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Apr222024 by News DeskNo Comments

TECNO’s AI Integrated Smartphones Are Here to ShapeTheFuture

TECNO, the pioneering smartphone brand, brings their groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Operating System (AIOS) to Bangladesh, marking a significant leap forward in mobile technology innovation. AI is an innovation that many smartphones are actively seeking to incorporate into their handsets. Likewise, TECNO has also stepped into the AI arena with their latest addition, solidifying their commitment to advancing technological capabilities and enhancing user experiences. Led by Jude You, Director of Engineering at TECNO, the company's AI-powered ecosystem is set to revolutionize the mobile experience on a global scale. With a determined commitment to bridging the gap between current mobile devices and advanced AI capabilities, TECNO's AIOS promises unparalleled functionality and user ...

Apr222024 by News DeskNo Comments

MoU was signed between SUB & UKM

Breaking News, Education

Southeast University (SEU) of Bangladesh and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen international collaboration in academics and research. The agreement was celebrated at SEU's conference room in Tejgaon, Dhaka, on 18 April, 2024, marking a significant milestone in fostering global academic partnerships. The Vice Chancellor of SEU Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam and The Vice Chancellor of UKM officially signed the agreement on behalf of their respective Universities. Dr. Farhana Ferdousi, Director of SEU's Institute of Research & Training (IRT), and Dr. Md Khan Sobayel Bin Rafiq, CEng (UK), Senior Lecturer & Research Fellow at UKM's Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI), played instrumental roles in initiating and presenti...

Apr222024 by News DeskNo Comments

Uber Riders in Bangladesh are most forgetful on Fridays

Breaking News, Business

Uber, the leading ridesharing app, today released the eighth edition of its Lost and Found Index for 2024. This index provides a snapshot of what people forget most frequently, the days of the week, hours of the day, and times of the year when Uber riders reported lost items. People in Bangladesh were most forgetful during May and June in the last one year, particularly during the evenings. And most objects were left behind over the weekends. Over the last year, we’ve seen objects including clothing and umbrellas top the list of most forgotten items in Ubers across Bangladesh, followed by utility items like wallets, pillows, and headphones. Besides leaving the usuals behind, Bangladeshis also forget unexpected things such as speakers. Nasheed Ferdous Kamal, Country Head, Uber Banglades...

Apr212024 by News DeskNo Comments

PROGGA-ATMA’s pre-budget press conference demands increase in tobacco prices

Breaking News, National

To safeguard public health, research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) have called for an effective hike in the prices of tobacco products in the upcoming FY 2024-25 national budget. The two organizations presented their tobacco taxation and pricing-related proposals for the upcoming FY today (20 April 2024, Saturday) during a press conference held at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah Auditorium of the National Press Club, Dhaka. In support of the budget proposals, eminent economist and convener of the National Anti-Tobacco Platform, Dr. Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad said, 'Tobacco products are becoming cheaper over time when compared to the prices of essential commodities which is an ominous sign for public health. Considering hun...

Apr202024 by News DeskNo Comments

Walid Ahmed’s ‘Megher Kapat’ at New York Film Festival

Breaking News, Entertainment

'Suchitra Sen International Film Festival' is being held in New York, America on 20th and 21st April 2024. A total of 438 films from Bangladesh and India were submitted for screening at the festival. From there, the film 'Megher Kapat' directed by Walid Ahmed has been nominated for exhibition in the feature section of the festival through the juridical board. The film will be screened at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in New York on the second day of the festival, April 21, 12-55pm local time. 'Megher Kapat' actress Cindy Rolling will reportedly represent the film at the festival. In this context, director Walid Ahmed of the film 'Megher Kapat' said that earlier on December 1 last year, the film participated in India's 'Global Independent Film Festival-2023' and won 'Best Foreign Fi...

Apr192024 by News DeskNo Comments

Youth demand to Stop Funding for Fossil Fuel

Breaking News, National

Thousands of young people and their platforms joined a Global Climate Strike in front the National Press Club and demanded #FixTheFinance. Young people demanded public investment banks and private sector organizations to redirect the investments made in fossil fuel and in harmful agribusiness towards more sustainable projects, renewable energy, and agroecology. Demanding the end of fossil finance, young people asked the global leaders to fund their future at the Global Climate Strike in front of the National Press Club, Dhaka, on 19 April (Friday). More than five hundred slogan-shouting climate fighters gathered at the Shaheed Minar after starting the rally at the National Press Club and circling Doel Square. The protest ended with a call for climate justice. Young people those who part...

Apr182024 by News DeskNo Comments

Land Zoning and Protection Act drafting to protect farmland in final stage: Land Minister

Breaking News, National

Land Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda has directed the divisional commissioners to take stern measures to prevent the unauthorized use of farmland for housing, commercial, and industrial purposes. Additionally, he directed them to take necessary measures to prevent unauthorized land filling activities with sand or soil as soon as they are discovered. Land Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda gave the directive while addressing the divisional commissioner coordination meeting as the chief guest at the conference room of the Ministry of Land at the Secretariat today, Thursday. Additional Secretary Md. Abbas Uddin chaired the meeting. Among others, the Chairman of the Land Appeal Board AKM Shamimul Haque, Chairman of the Land Reform Board Md. Abdus Sabur Mondal, Director General of Land Record a...

Apr182024 by News DeskNo Comments

Prof. M. Mofazzal Hossain made Pro VC of Southeast University

Breaking News, Education

Professor Dr. M. Mofazzal Hossain, SM IEEE, has been appointed Pro Vice Chancellor of Southeast University (SEU). SEU's Chancellor and Honorable President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin appointed him for this position for four years. Professor Hossain brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role. He has more than 30 years of teaching, research and administrative experiences at different universities home and abroad. He has previously held significant roles such as Dean of the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) and Dean of the Faculty of Sciences and Engineering at East West University. Prior to these appointments, he served as Head of the EEE Department at Chittagong University of Engineering and...

Apr182024 by News DeskNo Comments

One Team Unveils Panel for BASIS Elections

Breaking News, National

One Team has unveiled an 11-member panel to contest the upcoming elections for the executive committee of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), the national trade body for the IT industry. In a press release on Thursday, BASIS’s current president, Russell T Ahmed, announced the names of the candidates Russell T Ahmed himself, M Rashidul Hasan, Uttam Kumar Paul, AKM Ahmedul Islam Babu, Iqbal Ahmed Fakhrul Hasan, M Asif Rahman, Didarul Alam Sunny, KAM Rashedul Mazid (General Category), Syed Abdullah Jayed (Associate Category), Biplob Ghosh Rahul (Affiliate Category), and Syed Mohammad Kamal (International Category). This election sees 11 visionary & experienced industry leaders joining forces under the One Team banner, stated Russell T Ahmed. Each ca...

Apr182024 by News DeskNo Comments

iFarmer wins Top Prize at 2024 AFI Inclusive Fintech Showcase

Breaking News, National

iFarmer Limited has recently emerged as the global winner of the 2024 Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Inclusive Fintech Showcase for its innovative platform designed to empower farmers with easy access to affordable financing, convenient procurement of agri-inputs, expert agri-advisory services, and fair market access for selling produce. iFarmer was the only Bangladeshi company among the winners. The AFI is a policy leadership alliance owned and piloted by member central banks and financial regulatory institutions with the shared objective of developing financial inclusion at local, regional, and global levels. The AFI Inclusive Fintech Showcase exhibits the world’s most promising Fintech and Regtech innovators, boosting the access, usage, and quality of formal financial service...