The Designation Trap

While we graduate, or by the time we collect a few years of job experience, we have some high-profile dream words in our mind, like head of marketing, regional sales manager, head of sales, gm-marketing, marketing manager, head of communications, head of brands, director, and so on. We knew it might take ten, twelve or fifteen years to reach those designations, but at the same time we knew that we would achieve something upon reaching there! I mean, simply speaking, becoming a head of marketing is one of the dreams poor-little-marketeers like me usually possess.
5 April 2021, 09:10 AM

realme 8 Pro with 108MP camera to change the game!

Today’s young users look for the camera set-up, battery life, design and performance in a smartphone before purchasing it. Country’s most happening mobile brand among the youth realme has emphasized on all of these criteria, and designed the ultimate flagship – realme 8 Pro.
4 April 2021, 12:33 PM

Nagad, the world’s fastest-growing MFS

It took only about two years to translate an idea into a business and make Nagad the fastest-growing mobile financial service in the world, thanks to the adoption of state-of-the-art technologies and a disruptive approach, which also sped up the overall financial inclusion in Bangladesh.
4 April 2021, 08:59 AM

United Hospital Oncology Team Successfully Completes Chronomodulated Chemotherapy First Time in Bangladesh

A patient with advanced colon cancer has taken chronomodulated chemotherapy course, which is for the first time in Bangladesh and has been discharged with an uneventful hospital stay.
4 April 2021, 07:06 AM

Samsung introduces the all new Galaxy A series

All of the devices come with Quad Rear Camera. Users can snap Ultra-wide photos with 8MP for Galaxy A32 and 12MP for Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72. With a 5MP Macro lens, people can make small objects look life-size or more prominent. The depth sensory of Galaxy A32 and Galaxy A52 is 5MP, whereas Galaxy A72 comes with an 8MP Telephoto lens. Capture stunning pictures or shoot some fantastic videos with 32MP front cameras.
3 April 2021, 12:29 PM

A Patriot Pioneering an Industry: In Conversation with Mr. Golam Mainuddin

The agro-based industry of Bangladesh has seen a tremendous growth in the last few decades and currently accounts for about 20 percent of country’s GDP. On top of helping Bangladesh reach self-sufficiency in food in the recent years, this industry makes up around one third of our total export value. While the public sector should be lauded for the policies and strategies that led to this growth, it is the private sector that accelerated it the most with the introduction of technology, modernization, and research in this industry.
3 April 2021, 10:11 AM

North South University inaugurates first pathology lab among private universities

North South University (NSU) has organized a virtual inauguration ceremony of the Pathology Laboratory in NSU Medical Center on March 29, 2021. NSU is the first and only private university in Bangladesh to set a unique example by launching such a pathology lab at North South University.
31 March 2021, 10:53 AM

Launching Ceremony of “Probashi” App

The launching ceremony of the “Probashi” app was held on March 30, 2021 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the ball room of Hotel Pan Pacific Sonargaon. The chief guest of the event was the State Minister for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam, MP. The special guests were Kabir Bin Anwar, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, Dr. Ahmed Munirus Saleheen, Secretary, Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, Hosne Ara Begum ndc, Managing Director (Secretary), Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority, Tina F Jabeen, CPA, Managing Director & CEO, Startup Bangladesh Ltd, ICT Division, and Asif Ibrahim, Chairman, Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd.
31 March 2021, 07:42 AM

To celebrate 50 years of independence, Pathao Food employs 50 transgender people

In celebration of the 50th Independence Day of Bangladesh, Pathao and Apex collaborated to create job opportunities for transgender and specially-abled individuals under the slogan, ‘Shadhinota Shobari’. These jobs are made available to 50 individuals initially, who can work as delivery agents to earn a respectable living through Pathao Food. The company has gone through an elaborate process of screening the proper documentation necessary for the tasks and hosting crucial workshops to educate about the mannerisms of food deliveries. To provide seamless service to the customers, the transgenders are being equipped with smartphones, bicycles, and id cards.
29 March 2021, 15:37 PM

Omera Petroleum Ltd. celebrates 50 years of Bangladesh

On the occasion of 50th Independence Day of Bangladesh, country’s leading LPG Company Omera Petroleum Limited has organized a special event at its Mongla Plant.
29 March 2021, 09:51 AM

Mural 71 unveiled in Chattogram

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence, "Mural 71" was unveiled on M M Ali Road in Chattogram. The initiative of the mural, celebrating the glorious history of the Liberation War, was undertaken by Ranks FC Properties, a subsidiary of Rancon
28 March 2021, 16:21 PM

Online air ticketing platform 24TKT.com to give away 50 free flight tickets to celebrate 50 years of independence

Online ticketing platform 24TKT.com has announced a free return air trip for 50 less fortunate to mark the golden jubilee of the country’s Independence
28 March 2021, 13:21 PM

Chowdhury Kaiser Mohammad Riyadh conducts self-development session in YPF Maldives 2021

Riyadh is an international inspirational speaker, a life transformational coach and an NLP Trainer. He has been conducting self-development sessions globally since 2015. Leaving Bangladesh Army voluntarily back in 2012, his passion about self-transformation carried him to help other change for the better. So far, he has conducted around 120 self-help workshops in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Turkey, UK & USA and inspired thousands of youths from over 80 countries.
28 March 2021, 10:09 AM

Shohoz: Paving the Way for a Truly Digital Bangladesh

"After 18 years of studying and working across the US and Asia, I came back to Bangladesh to bring all the convenience enjoyed through tech. Why? I firmly believe that technology alone can solve most of the challenges a typical to a developing country. Proper adaptation of tech can make us a developed nation, much faster than our current pace. In the 5 years since our inception, we have seen how that happen, through the adaption of Shohoz by millions of people," said Maliha Quadir, founding Managing Director of Shohoz. True to her words, one of the most trusted digital brands in the country today, Shohoz, has indeed made its mark in the digital transformation of the country.
28 March 2021, 05:25 AM

Sarbojaya to be held on the occasion of Women's Day on 19th March

Sarbojaya is going to be held on the occasion of Women's Day on 19th March at an elite hotel in the capital courtesy of Pop of Color Limited. Apart from celebrating Women's Day, this special event is to share the joy of Women's Day with women workers, professionals, businessmen and entrepreneurs from different walks of life and give them encouragement and inspiration.Also at this gathering, established and respected women personalities from different walks of life will share and give advice on various diverse experiences of their profession, business life.In a statement, Tinker Jannat Meem, head of Pop of Color, said, "Sarbojaya is not just a reunion for my group members, it will be a memorable day in their live."
24 March 2021, 12:20 PM

IPDC Ogroj: Prof. Shamsuzzaman Khan reminisces on a life of academia and witnessing history

Prof. Shamsuzzaman Khan was the distinguished guest on the fifteenth episode of IPDC Ogroj. He spoke about his upbringing and a colourful childhood, shaped by the ideologies and great personalities of the time. His stellar career in academia, and his myriad intertwinings with the life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was a telling feature of the talk as well. The session was moderated by venerated banker Anis A. Khan.
24 March 2021, 11:35 AM

Agile in Education USA hosts the 2nd Agile in Education Global Virtual Conference: Transforming Education through Innovative Solutions

The 2nd Agile in Education Global Virtual Conference: Transforming Education through Innovative Solutions organized and hosted by Agile in Education USA (AiEUSA) was held on March 18 – 20, 2021 at 7 – 11 PM Bangladesh time. The conference was well attended with more than 800 registrants from more than 50 countries, including USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Australia, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Singapore, Nigeria, Ireland, India, Bangladesh, South Africa, Turkey, Belgium, Brazil, Argentina, Russia and Peru etc.
24 March 2021, 10:02 AM

Ignite Women Carnival-2021

Amar daraz presents Ignite Women Carnival-2021, with The Daily Star took place on 8th and 9th March, to honor the women of our society who have protected, loved and served Bangladesh to make it the nation it is today.
24 March 2021, 09:58 AM

Start Fund Bangladesh: Locally Driven Humanitarian Action

Start Fund Bangladesh (SFB) is a £10m rapid emergency response fund that was created in 2017 with support from UK Aid. Modelled on the Start Network’s successful Start Fund, which activates funding within 72 hours of a crisis alert, it fills a crucial gap in humanitarian funding. It is accessible to local, national, and international member non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in Bangladesh to respond early to under the radar emergencies.
24 March 2021, 05:56 AM

Walton launches large screen triple camera phone

Walton has launched its new smartphone ‘Primo NF5’, featuring a large screen with triple rear cameras.
21 March 2021, 13:22 PM