Tag: Bangladesh

Oct92026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Uber Organizes Community Road Safety Programme Ahead of National Road Safety Day

Uber, Bangladesh's leading ridesharing app, organized a community road safety awareness programme in Keraniganj, Dhaka, ahead of National Road Safety Day on October 22.As part of the programme, Uber distributed motorcycle safety gear, including helmets, riding gloves and reflective vests, to Uber Bike driver partners. Driver partners, community representatives and local leaders also took part in the event.The event marked the “Ride Safe. Arrive Safe”, Uber's three-month road safety campaign running from October to December. The campaign will focus on preventive safety practices and driver partner well-being, building on Uber's ongoing road safety efforts in Bangladesh.Commenting on the initiative, Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, MP, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, sai...

Sep302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

British Council Chief Executive Scott McDonald arrives in Bangladesh to strengthen UK-Bangladesh connections

Breaking News, Education

Scott McDonald, the Chief Executive of the British Council, has arrived in Bangladesh for a three-day visit from 29 September to 1 October, underscoring the organisation's commitment to strengthening the longstanding relationship between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom through education, English, arts and culture, and opportunities for young people.During his visit to Dhaka and Rajshahi, Scott will meet government representatives, education leaders, teachers, students, young people and cultural partners, while seeing first-hand the impact of British Council partnerships across the country. The visit will also explore opportunities for deeper UK-Bangladesh collaboration in education reform and school system strengthening, higher education, English language teaching, cultural exchange ...

Aug252026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh must diversify energy sources to ensure energy security: Experts

Breaking News, National

Bangladesh must diversify its energy mix, reduce fuel wastage, improve efficiency and embrace modern technologies to ensure long-term energy security, experts said on Monday.They made the remarks at a seminar titled “Energy Security in Bangladesh: Understanding the Challenges and Shaping the Way Forward”, organized by the Young Engineers Chapter of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB).The seminar was held at the Council Hall of the IEB headquarters at Shahid Engineer Bhaban in Ramna, Dhaka, on Monday afternoon.Energy security requires a broader approach Presenting the keynote paper, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) member Professor Dr Engineer Syeda Sultana Razia said uninterrupted and affordable energy supply is essential for Bangladesh’s economic deve...