The Department of English and Humanities at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organized a colloquium to commemorate William Shakespeare’s birth and death anniversary. The event, “Shakespeare: A Willful Bard,” was held on April 22, 2021.Speakers at the program included Professor Shamsad Mortuza, Acting Vice-Chancellor, ULAB; Professor Kaiser Haq, poet and translator; Professor Syed Manzoorul Islam, fiction writer and critic; and Dr. Sohana Manzoor, fiction writer and editor of The Daily Star Literature page; all faculty members of the Department of English and Humanities (DEH) at ULAB.

SMC introduces ‘SMC Plus’ Electrolyte Drink, a new beverage with a great combination of taste and healthiness. SMC Plus is the first ever electrolyte drink in Bangladesh which is scientifically formulated and at the same time very tasty. Rich in essential electrolytes, SMC Plus makes the body energetic and active by eliminating dehydration, fatigue and low blood pressure instantly. Considering the market demand, SMC Plus is now available in retail stores in two different flavors of orange and lemon. The price of SMC Plus is also much cheaper than foreign electrolyte drinks, each 250 ml SMC Plus costs only Tk 25.

Almost a year now that captivity in the form of a natural threat has been the reality across the world and the chance for survival could only be left towards destiny. Now that the possibility towards rehabilitation resurfaces, further thoughts progress towards recovering for the lost productivity, towards rediscovering our new adjustments and coping up strategies. This is the perfect time to ask ourselves with conviction in retrospect; what made us recollect our strength, what provided the hope to look forward and gain positivity, what made our optimism find its new definition?

Aarong, one of the country’s most popular lifestyle retail chain, inaugurated its 2nd multi-brand shopping destination on Banani Road 11, Dhaka and its 22nd outlet in Rangpur Sadar on Monday, April 26th, 2021. These newly constructed outlets offer a multi level modern shopping experience designed by top architects and interior designers.

With thousands of services in the country, it is difficult to get quality and timely services with trucks in the country. Truck service still exists in this country in that old style and Shohoz Truck has started working on its digital equation.

Ever since realme began its journey in Bangladesh one year ago, they have changed the whole smartphone ecosystem by introducing smartphones, one better than the other. Owing to superb specifications and incredible performance, realme smartphones have become very popular among cross-sections of people, the youth to be specific. realme regularly reviews and addresses the need of the youth. Bearing all these in mind, realme has launched the realme 8 with has the trendy and slim design along with powerful processor and enhanced performance.

Since 2019, the world is seeing a very different way of living. We, in Bangladesh, are no different. The latest wave of COVID seems to be even more devastating, not only for health, but also for livelihood overall.

Bangladesh Cancer Aid Trust - BANCAT launched its fundraising campaign in light of the month of giving. Under the campaign, BANCAT will be raising funds for treatment of cancer patients from the underserved community of Bangladesh.

The Government of Bangladesh has rolled out an effective and efficient G2P payment system that quickly transfers cash to Millions of Social Safety Net (SSN) beneficiaries who are not only poor and vulnerable but also financially illiterate. While the GoB has done its duty in launching the G2P platform, the financial service providers have entered the Rat Race to open accounts to Millions of such people, but who is responsible for developing the capabilities of Millions of poor to operate digital accounts and manage money?

IPDC Finance Limited has been awarded Intellectual Property Protection Award 2021 for its contribution to protect and present Bangla Folk music to the youth. The award has been announced in an online seminar on the importance of copyright on protecting intellectual property to celebrate International Copyright Day organized by the Bangladesh Copyright Office.

The inauguration of the Bangladesh Chapter of International Network for Outcome Based Education (IN4OBE) was held virtually on April 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The program organized by United International University (UIU). For the first in the country, UIU is organizing this prestigious international event.

The pandemic has drastically affected the lives of people all around the world and has placed a greater focus on the importance of everyone’s personal health.

bKash will distribute the cash aid of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 1 million and 50 thousand distressed families affected by COVID-19.

PRAN-RFL, country's leading business conglomerate, has donated hand rubs and pure drinking water for health workers working at `DNCC Dedicated Covid-19 Hospital’, Bangladesh’s’ largest specialized hospital for the treatment of covid patients on Wednesday.

Guardian Life Insurance Limited (GLIL) has been making breakthroughs in the insurance sector and beyond. They have brought intelligence, innovation and investment in an industry that was riddled with decades of lingering problems

Nagad, the fastest-growing mobile financial service of this kind in the world, has surpassed the 4 crore users’ landmark, recently. The digital financial arm of Bangladesh postal department has gone past Tk 400 crore mark of the daily transaction.

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has been ranked first among all the private universities in Bangladesh by SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) 2021. IUB was also ranked tenth among all the universities, public and private, in the country.

Nihar Naturals has launched Nihar 5 Seeds Hair Oil. Nihar 5 Seeds Hair Oil, an anti-hair fall beauty brand enriched with the goodness of 5 seeds, is a new addition of Marico Bangladesh Ltd. Nihar 5 Seeds Hair Oil helps women reduce hair fall and get beautiful hair. The brand has recently announced renowned model and actress Mehazabien Chowdhury as its brand ambassador.

The central debating organisation of University of Chittagong, Chittagong University Debating Society (CUDS) hosted an International Debate Tournament named as "CU International Debate Fest 2021" for the first time in the history as the flagship event of CUDS. The theme for this year's debate fest was "Change is Inevitable"

Nestlé Food & Beverage Marketing Fest powered by Naga Mojo in association with HungryNaki has held. Organized by Brand Practitioners Bangladesh, the fest was held on 03 April 09 and 10 April 2021 with the theme ‘Refreshing & Nourishing Possibilities’. In this 3-day online program, 45 professionals from 35 food brands have discussed in 12 interactive sessions regarding the current state of the food and beverage market, global situation, consumer behavior, competition, market players, innovation, sales and supply chain, packaging and related required topics.