The name of United Dhaka Tobacco Company Limited (UDTCL) has been changed to JT International Bangladesh Limited, pursuant to the due provision of the Companies Act, 1994 with effect from 5 April 2023.

The ECA Career Expo 2.0, an embodiment of economic prowess, reached its grand crescendo, a testament to the unwavering dedication, meticulous planning, and unrelenting effort exhibited by the Economics Career Alliance from the first of August to the third of August. It aims to equip economics students with the necessary skills and information for the job market. Through interactive sessions and workshops, we strive to bridge the knowledge gap between students and industry leaders.

FEMFEST 2.0 in association with The Daily Star marked a significant stride towards women's empowerment in Bangladesh, orchestrated by the Finance and Accounting Club (FINACT) of BRAC University.

For the young generation, the appeal towards everything new is eternal. Going on tours to different places is the highlight of modern youth’s life.

Tusnuva Ahmed Tina, Executive Director of Mindshare Bangladesh, has been honoured with the esteemed "Asia’s Woman Leader" title by the World Women Leadership Congress, an event celebrating its 14th year of recognising exceptional women leaders. The award ceremony took place on 17th August 2023 at the prestigious Pan Pacific Singapore.

Engineer OsmanE Faiz, chief information officer at AMTD Group, has been honored with "Legend Award" at World CIO 200 Summit 2023 for his outstanding leadership in field of technology.

In a significant stride towards enhancing climate action and global efforts to combat climate change, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of Bangladesh, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), launched  ‘Climate Promise-From Pledge to Impact’ project on 13 August 2023, in a hotel in Dhaka. The project is supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany.

The Westin Dhaka and its celebrated Seasonal Tastes restaurant have been awarded at the highly acclaimed 2023 Haute Grandeur Global Awards. The awards ceremony, renowned for its recognition of exceptional hospitality establishments on a global scale, has applauded The Westin Dhaka's outstanding achievements across various categories. The Westin Dhaka secured the prestigious Excellence Award for Best Culinary in Asia. The Westin Dhaka was also honoured with awards for Best Restaurant Hotel in Asia, Best Business Hotel in Bangladesh, and Best City Hotel Bangladesh. 

On 11th August 2023, “The NU Skill Development Summit 2023” was organised at the International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka by NUSDF Bangladesh.

In a joint effort to promote inclusivity and equal opportunities for young individuals with disabilities, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Physically Challenged Development Foundation (PDF) organised a landmark event on International Youth Day, titled "Empowering Youth with Disabilities through Skills and Employment," on August 12, 2023, at the RC Majumdar Hall, University of Dhaka. 

Sonia Akter was once unsure of herself and her future. Now, she is a self-assured young woman who dreams of graduating from school and having a successful career. The chance to build Sonia’s confidence came when she joined the Goal programme – an initiative supported by Population Services and Training Center (PSTC) under the Bank’s flagship community programme, Futuremakers by Standard Chartered.

This delegation comprises representatives from 14 different academic institutions and industries from various

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Foundation Bangladesh and International Hope School Bangladesh signed an agreement in Dhaka

Bangladesh’s leading global electronics manufacturer Walton is going to host the country’s first-ever mega industrial fair titled ‘International Advanced Components and Technology (ATS) Expo-2023’.

North South University (NSU) celebrated the first anniversary of “Media, Communication, and Journalism” programme operating under the Department of Political Science & Sociology on August 6.

Renowned dancer and influencer Ridy Sheikh becomes the ‘bti The Daily Star Stellar Woman’ in the ‘Culture’ category in 2023. Stellar Women is a joint initiative by bti and The Daily Star to recognize young and emerging women from different sectors who are taking the nation forward with significant contributions.

Tally Solutions, a pioneer in the software products industry, today, announced the winners of the third edition of ‘MSME Honours’ for Bangladesh. Twenty-five companies from Bangladesh including Awake Coffee Roasters, SR Metallic Industries Ltd, Shondhibazar, Fabricart, Mammas Heart, Trendybogra, Robotry Bangladesh, Joykoly Publication Ltd., Food Emporium, Business Bangla, M/s Surekha Enterprise, Studio Bunon, Bhumijo, Ujjwala Limited, BRAC Kumon Ltd., LegalX Limited, Good In Motion, Adeffi Limited (StickerDriver), Inkam, VR Bangla, Biswas Builders Limited, ATA Hussain Khan Ltd., Athena's Furniture & Home Décor, Rajib Agro, and Shyamoli Paribahan triumphed amongst 5000 global nominations.

Leading real estate company of Bangladesh, Building Technology and Ideas Limited (BTI) has organised BTI Home Fest ’23 today with the slogan ‘Live Smart, Live Better’ promoting Smart home to ensure an improved and comfortable living. The event took place at BTI Celebration Point from 9.30 am to 8.00 pm that attracted an overwhelming participation of real estate customers.

Dotbirth, a creative solutions company, started its journey on August 3rd, 2023 in Banani, Dhaka.

Sajida Foundation announced the launch of its 'SAJIDA Education Scholarship Programme' that aims to financially support Undergraduate and Post-Graduate students in their academic pursuit to uplift the vision of Sajida’s Health, Happiness and Dignity for All.