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.

Marie Stopes Bangladesh has recently witnessed the appointment of a new country director with effect from this month.

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.

Toyota Motor Corp mentioned on Tuesday it expects to spend greater than $13.5 billion by 2030 to develop batteries and its battery provide system – a bid to steer in the important thing automotive expertise over the following decade.

Bangladesh Steel Re-Rolling Mills (BSRM) is all set to introduce a new construction material called “Low Relaxation Prestressed Steel Strand (LRPC strand)” in a bid to cater to the Tk 3,000 crore market segment which is currently dominated by imports.

Employees of Sanofi Bangladesh (SBL) yesterday demanded that the French multinational clear paying all employee benefits before its handover to Beximco Pharmaceuticals was completed.

Critics want the company to abolish steering rules that stop developers from telling their customers how to pay developers directly for their apps 

Mutual Trust Bank and Novoair has launched a co-branded UnionPay platinum credit card for the latter’s “SMILES” frequent flyers programme at MTB Centre recently. 

Google on Tuesday extended the option for its employees to work from home into next year due to the pandemic.

Agraz, an online event organised by IPDC Finance, showcases the journey of Bangladesh to becoming an independent nation. Hosted by Anis A Khan, advisor of Tyser Risk Management, Bangladesh, the event features stories of noted Bangladeshi personalities, their memories of the Liberation War, their ideas for Bangladesh, and their vision for the country’s prosperous future.

Agraz, an online event organised by IPDC Finance, highlights the journey of Bangladesh to becoming an independent nation. Hosted by Anis A Khan, advisor of Tyser Risk Management, Bangladesh, the event features stories of noted Bangladeshi personalities, their memories of the Liberation War, their ideas for Bangladesh, and their vision for the country’s prosperous future.

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.

Mr. Noodles, a subsidiary of Pran-RFL Group, has recently launched a new flavoured noodles named “Mr. Noodles Korean Super Spicy”.

Bata Shoes (Bangladesh), one of the most popular footwear brands in the country, returned to profit after a year riding on higher sales.

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.

TVS Motor Company, a manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers, yesterday launched a TVS NTORQ 125 Race Edition scooter in Dhaka.