme 'Bhoroshar Notun Janala' has conducted its 57th skill-development training session in Munshiganj. A total of 150 agricultural entrepreneurs from 6 upazilas participated in the session, which took place at the Zara Convention Center, Maya Market Raytola, Mirkadim, Munshiganj. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, UCB has been conducting such training across various districts nationwide per the directives of the Bangladesh Bank. The training is being held to empower promising agricultural entrepreneurs by providing them with essential skills and knowledge. The 57th skill development occurred across 6 upazilas of Munshiganj: Munshiganj Sadar, Louhajong, Gazaria, Srinagar, Sirajdikhan, and Tongibari. T...