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Journal Publication Ceremony held at Bangladesh University

The publication ceremony of the Bangladesh University Journal (BUJ) was held today August 07, 2022, at Bangladesh University (BU) permanent campus, Mohammadpur, Dhaka. Distinguished fellow of Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Prof. Dr. Mustafizur Rahman graced the program as chief guest while acting Vice-chancellor of BU Prof. Dr. Mesbah Kamal was in the chair. The program started with the welcome address by the Chief Editor, BUJ Editorial Board, and Head, Department of Economics Prof. Dr. Md. Tajul Islam. He elaborately discussed the background of the journal publication and the standard and importance of the articles published in this peer-reviewed journal. Among others Acting Treasurer of BU Mr. Kaaamrul Hasan: Registrar of BU and member, BUJ Editorial Board Brig. Gen. Md. Mahbubul Ha...

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UNDP, Grameenphone and BIDA to create economic opportunities for all

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and Grameenphone, jointly launched Graduate Employment in Private Sector Programme under an alliance called "FutureNation" today (07 August) at a hotel in Dhaka, to create economic opportunities for all and accelerate the journey towards a smart Bangladesh by 2041. Future Nation, an alliance of the private, public and development sectors, is created to accelerate the Nation's future economic growth by enhancing the skills and potential of youth by identifying opportunities for development, employment, entrepreneurship, and investment in the post-pandemic situation. Salman F Rahman, Private Industry and Investment Adviser to the Honorable Prime Minister; Zunaid Ahmed Palak, State Minist...

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NDF BD Core 2.0 Debate Competition held

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On August 5 the second National Debate Federation Bangladesh (NDF BD) Core 2.0 debate competition was held at Raihan School and College, Azimpur, Dhaka. A total of 30 selected debaters from all over Bangladesh were divided into 10 teams and participated in the competition. Dr. Rafat Alam, Associate Professor of McEwan University, Canada, was the chief guest at the opening ceremony. Salma Begum, Moderator and Associate Professor of Govt. Titumir College Debate Club was the special guest. NDF BD Secretary General Ashiqur Rahman Akash, NDF BD Core to Zero convener and co-chairman Engineer Osama Rashed and others were also present as guests. National Television Debate champion debater, Blue Award recipient from Dhaka University, NDF BD Chairman AKM Shoaib presided over the event. Champio...

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Quick tips to reduce energy consumption while doing laundry

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The entire world is going through an energy crisis, putting a significant impact on our daily lives. As responsible global citizens, it is upon us to conserve as much energy as possible by making small changes in our lifestyles. Here are a few tips and tricks to save electricity and water while doing laundry on washing machines, as it is a task that requires to be performed on a daily basis. Use Cold Water Washing clothes with warm water can be quite heavy on electricity. Hence, washing clothes at a temperature of 20°C or below can significantly minimize energy consumption. Fewer Washing Cycles Lesser the washing cycle, the lower the energy consumption! In order to save power, it is best to wait until there is enough laundry to fill up the washing machine so that the need for m...

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BASIS Tribute at Bangabandhu’s Mausoleum

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BASIS leaders visited Tungipara and paid tribute on behalf of the members of BASIS at the mausoleum of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Organized by The Advisory Standing Committee, the visit took place on the 5th of August and was attended by members of EC, the Advisory Standing Committee and the Secretariat. The delegation placed a floral wreath led by BASIS President Russell T Ahmed and offered special prayer at the mausoleum seeking divine blessings for Bangabandhu and members of his family. BASIS President signed the Mourning Book. The team also took a tour around the entire complex that included visiting Bangabandhu's ancestral home and the museum. The curator of the museum accompanied the team and took them to places explaining the history and significance of...

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Grameenphone recognized as one of the highest taxpayers for FY21-22

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Grameenphone, the connectivity partner of Digital Bangladesh and a responsible corporate citizen, has recently been honored as one of the top taxpayers of the country for FY21-22 by the National Board of Revenue (NBR), for the seventh consecutive time. The Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) – Income Tax of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) awarded the tech service leader Grameenphone for being the highest taxpayer in the telecommunication category. A ceremony presided over by Iqbal Hossain, Commissioner, Large Taxpayers Unit - Income Tax was held on August 02, 2022. Shaheen Akhter, Member - Tax Admin and Human Resource Management of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), handed over a crest and certificate of appreciation to Jens Becker, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Grameenphone. Md. Mohsin, ...

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NDF BD Core 2.0 Debate Competition starts tomorrow

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National Debate Federation Bangladesh (NDF BD), the central organization of Bangladesh's debate movement, is going to hold the NDF BD Core 2.0 Debate Competition for the second time with the participation of debaters and organizers from all over the country. 30 selected debaters from all over the country will participate in this competition divided into 10 teams. The inauguration ceremony will be held at Raihan School and College in Azimpur, Dhaka, tomorrow, Friday, August 5. Dr. Rafat Alam, the champion debater of the first inter-university debate in the history of the debate movement in Bangladesh and associate professor of McEwan University, Canada, will be the chief guest at the event. Salma Begum, Moderator and Associate Professor of Government Titumir College Debate Club, A...

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Grameenphone contributes Tk 30.31 crore to Labour Welfare Fund

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Grameenphone has contributed around Tk 30.31 crore (30 crore 31 lakh 35 thousand and 718 taka) amidst the ongoing global pandemic and economic instability, to the Bangladesh Labour Welfare Foundation Fund under the Ministry of Labour and Employment for the welfare of the workers. A five-member delegation led by Grameenphone’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Syed Tanvir Husain handed over the cheque to Begum Monnujan Sufian, Honorable Minister of State for the Ministry of Labour and Employment, in the conference room of the ministry today. “The government has formed a foundation fund under the Bangladesh Labor Act for the welfare of working people. This fund provides assistance to the workers of the formal and informal sectors for the treatment of accidental deaths in workplaces, inj...

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Daraz participates in skill development training

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Daraz recently participated in Access Bangladesh Foundation’s skill development training event, organized to promote the inclusion of women entrepreneurs with disabilities in e-commerce platforms. The event was held in association with American Embassy’s EMK Centre recently. 50 differently-abled women entrepreneurs were selected from the country’s 17 districts across seven divisions for the training event in two three-day long batches. During the event, Attendees from Daraz Bangladesh Limited were Ahsan Jamil- Senior Manager, CSR and Sustainable Development; Mashiur Rahman- Senior Executive; CSR and Sustainable Development and Ebrahim Khalil Dhali - Executive Acquisition. Along with them, a2i’s Young Professional Iffat Jahan Pithia and WE’s Dr. Salma Parvin, Working Committee Director, pr...

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realme 9 Pro+ or Samsung Galaxy A33 5G: A compact comparison

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Technological advancement is changing everything, necessitating smartphone manufacturers to come up with innovative features to meet changing consumer needs and enhance the overall user experience. realme and Samsung are two such names famous for their customer-centric approaches to innovation and for offering top-notch features for users. Earlier this year, Samsung came up with the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G while realme recently launched their realme 9 Pro+, catering to tech-savvy customers with lucrative features. Be it in terms of design, display, camera, battery, or other functionalities, here is a look at what these devices have to offer. Innovative designs can be instant attention-grabbers; hence, devices have been putting a rather specific focus on coming up with exceptional looks. T...