The construction and installation work at unit 1 of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has been completed. The NPP personnel have started a large-scale test program for physical start-ups. On December 18, the first stage of operation commenced, which was bringing the reactor plant to the rated parameters. During this stage, the
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Health, wellness digital toolkit launched for RMG workforce
AYAT Education, in partnership with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the John C. Martin Foundation, and Integral Global, officially launched the Health and Wellness Digital Toolkit for Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment (RMG) workforce today at the BGMEA Head Office in Uttara, Dhaka. The e-toolkit is designed to enhance
10MS partners with bKash
10 Minute School and bKash are jointly launching an online course to inculcate digital financial knowledge and skills for the younger generation. This course aims to empower future generations in finance management by making them skilled in taking informed financial decisions and achieving their goals. A generation proficient in financial management
US$600m structural reforms loan deal signed with ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh signed a $600 million policy-based loan (PBL) agreement on Wednesday, aiming to promote structural reforms supporting domestic resource mobilisation and improving the efficiency of public investment projects. The agreement also focuses on developing the private sector, reforming state-owned enterprises and boosting
GP launches limitless social & video packs
Grameenphone has unveiled an innovative offering in the mobile internet market with its Limitless Social & Video Packs under the recently launched Limitless Internet portfolio. For the first time, users can enjoy Limitless internet on specific platforms without worrying about data limits or speed restrictions, designed to enhance customer experience,
bKash grants scholarships for midwifery diploma students
To facilitate educational opportunities for financially challenged yet talented students and to nurture a skilled workforce in the midwifery sector, bKash is awarding scholarships to 20 students enrolled in the Midwifery Education Program at the BRAC James P. Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University. As part of this scholarship initiative,
SEB hosts executive conference
Southeast Bank PLC (SEB) recently successfully hosted an Executive Conference on “Redefining the Future of Banking with Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Blockchain” at the Southeast Bank Training Institute, Dhaka. Honorable Chairman of the Bank, M.A. Kashem inaugurated the conference as the Chief Guest. Keynote speaker Khondkar Atique-e-Rabbani, FCA, Managing
NSU, STEMX365 sign MOU
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between North South University (NSU) and STEMX365 on December 17. Through this MoU, STEMX365 and NSU will collaborate to support NSU students in all kinds of space education and research. NSU’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury signed the MOU on behalf of NSU. Massachusetts
Binge wins 2 awards at Blenders Choice
Popular OTT platform Binge, a concern of Robi Axiata PLC, has once again been recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality and exceptional content to audiences. At the recently concluded Blenders Choice-The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards 2023, Binge secured two prestigious awards, affirming its excellence in the