Robi wins Axiata’s Nat’l Contribution Award
Axiata Group Berhad has recognized the outstanding contribution made by Robi towards development of the ICT sector in Bangladesh in 2015. The company was conferred the National Contribution award 2015 at the Axiata Senior Leadership Forum held recently. Among other awards, Robi was also recognized with the Best People Management Award for the 4th consecutive year for demonstrating excellence in People Management in Axiata Group.
Robi’s National Contribution award reflects the lead role played by the company in partnering with the government for the rapid realization of the Digital Bangladesh aspiration.
It may be noted that as one of the largest Asian telecommunication companies, Axiata today
Housing for the poor, strategies and options
Poverty prevent people from accessing potential housing options, and make others hard to sustain. There are significant linkages between housing and poverty. These have impact on people's lives and livelihood. As such, these linkages deserve greater attention so that they can be properly addressed.
Focusing on current location, situation, practices and existing law for the housing for the poor, and to find possible strategies and options according to those issues, Bangladesh Urban Forum and Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh jointly organized a round table discussion on the topic “Housing for the poor; strategies and options”. Mostafa Quaium Khan, Advisor, Bangladesh Urban Forum moderated the round table.
Dr. Shahidul Amin, Professor, Architecture Department of the BUET, in his discu...
Management development workshop at PBTI
A workshop on ‘Management Development Program’ was held recently under the auspices of Pubali Bank Training Institute (PBTI). Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. graced the occasion as Chief Guest on the Inaugural ceremony. Niranjan Chandra Gope, Principal of Pubali Bank Training Institute, presided over the function.
In his speech Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury made a clarion call on all participants to foster new 
spirit and enthusiasm for achieving our Bank’s Vis...
spirit and enthusiasm for achieving our Bank’s Vis...
Bank Asia, SME Foundation sign deal
Md. Mehmood Husain, President and Managing Director of Bank Asia and Md. Safiqul Islam, Managing Director of SME Foundation are seen exchanging agreement recently in the capital city Dhaka on financing the cluster of handloom and specialized cloth production in Adamdighi, Bogra.
Additional Managing Director Mr. Md. Arfan Ali, Deputy Managing Director Mr. Muhammed Zahirul Alam and General Manager of SME Foundation Mr. S.M. Shaheen Anwar, among others, are seen in the picture. Under
Unde...
Additional Managing Director Mr. Md. Arfan Ali, Deputy Managing Director Mr. Muhammed Zahirul Alam and General Manager of SME Foundation Mr. S.M. Shaheen Anwar, among others, are seen in the picture. Under
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Samsung Night View Monitor now in Bangladesh
Samsung Electronics, the global leader in consumer electronics has announced the launch of ‘Night View Monitor’ in Bangladesh.
This exclusive monitor of Samsung Electronics Bangladeshhas been particularly designed for the people who studies at night.This latest monitor will not only allow users to study peacefully at night without disrupting others nearby but also will help them to keep their eyes safe.
Samsung is presenting this new monitor with multiple of distinctive features....
Samsung is presenting this new monitor with multiple of distinctive features....
Mushfiq, Etihad crew bat for slum children
A Bangladeshi sporting legend is supporting a project set up by an Etihad cabin crew member to help children in Dhaka escape life in the slums.
Former test cricket captain Mushfiqur Rahim visited the Choice to Change (C2C) school this week along with a team of Etihad volunteers to lend their support to the school’s efforts.
Slovakian Eva Kernova founded the C2C to support 25 children in a ramshackle school after visiting slums during a flight layover.
Since then, the school has attracted more than 1,000 visitors, including almost 600 cabin crew 
