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ULAB Ranks 75 in WURI’s Global Top 100 Innovative Universities 2023

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has moved up 21 notches in the coveted Global Top 100 Innovative Universities in the World's Universities with Real Impact (WURI) Ranking – from rank 96 in 2022 to rank 75 in 2023. In ceremonies held on 17 May 2023 in Fort Myers, Florida, WURI Project Leader Professor MOON Hwy-Chang announced that ULAB has placed 75th in the top 100 universities. The top five ranked universities are: (1) Minerva Schools at Keck Graduate Institute (USA); (2) Arizona State University (USA); (3) University of Pennsylvania (USA); (4) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA); and (5) Stanford University (USA). Among Bangladeshi universities, ULAB topped the list; besting seven universities that participated. The other universities on the WURI ranking’s Top ...

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Bangladesh celebrated Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) was celebrated in Dhaka on 18 May 2023 by Aspire to Innovate-a2i Programme and Friendship (social purpose organization). GAAD serves as a platform to raise awareness and promote accessibility in the digital realm for over 16 million people with disabilities in Bangladesh. The event saw the presence of esteemed guests, including the chief guest Mr. Md. Shamsul Arefin, special guest the Secretary of the ICT Division; Md. Shaiful Islam, Joint Project Director a2i and Joint Secretary of ICT; and Ahmed Toufiqur Rahman, Deputy Director of Friendship. In his speech, Mr. Md. Shamsul Arefin highlighted the achievements in implementing the Smart Bangladesh Vision and emphasized the need for an inclusive digital government service system. He assured full coo...

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‘Black War: Mission Extreme 2’ – Now exclusively available on Bioscope!

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Bioscope, the leading OTT outlet from Grameenphone, has announced the release of the blockbuster hit movie 'Black War: Mission Extreme 2' to unleash the thrills beyond the big screen! Directed by Sunny Sanwar and Faisal Ahmed, Black War: Mission Extreme 2 is an action-thriller movie that revolves around the theme of terrorism. Starring Arifin Shuvoo, the film promises an absorbing story of the police force and their heroism as they embark on a gripping war against terrorism. The movie also features great actors like Shahiduzzaman Selim, Jannatul Ferdous Oishee, and more. For critiques, it is an ideal watch for thrill-seekers who love action-packed movies. Black War: Mission Extreme 2 was released in January this year, and now the blockbuster hit is available to stream on digital media for...

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realme C55: A story of empowering young students

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Crisp camera, large storage, seamless performance, long-lasting charging capacity and a stunning design are all the elements needed to curate the best-suited smartphone for today’s youth. Keeping this in mind, youth-favorite brand realme recently introduced C55 – a device catered to empowering the youth with the power of innovation. Today’s youth represent tomorrow’s future; hence, in this digital age, it is imperative for the youth to be equipped with top-notch innovation across all aspects. This is exactly what the newest addition to realme’s champion C-series, C55, is doing. Featuring four segment-first features enhanced with realme’s leap forward technology, this device is perfect for the students and young users of the country. Boasting the only 64MP AI Camera in-segment, along with ...

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YUNUS EXCHANGES HIS VIEWS WITH PORTUGUESE PRESIDENT

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Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus held an exclusive meeting with H.E. Mr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the President of Portugal on occasion of the Sustainability and Society Forum held in Porto on May 12, 2023. The forum brings together global leaders to debate ideas, mobilize energies and create policies to build a sustainable and inclusive future for all. The President of Portugal, who travelled to Porto to inaugurate and speak at the Forum expressed his wishes to have an exclusive meeting with Professor Yunus and listening to Professor Yunus' speech at the forum. President focused his discussion with Yunus about creating a world without poverty, how economic policies can be designed to address the poverty issue. Professor Yunus emphasized on the concepts and institutions which must...

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The Coca-Cola Foundation & WaterAid collaborates for enhanced water security in Bangladesh

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The Coca-Cola Foundation is joining hands with WaterAid Bangladesh on a project, titled “Promoting Water Replenishment and WASH Services” to promote water and sanitation security in the Savar and Sunamganj locations of Bangladesh for a duration of 18 months starting Febr 2023. The project aims to improve Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in climate vulnerable areas and also promote water replenishment through rainwater harvesting. The project entails setting up of rainwater harvesting solutions for sustained water security at the campus of Center for the Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed (CRP). It will also introduce the effective recycling techniques of using rainwater for non-drinking purposes. In addition to the work in CRP, Savar, there will be refurbishment work undertake...

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Under-Secretary General of UN Discusses Zero Waste Programme of UN with Professor Yunus in Nairobi

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The Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Habitat, Ms Maimunah Mohd. Sharif discussed Zero Waste Campaign with Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus on May 10, 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Under-Secretary General expressed the full commitment of the UN in achieving zero waste in the fastest possible timeframe. She welcomed Professor Yunus into the Advisory Board of Zero Waste Campaign. Professor Yunus has been recently appointed by UN Secretary General António Guterres as member of the advisory board of Eminent Persons on Zero Waste to provide leadership in the Zero Waste campaign. In his response the Nobel Laureate proposed setting up a “Social Business Zero Waste Fund” to finance initiatives to create self-sustaining local, rural, urban, regional and national businesse...

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Samsung launches stylish Galaxy A04e with robust battery and fantastic features

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Samsung has brought Galaxy A04e to Bangladesh – a beautiful device with an array of outstanding features like a 5,000mAh battery, RAM Plus, an immersive display, and robust cameras to capture stunning shots. Samsung Galaxy A04e will be available at BDT 12,999. The reflective design of Galaxy A04e emanates a unique pastel luster that will help users state their style statement prominently & uniquely. It’s available in Black, Light Blue, and Copper. The beautiful device has a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display, and the HD+ technology will provide sharp, crisp, and clear content. In addition, it is powered by a robust 5,000mAh battery. A combination of the immersive display with HD+ technology and a powerful battery will enhance the user’s entertainment and fun levels. Galaxy A04e can inte...

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Telenor Asia’s ‘Digital Lives Decoded’ survey reveals

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69 percent of Bangladeshis believe mobile device and technology positively impacts their career and skills development Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Telenor Asia conducted a study titled “Digital Lives Decoded” across eight markets in South and Southeast Asia last year. 5 key trends functioning as pivots for digital adaptation were underlined through the initial revelation. Subsequently, Telenor Asia unveiled the second part of their study which outlines transforming work modalities backed by mobile connectivity. Improved productivity, enhanced career skills and tapping into new business opportunities are just some of the ways people in Asia are turning to their mobile phones to enhance their working lives, according to a study by Telenor Asia. The second part of the ‘Digital Liv...

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“Deora”- a song enriched with folk magic

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Coke Studio Bangla’s latest song “Deora” is a song sung by boatsmen for rhythm and energy during Nouka Baich - a traditional boat race, popular in the northern parts of Bangladesh and held during the Monsoon and Autumn seasons. The song was designed and performed by Pritom Hasan, one of Bangladesh’s youth icons along with popular folk singer and performer Islamuddin Palakar. The song also featured Bangladesh’s first Grammy nominee Armeen Musa and her choir “Ghash Phoring”. This song is a mix of folk genres like ’Shaari Gaan’, usually associated with physical labor, and ‘Jaag Gaan’ known for its motivational lyrics - the perfect combination for a sport that requires the participants to have quick bursts of intense energy for rowing their boat across the finishing line. The passion of the ...