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Bangladesh Startup Summit aims to build higher level startup ecosystem
The Bangladesh Startup Summit is going to be organised with an aim to take the country’s startup ecosystem to a higher level compared to the other South Asian countries.
Palak promises laptops for women trainees in Cox's Bazar
State Minister for Post, Telecommunication and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak has promised to provide laptops to women trainees of "Her Power Project: Empowerment of Women through Technology (1st Revision)", being implemented to ensure sustainable empowerment of women as entrepreneurs through best and safe use of information technology.
Chevron, Green Savers join hands for environmental sustainability initiatives
Chevron Bangladesh and Green Savers officially signed a five-year-long project implementation agreement, titled 'Planned Tree Plantation Initiative', at the corporate office of Chevron Bangladesh at Gulshan in Dhaka.
Banglalink, BPDB collaborate to digitise electricity services
Banglalink, the country’s leading mobile phone operator, has partnered with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) to facilitate the implementation of Smart Prepaid Metering System leveraging Banglalink’s 4G network across Bangladesh.
Maj Gen Abdur Rashid passes away
Prominent security analyst Major General (retd) Abdur Rashid has passed away.
Aminul Hakim elected IIGAB president, Ahmed Junayed secretary general
Aminul Hakim has been elected as the new president of the executive committee of the International Internet Gateway Association of Bangladesh (IIGAB) for the period of 2024-2026 while Ahmed Junayed as the Secretary General.
Robi set to rebrand with new name
The mobile phone operator, widely known as 'Robi Axiata Limited', is undergoing a transformation to become 'Robi Axiata PLC'. This decision has been made in their board meeting, and the company has formally requested this modification from the BTRC, providing the meeting minutes as part of the application process.
New e-marketplace bHive transforming Bangladeshi artisan entrepreneurship
In a quiet yet ambitious move, a new e-marketplace named bHive has embarked on its journey this year. Founded by a group of passionate entrepreneurs, bHive is redefining the online marketplace experience with a unique blend of local charm and innovative solutions.
‘Shikshak Batayan’ gets global recognition
Shikshak Batayan, a project of a2i (aspire to innovate) under the ICT Division and Cabinet Division, has won the UN's 'World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Award-2024', the highest recognition of the Information and Communication Technology sector in the international arena.
Banglalink declares free talk time and internet for cyclone-affected people
Banglalink, the country’s innovative digital service provider, has taken a series of initiatives to support Cyclone Remal-affected communities. Understanding the critical importance of connectivity during this crisis, Banglalink is offering free talk time, internet, and other discounted products and services to communities in the cyclone-affected areas.