Praava Health walk to raise awareness on world diabetes day

Praava Health, Bangladesh’s prominent healthcare brand, organised a 1 km walk to raise awareness on the occasion of World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2021.
15 November 2021, 11:35 AM

Universal College Bangladesh to arrange free workshop on digital transformation for future engineers

Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the only Ministry of Education-approved international education provider in Bangladesh, is all set to organize a virtual free skill development workshop on digital transformation to facilitate learning for future engineers and prepare them for digital transformation on 12 November 2021.  
10 November 2021, 10:31 AM

Meat Lover’s Fest-Powered by Bangla Cut at Doreen Hotel

Doreen Hotels & Resorts is ready to welcome the meat lovers of the city to the “Meat Lover’s Fest-Powered by Bangla Cut” at its signature restaurant The Flair from November 4-13, 2021.
9 November 2021, 08:53 AM

Jamal Bhuyan becomes the new face of Berger

The leading name in the country’s paint solutions industry – Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd (BPBL) – has signed the country’s football sensation Jamal Bhuyan as its new brand ambassador today.
6 November 2021, 07:27 AM

'Alokito Grameen Nari Shommanona 2021' honours six outstanding women

With the view of International Rural Women's Day on 15 October, 'Alokito Grameen Nari Shommanona 2021' was organised by Alokito Shishu and Volunteer Opportunities with the support of 'Manusher Jonno Foundation' and 'UK Aid' today on 5th November 2021.
6 November 2021, 07:17 AM

Facilitating Economic Empowerment for Human Trafficking Survivors in Cox’s Bazar

On 4 November 2021, Winrock International’s Ashshash project collaboratively organized a stakeholder engagement session with the National Association of Small Cottage Industries of Bangladesh (NASCIB) and the Bangla-German Sampreeti (BGS), with the intent to empower human trafficking survivors at Cox’s Bazar. The notion of empowering this vulnerable group in a sustainable manner was predominantly centered on economic and financial aspects.
4 November 2021, 11:31 AM

Strengthening Zila Parishad system stressed for SDGs

Bangladesh should strengthen the local government institutions like Zila Parishad to ensure the development, leaving no one behind at Upazila and Union level and help the country to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, said speakers at a national workshop, held on November 04 at a hotel in Dhaka.
4 November 2021, 11:27 AM

UNDP and GP to create economic opportunities for youth in post-COVID

On the occasion of National Youth Day celebrated on November 01, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Grameenphone joined up to establish an alliance called "Future Nation" for realizing the full potential of the demographic dividend of the youth population of Bangladesh.  
2 November 2021, 05:52 AM

UNDP and BDF launch “Youth Against Corruption” campaign

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Bangladesh Debate Federation (BDF) jointly launched the “Youth Against Corruption” campaign on the National Youth Day (01 November) to transform the youth of Bangladesh as advocates for anti-corruption.
2 November 2021, 05:49 AM

Asgar Ali Hospital commemorates “World Stroke Day”

Asgar Ali Hospital commemorates “World Stroke Day” on October 29, 2021, by displaying banners and spreading awareness in the community. Prof. Dr Zabrul SM Haque-CEO & Director Medical Services has attended this event along with Consultants of Neuromedicine Prof. Dr Nirmalendu Bikash Bhowmik, Dr Nazmul Huda and Consultant of Neurosurgery Dr Masud Anwar. Other participants include Consultants, Doctors, Nurses, Management and Employees of the Hospital.
1 November 2021, 06:39 AM

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Stockholm and BIDA hosted a webinar titled ‘Bangladesh: A right destination for your business and investment’

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Stockholm in collaboration of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) hosted a business webinar titled ‘Bangladesh: A right destination for your business and investment’ on 26 October 2021. The webinar discussed investment opportunities in Bangladesh.
1 November 2021, 05:50 AM

‘Journalists must be protected against psychological trauma’

Journalists’ safety is not limited to physical security but must include protection against psychological injury resulting from exposure to violence, conflict, disaster and tragedy, experts said at a webinar today.
28 October 2021, 14:51 PM

Dinosaur Urges World Leaders Not To ‘Choose Extinction’ at United Nations

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is bringing a ferocious, talking dinosaur to the United Nations’ headquarters to urge more climate action from global leaders, in a short film launched today as the centerpiece of the agency’s new ‘Don’t Choose Extinction’ campaign.
28 October 2021, 09:06 AM

SOS Children’s Villages Bangladesh organised a panel discussion titled “Every Woman is a Leader: The Stories of Sheroes”

Reinstating the appeal of this year’s International Women’s Day Theme “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”, SOS Children’s Villages Bangladesh organised a panel discussion titled “Every Woman is a Leader: The Stories of Sheroes”.
19 October 2021, 07:15 AM

UNDP and BWJA has signed an MoU to address violence against women

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today (16 October 2021) in Dhaka with the Bangladesh Women Judges Association (BWJA) to address and redress violence against women (VAW) during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
17 October 2021, 12:34 PM

Monash College Diploma (MCD) orientation program held by Universal College Bangladesh

Monash College Diploma (MCD) Orientation, a program organised by Universal College Bangladesh - Ministry of Education-approved international education provider in Bangladesh, was held at the rooftop cafeteria of the college on October 14, 2021, to welcome the new students.  
17 October 2021, 10:36 AM

Penthouse Livings Launched Nobilia from Germany and Smeg from Italy

Penthouse Livings Limited has launched Nobilia from Germany and SMEG from Italy in Bangladesh on the occasion of their 2nd anniversary on 16th October 2021.
16 October 2021, 11:16 AM

Fresh ‘best brand’ of The Economic Times

Fresh, a concern of the Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), has been recognised as “best brand” by India-based daily The Economic Times through an online event, “The Economic Times Best Brands 2021- Bangladesh Edition”, held recently. 
6 October 2021, 18:00 PM

UCB wins JP Morgan’s ‘US Dollar Clearing Quality Recognition’ award

United Commercial Bank (UCB) has been recognised with the 2021 US Dollar Clearing Quality Recognition Award given by JPMorgan.
6 October 2021, 14:06 PM

StanChart unveils banking services for expatriates living in Bangladesh

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has announced the launch of expat banking services, through which expatriates residing in Bangladesh will enjoy access to a full range of banking services, seamlessly integrating their banking experience across Bangladesh and their home countries.
6 October 2021, 13:39 PM