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Mar292022 by No Comments

iFarmer partners up with UCB to facilitate financing for farmers in Bangladesh

iFarmer has recently signed an agreement with United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB) to facilitate financing for farmers across Bangladesh. Marking its third partnership with financial institutions, iFarmer is planning to provide agricultural loan facilities directly from financial institutions. The primary focus of this partnership is to facilitate Agri loans for farmers. The signatories of the agreement-signing ceremony were Jamil M Akbar, Managing Director & Chief Operations Officer from iFarmer, and Arif Quadri, Managing Director & CEO from UCB. On behalf of iFarmer, Mohd. Fahad Ifaz, Chief Executive Officer, and Tahmid Hasan, Head of Partnership & Growth, were present. Meanwhile, Nabil Mustafizur Rahman, Additional Managing Director, Md Shah Alam Bhuiyan, Deputy Managing ...

Mar292022 by No Comments

Daraz ensures security support for employees through Pragati Insurance

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Since its establishment in Bangladesh, Daraz has been known as one of the most employee-friendly organizations in the market because of its global-standard work policies and organizational culture. Adding to this, Daraz Bangladesh has now signed a contract with Pragati Insurance Ltd, through which the Daraz full-time employees shall enjoy exclusive life and health insurance benefits. The signing confirms that now each Daraz full-time employee, along with their spouse and children, shall remain assured of better financial security support, in case of any health hazard. Managing Director of Daraz Bangladesh Syed Mostahidal Hoq and Deputy Managing Director of Pragati Life Insurance Md. Rafiqul Alam Bhuiyan signed the contracts on behalf of the respective organizations. Daraz and HungryNaki...

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Grameenphone users can watch IPL matches from Rabbitholebd on MyGP

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Grameenphone, the tech service leader and connectivity partner to Digital Bangladesh, is going to enable its users to watch IPL matches on their flagship app-MyGP, simply by using their mobile balance to purchase a Rabbitholebd subscription. For the first time, Grameenphone subscribers will be able to watch all the IPL matches live with RabbitholeBD web (https://www.rabbitholebd.com/) and app through Direct Operator Billing (DOB), meaning the subscribers can see matches simply by using their mobile balance. Grameenphone subscribers will also be able to enjoy the matches directly from the MyGP app. The IPL is scheduled from March 26 to May 29 with a total of 74 matches Grameenphone has partnered with Rabbitholebd in this regard. The inauguration of the service was recently announced at an...

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Berger Young Painters’ Art Competition: Winners of the 26th arrangement awarded

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Leading paints solution brand Berger continues to inspire people with its objectives beyond commercial interests, as it successfully completes the “26th Berger Young Painters’ Art Competition” (BYPAC) to recognize the talent of upcoming painters of the country. An award ceremony was held in this regard at the Gulshan Club, Dhaka, where six young and promising artists were rewarded for their brilliant artworks. Suborno Chakraborty Tonmoy won the Champion’s prize of BDT 1 lakh with his submission – “Close Up”. Md Moazzem Hossain and Md Mezanur Rahman secured the Runner-Up and Second Runner-Up positions respectively, winning remunerations of BDT 75 thousand and BDT 50 thousand. Among other winners were – Mohammed Fakhrul Islam Mazumder, Asif Al-Nur Ratul and Md Ariful Islam. All the winners ...

Mar272022 by No Comments

Grameenphone turns 25 and reaffirms to enable accelerated digitalization

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Grameenphone has completed 25 meaningful years, playing an imperative role in the development of Bangladesh through its contributions as the digital connectivity partner. While Bangladesh is celebrating 51 years of Independence, Grameenphone is also celebrating its journey of 25 years of empowering society. This dream started with a vision to minimize the digital divide and unleash the nation’s potential with the power of digitalization. Standing at its silver Jubilee, Grameenphone feels honored for its contributions to Bangladesh and aims to continue to make a difference in the coming years, as the company believes the time is now to march forward with digital connectivity. The company aims to become a digital telco and contribute beyond connectivity marking the silver jubilee of its ope...

Mar262022 by No Comments

What is that gift in Orange-shaded gift box in Shakib’s hand?

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On a recent video posted on Facebook by Shakib Al Hasan, we can see him in the midst of orange lights, and a gift box with a beautiful orange shaded gift box. Apparently, the orange piece of tech was a surprise gift for his birthday, and he looks quite excited about it! The question is, what gift is it? Is it a new fantastic smartphone of OPPO? Shakib Al Hasan, the talisman of Bangladesh cricket, is now touring South Africa to help the Tigers to overcome a strong South African side. This all-important tour was preceded by a brief tour of Dubai. During the time, Shakib was dropping hints regarding something special through multiple Facebook posts. We speculate that it may be about this orange piece of art! “Fantastic tour started with OPPO”, he posted right before leaving for the trip, wi...

Mar232022 by No Comments

Grameenphone partners with MoPME to offer connectivity solutions to 65 thousand primary schools

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Grameenphone, the tech service leader and connectivity partner to Digital Bangladesh, has recently collaborated with the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME) to extend 4G connectivity facility to 65 thousand government primary schools. Md Zakir Hossen MP, Honorable State Minister, Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, was present at the inauguration event as the Chief Guest. Md. Aminul Islam Khan, Secretary of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education was there as Special Guest and Alamgir Mohammed Monsurul Alam, Director General of Directorate of Primary Education chaired the event. Yasir Azman, CEO, Grameenphone, graced the occasion as the Special Guest with Nasar Yousuf, Chief Business Officer (Acting) of Grameenphone, in attendance. All the additional and joint secretarie...

Mar82022 by No Comments

New A Series phone from OPPO to hit the market Soon

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Leading smartphone brand OPPO will soon be bringing in a new phone from its A Series for smartphone users in Bangladesh to elevate their lives. Already an established brand in the market, OPPO Bangladesh believes in educating society by means of introducing smartphones equipped with the latest technological innovations. As a part of that aim, OPPO has introduced A-Series phones, which are known for their practical and quality features. A Series phones come with exquisite looks and reliable quality factors. OPPO will soon be launching its new phone from the A-Series – in the local market. Just like its previous releases, this new phone from the A-Series will be a mind-blowing device that will enable the users to stay charged tension free and capture every precious moment of their lives wi...

Feb192022 by No Comments

New Outlet of RANGS eMART launched at Banasree

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Reputed retail electronics company RANGS eMART, a concern of RANCON Group, inaugurates their new showroom at Banasree. The inauguration ceremony was held on February 17, 2022, at the Banasree eMART, Block B of Banasree Residential Area. The ceremony was graced by Executive Director Quazi Ashiq Ur-Rahman and Chief Operating Officer Samir Muhammad Saleh from RANGS eMART along with senior officials from RANCON Group, Divisional Director Imran Zaman, Director Admin, Legal & Recovery Farouq Hossain, Chief Human Resource Officer Ahmed Kamrul Hasan and Chief of Internal Audit Nazrul Kabir Chowdhury. On this occasion Quazi Ashiq Ur-Rahman said in his statement, ‘Banasree is a rapidly growing consumer market with diversified crowds from all age groups. It is a very big prospect for the elect...

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BASIS to launch Luna Shamsuddoha Awards

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Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) will launch an annual award ceremony in memory of the association’s late former director and the founding chairman of Dohatec New Media Luna Shamsuddoha. The announcement came at a special event organized by BASIS, in cooperation with Bangladesh Women in Technology (BWIT) and Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN), commemorating the 1st death anniversary of Luna Shamsuddoha on Thursday, 17 February 2022 at BASIS Auditorium. At the event, BASIS President Russell T. Ahmed said that BASIS will organize a grand award ceremony on 8 March, International Women’s Day, every year to celebrate Luna Shamsuddoha’s life and give awards in her name to prominent female entrepreneurs and professionals. He also said that a scholarship p...