Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organised a virtual orientation for freshers’ on 12 June 2021 for the students who have enrolled in the Summer 2021 Semester. Member of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Professor Dr Md. Abu Taher was present as the Chief Guest. Professor Taher encouraged the students to use their time effectively so that they can strengthen their acumen and contribute to the development of the country. He shared a few titles of life-changing books such as The Unfinished Memoirs, The Audacity of Hope, Dreams from My Father, The long Struggle for Freedom, From Two Economies to Two Nations: My Journey to Bangladesh. He recommended the students to read these books and understand and learn from them. He hoped that the new generation, especially the students, will play a vital role in making the Father of Nation's dream come into a reality.

Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the first private university and the number one ranked private university of Bangladesh, North South University (NSU) organised a two-day-long virtual Faculty Orientation and Development Workshop for Summer 2021 on 9th and 10th June 2021. Due to the current pandemic situation, the orientation program was conducted online via the google meet platform. The orientation program was well attended by new faculty members from nine departments.

Since April 2020, university students’ lives have been confined to mobile and laptop/PC screens. But the youth of the nation have stayed creative and are looking for learning new skills. To educate and empower them with entrepreneurial skills, and teach them about insights into e-commerce, and a local boutique industry, Aadi and Smartifier Training and Consultation have launched a T-shirt competition.

Today, Ambassador Earl Miller and ACI Group Managing Director Dr Arif Dowla launched the “Taste of America” promotion in ten Shwapno retail outlets throughout Bangladesh. The promotion will highlight U.S. products by featuring them on an “American Shelf” strategically placed in various retail outlets in Dhaka and Sylhet. The goal of the promotion is to provide consumers in Bangladesh with greater access to a variety of U.S. food and beverage products, including canola oil, dried fruits, nuts, cereals, chocolates, and much more. In total, over 100 products from the United States will be featured.

Shohoz, the ticketing, food-delivery, ride-sharing, utility-vehicle hiring platform, has yet added another vertical: an ed-tech platform called 'Shohoz Learn'. Launched on June 10, this platform houses 100 kids' eBooks with an audio reader and assessment tools in partnership with the global ed-tech platform MommyDaddyMe (MDM).

Monash College partners with Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) to give local students exclusive access to the prestigious Monash University, one of the world’s top 100 universities.

Daktar Bondhu is a health tech startup that offers services to patients, especially who suffer from Diabetes, Hypertension and other chronic illnesses. This Dhaka-based startup announced it has raised pre-seed funding from SBK Tech Ventures, a technology fund focusing on early-stage, tech-platform companies in emerging markets.

Bizli Cables has opened two new outlets recently. ASM Hasan Nasir, Executive Director of Bizli Cables, inaugurated the outlets in Siddhirganj of Narayanganj and Boalmari of Faridpur.

Country’s largest online marketplace Daraz has recently recruited 3 differently-abled persons in a bid to inspire the inclusion of these people into mainstream society.

One of the leading Bangladeshi conglomerates, Dekko ISHO Group has signed a monetary and strategic capital investment agreement with Eco Via, a bioplastic initiative with its own innovation in compostable polymer, led by three young entrepreneurs from Dhaka, Bangladesh. The ceremony took place in Dekko ISHO’s corporate office and was attended by Mr Prottoy Hossain, Director of Dekko ISHO Group, and the co-founders of Eco Via, Mr Rashik Hassan, Mr Riasat Zaman, and Mr Ashfaqul Azam.

It’s already 2021, and countries worldwide, including Bangladesh, have less than 9 years to attain the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030 and build a better future. Everyone must accelerate their progress to achieving all these SDGs (also known as Global Goals) by the targeted time. Thus, in 2019, Samsung Electronics Company Limited partnered with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to begin an initiative to achieve the SDGs faster – Generation17.

Climate change is affecting people's lives all over the world. Our weather is becoming hotter day by day. This World Environment Day, washing powder brand Surf Excel has come forward to inspire the kids to do something positive for the environment, which started with initiatives like planting trees. On 5th June Saturday, the brand Unilever announced this initiative by going live on Facebook. Alongside Unilever, next-generation organisation Footsteps was also present with Surf Excel. Nature is the giver of life and the nurturer of it. But we pollute this environment in various ways continuously. The rapid rate of pollution worldwide today is dangerous. The primary reasons behind pollution are thoughtless deforestation and unplanned city development. If we aren't careful now, this situation will create major upheaval for the country in the coming years.

Climate change is affecting people's lives all over the world. Our weather is becoming hotter day by day. This World Environment Day, washing powder brand Surf Excel has come forward to inspire the kids to do something positive for the environment, which started with initiatives like planting trees. On 5th June Saturday, the brand Unilever announced this initiative by going live on Facebook. Alongside Unilever, next-generation organization Footsteps was also present with Surf Excel.

DataBird, a Dhaka-based internet holding company, in association with The Daily Star, is organising a competition to find ideas uniquely suited to solve problems in the country using technology. Registration for the competition started on 3rd June 2021.

Business Boost Bangladesh initiative organised a budget discussion roundtable with prominent policymakers, investors, business leaders and young entrepreneurs on 5th June virtually. The event was organised by Preneur Lab Youth & Innovation Trust as a part of Business Boost Bangladesh initiative.

On June 5, Bata launched a collection of Weinbrenner sneakers that have multiple recycling features making it the 1st eco-friendly shoe in the country. The upper of the shoes is 100% recycled from PET bottles supported by Refiber™ and on the outsole, they used 30% recycled EVA. The insole is 98% recycled powered by Ortholite® to ensure the signature Bata comfort. The collection is available across all Bata flagship stores and online.

Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) will host a four-day-long Youth Leadership Summit on August 4-7, 2021. "In 2021, Bangladesh celebrates the golden jubilee of independence and our achievements in the last 50 years. This year we also stepped into a new journey when we qualified to graduate into a developing nation from the LDC status after 45 years,” said Imran Chowdhury, senior manager operations and RME, BYLC. “However, to prepare us well for the transition and ensure an inclusive sustainable development harnessing the demographic dividend of our country, we need to empower the youth and ensure inclusiveness and equality in society."

United Hospital Limited starts Evening OPD. The mainstream healthcare provider of the country, relentlessly adds more effort to patient convenience; as UHL believes Convenient Care transpires to Good Care. In this spirit, UHL has taken effective measures to strengthen the Evening OPD till 9 pm, to extend our out-patient doctor availability from 9 am till 9 pm, to add to patient convenience, with a view to give broader options to those who cannot make time to visit a doctor amidst his/her busy schedules at day time.

Doreen Hotels & Resorts is arranging a food festival called “MEAT LOVER’S FEST-POWERED BY BRAC BANK” at its signature restaurant THE FLAIR from June 3rd -12th, 2021.

RPL has been engaged in green architecture for the last four to five years. While trends are often seen a vital to any real estate company, RPL prefers to avoid going with the trend. Instead, their goal is to bring sustainability into their buildings, and it seems they are the ones setting the trend.