Day: December 17, 2024

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ISD commemorates 54th Victory Day

International School Dhaka (ISD) has recently observed the 54th Victory Day of Bangladesh with a heartfelt assembly by bringing together the whole school community to honor the country's rich history and sacrifices of the martyrs. The assembly was held at ISD's gymnasium, and a tapestry of performances was exhibited that monumentalized the spirit of patriotism and unity.The assembly began with a warm welcome from Mr. Steve Calland-Scoble, the Director of International School Dhaka. He expressed, "We believe in nurturing a deep understanding of our cultural roots and history. Victory Day is the perfect opportunity to reflect on our collective pasts and empower our students to build a brighter future for the country. Today's performances embody our students and nation's creativity, resil...

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IBFB gets its new Leader

Breaking News, Business

IBFB elected Ms. Lutfunnisa Saudia Khan as the President, Syed Mustafizur Rahman and Engr. Utpal Kumar Das as Vice President and Vice President (Finance) respectively.Ms. Lutfunnisa Saudia Khan, is the Chairman of Bangla Phone Limited, Commlink Info Tech Limited and Newton Engineering Limited, Syed Mustafizur Rahman, Managing Director of Novo Cargo Services Ltd. and Engr. Utpal Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director of Powertrac Group.Mr. Humayun Rashid will be present at the board as Immediate Past President.Among others Major General (Retd.) Mohammad Shamim Chowdhury, Director of Therap (BD) Limited, M.A. Hashem, Chairman of Sajeeb Group, Mohammad Ershad Hussain Rana, Chairman & CEO of Dawn Group of Companies, Md. Fakhruddin, Managing Director of United Investment &a...

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Environment Advisor Seeks Nordic Assistance to Establish Elephant Wildlife Sanctuary and Prioritize River Cleaning Initiatives

Breaking News, National

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources, has called for Nordic support—both financial and technical—in establishing a wildlife sanctuary for elephants, which are already extinct in the region. She also emphasized that cleaning up rivers across Bangladesh remains a top priority for the Ministry, urging Nordic countries to contribute their expertise and cooperation in these critical areas.The Advisor made these remarks during a meeting with the Ambassador of Sweden to Bangladesh, Nicolas Weeks; the Ambassador of Norway, Hakon Arald Gulbrandsen; and the Deputy Head of Mission of Denmark, Anders Karlsen, held Tuesday at the Ministry's office in the Bangladesh Secretariat.Highlighting the urgent need for sustainable soluti...

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Is My Food Fortified?

Breaking News, Health

In today’s food scene, the term “fortified” has become popular among health-conscious consumers. When food is fortified, essential vitamins and minerals are added to enhance its nutritional value, addressing common nutrient deficiencies. For example, fortified foods may include added vitamins like A and D, or minerals such as iron and calcium, which might not be present in sufficient quantities in their unfortified counterparts.That’s why more and more people are turning to fortified food. You may have noticed this term popping up in supermarkets or departmental stores recently. Fortified foods are regular foods that have been enriched with extra vitamins and minerals—like vitamin A, vitamin D, iron, or calcium—that our bodies need but may not get enough of from regular meals.Think...

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eLAP: Transforming the Loan Process for Bangladesh’s SMEs

Breaking News, Business

Accessing a loan in Bangladesh’s banking industry may often feel like navigating a maze of endless paperwork. Business owners and entrepreneurs face a time-consuming journey to secure financing, a long list of documents, paperwork, and multiple visits from Relationship Officers (ROs) for signatures—a process that can stretch over weeks.BRAC Bank decided it was time for a smarter approach.In 2022, the bank introduced the Electronic Loan Application Proposal (eLAP), a digital platform designed for faster and more efficient loan applications. By December 2023, eLAP had been rolled out across 556 SME Unit Offices nationwide, transforming SME banking in Bangladesh.And it has truly turned things around.Before eLAP, the loan process involved multiple stages, from business initiato...

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Ami Probashi Partners with Shikho to Revolutionize Learning for Aspiring Migrants

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Ami Probashi, a leading digital platform dedicated to simplifying the migration journey for Bangladeshi workers, has partnered with Shikho, one of the largest e-learning platforms in Bangladesh. This collaboration aims to provide exclusive learning materials and courses tailored for aspiring migrant workers, enabling them to gain essential skills and knowledge for a successful transition abroad.The partnership will integrate a range of courses onto the Ami Probashi platform, offering migrants access to language training in Arabic and other foreign languages, plane etiquette, airport training, and other crucial resources designed specifically for migrant communities. In addition, Shikho’s expansive catalog of educational videos and training materials will also be available to Ami Probas...