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Jun142023 by No Comments

Yunus Chairs the Vatican Declaration on Human Fraternity

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus traveled to Rome on June 9th, 2023, to attend the Vatican Meeting on Human Fraternity at Vatican City, upon the invitation of Pope Francis. Thirty Nobel Peace Laureates, individuals, and organizations gathered in Vatican City to formulate 'The Declaration of Human Fraternity.' Yunus was involved in drafting the Declaration and chaired the committee in finalizing it. On June 10th, the Declaration of Human Fraternity was announced at St. Peter's Square in Rome in front of the general public. Pope Francis was scheduled to receive the Declaration from Professor Yunus after he had read it out in a public ceremony at St. Peter's Square. Unfortunately, due to Pope Francis's hospitalization, he could not attend the ceremony. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican...

Jun132023 by No Comments

Ongoing cholera pandemic shows need to go back to basics for healthier today and safer tomorrow

Breaking News, Opinion

Amanda McClelland & Dr. Tom Frieden A pandemic emerges. It spreads around the world, claims lives and devastates economies for decades. Climate change makes it even deadlier. It infects hundreds of millions of people and kills millions, especially in areas with limited resources. Is this a future scenario? A tabletop exercise? No. It’s cholera today, a pandemic that has been circulating around the world for more than 60 years. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need to strengthen our protection against microbial threats. We can end the cholera pandemic as well as others currently circulating and, in doing so, make the world healthier and safer. Measures to prepare for the next pandemic are essential, but controlling the many deadly diseases spreading today is the best wa...

Jun122023 by No Comments

ULAB CSE Freshers’ Orientation

Breaking News, Education

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organized the Summer 2023 CSE Freshers' Orientation to welcome the newest members of the family on 08 June 2023 at ULAB Main Campus. Professor Dr. Mohammad Kaykobad, former Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) was present as the Chief Guest. Professor Imran Rahman, Vice Chancellor of ULAB, Dean of School of Science and Engineering Professor Mofazzal Hossain, Head (Acting) of the Department Professor Muhammad Golam Kibria, faculty members, and freshers were present at the orientation program. Chief Guest, Professor Kaykobad, in his speech focused on the kindness and respectfulness to others. He ...

Jun122023 by No Comments

MDMS in Nepal, similar to BTRC’s NEIR, to keep illegal handsets off

Breaking News, Technology

Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has recently implemented Mobile Device Management System (MDMS) in the country, ensuring better control of unauthorized mobile phone entry into the country. MDMS is a high-tech solution that has been introduced with the intention of disabling unregistered smartphones. Nepal Government Ministry of Finance– Custom Department has notified that the MDMS system will be compulsory for all mobile sets used within the border. Mobile sets brought from abroad for commercial use with customs clearance will be promptly registered in the MDMS system. Meanwhile, individuals can register mobile sets brought for commercial purposes in the MDMS by themselves. Additionally, passengers entering Nepal from abroad will be permitted to bring up to two mobile phones. ...

Jun122023 by No Comments

3-day ‘Dhaka Summer Con 2023’ loading in July

Breaking News, Feature

Nowadays pop culture is becoming very popular in our country. Contemplating this fact, "Dhaka Summer Con 2023" is coming up as the country’s biggest pop culture festival this year. The festival will be held for three days on July 12, 13 and 14 at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka. The country's promising event management and Public Relations Company MediaQuest Bangladesh is going to organize this festival which is packed with comics, cosplay, concert, gaming, art, and all kinds of entertainment. Dhaka Summer Con is being organized with the vision of creating a globally inspiring experience and setting footprint on International platforms in the respective communities. This festival has many surprises including cosplay competitions, concerts, comic books, experience...

Jun122023 by No Comments

Demands for Effective Price Hike in the Final Budget

Breaking News, National

The proposed national budget for FY 2023-24, if adopted, will once again render tobacco products cheaper than essential commodities. This will raise tobacco-related illness and deaths, deprive the government of the opportunity to earn additional revenue, and only benefit tobacco companies. Economists and anti-tobacco leaders have raised demand for introducing specific supplementary duty (SD) to effectively raise the prices of tobacco products in the final budget. Such issues have been discussed today (12 June 2023, Monday) during a post-budget press conference on tobacco price and tax measures, held at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia auditorium of the press club, jointly organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA). ...

Jun102023 by No Comments

Coke Studio Bangla’s Magical Fusion “Kotha Koiyo Na”

Breaking News, Entertainment

Coke Studio Bangla’s latest song of season 2, “Kotha Koiyo Na” is an original track by the platform, where the singers and musicians beautifully blend urban music with folk music. The song is written by one of the prominent urban poets of Bangladesh, Hashim Mahmud while the song was composed and produced by renowned musician Emon Chowdhury. The lead singers of the song featured Arfan Mredha Shiblu, an urban singer who worked with the writer Hashim Mahmud for over 20 years and Aleya Begum, a rooted singer with extraordinary voice. “Kotha Koiyo Na”, is a song where the lyrics portrays the lingering feeling that can only be quenched when one meets with their loved one face to face. Amidst our daily battle of survival, we yearn to go back to our loved ones for the peace of mind we seek. Throu...

Jun102023 by No Comments

Bproperty Empowers Youth in the Real Estate Industry with Seminars at ULAB Campus

Breaking News, Education

Bproperty, the leading real estate marketplace in Bangladesh, recently conducted an informative seminar at the ULAB campus to engage students and provide them with valuable insights into the dynamic world of real estate. The event featured Mark Nosworthy, CEO of Bproperty, and Mathew Care, CEO and Director of DCG, who shared their expertise with the audience, shedding light on the industry's inner workings and its promising future. Mark Nosworthy's presentation focused on Bproperty's significant contributions to the Bangladeshi real estate sector over the past few years, with a particular emphasis on the secondary market scenario. He provided valuable insights into the challenges and potentials that exist in this thriving industry. Mathew Care, on the other hand, discussed proptech advanc...

Jun102023 by No Comments

Winner of realme C55 Champion Photography contest announced

Breaking News, Business

The winner of realme C55 Champion Photography Contest has been announced through a dazzling prize-giving ceremony held on June 07, 2023 at 4:00 PM, at American International University Bangladesh (AIUB) Campus. Adnanur Rashid Niloy earned the champion place, winning the incredible realme C55 along with a certificate. 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up places were earned by Srabon Shafin and Sadman Alam Sadi, respectively; and for outstanding photography, Hasan Amin Mehedi and Khaled Raihan earned honorable mentions. The participants who earned runner-up and honorable mentions, have won realme AIoT products including watches, buds, etc. as prizes. From realme, Md. Faruk Rahman, Digital Media Buying & Web Development Manager, Shahed Jaigirdar, Asst. Public Relations Manager and A.K.M Tan...

Jun102023 by No Comments

Grameenphone, partner to JCI Smart Bangladesh Summit, Expo & CYE Award 2023

Breaking News, National

Grameenphone has proudly supported the "JCI Smart Bangladesh Summit, Expo & CYE Award 2023" as the esteemed telecom partner. The two-day event took place on 09 and 10 June 2023, at ICCB, Dhaka, showcasing a myriad of activities and sessions which centered around the much-desired smart transition of Bangladesh and its various aspects. As a pioneer in the industry, Grameenphone has been playing a pivotal role in realizing the "Smart Bangladesh" vision. With unwavering commitment, it has led the way by conducting successful 5G trials across all divisional cities of the country last year. The event was inaugurated by the esteemed Chairman of BTRC, Shyam Sunder Sikder, at the GPHouse. During the trials, Grameenphone achieved an astounding speed, surpassing the capabilities of 4G. These rem...