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Pass the Draft Amendment of Tobacco Control Law at the Earliest: ATMA Demands

Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) raised the demand for a quick passage of the draft amendment of the tobacco control law. The organization made such demand today (21 June 2023, Wednesday) during a meeting held at the BMA Bhaban of the capital. It was informed during the event that tobacco companies have become desperate to eliminate the proposed ban on e-cigarettes and vape products included in the draft amendment of the tobacco control law. To cloud the judgment of the policymakers, these companies have even started spreading fabricated information about the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international anti-tobacco organizations. Notably, WHO has identified e-cigarettes and vape products as ‘a serious threat to health’, and a number of 32 countries, including India, Sri Lank...

Jun202023 by No Comments

MSJ Freshers’ Orientation & Apprenticeship Day Summer 2023

Breaking News, Education

The Department of Media Studies and Journalism Department (MSJ) at ULAB organized Fresher’s Orientation and Apprenticeship Day Program for Summer 2023 at its campus. The newcomers to the department were welcomed through these events and given an overview of the academics along with the skill-based apprenticeship programs for their four-year journey. Professor Jude William Genilo, Pro Vice Chancellor of ULAB and the Head of MSJ, delivered an enlightening speech for the freshers by stating, “It's an occasion to celebrate because you entered the program that is highly recognized abroad. It's the only internationally accredited media program in Bangladesh. Because of this international reputation, we are sought by other universities seeking advice on how their programs are being run. We are...

Jun192023 by No Comments

JICA: leading Polytechnic Institutes held industrial seminars to boost talent acquisition from technical education

Breaking News, National

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Directorate Technical Education (DTE), Technical and Madrasah Education Division, Ministry of Education Bangladesh jointly organized three Industry Seminars recently in Dhaka Mohila Polytechnic Institute (DMPI), Dhaka Polytechnic Institute (DPI), and Cox’s Bazar Polytechnic Institute (CBPI), respectively. The seminars were arranged to promote the recruitment of graduates from DPI, DMPI, and CBPI in private companies and organizations in Bangladesh. JICA has been implementing the “Project for Improvement of Technical Education for Industrial Human Resources Development” to nurture human resources based on the industry needs for electrical, electronics, mechanical, and computer technologies. For Bangladesh to achieve sustainable economic grow...

Jun192023 by No Comments

Grameenphone Prime: Grameenphone’s postpaid product MyPlan revamped

Breaking News, Business

Grameenphone is thrilled to unveil the enhanced and rebranded version of its popular postpaid product MyPlan. Introducing the all-new ‘Grameenphone Prime’, this transformative offering aims to provide users with an array of enticing benefits, perfectly tailored to meet the evolving needs and preferences of the valued postpaid customers. Grameenphone Prime transcends the boundaries of conventional phone plans, positioning itself as a comprehensive lifestyle companion that seamlessly caters to the smart and mobile connectivity needs of modern-day users. The first-of-its-kind product portfolio is especially tailored for those who refuse to compromise in their busy, fast-paced lives’ communication necessities, i.e.: entrepreneurs and professionals. With a focus on delivering unparalleled val...

Jun172023 by No Comments

7 winners will be selected from Bangladesh

Breaking News, Education

Applications for the British Council IELTS Prize 2023 are now open for IELTS test-takers from East and South Asian countries, including Bangladesh. The annual competition supports IELTS test-takers with up to £5,000 towards university tuition fees in English-speaking universities. This year, the IELTS Prize is open to test takers living in China, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It will be open to students who have applied for undergraduate or postgraduate studies locally or overseas through IELTS and will begin their course from January 2023 to March 2024. The deadline for submitting completed applications is 15 September 2023. A total of seven winners will be selecte...

Jun172023 by No Comments

Nail Artist Tasnim Monzur

Breaking News, Feature

Tasnim Monzur I am Tasnim Monzur currently an undergrad student doing my major in Microbiology at North South University. Apart from studying, I'm a professional Nail Artist. My nails have always been my painting canvas since childhood. Playing with nail paints has been my passion. Back in 2015 I randomly opened my page Nail Art Desire. And started posting my nail art pictures. My official journey started when on 23rd May 2018, Maisha Apu (Henna artist from Maisha's Euphoria Mehndi) knocked me on my Instagram page & offered to share her Mehndi stall at Drik Gallery for Eid Ul Fitr Fair 2018. With my parent's blessings, I participated with her in the stall for 3 days before Eid till Chaadraat. I started my business with a little investment of 4500 TAKA only. I got huge responses &...

Jun142023 by No Comments

Grameenphone launches Tourist SIM for the first time in the country

Breaking News, Business

Extending its responsible business practices, Grameenphone, the tech service leader has now introduced “Tourist SIM” – an exclusively tailored product for foreigners, entrepreneurs, travelers, business owners, traders and others making a short trip to Bangladesh. This positions Grameenphone as the first operator in Bangladesh to have launched one such SIM that enables short-term visitors to enjoy seamless connectivity without having to pay excessive roaming and other charges. Interested users can purchase authorized Tourist SIMs registered to their own identification numbers, which they can avail using valid passport and visa and enjoy the number 1 network of the country from any corner. The SIM comes with 3 different validity options – 7, 15 and 30 days – each offering suitable feature...

Jun142023 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Farewell reception from international media Company

Breaking News, National

Bhairab Upazila Administrator (Land) and Executive Magistrate Md Julhas Hossain Sourav of Kishoreganj was given a special memorial and farewell reception by international media company ‘Dowa Media Group Limited’. The memorial was presented by Rakib Mosabbir, the founder and director of the international media company ‘Dowa Media’ and popular singer, composer and music director of the country, and Sohanur Rahman Sohan, a budding young writer and journalist of Bhairab. Rakib Mosabbir expressed his love for Bhairab Upazila Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Md Julhas Hossain Sourav and said – ‘Julhas Sir is a very good person. He gave me a nice gift today. I am very happy. Apart from this, he always gave good advice to everyone regarding land matters. He was able to resolve many ...

Jun142023 by No Comments

Nakshikantha song about father released

Breaking News, Entertainment

On the occasion of Father's Day 2023, Nakshikantha Band released a music video titled 'Baba' on their YouTube channel and Facebook page. World Fathers day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June every year. As such, this year the day will be celebrated on June 18. Sajed Fatemi, vocalist of Nakshikatha band sang the song 'Baba' in his own lyric and tune. One of the members of the band, Romel Hasan composed the song. Nakshikatha turned 17 in January this year. Sajed Fatemi, the founder and singer of Nakshikantha, said, "I have 10 songs written and composed by myself about Baba, which have been sung by famous artists of the country. But this is the first song for the band about the father. I hope everyone will like it.’ The line-up of Nakshikantha is Sajed Fatemi (vocals and percus...

Jun142023 by No Comments

realme introduces yet another addition to its Champion C-series – realme C30s

Breaking News, Technology

Bringing in another member into the family of Champion C-Series devices, youth-favorite brand realme is back with its latest phone C30s. Introduced earlier today (June 13, 2023), the only smartphone with the fastest side-fingerprint sensor in-segment features a massive battery packed in an ultra-slim, ultra-light body. One of the key highlights of realme C30s is its side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Thedevice can unlock the smartphone in a mere 0.58 sec and is well-equipped to secure all private information;ensuring an enhanced safety unlock method. In addition, the fingerprint recognition algorithm on realme C30s is more powerful, ensuring 99 per cent unlock accuracy rate. Moreover, this incredible realme C30s features a micro-texture anti-slip design available in two colors of Strip...