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Oct42024 by TS ReportNo Comments

NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024 kicked off

For the 11th consecutive year, the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), in collaboration with BASIS Students' Forum, has launched the Bangladesh chapter of NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024 at the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB). The hackathon, which started on Friday, will run non-stop for 36 hours, with the closing ceremony scheduled for Saturday at 6:00 PM. Over the past decade, Bangladesh has achieved global championship in the competition four times, including three consecutive wins. The inauguration ceremony was attended by BASIS President Russell T. Ahmed and AIUB Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman. Also present were BASIS Senior Vice-president M. Rashidul Hasan, Vice-President (Finance) Iqbal Ahmed Fakhrul Hasan, B...

Oct42024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Bangladesh Chatra Kallyan Trust demands for change in education policy and curriculum and issuance of quality textbooks to NCTB authorities

Breaking News, Education

A delegation of "Bangladesh Chhatra Kalyan Trust" exchanged views with the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) authorities yesterday afternoon (October 03, 2024) with a view to changing the education policy and curriculum and issuing quality textbooks. On behalf of Bangladesh Chhatra Kalyan Trust, the founder and executive director of Chhatra Kalyan Trust, Principal Nur Alam Talukdar, led the meeting. Chairman of the textbook board Professor Dr. AKM Riazul Hasan presided over the meeting. The meeting was also addressed by Board Curriculum Expert, Member Curriculum (Secondary Education) Prof. Rabiul Kabir Chowdhury, Member Curriculum (Primary Education) Prof. AFM Sarwar Jahan, Chief Editor of the NCTB and other senior officers of the NCTB Board. On behalf of Bangladesh Chhatra ...

Oct32024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Environment Advisor met Nepal’s Prime Minister

Breaking News, National

Syeda Rizwana Hassan, Adviser for Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources, today witnessed the signing of a 40-megawatt electricity agreement between Nepal, Bangladesh, and India. The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), and NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) of India signed the tripartite power sales agreement at a ceremony in a Kathmandu hotel. Under this agreement, 40 MW of electricity will flow from Nepal to Bangladesh via India for five months from June to November. The ceremony was also attended by Nepal’s Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Deepak Khadka, Bangladesh’s Water Resources Secretary Nazmul Ahsan, and Nepal’s Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari. In her address, Syeda Rizwana Hassan...

Oct32024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Banglalink’s ‘MyBL Super App’ wins “Digital Nations” Awards

Breaking News, Business

Innovative digital operator Banglalink has brought home another laurel from an international platform. Banglalink has earned the “Excellence in Digital Inclusion Award” for the “MyBL Super App: Revolutionizing Healthcare in Rural Bangladesh” campaign at the GSMA’s M360 Asia-Pacific event. The announcement was made at the M360 APAC Digital Nations Award in Seoul, South Korea—GSMA’s annual flagship event for the Asia Pacific region. Hande Asik, Group Director of Strategy and Communications at VEON, Banglalink’s parent company, received the award on behalf of the company on 1 October 2024. It is mentionable that the “Digital Nations Award” recognizes the contributions of mobile technology in expediting digital transformation across nations. The competition attracted submissions from 11 ...

Oct32024 by TS ReportNo Comments

DBH opens its new branch in Barishal

Breaking News, Business

DBH Finance PLC. (DBH), the largest housing finance institution of the country, recently inaugurated its branch in Barishal city. The branch aims to offer home loan and deposit services to the people living in Barishal city and adjacent areas. This is 16th branch of DBH and located on the 2nd floor of Khan Faiz Shotaiyu Bhabon, Sahid Nazrul Islam Sarak (Police Line Road) of Barishal city. Nasimul Baten, Managing Director and CEO of DBH, formally inaugurated the branch in a simple ceremony held at the branch recently. Prominent developers of Barishal city and other high officials of DBH attended the branch's opening ceremony. With this new branch, DBH now has a footprint across all divisions of Bangladesh, covering the major cities and urban areas. DBH Finance PLC, formerly known as D...

Oct32024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Infinix introduces revolutionary AI∞platform

Breaking News, Technology

Infinix, a trendy tech brand among young consumers, has introduced Infinix AI∞, a next-generation AI solution designed to elevate everyday intelligence, creativity, and productivity. Central to this innovation is Folax, a virtual assistant powered by Infinix's proprietary AI models alongside advanced technologies like GPT-4o, Gemini, and more. Whether through text, voice, or image inputs, users enjoy real-time responses and personalized recommendations for a seamless experience. Infinix AI∞acts as an intelligent creative assistant that simplifies tasks, fuels innovation, and empowers productivity. Among its standout features is Live Texts∞, which enhances productivity by instantly extracting and summarizing information from images and documents. It offers quick, intelligent summaries...

Oct32024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Ethiopian Airlines offers B1G1 ticket marking Bangladesh debut

Breaking News, Business

DHAKA, October 3, 2024: Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, has announced a special buy-one-get-one-free (B1G1) ticket offer for flights from Dhaka to all its global destinations, celebrating its entry into the Bangladesh market. The airline is set to commence five weekly flights on the Addis Ababa–Dhaka–Addis Ababa route, starting with its inaugural flight from the Ethiopian capital on November 2, which will arrive in Dhaka on November 3. The offer will be available from November 3 to 18, 2024, with tickets needing to be purchased by October 20. “We wanted to present an attractive offer to our passengers, and we believe this promotion will encourage Bangladeshi travelers to experience the world-class service of a Star Alliance airline,” said Shohag Hossain, Managing Dir...

Oct32024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Protect ozone layer through eco-friendly air-conditioners and refrigerators

Breaking News, Feature

Recently, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser, Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, has emphasized using environment-friendly air conditioners and non-CFC inhalers to protect the ozone layer in her statement. The government is encouraging people to make informed decisions about the environment when purchasing home appliances. In regard to this, Samsung has brought multiple types of Residential Air Conditioner (RAC) and Refrigerators (REF) that are designed to minimize environmental impact while delivering excellent performance. Samsung RAC and REF incorporate technologies that will decrease consumption, waste, and emissions, making them the ideal sustainable choices for consumers, especially, those concerned with the environment. Samsung’s Residential Air Conditioners are equi...

Oct22024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Toffee Kicks Off Women’s T20 World Cup Campaign

Breaking News, Entertainment

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will begin on 3 October. Hopes are running high for our women’s cricket team in this World Cup. To multiply the excitement and provide a real LIVE experience of the T20 World Cup, the digital entertainment platform Toffee has recently kicked off its T20 World Cup campaign. An event to roll out the campaign on the occasion of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was organized at Tiger’s Den in Gulshan-1, Dhaka, on 1 October 2024. On this occasion, a brief program was also organized to celebrate the success of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where the Bangladesh team made it to the Super Eight. The winners of the Credence Cricket Mania launched during the Men’s T20 World Cup were also handed over the prizes at the ceremony. At the event, Toffee announced the beginning o...

Oct22024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Recommendation to Cancel the Safari Park Project in the Reserved Forest of Lathitila, Moulvibazar

Breaking News, National

The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has recommended canceling the approval of the safari park project in the reserved forest of Lathitila, Moulvibazar. A letter regarding this was sent to the Planning Commission on 2 October. The "Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, Moulvibazar (Phase 1)" project was conditionally approved in the ECNEC meeting on 9 November 2023. Following the ECNEC meeting's decision, a four-member committee was formed on 21 August 2024 by the ministry to assess the project's impact on biodiversity and provide recommendations. The committee was chaired by former Chief Conservator of Forests Ishtiaq Uddin Ahmed, with members including Dr. Mustafa Firoz, Professor of Zoology at Jahangirnagar University; Farid Uddin Ahmed, former Executive Director o...