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The Harvard Health Systems Innovation Hackathon 2026 held at UIU

United International University (UIU) successfully organized the 7th edition of the Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL) Hackathon 2026yesterday at the Institute of Research, Innovation, Incubation, and Commercialization (IRIIC), UIU. Marking its second consecutive year as the only hub in Bangladesh for this global competition, the Dhaka edition brought together some of the country’s most promising innovators under the global HSIL network. The event was graced by Special Guest Prof. Dr. Sayeba Akhter, Chairman of the Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC), and Guest of Honor Prof. Dr. Jalal Uddin Mohammad Rumi, Director (Administration), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The program was chaired by Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice Chancellor of United Internat...

PriyoShop Honored with Two Prestigious Trophies at Bangladesh Retail Awards 2026!

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PriyoShop, the country’s leading retail distribution infrastructure for MSMEs, achieved a historic milestone at the Bangladesh Retail Awards 2026 by securing two of the night’s most prestigious honors. The company was crowned ‘Best Retail Startup’ and ‘Best E-Commerce Platform (B2B)’ during a grand gala ceremony held at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, on April 18, 2026. The awards, initiated by the Bangladesh Retail Forum in collaboration with Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF), recognize organizations that have demonstrated exceptional innovation in the retail sector. This year’s competition was particularly intense, with a total of 347 nominations submitted from 53 organizations. Out of 64 accolades presented across 26 categories, PriyoShop rose to secure the 'Winner' title i...

Samsung onboards SEBL as authorized national distributor for its mobile phones in Bangladesh

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Samsung Bangladesh has recently onboarded SEBL Distribution Ltd. as its authorized national distribution partner for mobile phones. SEBL will now distribute selected Samsung mobile phones nationwide as the company’s authorized distributor. The partnership was formally announced at an event held at SEBL’s office in the capital’s Kawran Bazar area. Through this collaboration, Samsung aims to further strengthen its official distribution network and ensure wider availability of its mobile products across both urban and rural markets. The initiative is also expected to enhance channel efficiency and ensure a more seamless nationwide supply. Samsung is going to inaugurate this partnership with SEBL with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy M06 5G, Samsung’s most affordable 5G device. Featur...