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May82025 by No Comments

Zannatul Hoque Shapla Vows to Restore Trust in E-Commerce Sector

Zannatul Hoque Shapla, CEO of Azure Cuisine and a candidate for the Board of Directors (2025–2027) of the e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB), has pledged to ensure equal opportunities and rights for all entrepreneurs in the country’s e-commerce sector. Speaking at a discussion with ICT journalists on Wednesday evening (7 May) at the Lakeshore Hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka, she emphasised her longstanding commitment to the industry.I have been actively involved in e-commerce for many years, though I did not have the opportunity to step into the spotlight until now, she stated. My goal is to ensure that every entrepreneur can operate their business with confidence, to help restore consumer trust, and to enhance the global branding of Bangladeshi e-commerce.Highlighting the import...

May82025 by No Comments

Global Investors Witness PriyoShop’s Impact Firsthand

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PriyoShop, Bangladesh’s leading B2B marketplace and smart distribution platform, is on a mission to reshape the country’s retail ecosystem. Since its inception in 2021, PriyoShop has empowered over 116,000+ MSMEs by connecting them with 276 top brands, ensuring seamless last-mile delivery, tech-enabled logistics, and data-driven operations that build trust and unlock growth. To date, PriyoShop has raised over $6 million in funding—a clear vote of confidence from global investors who believe in its mission to simplify the supply chain and amplify purchase power for micro-retailers across the country. This capital is being strategically deployed to expand operations, scale embedded finance, and drive digital transformation in underserved markets. Recently PriyoShop has the privilege of hos...

Apr292025 by No Comments

From point-and-shoot to FlashSnap technology: The phenomenal transformation of mobile photography

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Almost everyone loves to take beautiful pictures. In fact, this is one of the reasons why tech-savvy people nowadays are so concerned about the nitty-gritties of photography. Owing to huge interest and enthusiasm among tech-lovers, the world of photography has made a phenomenal journey – from long traditional cameras to smartphone screens. Consequently, the realm of photography has experienced significant changes in the last twenty years, largely influenced by advancements in mobile technology. What started as blurry images from primitive camera phones has matured into a recognized form of artistic creativity. Nowadays, smartphone photography is not only convenient but also extremely important for the users.In the early 2000s, mobile devices equipped with integrated cameras were viewed...

Apr262025 by No Comments

PriyoShop Empowers MSMEs by Launching Gulshan Green Hub

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The leading B2B platform, PriyoShop, has proudly launched its newest green hub at Gulshan. This conducive hub is set to assist the retailers of Gulshan, Badda and Baridhara and cover nearby areas. The hub will empower the mom-and-pop shops of these areas with a streamlined supply chain, continuous embedded finance support, and an innovative distribution platform backed by top-branded products. This new hub aims to make supply easier for local retailers and help them grow more sustainably. With better delivery services in these areas, small retailers will now get faster access to both daily essentials and top-brand products, making it easier for them to run their businesses efficiently.The hub inauguration event was held officially and was graced by Samy Rahman (Investor of PriyoShop, &...

Apr262025 by No Comments

Celebrating the Soul of Homecoming: Book Launch of “Homeward” and “Bari Fera Mana” Held in Dhaka

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Dhaka witnessed a heartfelt artistic celebration on Friday, April 25, 2025, through the informal launch of two evocative books — Homeward by Obaidul Fattah Tanvir & Nabiha Wasimat Khan, and Bari Fera Mana by Obaidul Fattah Tanvir. The day-long gathering, hosted at House 33, Road 55, Gulshan-2, blended the spirit of artistic storytelling with the warmth of community, bringing together writers, poets, photographers, artists, cultural enthusiasts, diplomats, and members of the expatriate community in an intimate and vibrant setting.This launch was also part of the 49th adda of MAP Photo Agency (MapAdda49), known for nurturing Bangladesh’s visual culture and collective artistic expression. The event opened at 11:00 AM with an official launch in the presence of the photographers and aut...

Apr252025 by No Comments

‘Beautiful Bangladesh Run’ Energizes Hatirjheel

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To showcase Bangladesh’s promising tourism sector on the global stage, the Beautiful Bangladesh Run 2025 marathon event was held on Friday at Hatirjheel in the capital. The event was organized by the Aviation and Tourism Journalists’ Forum of Bangladesh (ATJFB), a key partner in the tourism sector.The festive run began at 6 a.m. from the Police Plaza end of Hatirjheel and concluded with a grand celebration at the Hatirjheel Amphitheatre.Among the dignitaries present were Abu Taher Mohammad Jaber, CEO of Bangladesh Tourism Board; Additional Inspector General of Tourist Police Md. Mainul Hasan; Ghanashyam Bhandari, Ambassador of Nepal; Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Hamoudi, Ambassador of the UAE; Nina P. Cainglet, Ambassador of the Philippines; Paulo Fernando Dias Feres, Ambassador of Bra...

Apr242025 by No Comments

imo earns Google’s “Independent Security Review” badge for second consecutive year

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imo has recently earned the “Independent Security Review” badge on Google Play for the second consecutive year, reflecting its dedication towards users’ security and data privacy. The recognition is a part of Google’s Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA) framework, which is now known as App Defense Alliance Mobile Profile Certification program, promoting high standards of security and privacy transparency among Android apps. Google security badge testifies that imo has met industry’s mobile security and privacy related best practices. Notably, imo is the only mainstream instant messaging app that holds this badge which is prominently displayed in the Data Safety section of its Google Play listing. The badge is a testament that imo has completed a rigorous third-party security rev...

Apr232025 by No Comments

Robin Rafan Honored as Best Content Creator 2025 at Cultural Night Awards in New York

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Popular digital content creator Robin Rafan, also known as Obidur Rahman, was awarded the Best Content Creator 2025 at the first-ever Cultural Night Awards Ceremony hosted by About Time Events Inc. The grand event was held at the Queen Palace in Woodside, New York, and brought together notable figures from the Bangladeshi entertainment and business communities.Though RobinRafan could not attend the event in person due to unavoidable circumstances, the award was accepted on his behalf by Wali Sujon, CEO of About Time Events Inc. The award was handed over by none other than the legendary Bangladeshi singer Samina Chowdhury, who also delivered a mesmerizing performance during the evening. Currently in Bangladesh, RobinRafan expressed his heartfelt gratitude in a statement: “It’s truly a...

Apr232025 by No Comments

“Where the Spirit Meets the Bone” will be organized in Dhaka

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An international group exhibition titled “Where the Spirit Meets the Bone,” will be open to all at Satori Academy of Arts, Banani, Dhaka from 4.30 p.m., 25 April until 16 May, (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Curated by Kehkasha Sabah, this exhibition is supported by the British Council through “Art Exchange: Moving Image”, a cross-cultural curatorial professional development and exhibition programme for early to mid-career visual arts curators from Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. For further details about the exhibition, please visit https://kehkasha.name/index.phpThe first chapter of the exhibition (25 April to 07 May 2025) which will be inaugurated by eminent artists Dhali Al Mamoon and Dilara Begum Jolly, Bangladesh, and Stephen Forbes, Country Director Bangladesh, British Council, explores...

Apr202025 by No Comments

ATJFB to Host the Inaugural “Beautiful Bangladesh Run” at Hatirjheel on Friday

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Bangladesh is set to host its first-ever tourism-promoting marathon, the Beautiful Bangladesh Run 2025, at Hatirjheel in the capital on April 25. The Aviation and Tourism Journalists Forum of Bangladesh (ATJFB) will organise the ground-breaking run with Rhythm Group as title sponsor and support from the Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB). The Beautiful Bangladesh Run will kick off at 6 AM from Police Plaza at Hatirjheel, featuring a competitive 7.5-kilometer run and a family-friendly 2-kilometer fun run. More than 700 runners from various professions, especially those involved in the aviation and tourism sectors, are expected to participate in this landmark event. The event receives support from multiple esteemed organizations, including the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, Tourist ...