The government has appointed Dr Abu Borhan Mohammad Badruzzaman, Professor of Civil Engineering Department of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) as its new Vice-Chancellor (VC). The Ministry of Education issued a notification on Thursday in this regard saying that he will be appointed for a four-year term. Dr Badruzzaman will
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Touhidul Islam appointed as Assistant Professor at Stanford University
Md Touhidul Islam, an accomplished academic originally from Rajshahi, Bangladesh, has been appointed as an Assistant Professor at Stanford University, marking a historic achievement, US Embassy in Dhaka posted on its verified Facebook page on Tuesday. Touhidul, an alumnus of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), becomes the first Bangladeshi
Yunus details reform initiatives after first month of interim government
Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has outlined several reform initiatives undertaken by his administration in its first month in office. In a televised speech on Wednesday evening, Yunus detailed the measures taken to tackle pressing issues. These efforts include recovering embezzled and smuggled funds, restoring discipline in the financial sector, and reforming the
Chief Adviser to exchange views with businessmen this afternoon
Sustainability Summit 2024 held
Bangladesh Innovation Conclave initiated the first ever AkijBashir Group Presents Sustainability Summit in Association with Intellier held at Le Méridien Dhaka on September 10. Organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum and Sustainable Brand Initiative, the summit aimed to bring together brands, industry leaders, and experts to discuss and exchange ideas on how to
UBL holds business development conference
A business development conference was organized in the head office of Union Bank PLC On September 10 through virtual communication with all regional heads and branch managers to review the overall business of the bank. Honorable Chairman of the Board of Directors of UBL Fariduddin Ahmad was present in the
UBL wins SDG brand champion awards
Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) has demonstrated exceptional contributions towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Bangladesh. Its efforts gained industry-wide acclaim at the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2024 held at the Bangladesh Sustainable Summit on 11 September. UBL’s trailblazing efforts in Sustainable Partnerships and women’s empowerment earned widespread recognition
Southeast Bank holds business review meeting”
Southeast Bank PLC. recently held its Monthly "Business Review Meeting," based on the performance in the month of August presided over by the Bank’s Managing Director, Nuruddin Md. Sadeque Hossain. The meeting brought together Senior Executives from the head office, Heads of branches, Manager Operations of branches, in-charges of Uposhakhas
BRAC Bank opens Sylhet branch
BRAC Bank has inaugurated a renovated Sylhet Branch to provide more convenience and amenities to the customers. The branch has been refurbished to provide the most modern, best-in-class customer service and a delightful experience for its valued customers. Meheriar M. Hasan, Chairperson, BRAC Bank, formally inaugurated the branch at Pallabi Trade
SMC to use bKash’s B2B solution
SMC Enterprise Limited, one of the leading social business enterprises in the country, is set to use bKash’s B2B (business to business) cash collection solution. The strategic move enables SMC to convert their cash into electronic money (e-money) from designated bKash drop-off points. This will contribute to a more efficient,