February 2025 - Page 5 of 13

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Guardian Life Partners with Aramex Dhaka to Secure Employee Well-Being

Guardian Life Insurance Limited and Aramex Dhaka Limited have signed an agreement to provide Group Insurance benefits to all employees and their dependents of Aramex Dhaka Limited. This initiative aims to ensure financial security and healthcare support for the employees and their families. The agreement was officially signed by Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, Additional Managing Director and Acting CEO of Guardian Life Insurance Limited, and Mr. Syed Mahtab Pervez, Country Manager of Aramex Dhaka Limited, on behalf of their respective organizations. The signing ceremony was attended by high officials from both organizations. Representing Guardian Life were Mr. Mahmudur Rahman Khan, Senior Executive Vice President & Head of Retail Business; Md. Sajib Hossain, Chief Financial Officer; ...

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‘Shamim Hussain: The Freelance Maker’ selling like hotcake in the Bookfair

Breaking News, Literature

Shamim Hussain hails from the Jhenaidah district. He used to work in a multinational company with a monthly salary of nearly 100K. Despite his economic solvency, he dreamed of building a youth career in his village. Therefore, leaving behind his 7 years of multinational career, he started training the villagers in information technology. That's the beginning. He has trained nearly 20,000 youths and helped them start their freelancing career. Those youths earn money working in their villages. Shamim Hussain is still doing various work to fulfil his dream. The renowned writer Rahitul Islam has written a novel titled ‘Shamim Hussain: The Freelance Maker’ based on the story of Shamim Hussain. The novel depicts Shamim Hussain's long struggle. The book has already gained mass appreciation. A go...

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JICA successfully completes Advanced Mediation Training for Legal Professionals under A2J Project

Breaking News, National

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) successfully completed Advanced Mediation Training for Legal Professionals, under the 'Development of Mediation and Civil Litigation Practices for Enhancement of Access to Justice Project' (A2J Project) in collaboration with the Law and Justice Division (LJD) of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, and the Judicial Administration Training Institute (JATI) on at JATI. The training program included a range of practical and theoretical learning sessions designed to enhance the skills of legal professionals such as judges, legal aid officers and lawyers who are actively involved in the mediation process. In April 2024, JICA, in collaboration with LJD, launched the A2J Project to promote effective access to justice in Bangladesh...

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Afroza Momen and Walid Ahmed set to collaborate on their second film

Breaking News, Entertainment

After making waves with their debut film, director Walid Ahmed and producer Dr. Afroza Momen are gearing up for their second cinematic project. On the evening of February 18, the duo officially signed an agreement at a ceremony in the capital, marking the beginning of their next film. The project will be produced under Dr. Afroza Momen’s banner, RNNS Productions, with direction by Walid Ahmed, the head of Shadamata Entertainment. Their previous collaboration, Megher Kopat, released in 2023, achieved remarkable success on the international stage. The film was screened at various festivals across India, the USA, and other countries, earning accolades such as Best Foreign Film, Best Director, and the Raj Kapoor Award at the Global Independent Film Festival in India. It was also nominated f...

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Preparatory Meeting Held to Strengthen Volunteers Network for Palliative Care in Narayanganj

Breaking News, NGO News

A preparatory meeting for the Volunteer Network for Palliative Care was successfully held today at the NCC Conference Room, Narayanganj. Organized by AYAT Education with the support of Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC), the meeting is part of the ongoing efforts under the Compassionate Narayanganj Project to build a sustainable palliative care ecosystem in the city. The primary objective of the meeting was to ensure the continued engagement of volunteers, facilitate long-term support for palliative care patients beyond the project period, and strengthen the Narayanganj Palliative Care Society (NPCS) through an active volunteer network. Participants discussed strategies to sustain and expand volunteer-driven palliative care services in the region. Officials from AYAT Education & ...

Feb182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Daffodil International University and DIPTI host Country’s 1st AI Olympiad 2025

Breaking News, Education

Daffodil International University (DIU) along with Daffodil International Professional Training Institute (DIPTI) are jointly going to organize AI Olympiad Bangladesh 2025on April 12, 2025.This is a pioneering initiative of DIU and DIPTI aim to promote AI-driven innovation, research, and education in Bangladesh for first ever of its kind. Detailed information about the organization of the Olympiad and its special features was presented today 18 February 2025 (Tuesday) at the "Meet the Press" event organized at the 71 auditorium of Daffodil Plaza in Dhanmondi of the capital. Professor Dr. Syed Akhtar Hossain, Dean, Faculty of Science and Information Technology of Daffodil International University highlighted various aspects of the Olympiad at the "Meet the Press" program. Dr. Mohammad Nu...

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CloudCamp Foundation Launches Career Canvas

Breaking News, Technology

In a groundbreaking initiative, CloudCamp Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to modern skill development in Bangladesh, has launched Career Canvas, an open-source career management tool designed to empower students from Class 9, SSC, HSC, Polytechnic, Madrasahs, and Universities with AI-driven career planning and skill development. The launch event took place in Dhaka on February 16, 2025, with key figures from Bangladesh’s tech and education sectors in attendance. Career Canvas is a first-of-its-kind open-source platform, built by a group of volunteers from both technical and non-technical backgrounds in Bangladesh. This tool addresses a critical challenge: enabling students to leverage AI for career growth, acquire global skills, secure fair compensation, and access unive...

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Huawei Kicks Off Campus Roadshows for ‘Seeds For The Future 2025 Bangladesh’

Breaking News, Business

Huawei has kicked off roadshows for the 12th edition of its flagship competition ‘Seeds For The Future Bangladesh’, which aims to develop the country’s ICT ecosystem by enhancing students' ICT knowledge and skills. On Tuesday, Huawei shared this information through a press release. As part of this initiative, roadshows have recently been held at East West University, RUET, AUST, and BRAC University, engaging more than 1000 students. During these sessions, Huawei presented the objectives of ‘Seeds For The Future’ program, its roadmap, suggestions on preparation, and opportunities for the students. The roadshows will be hosted at several other universities across the country. This year, the roadshows will take place till March, followed by the official inauguration of the program in April...

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Robi Showcases Resilience: Overcoming 2024 Economic Challenges

Breaking News, Business

Despite a challenging economic landscape, Robi remained steadfast in delivering enhanced value to its shareholders and customers by prioritizing operational efficiency and strategic investments. The year was marked by economic instability, high inflation, and market disruptions, which impacted consumer purchasing power. Nevertheless, Robi closed the year with revenue of BDT 9,950.2 crore, reflecting a modest 0.1% increase from 2023. Voice revenue grew by 0.7%, while data revenue increased by 2.2% year-over-year. Quarterly performance comparisons showed mixed results. Voice revenue declined by 8.4% from Q3’24, while data revenue increased slightly by 0.1%. On a year-over-year basis, Q4’24 voice revenue grew by 1.7%, while data revenue saw a sharp drop of 13.9%, largely due to tremendo...

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BRAC Bank ‘Aporajeyo TARA Scholarships’ to support 300 female students at Rajshahi University

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has recently expanded its 'Aporajeyo TARA Scholarships' program to provide financial assistance to 300 female students at the University of Rajshahi (RU). This partnership was formalised during a signing ceremony held at the RU campus on February 16, 2025, where Professor Dr Saleh Hasan Naquib, Vice-Chancellor of RU, and Sabbir Hossain, DMD and Chief Operating Officer of BRAC Bank, inked the agreement. During the ceremony, Professor Dr Naquib expressed gratitude to BRAC Bank, stating, "This initiative by BRAC Bank will have a lasting impact on the lives of our female students. It offers more than just financial assistance; it catalyses change, enabling our students to dream bigger and achieve greater milestones in their academic and professional journeys." Sabbir Hossain...