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Jun182022 by News DeskNo Comments

Training organized to explore ways for attracting more climate funding to local levels

A two-day long ‘Training for Local Level Actors on Climate Change Project Proposal Development for Accessing International Climate Funds’ was organized by the Economic Relations Division (ERD), supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, at Hotel Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka recently. Bangladesh is expected to graduate from the status of a Least Developed Country (LDC) by 2026. Achievements in economic development are, however, at risk from the impact of climate change. According to the Global Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2020, Bangladesh ranks 7th among the 10 countries most affected by extreme weather events. Adapting to climate change is thus vital to the country’s development. The training has been developed and conducted by the Centre for Cli...

Jun182022 by News DeskNo Comments

Daffodil Technical Institute distributes among the Students

Breaking News, Education

To prepare the students for the 21st century and to adapt them to the latest ICT-friendly education to enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities to fit globally, Daffodil Technical Institute (DTI) distributed Laptop today on June 18, 2022, at 71 Milonayoton of Daffodil Education Network. Agriculture Minister Dr. Muhammad Abdur Razzak, MP graced the Laptop Distribution Ceremony as the Chief Guest and handed over the laptops to the students. Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Founder of Daffodil Technical Institute and Chairman of Daffodil Family presided over the program. Engr. Md. Akteruzzaman, Director, Directorate of Technical Education and Mr. Mohammad Nuruzzaman, Group CEO of Daffodil Family were present as the Special Guests. Rathindranath Das, Executive Director and Principal, Moazzem Hossa...

Jun182022 by News DeskNo Comments

ULAB Freshers’ Orientation for Summer 2022 term

Breaking News, Education

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh organized orientation programs for the Summer 2022 undergraduate freshers on 16 June. Mr. Andreas Hueberger, Head of Administration of the European Union Delegation to Bangladesh was the Chief Guest in the morning session. In his speech he stressed the importance of open-mindedness as the key to success in life and career. Mr. Navidul Haq, Director, Mohammadi Group, was the virtual Chief Guest in the afternoon session. He urged students to use their four years at ULAB purposefully and not waste a second. Dr. Maliha Mannan Ahmed, Member of ULAB Board of Trustees, spoke about the value of a liberal arts education, while Vice-Chancellor Prof. Imran Rahman asked the freshers to follow a path towards global citizenship. Mr. Rehan Ahmed, Director ...

Jun182022 by News DeskNo Comments

Budget Reaction 2022-23: Budget to Make Tobacco Products More Affordable and Increase Health Risk

Breaking News, National

The proposed budget for FY 2022-23, if finally adopted and realized, will increase the use of cigarettes and other tobacco products among the poor and the youth. It will deprive the government of additional revenue and, at the same time, hike health expenditure. As the proposed budget has kept the supplementary duty unchanged and failed to introduce a specific tax system, the opportunity for tobacco companies to exponentially expand their profit remains wide open. Speakers said this today (18 June 2022, Saturday) during a post-budget press conference, jointly organized by PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) held at the Nasrul Hamid Auditorium of the Dhaka Reporters Unity. The event was supported by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK). It was ...

Jun152022 by News DeskNo Comments

OPPO Bangladesh Wins Golden Globe Tigers Award for Excellence in Customer Service

Breaking News, Technology

OPPO Bangladesh has recently won the Golden Globe Tiger Award in the Customer Service Excellence category for providing exceptional customer service in Bangladesh. This award is a recognition of the brand’s contribution to elevating lives through top-notch customer service. OPPO Bangladesh team received the award at a ceremony held in Malaysia, on June 13, 2022. OPPO provides transparent services in Bangladesh called face-to-face maintenance services, providing maximum transparency as users can view the entire process of maintenance. This system of face-to-face maintenance has led user satisfaction to reach 99.3%. Moreover, OPPO is the first mobile phone brand in Bangladesh to have launched a mobile record service in the customer service centers, where users can record the service p...

Jun152022 by News DeskNo Comments

Sunsilk Introduces New Shampoo with Active Mix of Natural Ingredients

Breaking News, Business

Sunsilk, the most loved hair care brand of Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), has introduced a new range of shampoos with an active mix of natural ingredients as part of its effort to bring better and newer innovations all the time. The brand was relaunched with a new proposition and packed through a grand event last week. The new range of Sunsilk shampoos will offer three types of hair care solutions- shiny black hair, thick and long hair, and hair fall solution. Sunsilk black shine contains Amla, Pearl Protein, and Vitamin E for shiny black hair. Sunsilk engrafts keratin, yogurt, and coconut oil for thick and long hair. Sunsilk will also have another shampoo with soy protein, almonds, and vitamin E to tackle hair loss in the hair falls solution pack. Afzal Hasan Khan, Director, Bea...

Jun142022 by News DeskNo Comments

Human chain of 18 anti-tobacco organizations protesting against the non-imposition of effective tax on tobacco products in the proposed budget

Breaking News, National

18 anti-tobacco organizations held a human chain in front of the National Press Club on Tuesday, June 14 at 11 am to protest against the non-imposition of an effective tax on tobacco products in the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2022-23. At the same time, participants called on the government to reconsider its proposed budget, demanding an increase in supplementary tariffs on all types of tobacco products, a specific tax, an increase in government revenue and protection of public health. Md. Mukhlesur Rahman, Deputy Director, Health Sector, Dhaka Ahsania Mission presided over the human chain. Abdus Salam (CTFK-Bangladesh), Helal Uddin (Prottasha), AKM Khalil Ullah (NATAB), Swagufta Sultana (AID Foundation), Rokeya Begum (TABINAZ), Rubina Islam (DORP), Syeda Ananya Rahman (WBB ...

Jun132022 by News DeskNo Comments

Filming of New Season of Sisimpur has just begun

Breaking News, Entertainment

Filming of children’s favorite program Sisimpur’s new season, the season 15, has started on a set in the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) of the capital on 12th June (Sunday). Producer of Sisimpur, the Sesame Workshop Bangladesh, will produce 26 episodes under this new season. From a source of Sisimpur it is learned that Halum, Tuktuki, Ikri and Shiku will appear in this season with all ‘fun and learn’ stories. Also, there will be human cast Asha, Guni Moyra (Brilliant confectioner) and other regular characters of Sisimpur along with the Muppets. Moreover, there are lots of surprises waiting for the friends of Sisimpur this season. A new Muppet friend is joining Sisimpur from this season. The new season’s episodes are designed to emphasize equal opportunity and participa...

Jun132022 by News DeskNo Comments

ULAB Moves Up in WURI’s Global Top 100 Innovative Universities

Breaking News, Education

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has moved up four notches in the coveted Global Top 100 Innovative Universities in the World's Universities with Real Impact (WURI) Ranking – from rank 100 in 2021 to rank 96 in 2022. In ceremonies held on 9 June 2022 in the Korean capital of Seoul, WURI Project Leader Professor MOON Hwy-Chang announced ULAB’s placement as the only Bangladeshi university on the list. The top five ranked universities are: (1) Minerva Schools at Keck Graduate Institute (USA); (2) Arizona State University (USA); (3) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA); (4) Stanford University (USA); and (5) University of Pennsylvania (USA). ULAB also placed among the top global universities in various categories – rank 49 for Industrial Application with “ULAB TV:...

Jun122022 by News DeskNo Comments

realme 9-4G with 108MP prolight camera now available at special offer in Daraz

Breaking News, Business

Youth-favorite brand realme’s newest number series edition realme 9-4G is now available in Daraz. Interested users can purchase the smartphone from the official Daraz websites <https://click.daraz.com.bd/e/_6YDLT> The realme 9-4G is equipped with Samsung’s ISOCELL HM6 sensor for their main 108MP camera which is the first in Bangladesh. Available in 3 colors – Sunburst Gold, Meteor Black and Stargaze White with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, the realme 9 is available in an amazing price of BDT 25,970 in Daraz. The device is one of a kind and innovative in the number series. realme 9-4G comes with a 108MP ProLight high-quality camera with latest HM 6 sensor, with which users can get great pictures at minimum light. Apart from an amazing Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate...