Press Releases

NSU announces Bakeman’s 3rd Int’l Language League

The Department of English and Modern Languages at North South University (NSU) is announcing the highly anticipated return of Bakeman’s 3rd International Language League, the country's largest language Olympiad, said a press release..With participation from over 50,000 students across the
25 July 2023, 14:48 PM

Robi launches “Parbe Tumio”—celebrating resilience of the people of Bangladesh

Robi Axiata Limited has launched an exciting new campaign titled “Parbe Tumio”- celebrating the incredible resilience of the people of Bangladesh. The campaign is centred around the idea of overcoming obstacles and moving forward—a concept that not only resonates with today's generation but with the entire nation.
25 July 2023, 05:00 AM

Register for Influencer Connect

Daraz Bangladesh, an e-commerce platform has recently launched a platform named Influencer Connect in association with The Daily Star which will provide hundreds of influencers of the country to interact with each other, share valuable knowledge & insights and collaborate with fellow content creators. This is a platform for aspiring influencers to learn how to earn from content even with low follower base.
24 July 2023, 10:46 AM

Start Koro Season 4: Building the Entrepreneurial Bangladesh to be held

StartKoro is a hybrid boot camp that brings together the best of innovation, entrepreneurship, and cutting-edge technologies, organized by Preneur Lab Youth & Innovation Trust and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF). Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dhaka, Innovation Design & Entrepreneurship Academy (iDEA), and the German Business Council have been onboarded as strategic partners, in association with The Daily Star. #StartKoro Season 4 promises to be an exceptional journey for aspiring entrepreneurs.
24 July 2023, 09:10 AM

Unleashing Potential: British-Bangladeshi Diaspora and the Development Dialogue Held in London

In the pursuit of Bangladesh's progress, a momentous dialogue was convened in London on Thursday to foster greater integration with the British-Bangladeshi community. The event, chaired by Councillor Saima Ahmed of Ilford Town and the Redbridge Labour Group, extended a warm welcome to Dr. Mashiur Rahman, the economic affairs advisor to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh who graced the occasion as the chief guest. Barrister Prashanta Bhushan Barua, the director of the Centre for Bangladesh Studies, took the stage as one of the key speakers and shed light on the pivotal role the British-Bangladeshi diaspora plays in shaping the future of Bangladesh.
24 July 2023, 09:05 AM

UNDP and SME Foundation sign MoU to boost entrepreneurship in Bangladesh

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote entrepreneurship development, green production, and employment generation in Bangladesh. The MoU was signed at the SME Foundation office in Dhaka, on July 19, 2023, by Van Nguyen, Resident Representative a.i, UNDP Bangladesh, and Dr. Md. Mafizur Rahman, Managing Director of SME Foundation.
22 July 2023, 09:25 AM

Nupami BD Ltd. launches CuellarStone in Bangladesh

Nupami BD Ltd., a distributor of premium Spanish building materials to Bangladesh, recently launched CuellarStone in Bangladesh. The chief guest of the event was Ambassador of Spain His Excellency, Francisco de Asís Benítez Salas. The CuellarStone owners, Diego Martinez Cano & Diego Martinez Cruz, Chief Executive Officer of Nupami BD Ltd. Aritz Izura, Nuria Lopez, Founder & Former President of Spain-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry, along with Senior Management of Nupami BD Ltd. were also present at the successful launch.
22 July 2023, 09:21 AM

SAJIDA, CCC discuss slum dwellers’ welfare

SAJIDA Foundation under its SUDIN Programme, in collaboration with Chattogram City Corporation, has organised an "Inception Meeting" on July 18, said a press release.
19 July 2023, 12:02 PM

Climate literacy: WaterWomen organises training on future leadership

The first training titled “Shaping Future Leadership”, organised by WaterWomen under its Future Leadership Programme started in Dhaka on July 18, said a press release.
19 July 2023, 11:45 AM

TECNO CAMON Fashion Festival: a showcase of fashion and technology

Recently, TECNO, a leading smartphone brand, hosted TECNO CAMON Fashion Festival in Bangladesh. The event took place at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) and left attendees in awe with its mesmerizing display of fashion and cutting-edge technology.
19 July 2023, 09:05 AM

Bangladesh MBA Association (BMBAA) organises seminar on impact of MFS in financial inclusion of Bangladesh

Bangladesh MBA Association (BMBAA) organised a Seminar on ‘Impact of MFS in Financial Inclusion of Bangladesh’ today at BRAC University, Dhaka.
18 July 2023, 12:07 PM

GoDeshi Wonderpreneurs Summit 2023 held in Dhaka

GoDeshi Wonderpreneurs Summit 2023 supported by TARA, ROBI, Bkash, Haal Fashion, The Daily Star, has taken place at Aloki Convention Centre, adjacent to Gulshan Tejgaon Link Road on 15th July 2023.
17 July 2023, 11:55 AM

Augmedix Bangladesh announces new Head of People, Md. Zaved Parvez

Augmedix Bangladesh announced Md. Zaved Parvez as the new Head of People (HR), effective July 2023. An alumnus of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology with an MBA from American International University Bangladesh, he joins Augmedix after previously serving as VP, HR Technology & Talent Development at Robi Axiata Ltd.
17 July 2023, 11:51 AM

Anup Kumar Saha has joined Akij Insaf Group

Anup Kumar Saha has joined Akij Insaf Group as an Executive Director. He will be responsible for the group's food commodity businesses.
17 July 2023, 06:46 AM

Nagad helps ‘Great Himalayan Trail’ conqueror Shakil return home

Nagad, a leading mobile financial service in Bangladesh, has extended its support to Ikramul Hasan Shakil, the first Bangladeshi mountaineer who climbed the Great Himalayan Trail, so that he can pay off the money he owes to several Nepalese people and come back to the country with pride.
17 July 2023, 06:39 AM

Grameenphone Launches Prime: A Digital Lifestyle Subscription

The exclusive launching event of Grameenphone Prime, held at Le Méridien Dhaka on July 15, 2023, witnessed the presence of esteemed personalities, including the Vice-Chairman of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), Engr. Md. Mohiuddin Ahmed, who lauded the innovative product. Notable influencers, celebrities, and public figures, including Nuhash Humayun, Elita Karim, Morshed Mishu, Amitabh Reza, Shirin Shela were also present at the event, joyously celebrating the new addition to Grameenphone’s portfolio. The event highlighted the announcement of youth-favorite singer Pritom Hasan as the "Face of Prime," who is now set to collaborate with Grameenphone to create a special song. A glimpse of what is in store was also unveiled at the event.
16 July 2023, 05:42 AM

Shareholders approve Bata's 365% cash dividend for the year 2022 in the 51st annual general meeting

The 51st Annual General Meeting of Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Limited was held through a digital platform on Thursday, 13 July 2023 at 11.00 am. The meeting was presided over by the Company Chairman, Rajeev Gopalakrishnan.
15 July 2023, 06:41 AM

Shwapno offers discounts on potatoes, onions, sugar

Country’s leading retail chain Brand 'Shwapno' has come up with a market price of relief for the price-driven buyers. At a time when the prices of commodities are rising in the market, 'Shwapno' has announced to sell the products for two days (July 11 and 12) at special discounts on potatoes, local onions, sugar for the customers of Dhaka, Comilla, Sylhet and Chittagong.
11 July 2023, 09:17 AM

Walton to arrange 'International Advanced Components and Technology Expo'

Walton is producing more than 50,000 types of industrial materials, components and solutions products, including PCB, motherboard, mold and die, nut-bolt, screw, master batch, glue, tap etc. Most of which are being used at various stages in almost all types of industrial sectors.
10 July 2023, 10:37 AM

A S M Mohiuddin Monem achieved "CIP" for the 10th consecutive time

A S M Mohiuddin Monem, Chairman of Service Engine Limited and Additional Managing Director of Abdul Monem Limited, has received the CIP award for the 10th time from the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to the country's export trade in 2021.
6 July 2023, 05:45 AM