A team of innovators, Team Repurpose, comprising three students from BRAC University, Bangladesh, and two international collaborators, has won the international pitch competition “Launch a Different World 2024” with their sustainable plastic recycling solution. The team earned the top prize of $1,500 by showcasing a low-cost method to create 3D printing materials and sus...
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Ami Probashi, a concern of Bangla Trac Group, has announced a landmark partnership with Guardian Life Insurance Limited to enhance the lives of expatriates and Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) through the launch of “Guardian Probashi Prohori.” This innovative insurance product is specifically designed to provide greater support and s...
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Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), the national trade organization representing the country’s IT sector, has urged the government to reconsider the increased VAT rates introduced in the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. BASIS contends that the hike in VAT on internet and telephone services will hinder the growth of the ICT sector.
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ASK Tradeshows; Exhibitions Pvt Ltd jointly with Bangladesh Garment Accessories; Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA) have organised 22nd edition of Largest and...
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Lazarus’ key operation- “Operation DreamJob”-continues to evolve with new sophisticated tactics that have persisted for more than five years, according to Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team. The latest targets include mployees from a nuclear-related organiz...
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The prestigious Agriculture Awards for this year have recognized eight individuals across six categories, including the digital agricultural expansion initiative “Krishi Bioscope.” Agriculturist Talha Zubair received the award for “Krishi Bioscope,” wh...
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On Saturday, six distinguished individuals were honored with Bangla Academy’s six awards in recognition of their contributions in various fields. Additionally, seven individuals received the Bangla Academy Honorary Fellowships 2024. Among the awardees, Dr. Firdausi Qadri, Chief Scientific Officer at icddr,b, was recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to immunology, ge...
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Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 467,000 malicious files per day in 2024, marking a 14% increase compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats saw significant growth with experts reporting a 33% surge in Trojan detections compared to 2023. These and other findings are described in the Kaspersky...
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For decades, they have lived abroad-some in America, others in Australia, Canada, London, Sydney, Dubai, or Japan. Now, in response to their homeland’s needs, they are returning to Bangladesh with a vision: to eradicate poverty, ensure zero unemployment, and zero carbon emissions while channeling billions of dollars into transformative investments for the nation. These funds will be deployed in a revolving m...
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