Charge d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Dhaka Megan Bouldin has said Bangladesh and the United States face common challenges from transnational criminal networks that operate across borders. "Through our joint efforts, we can disrupt these networks and foster a safer, more secure environment for our citizens," she said while speaking
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Myanmar border clashes challenge junta’s grip on power
Myanmar's military is facing a serious challenge to its grip on power in the northern Shan state after three ethnic armed groups joined forces and launched an offensive to seize military targets in the region that borders China. The Arakan Army (AA), the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, and the Ta'ang
NASA Space Apps Challenge Bangladesh wraps up
NASA Space Apps Challenge 2023, the annual hackathon competition for aspiring scientists and innovators, had its grand closing ceremony for Bangladesh held Sunday at Independent University Bangladesh (IUB). The 9th iteration of this competition was organised by Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) in collaboration with BASIS Students
BASIS organizes NASA Space Apps Challenge
For the 9th consecutive time, Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), in collaboration with BASIS Students Forum, has organized NASA Space Apps Challenge 2023, a press release said on Friday. This Hack-a-Thon will run continuously for 36 hours. The closing ceremony will be held on October 7 (Saturday),
Semi-Annual Meeting of IAUP
Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, the Founder of Daffodil International University and Daffodil Family and the President of the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), along with the Global Education Leaders recently has joined the Semi-Annual Meeting of The International Association of University Presidents (IAUP), a press release
The mind-boggling challenge of long COVID
With activists, journalists jailed for ‘Spurious Reasons’, India’s Chief Justice faces challenges
India’s new Chief Justice, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, has a significant challenge ahead – as activists and minorities remain hopeful that he will remain true to his legacy of delivering judgments that enshrined the Constitution, especially on personal liberty. Sanjay Kapoor, founder editor of Hardnews Magazine and political analyst told the IPS
SCB, IBA launch Innovation Challenge for youths
Standard Chartered Bangladesh and the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) recently announced the launch of the Standard Chartered-IBA Innovation Challenge for enterprising youths, a press release said Wednesday. As part of the Innovation Challenge, Bangladeshi youths will have the opportunity to present promising and scalable business ideas centred around sustainability and
ImaGen Venture Youth Challenge Bootcamp brings together youth
Following an online assessment by the expert judge panel, some 10 -12 shortlisted teams of youth aged 15 – 24 with prototype solutions related to climate change challenges participated in the Bootcamp. Over three days, participating teams worked to develop their ideas further and turn them into projects that can be
