Women grow up being told to rein in their dreams and aspirations to fit a certain template of what the world thinks they should be like. Their thoughts, actions and ideas often get muddled in dictation, and their choices and ambitions often get confuddled in self-doubt. For too long, mythical tales of women not being good leaders or only being good for certain “woman-friendly” professions have polluted safe spaces. Against all odds and in fact owning these odds, the women at BAT Bangladesh are currently exceling at jobs that are infamous for being “a man’s job”. Starting from being the sole in-charge of a territory to working in the frontline at the factory in shifts to overseeing large teams – these women are doing it all.

North South University's Business & Management Studies and Computer Science & Information Systems has been ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2021 by Subject for the second year in a row. NSU also continues to be the only private university in Bangladesh to be ranked in the QS Rankings by Subjects.

Rokkhi Limited is one of the few companies in Bangladesh that work both as a building management companion and a security solution. The aim is to come out of the conventional building management system and create a new building assistant that shall work as an all-around solution for buildings. Rokkhi has the vision to be the service and security operator of every building. Everything a building or flat owner does to manage their building and building security Rokkhi wants to upgrade the system in an easy way so that the daily hassles can be managed by a single platform.

As part of its celebrations for Bangladesh’s 50th anniversary of independence, Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) will host the inaugural Global Youth Climate Summit, in partnership with the California-based Foundation for Climate Restoration, Resilient Markets, and the Centre for Climate Repair at Cambridge, on March 11-12, 2021.

Every year, the e-waste generated by Bangladesh has an immense impact on the environment. What if the things we don’t need anymore could be used by someone who needs it? What if it could create a larger impact? What if our trash could be turned into treasure?

The bottleneck in distribution of smart driving licences is likely to ease as a new vendor of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority starts the distribution process today.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC), North South University (NSU), and University of Miyazaki (UoM), Japan for “Post-Bangladesh Japan ICT Engineers Training (BJET) Implementation Agreement” on 24th February 2021 at the ICT Tower, Agargaon, Dhaka.

About 1.80 lakh new clients are joining the network of Nagad every day thanks to an innovation that allows them to open the account of a mobile financial service without filling out any documents. This is a record in opening accounts and an example of boosting the financial inclusion using technology.

A joint initiative by one of the country’s leading multinational companies, Dabur Bangladesh (ACCPL) and non-profit organization - It’s Humanity Foundation (IHF) has ensured distribution of winter relief to the marginalized people of the Northern part of Bangladesh along with Dhaka & Sylhet. The distribution took place from 25th January 2020 till 5th February 2020.

Dr. Atiur Rahman was the distinguished guest on the fourteenth episode of IPDC Ogroj. He talked about his life growing up, his journey towards attaining higher education, dedication towards digitizing and revolutionizing the banking process of our country from a central role. The session was moderated by venerated banker Anis A. Khan.

The Office of Student Affairs, American International University- Bangladesh (AIUB) organized a virtual international celebration of folk musical performances from institutions across the globe titled “Folklore 2021 – Symphony of the World”. On the occasion of the International Mother Language Day 2021, this unique event, one of the first of its kind, showcased musical performances (songs and dances) that honor the heritage of folk music across borders and transcending generations, on the 21st of February 2021 from 2 pm onwards on Zoom.

The Cadet College Club EC 2021 Installation Ceremony was held at its new premise on 13th February 2021. The Complex at Purbachal was inaugurated on 25 December 2020 by the President Nasser S Zahedee, Founder President Dr Zaglul Rahman and other past presidents.

Leading personal care brand Himalaya has announced model turned actor Arefin Shuvo as the Brand Ambassador for its Men’s Facewash range in Bangladesh. Arefin Shuvo is a well acclaimed Bangladeshi actor, a youth icon , fitness enthusiast, known for his personal grooming and audience appeal.

A sponsorship agreement has recently been signed between Globe Soft Drinks Ltd and Radisson Blu Dhaka on the hotel premises. Mr. Samir Al Rashid, Group Director, Globe Pharmaceuticals Group and Mr. Alexander Haeusler, General Manager, Radisson Blu Dhaka signed the agreement on behalf of the respective organizations. Mr. Gaus Mohiuddin, Head of Brands, Globe and the Hotel’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Md Sharfuddin Newaz attended the signing ceremony along with other senior officials of both the organizations.

The British High Commission in Dhaka, its office in Sylhet, and DFID Bangladesh will remain closed from December 24

A team of the Indian Institute of Management, an internationally renowned business school, will visit Dhaka this week,

The 29-member executive committee of South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) Bangladesh Chapter has been

The convention of the Old Faujians will be held on April 18 at RAOWA Convention Centre in the capital, said a press release.