Day: December 9, 2024

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ICPC Asia Dhaka Regional Contest 2024

On 7 December, the prestigious ICPC Asia Dhaka Regional Contest 2024 concluded with an extraordinary display of programming excellence hosted by Daffodil International University at Daffodil Smart City, Savar. The brightest minds from across the region came together for this grand event, showcasing their talent, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.Mr. Shish Haider Chowdhury, Secretary ICT Division of Ministry of Posts Telecommunication and Information Technology was present as the chief guest at the Closing and Award Giving Ceremony and distributed prizes among the winners. Mr. Abul Kashem Md. Shirin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dutch Bangla Bank Ltd. and Dr. Muhammad Mehedi Hassan, Executive Director (Additional Charge) Bangladesh Computer Council were present as...

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Letter to Chief Adviser to Strengthen Tobacco Control Law

Breaking News, NGO News

Bangladesh Grocery Business Association (BGBA) has sent a letter to the Chief Adviser, demanding the swift passage of the proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Act to strengthen it further and prevent premature deaths caused of tobacco. The letter, signed by the General Secretary of the association, Alamgir Hossain Khan, was sent this morning to the Chief Adviser’s office. The letter highlights the proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Law. These proposals were drafted by the Ministry of Health to align the existing tobacco control law with the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). Notable proposed changes include: Eliminating designated smoking areas, Prohibiting the display of tobacco products at sales points, Banning the sale of single sticks of bidi and cigare...

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11th BELTA International Conference

Breaking News, Education

The British Council, in collaboration with the Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA), the Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML), the U.S. Embassy, and North South University (NSU), hosted the BELTA-NSU International Conference 2024 and the 11th BELTA International Conference on December 6 and 7, 2024, at the NSU campus, Dhaka.The conference titled “Re/Envisioning Paradigms in English Language Education” was organised to provide a platform to explore the profound shifts in English language education due to the rapid changes in our global landscape and equip stakeholders with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the evolving terrain of language education. Prof. Ahmed Bashir, President of BELTA and Professor in the Department of English at the Univ...

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FICCI Partners with Government to Attract Global Investors and Expand Business Opportunities in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Business

The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) will collaborate with the government to attract international investors and expand business opportunities in the country. FICCI President Zaved Akhtar stated this in the 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the chamber, took place on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Le Méridien Dhaka.In his opening remarks, FICCI President highlighted FICCI's achievements over the past year, underscoring the Chamber's dedication to creating a favorable investment climate in Bangladesh. He acknowledged the significant contributions of member companies and stressed the importance of joint efforts in driving economic growth and sustainable development.“I am honored and delighted to presided over the 61st AGM of the chamber. As we embark o...

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Bdcalling IT Limited onboards Blackboard Strategies as its communication partner

Breaking News, Technology

Bdcalling IT Limited, the country's leading international provider of IT services, has recently onboarded Blackboard Strategies, a concern of Asiatic 3Sixty, as its strategic communication partner. To this end, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two concerns at Bdcalling IT Limited's corporate office in Banasree, Dhaka on December 9, 2024. The MoU signing ceremony was graced by members from Bdcalling IT Limited, including, Sabina Akter, Chairman; Muhammad Monir Hossain, Founder, CEO; Capt. Md. Nahid Hassan (Retd.), Head of HR and Admin; Sharif Ahmed, PR and Marketing Manager; and Nusrat Islam, Senior Executive, HR and Admin. Officials from Blackboard Strategies were also present, including Ishtiaque Hossain, Executive Director and other officials. As part of the ...