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Inauguration of first Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Research Lab in Bangladesh held at UIU

The inauguration of the first Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Research Lab in Bangladesh was held on December 12 at 5:30 P.M. at UIU Campus, Madani Avenue, Badda, Dhaka. Mr. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, MP, Honorable State Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was present as the Chief Guest in the inaugural ceremony. Mr. N M Zeaul Alam PAA, Senior secretary of ICT Division, Dr. Bikarna Kumar Ghosh, Managing Director, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority, Mr. Moinuddin Hasan Rashid, Chairman & Managing Director, United Group were present as the Special Guests in the ceremony. Welcome speech delivered by Prof. Dr. M Rezwan Khan, Executive Director, Institute for Advanced Research, UIU. Prof. Dr. Chowdhury Mofizur Rahm...

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Energypac holds its 26th Annual General Meeting

Breaking News, Business

The 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Energypac Power Generation Limited, a company listed with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), was held on 11 December 2021. In compliance with the direction of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission and taking the situation created by Covid-19 into account, Energypac has conducted its annual general meeting on the digital platform this year considering the health concerns of the shareholders, staff and other members present at the AGM. Chaired by Rabiul Alam, Chairman of Energypac Power Generation Limited; its Managing Director and CEO Humayun Rashid, Enamul Haque Chowdhury (Director), Md. Nurul Aktar (Director), Rezwanul Kabir (Director), Helal Uddin Ahmed (nominated director of the ICB), Mohammed Nurul...

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Grameenphone wins National ‘Digital Bangladesh Award 2021’

Breaking News, Business

Grameenphone has received the prestigious national ‘Digital Bangladesh Award 2021’ in the ‘institutional category’ for its contribution to the country’s information and communication technology sector. The award was handed over to the Tech Service Leader and Connectivity Partner to Digital Bangladesh on December 12, 2021, through an award ceremony held to mark the ‘Digital Bangladesh Day 2021’ at Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) by Hon’able Prime Minister, Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina. Hon’able Prime Minister, Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina graced the event and handed over the award virtually along with State Minister for ICT, Zunaid Ahmed Palak to Yasir Azman, CEO, Grameenphone. Higher officials from the organization, including Khairul Basher, Head of Communications, Fa...

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MOU sign between Janata Bank Limited and Nazihar IT Solutions Limited

Breaking News, Business

The state-owned Janata Bank Limited has entered into an agreement with Nazihar IT Solutions Limited to provide customers with fast, secure online and technology-based advanced core banking services. Through this agreement, Janata Bank will get the benefit of upgrading and reimplementing the existing core banking solution Temenos T24 software. The agreement was signed at the bank's head office on December 2. In the presence of Janata Bank Limited MD and CEO Bir Muktijoddha Abdus Salam Azad, Khandaker Mohammad Sharif Uddin, DGM, IT Department of the Bank and Zillur Rahman, Managing Director, Nazihar IT Solution Limited signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Honorable Director of Janata Bank Limited Ajit Kumar Paul, K M Shamsul Alam, Mohammad Asad Ullah and Md...

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Inauguration of 21st AOCMP held at UIU

Breaking News, Education

The inauguration of the three-day 21st Asia Oceania Congress of Medical Physics (AOCMP), the biggest conference of the Asia Oceania region was held on December 10, 2021 (Friday) at 5:0 P.M. at UIU Auditorium for the first time in Bangladesh. Mr. Ziaul Hasan, NDC, Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology, People’s Republic of Bangladesh was present as the Chief Guest while Prof. Dr. Sanowar Hossain, Chairman, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), Prof. Dr. A K H Enayet Hussain, Director General, Medical Education, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Division, People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Dr. Kazi Anowarul Hoque, Additional Secretary (PRL), Local Government Division, Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development & Cooperatives, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Banglad...

Dec102021 by No Comments

Microsoft launches Dynamics 365 Business Central in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Technology

Facilitating the increasing digital transformation of businesses in the country, Microsoft has introduced Dynamics 365 Business Central in Bangladesh, providing a platform that allows businesses of all sizes to interconnect their teams through one cloud ecosystem for seamless and efficient business operations and accelerated growth. A virtual event was held recently, participants learned how to boost efficiency through automated tasks while gaining an interconnected view of business data, accumulated business analytics, all guided and delivered by Microsoft’s leading intelligent technologies. “With digital transformation at an ever-increasing speed, Microsoft is looking to aid business of all sizes in the country with cutting-edge technology, enhancing efficiency to anchor accelerated gr...

Dec102021 by No Comments

Sharing Lives through Digital connectivity

Breaking News, Opinion

Abdul Wahed Saif Digital transformation has been one of the buzzwords of the past few decades that comes with an array of futuristic offerings, subject to uses and interpretation. It has now become an integral chapter in the process of how we have evolved as a superior social entity, enhancing the modalities of our communication and connectivity through the manifold tools in the digital ecosystem. Social media, for instance, has seen its colors massively transform over the period of time, as industry leaders like Facebook opted to restructure into ‘Meta’, addressing the forthcoming trends of interconnectivity among all digital communication channels. Instant messaging platforms like IMO and others are also consistently opting for innovation because it is perhaps the only way to susta...

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ERF and BUILD jointly organized a dialogue on `Income Tax Law 2022’

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The Economic Reporters’ Forum (ERF) and Business Initiative Leading Development (BUILD) yesterday organized a dialogue on `Income Tax Law 2022’ at ERF Auditorium. Adviser for Economic Affairs to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr.Mashiur Rahman was present the function as Chief Guest. BUILD Chairperson Abul Kasem Khan, President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) Rizwan Rahman, President of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) Mahmudul Hasan Khusru, Chairman of Policy Exchange of Bangladesh Dr. M Masrur Reaz, First Secretary of Income Tax at National Board of Revenue (NBR) Md. Shahidul Islam, President of BARVIDA Abdul Haque, Former ICAB president Humayun Kabir, BUILD CEO Ferdaus Ara Begum among others spoke at the dialogue. ERF President Sharmeen Rinvy ...

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“A Father’s Diary” to the world premiere in Dhaka International Festival

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Canadian director Golam Mustofa's feature film “A Father’s Diary” will premiere at the 20th Dhaka International Film festival (DIFF). Cinema lovers attending this prestigious event will have the opportunity to attend the screening of the award-winning director's film on January 15 – 23,2020 in ‘Cinema of the world section’, along with 220 films from 70 countries. Golam Mustofa's amenable mindset and his in-depth connection with Bangladeshi ethnicity are reflected in his work. Mustofa tells a story that may not be uncommon but finds muted audience if debated. The film draws the attention of worldwide critics and brings the Bangladeshi community under the spotlight. Dina and Isabelle having Bangladeshi and Italian origin are best friends and neighbors; their father's Hassan and Marco t...

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Let’s go to Maldives with US Bangla

Breaking News, Feature

Md. Kamrul Islam The Maldives is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Its small islands seem to be attracting tourists with various colors. For those who love the sea and want to get lost in the seclusion, the Maldives is an attractive, favorite and ideal place. And US-Bangla Airlines will be on the side of the Maldives trip. Private airline US-Bangla Airlines has started operating direct flights to Maldives, the capital of Maldives, as the tenth international destination. For the first time since November 19, the airline has started direct flights from Dhaka to Male, the capital of Maldives. US-Bangla Airlines has announced a package of 58990 taka. 2 nights 3 days stay, Dhaka-Male-Dhaka with all kinds of taxes including air ticket, airport-hotel-airport travel, breakfas...