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UIU holds 8th convocation on its campus

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The 8th convocation of United International University (UIU) was held on Saturday (December 27) at the campus, United City, Madani Avenue, in the capital.Prof Abu Borhan Mohammad Badruzzaman, Vice Chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) presided over the ceremony on behalf of the president and chancellor of the UIU.Prof. Dr. Mohammad Anwar Hossen, ...

Ex-BPDB member Masud Hasan Jamaly passes away

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Masud Hasan Jamaly, passed away on December 22 at the age of 91. He had been suffering from various old age complications.After Graduating from Ahsanullah Engineering College in Electrical Engineering in 1958, he served in the Water and Power Development Board (WAPDA) for almost 30 years and retired as Member (Generation), Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB).As ...

MTB distributes blankets among cold-affected people

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As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) Jaleshwar branch, Savar, has distributed blankets amongst the cold-affected people on that region.Md Kajal Mahmud, Chairman, Savar Diabetic Hospital and Sabina Yesmin, an official of Savar Palli Bidyut Samity handed over the blankets on Tuesday (December 23) at a simple ceremony ...

From ocean winds to stadium roars: MelBet and MI Cape Town partnership begins

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A new wave is rising off the Cape Town coast — and this time it carries not only Atlantic Ocean scent but also the anticipation of a powerful sporting alliance. Golden light spills across Table Mountain, a breeze stirs the palms surrounding Newlands Cricket Ground, and the city hums with expectation. A new chapter begins. ...

Embassy of Algeria in Bangladesh marks Arabic Language Int'l Day

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The Embassy of Algeria in Bangladesh on Sunday (December 21) celebrated World Arabic Language Day 2025 through a formal and vibrant ceremony. The event, held at the Embassy premises in Dhaka, brought together diplomats, academics, technologists, journalists, business leaders, Islamic scholars, students from various institutions, members of the Bangladesh Scouts, and distinguished guests from diverse professional ...

Rights groups urge support for Rohingya, political solutions

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Civil society leaders and humanitarian experts across the Asia-Pacific have stressed the critical need to protect and support the Rohingya refugee in Bangladesh and beyond until their safe, dignitary and voluntary repatriation to Myanmar. They urged the UN agencies, INGOs, governments and humanitarian actors to press for political solutions including repatriation and strengthen rights and facilities ...

CCDB awards 30 young researchers to fight against climate change

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Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB) has formally awarded scholarships to 30 promising young researchers at the "CCDB Scholarship 2025 Orientation and Award Ceremony." The event, held at the Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM), marked the launch of a strategic initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic research and community-led climate solutions.Bridging the Knowledge ...

EU, BIDA highlight key reforms to boost investment

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The European Union and the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) have convened a high level dialogue on Business Climate where the need for stronger reforms across customs, logistics, standards, enforcement of compliance and regulations and import procedures by presenting concrete case studies were highlighted.The event held on December 1 at the BIDA office in Dhaka ...

EWU hosts day-long job fair connecting graduates with leading employers

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East West University (EWU) hosted a day-long ‘Job Fair’ at its Aftabnagar campus on 15 November, connecting thousands of aspiring graduates with 70 leading national and multinational organizations.The event was inaugurated by Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser to the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources. In his address, Mr. Khan encouraged youths to consider ...

Transcom Digital opens new showroom in Uttara

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Transcom Digital, one of Bangladesh’s leading premium electronics and home appliance retailers, has inaugurated a new showroom at Uttara, Khalpar, in Dhaka. The showroom features over 5,000 100% original products from globally renowned brands, along with Transcom’s own brand, Transtec, offering “Global technology at local price.”The grand opening ceremony was attended by Chief Operating Officer M ...