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Mar182023 by No Comments

Bangladeshi Young Automechanics Heading for Japan

Eleven automechanic students, graduated from Japan Automechanic School (JAS) in Dhaka, are all set to leave for Japan to start their career as automechanics. These students of the fifth graduating class of the school are leaving for Japan soon. Two students went from the fourth graduating class. Next graduating class is waiting to send all the graduates. These students received two years of simultaneous training in automechanics and Japanese language by the school established by Japan Automechanic Ltd. (JAL) – a Social Business joint venture created by SK Dream of Japan and Grameen Shikkha, an organization founded by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. The graduation ceremony of the students of the last batch was held at Telecom Bhaban, Mirpur, Dhaka on 14 March 2023. The ceremo...

Mar182023 by No Comments

Introduce Specific Taxes and Raise Prices of Tobacco Products- PROGGA-ATMA Demand in Pre-Budget Press Conference

Breaking News, National

In the upcoming national FY 2023-24 budget, the government must introduce a tier-based specific supplementary duty to raise the prices of cigarettes. Such demand has been voiced by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) during a pre-budget press conference on tobacco taxation and prices, held today (18 March 2023, Saturday) at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah Auditorium of the National Press Club of the Capital. During the press conference, speakers particularly urged the policymakers to hike the retail price of the low-tier cigarettes to BDT 55 from BDT 40 for 10 sticks, followed by BDT 35.75 as specific supplementary duty (65 percent of the final retail price). It was also informed that, compared to other cigarette tier...

Mar112023 by No Comments

Huawei Holds Campus Recruitment Program at KUET

Breaking News, Education

Huawei has recently organized a campus recruitment program at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) to give students an opportunity to work with the leading global ICT infrastructure provider. Professor Dr. Mostafizur Rahman, Department of ECE; Professor Dr. Saifur Rahman, Department of EEE and other faculty members were present at the event from KUET. Md. Fara Newas, Senior HR Manager; other HR officials including Omar Heider Masfique Ahmad, Md Khalid Hossain, and Md Taufiqur Rahman from the South Asia Public Relations department were also present. In this regard, Huang Baoxiong, HR Director, Huawei South Asia, shares, “Operation in more than 170 countries and regions allows Huawei to ensure a diversified working environment and an atmosphere to learn and grow. Huawei...

Mar112023 by No Comments

Unisoft producing world class software in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Business

Unisoft Systems Limited joined at BASIS Soft Expo 2023 and showed their innovation in one ERP (Distributor ERP, Retails ERP), Financial Software (Merchant Banking, Loan Management, Custodian Banking, Asset Management), Point of Sale, NBR authorized VAT Management software, E-Commerce (B2B, B2C). Unisoft Systems Limited also develop customize software, Mobile App development solution as per the customer requirement for small, medium, and large organization. Abu Mostofa Chowdhury Sujon, Director of Unisoft Systems Limited visited the Pavilion and said, “We always try to care for our customers and ensure the best solutions for them. We are producing world-class software in Bangladesh. Many leading financial companies are using our solution for the last few years. Unisoft has already become ...

Feb192023 by No Comments

Banking Diploma- Pros and Cons

Breaking News, Opinion

Dinu Pramanik A banking diploma is a new requirement for bank officer advancement. According to the circular of Bangladesh Bank, there are new conditions in the promotion policy of the bank officers. The completion of a banking diploma is now required for the advancement of bank officers. Since the issuance of this policy, various kinds of discussion and criticism have been going on through social media. Those who have already passed say it is good as well as it was required & the reality step taken by Bangladesh Bank. And those who have not been able to pass until now are putting forward different arguments. Even the Bankers' Welfare Association, a bankers' organization, opposes making the banking diploma pass mandatory for banker advancement. Actually, I had no intention of wri...

Feb162023 by No Comments

M Miraz Hossain’s ‘Tobu Ful Futuk’ and ‘Byakhyatit’ made a splash at Ekushey Book Fair 2023

Breaking News, Literature

Author M Miraz Hossain's fourth novel 'Tobu Ful Futuk' has been published at this year's Ekushey Book Fair. Set in a rural background, this novel has already become quite popular. Readers of different ages throng the stalls of Nowroze Kitabistan, the book publishing house, every day. Author M Miraz Hossain said about the book, "The book Tobu Ful Futuk is written under the shadow of a true incident. It is a strange, chilling story that happens to a family in the remote village of Rasulpur. Various tensions between love and family have come up in this story. The book is loved by readers of almost all ages. Although the market for this book is quite high, the book is selling well. The book’s second edition is already over and the third edition is in progress. Along with the new book, my la...

Jan282023 by No Comments

ULAB is all set to launch Biz Wizards 2023

Breaking News, Education

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) is introducing Biz Wizards 2023, a National Inter College Management Fest scheduled on 3rd & 4th February 2023 at ULAB Permanent Campus, Mohammadpur, Dhaka. This business competition is going to be hosted by one of the most prominent clubs of the university, ULAB Business Club. Participants are going to have the opportunity to engage in different segments i.e. Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Finance and take part in competitive activities during this 2-day long management fest. The total prize money of the competition is 60,000/- BDT. Ishtiaque Anowar, President of ULAB Business Club and one of the conveners of the event has said about the ULAB Biz Wizards 2023, "Warmest welcome to all the college students from across the ...

Jan272023 by No Comments

GP Run 2023 held in pursuit of creating a fit future-ready workforce

Breaking News, Business

As an organization striving to be future-ready through building a fit and resilient employee base, Grameenphone has recently organized its first all-employee race event nationwide. Carrying the spirited theme of getting future fit together which emphasizes both physical & mental well-being as well as equipping with critical digital skills, the ‘GP Run 2023’ took place on January 27, 2023, creating a unique example of Grameenphone and regional colleagues all across the country proceeding together with momentum to ensure better fitness. CEO Yasir Azman, CHRO Syed Tanvir Husain, CCAO Hans Martin Hoegh Henrichsen were among the race participants, and were seen elated at the initiative. The ’GP Run 2023’ began at 6 AM from the starting point at the capital’s Bashundhara R/A. Regional colle...

Jan272023 by No Comments

Peru is a land of breathtaking beauty

Breaking News, Feature

Mohaimanul Islam Neon Do you plan to visit the South American nation of Peru? Then you must begin your tour by visiting its capital beautiful capital Lima. There are loads of places to go and things to do in this large Latin city that you might not want to miss out on. To begin the tour you can begin walking along the Bajada de Baños which is a cobbled walkway leading to Barranco's beaches. The pathway is covered with trees which will give you a feel of nature along with a taste of the past through the various historic architectures. From there you can stroll towards the Bridge of Sighs locally called the Puente de Los Suspiros. It is a simple wooden bridge, a walk or bicycle ride across which with your special one is worth it. Especially because there is a forbidden love tale circula...

Jan122023 by No Comments

Infinix launches its ultra-speed smartphone Note 12 Pro

Breaking News, Business

Infinix, today announced the Note 12 Pro, the latest addition to its Note series smartphone line-up. The device features with Helio G99 processor, 256GB ROM+ up to 13GM Extended RAM, a 108MP ultra clear triple camera and a 6.7" FHD+ true color AMOLED display. Designed to stand out, the Note 12 Pro unleashes the true potential of smartphones. Delivering an unparalleled user experience, it will be able to cater to the ever-growing needs of today’s youth. For the first time, a handset with the Helio G99 processor is being offered under 27k BDT range. The Helio G99 is an octa-core CPU with two high-performance Arm Cortex-A76 Processors clocking up to 2.2GHz and a highly capable Arm Mali G57-class GPU to handle graphically intensive tasks, such as gaming and video editing. Compared to the G9...