Pathao, tech startup and ridesharing service, recently completed a two-day virtual hackathon event for its tech staff, with the goal of creating a fun and enjoyable experience among coworkers during the pandemic.

Founder & Chairman of Daffodil International University (DIU) Bangladesh, Dr Md. Sabur Khan has been honoured as a Board Member of Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS); announced in the recent Annual General Assembly held in Istanbul, Turkey.

On 12 September 2021, ACI Limited and Winrock International’s Ashshash project formally signed a pivotal ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ (MoU) that will extend support for skill-based employment opportunities and self-employment prospects for human trafficking survivors.

Jeremy Bruer, High Commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh paid a courtesy call to Sultana Afroz, Secretary to the Bangladesh government & CEO of Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA).

New Zealand Dairy Products Bangladesh Limited celebrates dessert-making competition ‘Diploma Presents Master of Desserts Season 2’.

Monash University Foundation Year Orientation, a program organized by Universal College Bangladesh, the exclusive partner of Monash College, Australia in Bangladesh, has recently come to an end on a high note. The program was held on September 01 and 02, 2021, on the virtual communication platform Zoom and was streamed live on Monash Pathways at UCB social media platforms.

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For the first time in Bangladesh, an international mental health conference under the theme of ‘Mind the Gap: Contemporary Topics in Mental Health’ was organized by Moner Bondhu, a mental health and well-being support organization, taking place virtually from September 9- 10, 2021. The two-day long conference hosted a number of sessions on mental health-related topics, attended by renowned academicians, researchers, goodwill ambassadors, mental health experts and many others from around the globe.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dhaka signed an agreement on 07 September 2021 to extend the ongoing Partnerships for a Tolerant, Inclusive Bangladesh (PTIB) project till 2024.

Universal College Bangladesh, the exclusive partner of Monash College, Australia in Bangladesh is going to organize the Monash University Foundation Year orientation on September 01 and 02, 2021.

The 2nd Electronic World Marketing Summit (eWMS 2021) will take place online from 6th to 7th November 2021. Northern Education Group, (NEG) country partner of Kotler Impact in Bangladesh is jointly organising the event with ResintInc, Canada.

East Delta University (EDU), a tertiary-level educational institution with a firm belief in sustainable social responsibility, takes a bold step with a vision to empower women suffering from poverty, violence, and discrimination. EDU indorses that a confident and responsible woman can be a changemaker if nourished with resilient education. To cultivate such future leaders and usher a positive change in society, EDU has launched its landmark endeavour to provide free education to women who face social, financial or contextual barriers.

In a mutual effort to drive Bangladesh forward through unleashing the potential of the country’s youth by equipping them with relevant skills and getting them future-ready, Grameenphone and UNDP are set to launch a unique virtual learning masterclass series titled “Get Future Ready: Need for Skills,” as part of their commitment made on the last World Youth Skills Day.

Bangladesh’s history in chess has been a long and noteworthy one, to say the least. After all, the country did produce the first-ever grandmaster of the Asian Subcontinent. Even in the historic run for the grandmaster title back in the 1980s, when Bangladesh was a new member of FIDE (The International Chess Federation), a woman chess player was wreaking havoc in the British Chess Championship, constantly securing top positions and even clinching 3 championship titles in the women’s category before Britain stopped participation of foreign players in the tournament; she is Rani Hamid. She graced the second episode of the second season of our thought leadership broadcast “Preronar Kotha" where she talked about her inspiration, challenges and vision for chess.

Rangs Motors has recently won a “Best Commercial Vehicle Dealer 2020-2021” award in “Overseas Market” category for selling the highest number of buses.

North South University observes the 46th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Mourning Day 2021 on August 15 with due respect and solemnity maintaining social distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Independent University, Bangladesh observes 'National Mourning Day 2021 by paying tribute to the Father of the Nation' on 14 August 2021 at 4:15 pm with a view to discussing the life and work of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to pay tribute to him and his legacy. Presented guests shed light on Bangabandhu’s life and memorized his endless works for the rights of the people and for the country; uncompromising patriotism; finesse diplomacy; ethics and integrity; passion for democracy; futuristic and visionary leadership; and his non-negotiable fights for a just and equal society.

Doreen Hotels & Resorts is ready to woo the taste buds of foodies in the city by arranging a food festival called “GRILL ON FIRE” at its signature restaurant The Flair from August 12 to 21, 2021.

Mastercard, in collaboration with Daraz Bangladesh Limited, virtually announced the winners of the ‘Save.Spend.Win’ campaign

Unilever Bangladesh and Unilever Consumer Care yesterday provided Tk 71.84 million as workers’ share of profits to Labour Welfare Foundation under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.