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Month: February 2025

Inaugural Ceremony of the ‘Foundation Course for Probationary Officers and Other Officials’

Inaugural Ceremony of the ‘Foundation Course for Probationary Officers and Other Officials’

Breaking News, Business
11 days long course on the ‘Foundation Course for Probationary Officers and Other Officials’ (General Banking Module-Combined Batch) of National Bank Limited has been inaugurated at the Training Institute of the bank on February 9, 2025. 44 Officers from Head Office and different branches of NBL participated in this Training Course. Mr. Sheikh Akhter Uddin Ahmed, Managing Director (Acting) of National Bank Limited was present in the Inauguration ceremony as the chief guest. Mr. Shah Syed Rafiul Bari, Principal of NBTI was also present in the program.
Toffee Brings Premium Entertainment with 2,000+ Hollywood and Bollywood Movies

Toffee Brings Premium Entertainment with 2,000+ Hollywood and Bollywood Movies

Breaking News, Entertainment
Toffee is bringing world-class entertainment closer to Bangladeshi audiences by expanding its content library with over 2,000 Hollywood and Bollywood movies, making premium entertainment more accessible and affordable—anytime, anywhere, at their fingertips. Through its agreement with Lionsgate Play, Toffee now offers a diverse mix of blockbuster franchises, critically acclaimed films, and popular series, all available through a seamless subscription and payment system tailored to the local market. Subscribers can enjoy this extensive collection for just BDT 99 per month, with a special 70% discount for a limited time. From the high-octane action of John Wick and The Hunger Games to the timeless romance of Jab We Met, Toffee's growing library caters to every taste. Viewers can explore ico...
Daffodil International University’s 12th Convocation held

Daffodil International University’s 12th Convocation held

Breaking News, Education
Daffodil International University (DIU) hold its 12th convocation with colorful events today on 08 February 2025 at Daffodil Smart City, Birulia Savar, Dhaka. Delegated by Mohammed Shahabuddin, President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Chancellor of Daffodil International University, Professor Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder, Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh presided over the convocation ceremony and conferred the degrees. Professor Dr. Hassan Diab, Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon attended the convocation as the Convocation Speaker. The convocation ceremony was also addressed by Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Board of Trustees and Professor Dr. M Lutfar Rahman, Vice Chancellor of the Univers...
FocusOn Global Opens New Training Center

FocusOn Global Opens New Training Center

Breaking News, Education
FocusOn Global Limited has inaugurated its new corporate office and training center in Baridhara DOHS, Dhaka. The official opening ceremony was recently held, with Dr. Musharraf Hossain, Head of Human Resources at icddr,b, as the chief guest. Among the special guests were Dr. Shibli Shahriar, Director of the MBA program at Daffodil International University; Asif Zaman, Chief Human Resource Officer of Citibank N.A.; Abdullah Al Mamun, Dean of the School of Business at Bangladesh University of South Asia; and Laila Nazneen, Head of Human Resources at Cineplex.
Social forestry beneficiaries will receive funds from the Climate Trust Fund instead of tree sales profits– Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Social forestry beneficiaries will receive funds from the Climate Trust Fund instead of tree sales profits– Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Breaking News, National
Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, stated that beneficiaries of social forestry will receive an equivalent amount from the Climate Trust Fund instead of tree sales profits. She emphasized the need to protect social forestry trees, allowing tree cutting only in urgent cases. She also stressed the importance of planting native trees instead of Acacia and Eucalyptus. She made these remarks on 9 February 2025 Sunday while addressing a discussion meeting at Rangpur Circuit House with officials from the Forest Department, Department of Environment, and Water Development Board. The Adviser highlighted the necessity of effective coordination among government agencies to protect the environment. She state...
Online Training on advocacy & networking by PSDI

Online Training on advocacy & networking by PSDI

Breaking News, NGO News
PSDI Consultancy conducted an online training session today focused on advocacy & networking. The event brought together representatives from Progressive (Rangamati), GRAUS (Bandarban), Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha, MedGlobal, Nirapad Hospital Chai, Street Children Activists Network (SCAN) Bangladesh, Ayat Education, NCPR, SERP, and Ayat Education, along with journalists and development activists. A total of 17 participants shared their insights on advocacy and networking. Key topics included the difference between advocacy and networking, advocacy level, steps, tools and techniques, strategic communication and challenges. The session was led by Md. Moniruzzaman Mukul, Advocacy & Communications expert and Secretary General, Street Children Activists Network (SCAN) Bangladesh, w...
Arpona Rani Rajbongshi’s Valentine’s Day Drama ‘Alo Andhare’

Arpona Rani Rajbongshi’s Valentine’s Day Drama ‘Alo Andhare’

Breaking News, Entertainment
For the arrival of spring and Valentine's Day, the love-themed play "Alo Andhare" (Light and Shadow) has been created under the direction of Naznin Hasan Khan and written by Arpona Rani Rajbongshi. The play stars Shofol Khan, Maftoha Jannat Zim, Farid Hossain, Anwar Shahi, and others. Regarding the play, Naznin Hasan Khan said, "Valentine's Day is not just about love stories or exchanging flowers. It also includes the stories of failure, sacrifice, rebellion, deprivation, regret, and separation. 'Alo Andhare' is such a story, and I believe it will touch the hearts of lovers." Arpona Rani Rajbongshi said, "In 'Alo Andhare,' there is a multifaceted burning of love in life, where the protagonist is not only a husband but also a lover. In today's society, where divorces are happening fre...
Botanical Gardens to Be Developed as Conservation Sites: Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Botanical Gardens to Be Developed as Conservation Sites: Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Breaking News, National
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has emphasized that botanical gardens are not merely recreational spaces but vital centers for nature conservation. The government is committed to transforming these gardens into conservation sites, and any effective proposals in this regard will be given due consideration. She made these remarks today while delivering the inaugural address as the chief guest at the Annual Botanical Conference 2024, organized at Jahangirnagar University. She joined the event virtually from her Dhaka residence. The Advisor highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to protect endangered forest areas, including hilly and coastal forests. However, she noted that while attempts ar...
Two Books by Director Walid Ahmed at the Ekushey Book Fair

Two Books by Director Walid Ahmed at the Ekushey Book Fair

Breaking News, Literature
Director Walid Ahmed has released two books at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair. Published by Sadamata, the books are titled “Dure Godhuli” and “Kothar Jadu”. They are available at stall number 519 of Dhrupadi Publications at the book fair. This is the first time Walid Ahmed has published books at the Ekushey Book Fair. Regarding this, he said, "I initially started my journey with songwriting. Since 2010, my songs have been released regularly. Later, I had to write stories, dialogues, and scripts for the dramas and films I directed. However, this is the first time my books have been published at the book fair. Although, I have two other books in English—Infinite Success and Magic of Presentation—which are available worldwide on Amazon." Walid Ahmed explained that “Dure Godhuli” is a collec...
The Next Generation Trapped in Weak Parenting!

The Next Generation Trapped in Weak Parenting!

Breaking News, Opinion
Rezaur Rahman Rizvi For the past few days, one of the most talked-about news headlines across social media and mainstream media in Bangladesh has been the case of 11-year-old Arabi Islam Suba, a student of class six who went missing from Mohammadpur, Dhaka. When her father posted about her disappearance on Facebook, the post went viral almost instantly. People from all walks of life, including media personalities, shared the post and urged everyone to help find her. The news was widely covered by all major media outlets, and law enforcement authorities took the matter seriously, ultimately locating her. Most aware readers are already familiar with this case. However, this discussion is not about Suba’s disappearance or recovery but rather about the significant role that weak pare...