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Jan192025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Electricity and water connections of illegal settlers on hills will be disconnected– Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, stated that electricity and water connections for illegal settlers on hills will be disconnected. She questioned, "How do illegal occupants obtain such connections?" She also emphasized that even hill owners will face legal action if they are involved in hill cutting. The advisor made these remarks on Sunday afternoon while visiting the Akbar Shah area in Chattogram to address the issue of illegal hill cutting. She engaged with local residents and the administration, stressing the importance of long-term plans to conserve hills. She stated, "Unplanned hill cutting and mismanagement have placed the environment and biodiversity under severe threat. Such activities...

Jan192025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Daffodil International University 3rd International Education Conference ends

Breaking News, Education

To mark the 24thfounding anniversary of Bangladesh ChatraKallyan Trust 2 -day Daffodil International University 3rd International Education Conference on "Education for World Peace"ends today on January 19, 2025 at the International Mother Language Institute in the capital.Professor Dr. S MMahabub Ul Haque Mazumder, Pro Vice Chancellor, Daffodil International University was present as the chief guest at the closing ceremony. Presided over by Principal NureAlamTalukder, Founder and Executive Director of Bangladesh ChatraKallyan Trust, the function was addressed by media Personalities Khalilur Rahman, Editor -Education Watch, Md. Gias Uddin Emon, Managing Editor, Rupali Bangladesh and Mostakima Islam Meem, Vice Principal, Trust Model Academy. Addressing as the chief guest Professor Dr. S M ...

Jan192025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Intercloudto enjoy BRAC Bank’s exclusive Employee Banking benefits

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has partnered with Intercloud Limited to provide exclusive Employee Banking services. Under the partnership, the officials of Intercloud will experience a convenient and delightful banking experience, including salary accounts, multi-currency debit cards, credit cards, loan facilities, DPS, FD, and various benefits under BRAC Bank’s Employee Banking proposition. AKM Shahadul Islam, Head of Employee Banking of BRAC Bank, and Hasibur Rashid, Chief Executive Officer of Intercloud, signed the agreement at BRAC Bank Gulshan Premium Banking Lounge. Intercloud Limited is a nationwide Internet Service Provider (ISP) and IP Telephony Service Provider (IPTSP) in Bangladesh, as well as a sister company of NovoCom and Novotel Limited. Representing Intercloud Limited at the signin...

Jan192025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BASIS Seminar on Sustainable Development in the ICT Sector

Breaking News, Business

To highlight the remarkable achievements, potential, and the possibility of Bangladesh becoming a global digital hub in the dynamic future of the ICT sector, the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) organized a seminar titled "Bangladesh: The Emerging ICT Powerhouse" on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center, Purbachal. The event was graced by special guests, including Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb , Policy Adviser (ICT Coordination & Reform) of the ICT Division; Ichiguchi Tomohide, Chief Representative of JICA Bangladesh; and Baby Rani Karmakar, Director General of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). Other distinguished attendees included Yuji Ando, Country Representative of JETRO in Bangladesh; Samsoo Kim, Director Genera...

Jan182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Southeast University and Universiti Malaysia Perlis Sign Strategic Letter of Intent

Breaking News, Education

Southeast University (SEU), Bangladesh, and Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) on January 14, 2025, to promote academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. The signing ceremony was graced by SEU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam, and UniMAP Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ts. Dr. Zaliman Sauli. Dr. Md. Maruf Hassan, Associate Professor, represented SEU as a delegate at the event. This strategic partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in joint academic programs and research initiatives. It leverages the expertise and resources of UniMAP's Centre of Excellence for Advanced Computing (CoE AdvComp) and Faculty of Electronic Engineering & Technology (FKTEN) alongside SEU's capabilities. Key areas of focus include advanced comp...

Jan182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

K. A. M. Majedur Rahman is the new CEO of BIAC

Breaking News, National

K. A. M. Majedur Rahman joined Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) as its Chief Executive Officer on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. K. A. M. Majedur Rahman is a seasoned banker and an experienced capital market professional. Spanning over four decades, Mr. Rahman began his career in Banking in 1981 and has worked in Bangladesh, Middle East, Africa and Australia in strategic business transformation, institutional capacity building, risk management, governance and stakeholder relationships. Currently, Mr. Rahman serves as an Independent Director and Chairman of Maldives Islamic Bank, Maldives. He is also a sponsor Director of Financial Excellence Limited (FinExcel) and Vice Chairman of Valor of Bangladesh Limited, a non-profit knowledge sharing platform. Prior t...

Jan182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Kids Time Fair 2025 to Be Held in Dhaka from January 24-26

Breaking News, Feature

To foster children's creativity and imagination and provide a platform to showcase their inner talents, Kids Time organizes the largest children's event, the "Kids Time Fair." This three-day event, organized for the fifth time, is filled with creative and engaging activities for both children and parents. The fair will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the premises of Bangladesh Shishu Academy from January 24-26. Approximately 25,000 families are expected to participate in this event organized by Kids Time. The fair will feature exciting cultural programs, including dance, songs, and poetry recitation, with children's participation. Tahmina Rahman, founder of Kids Time, stated, “This event aims to focus on the education, health, and well-being of children aged 3-12 years by bringing to...

Jan182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Inaugurated the UIU CSE FEST 2025 at UIU

Breaking News, Education

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) of United International University (UIU) organized two-days (17-18 January 2025) contest for inter-college and university students in different segments including Blockchain Olympiad, ICT Olympiad, Project Show, Line Following Robot (LFR) and Programming Contest titled “UIU CSE Fest 2025”. The inaugural ceremony of the fest was held on 17 January 2025 (Friday) at 10:00 AM at the UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka-1212. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Hon'ble Adviser, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh was present as the Chief Guest. Mr. Shish Haider Chowdhury, ndc, MCIPS (CS), Secretary, Information and Communication Technology Division, GoB was pre...

Jan182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup to be Streamed LIVE for Free Exclusively on Toffee

Breaking News, Sports

The Bangladeshi tigresses are progressing in full speed and gaining momentum among cricket fans. Cricket lovers from the across the nation are looking forward to the upcoming ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup to be held in Malaysia. To make sure that cricket maniacs of the country do not miss a single nail-biting moment of this world cup, Toffee, the country’s most preferred digital entertainment platform, will be streaming the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup for free. Kicking off on 18 January 2025, the tournament will continue till 2 February. And, all of the matches will be streamed exclusively on Toffee. In Bangladesh, popularity of women’s cricket is growing fast. The senior team has already brought home many awards. Now the champions of tomorrow (U19 team) will be playing in the int...

Jan172025 by TS ReportNo Comments

The British Council and British High Commission hosted the Alumni UK Gala Night

Breaking News, Feature

The British Council and the British High Commission have hosted the Alumni UK Gala Night, held on 16 January 2025 at the British Council Dhaka office. This prestigious event brought together more than 170 UK alumni, dignitaries, and guests to celebrate the achievements of the UK alumni and the transition from the Bangladesh-UK Alumni Network (BUKAN) to the global Alumni UK platform. The event was a testament to the enduring relationship between the United Kingdom and Bangladesh, established through shared educational and cultural experiences and a mutual commitment to global progress. The event highlighted the impact of UK alumni creating in Bangladesh, showcasing their contributions across various sectors, including business, innovation, culture, and sustainability. Gavin Tench, Min...