Press Releases

Exclusive Daraz deals are now available on MyGP

Grameenphone, the digital connectivity partner to Digital Bangladesh and Daraz Bangladesh, has recently inked a partnership to offer exclusive deals through the largest online marketplace. Grameenphone's self-service app MyGP will now have a dedicated section for Daraz to offer a wide range of exclusive deals instantly with a few taps of their fingers.
8 November 2022, 08:22 AM

BWDB & CIL singed a contract for the conservation of the banks of Jamuna River

An agreement has been signed to implement a project to save part of the banks of the Jamuna River from erosion. This agreement was signed on Sunday evening, October 30, 2022, between Confidence Infrastructure Limited (CIL) and China's Hong Xiang New Geo-Material Co. Ltd (JV) and Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) at Pani Bhaban, Green Road, Panthapath.
7 November 2022, 11:03 AM

‘Aladdin’ being staged at Scholastica

The Drama, Music and Dance Club of Scholastica Senior Campus Uttara, is staging the annual drama “Aladdin”.
6 November 2022, 07:12 AM

NSU hosts conference on English studies

The Department of English and Modern Languages of North South University (NSU) inaugurated its two-day international conference titled “Ruptures and Resilience: English Studies in the Now” on November 4 at the university’s campus in the capital's Bashundhara Residential Area.
6 November 2022, 07:08 AM

6th Leadership Summit held to strengthen the transformative humane leadership during extraordinary times

Bangladesh Brand Forum organised its flagship initiative, Leadership Summit, for the 6th time on November 5, 2022. Powered by United Group and in association with Team Group, The Daily Star & Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Dhaka (MCCI), the gala night was held at Hotel Le Méridien Dhaka on November 5, 2022. This year the theme for the summit was “Transformative Humane Leadership During Extraordinary Times.” 
5 November 2022, 12:02 PM

BSHRM-Guardian Life 9th International HR Conference-2022 to be held on November 25

Bangladesh Society for Human Resources Management (BSHRM) organised a press conference on November 5 (Saturday), 2022 at The Daily Star Centre on their biggest event of the year “BSHRM-Guardian Life 9th International HR Conference 2022” which will be held on November 25, (Friday), 2022 at Sheraton @ Dhaka, 44 Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka-1213. Guardian Life Insurance is the title sponsor of this conference.
5 November 2022, 11:53 AM

Access Praava quality doctor video consultations at 275 taka only

Praava Health, a popular healthcare brand has recently launched services with a pool of experienced Resident Physicians over video call. The physicians are providing video consultations available from anywhere in the country, as well as in-person consultations at Praava Health’s facility in Banani, at a very affordable price point.
3 November 2022, 16:07 PM

NSU organises seminar on breast cancer awareness

North South University (NSU) Public Health and Sciences Club, in collaboration with Evercare Hospital Dhaka, organised a seminar on breast cancer awareness and management on October 31 at its premises.
2 November 2022, 15:08 PM

Postal Department receives BDT 4.5 crore revenue from Nagad

Nagad, a  mobile financial service, which is an entity of the Postal Department, has shared revenue with the mother organisation this year like every year. The Postal Department has formally received BDT 4 crore 50 Lac and 46 Thousand as revenue from Nagad’s earnings in the 2021-22 fiscal year.
2 November 2022, 13:20 PM

Care Nutrition has launched ‘Tiffin Plus’ chocolate

American company Care Nutrition has launched ‘Tiffin Plus’ chocolate to ensure nutritional needs of children.
2 November 2022, 13:15 PM

LankaBangla Finance celebrates 25 years of its glorious journey

LankaBangla Finance Limited, which was established in 1997, celebrated 25 years of its glorious journey through a simple ceremony organised at its Corporate Office situated in the capital, on October 31.
2 November 2022, 13:08 PM

Promote urban farming through CSR, speakers emphasise at CSR Dialogue: Dhaka

Participants in an online discussion suggested that CSR initiatives should support urban farming projects to support the government’s effort to achieve food security.  
2 November 2022, 06:34 AM

National debate competition held at IUBAT

International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, a reputed private university located in Uttara Dhaka, successfully organised a national debate competition in association with the Debating Forum of the IUBAT, the active debate club of the university, titled, 'IUBAT Nationals 3.0', on October 28 and 29.
1 November 2022, 08:32 AM

Evercare Hospital Dhaka launched 'Hyper Acute Stroke Care Unit’

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the country's first JCI-accredited hospital celebrated World Stroke Day this year as well. This year the theme of Stroke Day is 'The Power of Saving #precioustime'. On the occasion of the day, October 29, Evercare Hospital Dhaka launched a progressive ‘Hyper Acute Stroke Care Unit’ and arranged a press meeting for the launching announcement.
31 October 2022, 10:17 AM

The board of directors of Bata recommended an interim 260% cash dividend for the year 2022

Based on the third quarter 2022 results and the retained earnings up to 31 December 2021 an interim cash dividend of 260% of paid-up capital which is Tk. 26 per share of Tk. 10 each for the year 2022, has been recommended by the directors in its 257th Board Meeting held on Thursday, 27 October 2022 at 3:00 p.m. through a digital platform.
31 October 2022, 10:11 AM

Dr Mohammad Rafiur Rahman received the first travelling PHA fellowship

Recently, Dr Rafiur Rahman, a Cardiologist at United Hospital received the first travelling fellowship in Cardiac Surgery under Planetary Health Academia (PHA). Planetary Health Academia (PHA) has envisioned a future where every physician of Bangladesh will get access to a world-class medical education. PHA will provide training in a total of 21 subjects through trainers around the world including UK, USA, Sweden & Australia and Dr Rafiur is the first to receive the award.
31 October 2022, 10:06 AM

UoL degrees with London School of Economics’ academic direction, now at Universal College Bangladesh

With the aim of providing world-class affordable education in Bangladesh, Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the first Ministry of Education approved international education provider in the country, has partnered exclusively with the University of London (UoL) for the launch of multiple bachelor’s degrees with academic direction from the most notable London School of Economics (LSE), ranked #3 globally for social sciences. LSE’s alumni and former staff include 18 Nobel Prize winners and 37 past or present Heads of State; the legendary institution also has a 99.9/100 employability score on QS Global University rankings.
31 October 2022, 09:55 AM

JCI Dhaka Easts Expert talk Grand Season to be held on 28th October

JCI Dhaka East’s Expert talk Grand Season, a grand version of their signature talk-show Expert talk, by the members for the members will be held on 28th October in Doreen Hotel Resort from 5:00 pm-10:00 pm powered by BM LP Gas & other sponsor’s TAS Group, RR Kabel,Doctorkoi.Com.
27 October 2022, 17:18 PM

Daraz announced the completion of Future Leadership Program

Daraz Bangladesh has announced the completion of its flagship leadership program, “Daraz Future Leadership Program (DFLP),” with success. The case study event of the 18-month-long Management Trainee program, which aimed at developing future business leaders from the contemporary youth through comprehensive leadership training, was held at The Sheraton Dhaka on October 23, 2022.
27 October 2022, 11:31 AM

JCI Dhaka West organises painting contest

“Battle of Brush 5.0”, a painting competition, took place for the fifth time under the initiative of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Dhaka West.
26 October 2022, 11:56 AM