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May102022 by Statement DeskNo Comments

imo initiates a Reward Campaign

A popular instant messaging app IMO has initiated a Reward Campaign. Under the campaign, IMO users who will successfully invite others to download IMO will be rewarded with a mobile data pack. Since 7 May, IMO has offered an upgraded reward, 512MB pack with a validity of three days for each successful invitation, while only limited to 10,000 packs. Currently, the reward is available to part of IMO users who register IMO accounts with Grameenphone mobile numbers. Upon successfully inviting others to download IMO, applicable users will have the chance to receive a dedicated mobile data pack which will increase with the rising number of successful invitations. Utilizing the benefits of saving up to 30 percent more data compared to other apps available in the market, IMO users will be able ...

May102022 by Statement DeskNo Comments

OPPO Research Institute Calls for Innovative Proposals on Inclusion and Health with a Total Grant of up to USD $460,000

Breaking News, Technology

OPPO recently announced the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator to empower technology professionals and entrepreneurs that inspiration matters to bring innovative solutions to life and create a better future together, based on the brand value proposition of "Inspiration Ahead". The Innovation Accelerator is being held by the OPPO Research Institute and Microsoft for Startups as a strategic partners. The program aims to encourage all technology innovators to solve some of the most pressing issues facing humanity even amid times of uncertainty. Centered on the theme of ‘Virtuous Innovation’, OPPO is looking to recruit proposals under two entry categories — Accessible Technology and Digital Health. Following the evaluation of proposals submitted by participating teams or individua...

May82022 by Statement DeskNo Comments

‘Rickshaw Girl’ to be screened in 52 cities across 18 states of the United States

Breaking News, Entertainment

Celebrated director Amitabh Reza’s much-talked-about movie ‘Rickshaw Girl’ is going to be screened in 52 cities across 18 states of the United States. The multiple award-winning film is going to be shown in the following states: New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Texas, Massachusetts, Virginia, Maryland, Florida, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arizona, Oregon, North Carolina, Illinois, Michigan, Washington, and California. The premiere of Rickshaw Girl was held at Manhattan’s famous movie theater ‘Village of East by Angelika’ on Thursday (May 5). Minister of State for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak and Minister of Liberation War Affairs AKM Mozammel Haque attended the screening in New York. The film will be screened in almost every major city in the United ...

May82022 by No Comments

ULAB signs MoU with University of Calcutta

Breaking News, Education

Professor Sonali Chakravarti Banerjee, Vice-Chancellor, University of Calcutta, and Professor Imran Rahman, Vice-Chancellor, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, signed an MOU on 21 April 2022 in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Calcutta. The MoU will pave the way for joint research, exchange of academic materials and publications, and student and faculty exchange.

May82022 by No Comments

Celebrating Mother’s Day: Get the best TV for the best mother!

Breaking News, Business

Redwan, the only child of Begum Hosne Ara (a former school teacher), works as an accountant at a reputed private firm in Dhaka. Due to excessive workload, he reaches home late most days of the week. His mother used to await his arrival all day without much else to do at home. Although they had a television, its small screen, and recurring technical issues made it very annoying to watch. Hence, this year for Mother’s Day, Redwan decided to buy a new TV as a gift for his mother. Confused about the numerous TV brands available in the market, he asked for recommendations from his near ones. One of his colleagues then suggested that he choose a television from Samsung, a brand that has been securing the position of the Global Number One Television Brand for 16 years. Without any ado, he went to...

May82022 by No Comments

Agreement signed between Mercantile Bank and NTech

Breaking News, Business

Country’s one of the leading Private Bank Mercantile Bank Limited has entered into an agreement with Nazihar Tech Limited (NTech) to provide customers with fast, secure online and technology-based advanced core banking services. Through this agreement, Mercantile Bank Limited will get the benefit of managing the service of the existing core banking solution Temenos T24 software. The agreement was signed at the bank's head office on Thursday (28 April 2022). In the presence of Mercantile Bank Limited Md. Quamrul Islam Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of the Bank and Mr. Zillur Rahman, Managing Director, Nazihar Tech Limited, sister concern of Nazihar Group signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organization. Honorable Additional Managing Director, Mati Ul Hasan, DMD Adil...

Apr302022 by No Comments

Habib Wahid’s song ‘Ekhoni Shomoy’

Breaking News, Entertainment

Habib Wahid and Grameenphone – two names associated with countless audio-visual memories and musings for the Bangladeshi audience. After hyping us up with major hits throughout the years, Habib is now back with an inspirational song of now is the time to make things possible. The duo has teamed up this Eid-ul-Fitr to present Bangla music lovers with a new song named “Ekhoni Shomoy,” unfolding the immense possibilities of the moment, the power of ‘right now’! The lyrics and composition echoes and celebrates Grameenphone’s 25 years journey in Bangladesh, and encourages people to act now for a better tomorrow. Over the years, being a customer-centric organization, Grameenphone has introduced many latest technology and innovation to cater to the evolving needs of the customers and making thei...

Apr272022 by No Comments

Grameenphone co-brands with Symphony to launch new 4G smartphone

Breaking News, Technology

Aiming to make 4G technology more affordable in the country, Grameenphone, the tech leader and connectivity partner to Digital Bangladesh, has co-branded with Symphony to introduce the new co-branded 4G handset – GP-Symphony G50 – in the market. In this regard, a launching ceremony was held at Grameenphone Innovation Lab, GP House, on April 25, 2022. Grameenphone believes that 4G Smartphones’ penetration across the country will help the nation unlock the people’s potential to realize the ‘Vision 2041’ and help the country transform into a digital economy. The tech service leader also acknowledges that internet-based women’s entrepreneurship has become a significant contributor to society and the economy. The new co-branded GP-Symphony G50 4G smartphone has a 5.7-inch 2.5D curved glass di...

Apr262022 by No Comments

ULAB Staff and U.S. Embassy Conduct Joint First Aid Training

Breaking News, Education

Since December, The Civil-Military Support Element from the Embassy of the United States of America in Bangladesh has been leading first aid training for staff at ULAB. Most recently, on April 21, 2022, ULAB staff learned several life-saving techniques including controlling bleeding, treating burns and snake bites, providing CPR, and much more. As a result of this training, ULAB will have a pool of first aid trainers and responders available on campus at all times to assist and provide lifesaving care during medical emergencies. Once the pool of trainers is ready, they will take the lead in training the greater ULAB community, ensuring a more effective response to any medical emergency.

Apr262022 by No Comments

Speakers for increasing prices of low-tier cigarettes

Breaking News, National

Speakers at a seminar today proposed raising the price of low-tier cigarettes to boost revenue generation for the government and also minimize health risks. They said although the low-tier cigarettes occupy almost 75 percent of the whole industry, their price remained unchanged over the last two years. As a result, the number of smokers at this level is not declining. The speakers came up with such suggestions at a seminar organized jointly by Dhaka Ahsania Mission and the Economic Reporters’ Forum (ERF), titled ‘Tobacco Price and Tax’, held at the ERF auditorium in the capital on Saturday, according to a press statement. Presided over by ERF President Sharmeen Rinvy, its general secretary SM Rashidul Islam, Dhaka Ahsania Mission deputy director Mokhlesur Rahman, CTFK Grants manag...