An international webinar on “Advancing Bangladesh’s Future by Integrating Life Performance and Skills-Based Models of Learning” at United International University (UIU) of Bangladesh was held virtually on August 04, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The programme was organised by the Bangladesh Local Chapter of the International Network for Outcome-Based Education (IN4OBE) in UIU, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Unilever Bangladesh has recently launched “Ushopbd.com” which offers reaching products to customers’ doorsteps nationwide with cash on delivery and online payment options amidst the prolonging pandemic. 

A new chief executive officer has recently been appointed at the building technology & ideas (bti). 

Al-Arafah Islami Bank recently witnessed the reappointment of its managing director and chief executive officer. 

ActionAid Bangladesh and Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation (DYDF) organized a dialogue on "Young People in Conversation with the DNCC Mayor: Making Dhaka an Inclusive Mega-City". The Daily Star was the media partner of the event. The dialogue was organized with the aim of harnessing youth power and youth engagement in the decision-making structure of the city corporation and in urban development.

Life is a complex process where we all have to follow a certain set of rules. We are going through a critical juncture. Covid is interfering with our normal and social life. Those who are dealing with this situation with courage are the real winners.

Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, managing director and chief executive officer of telecom operator Robi Axiata Ltd, has resigned from his position, according to his facebook post today.

Alesha Holdings is offering up to 50 per cent discount on the use of its “Alesha Card” on over 3,000 supplies.  The card can be availed with a one-time payment of Tk 7,980 and a yearly renewal fee of Tk 980, said a press release.

Butterfly Marketing has recently witnessed the appointment of a new managing director and chief executive officer.  The appointee, Mustafizur Rahman Shazid, had been serving Butterfly Group as chief operating officer. The appointment will take immediate effect, says a press release.

PRAN-RFL Group, one of the leading business conglomerates of the country, has given protective equipment to the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) for its members.

Agriculture Virtual Summit is the biggest agricultural program of Bangladesh organized by the Agri-Science Society (AgSS). It is one of the signature programmes of AgSS since 2020 organized once per year. The main purpose of this summit is to bring farmers, agricultural students, researchers, teachers and other farming enthusiasts under one umbrella by empowering them with knowledge.

Sadai, a mobile application that will enable online sale and purchase of agricultural products, will be launched today.

Summit Oil and Shipping Company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Commonwealth LNG to collaborate in the supply of LNG to Asia, including Bangladesh. 

A new international academic journal, devoted to the development and improvement of service quality in business and commerce, Journal for Service Quality Enhancement (JSQE) was launched on Saturday (July 31’ 2021).

CARE Bangladesh opened a 40-bed isolation center in Rohingya Camp 4 Extension at Cox's Bazar to treat and support the Rohingya community with mild to severe COVID-19 symptoms. The center is well-equipped with separate dormitories, washrooms and bathing spaces for male and female patients where doctors, ambulance, medicines, oxygen support, and COVID-19 sample collection services are available around-the-clock. The center, running on solar power, also plans to provide three meals a day to all patients. People with mild COVID-19 symptoms will be referred to the center from the various health facilities across the camps. CARE Bangladesh will monitor suspected and mild COVID-19 cases in the isolation center while moderate and severe cases will be referred to advanced medical facilities for treatment.

Daraz Bangladesh has recently witnessed the appointment of a new chief marketing officer (CMO) in the marketing department. 

Strategic partners British Council, CCD Bangladesh and Mongol Deep Foundation will be organizing Bangladesh’s first ever online festival focusing on women and girls named ‘WOW Virtual Bangladesh’ from 29 to 30 July 2021 at 9.00 PM. The two-day festival aims to celebrate women and girl’s voices across the country, living in or beyond the margins of society and will feature counter-narratives of women who do not belong to the majority or mainstream but venture out in paths less travelled and succeed in paving new ways for gender equality.

“Prerona Mask”, made by the specially-abled individuals under Prerona Foundation’s ‘Amra Shikhi, Amra Pari’ programme, is now available on popular e-commerce platform Daraz. Interested customers can visit – https://www.daraz.com.bd/shop/prerona-foundation to view and purchase their favourite fabric facemasks. The programme aims to facilitate the economic inclusion of the country’s marginalised communities and create opportunities for the citizens to contribute towards a more equitable society through meaningful purchase.

A fearless freedom fighter, a luminous star in our cultural sphere, a thespian, a people’s representative in the national parliament, a man loved by the masses for his unique humour and humble demeanour - Asaduzzaman Noor, MP, graced the first episode of the second season of Prerona Kotha.

Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF) has had its president and vice-president elected for 2021-23.