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BRAC Bank Uddokta 101: 68 women entrepreneurs graduate from BRACU, DIU

BRAC Bank, in collaboration with BRAC University and Daffodil International University, hosted the graduation ceremonies for 68 women from its entrepreneur accelerator programme, Uddokta 101. A total of 38 women from BRAC University and 30 from Daffodil International University successfully completed the programme, strengthening Bangladesh’s SME ecosystem. The BRAC University ceremony took place on February 20, 2025, followed by Daffodil International University on February 27, 2025. The accelerator programme comes against the backdrop of the rise of entrepreneurship in Bangladesh and especially an increasing number of women venturing into the business field. This one-of-kind intensive capacity building programme aimed to facilitate the promising entrepreneurs in honing their m...

Redrawing the Map, Climate Change Threatens Bangladesh’s National Security- Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Breaking News, National

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, framed climate change as an existential threat to Bangladesh’s national security, territorial integrity, and social stability. She painted a dire portrait of a future where rising seas, vanishing coastlines, and climate-induced displacement could force Bangladesh to "redraw its map" within decades. Environment Advisor said this in a lecture titled "Impact of Climate Change on National Security," held at the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Dhaka on Monday. Advisor warned that a one-meter sea-level rise—a plausible scenario by mid-century—would submerge 21 coastal districts, displacing millions and salinizing the rivers that sustain agriculture and fisheries. "When we speak of cl...

Facebook launches podcast series #FacebookIRL Stories to inspire young adult users

Breaking News, Entertainment

Every day, more and more young people, particularly young adults (18-29), are coming to Facebook to find out more about the world around them. It is a platform for users to navigate through different stages of life and do something meaningful for themselves as well as the community. To help young adults navigate the very best of the app, Facebook is spotlighting how young adults are using the app today through a brand new podcast series called, #FacebookIRL Stories in Bangladesh. Popular creator and comedian Amin Hannan Chowdhury is hosting this podcast series. Through this podcast, creators, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and community drivers will share their stories of inception, growth and expansion on Facebook, providing insights for young adults waiting to take the next big...