Breaking News Archives - Page 2 of 114

Apr242024 by News DeskNo Comments

Infinix Inbook Y2 Plus: An affordable powerhouse for everyday use

Infinix, the trendy tech brand,launched Inbook Y2 Plus as their first laptop in Bangladesh market last year. With promises of sleek design, robust performance, and affordability, this laptop has captured the attention of tech enthusiast students and executives. Let’s delve deep into the features, performance, and overall user experience of the InfinixInBook Y2 Plus to determine whether it lives up to the hype. Design and build quality: The InfinixInBook Y2 Plus grabs attention with its sleek and lightweight design, making it an ideal choice for students and on-the-go executives.It’s neat and modern metallic design exudes a premium feel while ensuring durability. The sleek profile and narrow bezels surrounding the vibrant display contribute to a modern aesthetic competing with pric...

Apr242024 by News DeskNo Comments

Siegwerk achieves EcoVadis Silver Medal for Sustainability Excellence

Breaking News, Business

Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has again been awarded an EcoVadis Silver Medal rating. The year over year improvement of total points underscores the companies’ unwavering commitment to sustainability across all business units and regions. The current EcoVadis rating, places Siegwerk among the top 18% percent of companies in its industry with regards to sustainability performance. EcoVadis is a global sustainability ratings provider that evaluates companies based on the maturity of their environmental, social, and ethical management systems. It provides a comprehensive analysis of a company’s performance in areas such as environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics, ...

Apr232024 by News DeskNo Comments

BASIS hosts Candidates’ Introduction Meeting for upcoming BASIS Election

Breaking News, Business

The election of the executive committee for the 2024-26 of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) is going to be held on May 8, 2024. On this occasion, a candidates’ introduction meeting was held at the IDEB Auditorium in Kakrail on Monday. 33 candidates are competing to elect the 11-Member Executive Council. Among them 8 candidates will be elected from General category and 1 each from Associate, Affiliate and International category. T I M Nurul Kabir, Chairman of BASIS Election Executive Board, delivered the welcome speech at the program. In his speech, he discussed about the code of conduct for BASIS elections and discussed various issues related to casting votes by displaying demo ballot papers. At one stage, he organized the panel based candidate fami...

Apr232024 by News DeskNo Comments

Installation of ground points under ongoing BDS completed: Land Minister

Breaking News, National

Land Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda has directed the authorities concerned to implement all necessary measures to ensure that the landowners within the BDS survey area are adequately informed about the ongoing survey. Land Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda gave this direction to the concerned at the progress review meeting of EDLMS project (Establishment of Digital Land Management System Project) of Bangladesh Digital Survey (BDS) program at Bhumi Bhavan in the capital today. Director General of Department of Land Record and Survey Anis Mahmud, Additional Secretary (Development) of the Ministry of Land Ziauddin Ahmed, EDLMS Project Director Md. Zahurul Haque and officials of the Ministry of Land, Land Record and Survey Department and EDLMS Project were present at the meeting. Besides,...

Apr232024 by News DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh needs 534 billion dollar to tackle climate change by 2050: Environment Minister

Breaking News, National

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said Bangladesh needs 534 billion dollar to tackle climate change by 2050. So international financial support is essential for implementation of climate plans. He also said Bangladesh is committed to working collaboratively with international partners to build climate resilience. As Bangladesh continues to face the impacts of climate change, Minister Chowdhury reaffirmed the government's dedication to advancing climate adaptation efforts and ensuring a sustainable future for all citizens. Environment Minister delivered a compelling address today at the National Adaptation Plan Expo 2024, focusing on the advancement of Bangladesh's National Climate Plans. The session, held in Dhaka, marked a pivotal moment in Banglad...

Apr222024 by News DeskNo Comments

Fire Fighting Drill and Evacuation Practiceheld at UIU

Breaking News, Education

A Fire Fighting Drillassociated with Evacuation Practice was held at United International University (UIU) on 21 April 2024 (Sunday) at 11:00 AM in collaboration with Fire Service and Civil Defence of Bangladesh. The fire drill was organized to increase awareness on fire prevention, extinguishing, rescue and emergency evacuation. The three units of Fire Service and Civil Defence of Bangladesh participated in this fire fighting exercise. Their equipment in the exercise included a Turntable Ladder, a machine used to rescue people trapped from high-rise buildings, a water car, a car withwater pump, an ambulance and rope rappelling. Besides, some people were rescued on trolleys, wheelchairs and shoulders. The exercise was conducted by Mr. Sayed Manirul Islam, PFM, Senior Station Officer, Fi...

Apr222024 by News DeskNo Comments

Relocation of NBL Disaster Recovery Site to Felicity IDC

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In a significant move, National Bank has shifted its Disaster Recovery Site (DRS) operations to Felicity IDC, situated in the heart of Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City, Kalialor, Gazipur. The official inauguration took place on April 17, 2024, at Felicity IDC, attended by esteemed figures including Imran Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director, and Kazi Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Head of IT, alongside other IT officials of National Bank Limited. Felicity IDC was represented by Feroz Ahmed, Head of Facility Operation, and Zohara Khanom Tarana, Head of Business Development further highlighting the importance of the event. Notably, this strategic relocation places the DRS in a distinct seismic zone compared to the Bank's Primary Data Center, ensuring enhanced resilience and operational continuity.

Apr222024 by News DeskNo Comments

TECNO’s AI Integrated Smartphones Are Here to ShapeTheFuture

Breaking News, Technology

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

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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...