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Over 400 of the world’s most promising coders are expected to gather in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka this week to compete in the 45th International Collegiate Programing Contest (ICPC) World Finals Dhaka, which will lead to the emergence of a world champion and nine other winning teams on November …

Encouraging young journalists and media professionals to delve deep into matters surrounding city wide inclusive sanitation (CWIS), climate change and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), WaterAid has recently announced the third edition of its signature media fellowship. The “Young Media Fellowship 2022-23” aims to exchange ideas, raise awareness and bring …

Universal College Bangladesh (an STS Group entity) introduces degree programs from the University of London (UoL), under the academic direction of London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), ranked #3 globally for social science. With the aim of providing world-class affordable education in Bangladesh, Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the …

Due to convenience and faster settlement compared to paper-based process, MetLife Bangladesh customers are increasingly using the company’s easy-to-use online claims submission platform. Now 2 out of every 3 individual customers are submitting their insurance claims online. MetLife’s state-of-the-art online platform enables customers to receive their claims amount within 24-72 …

Leading global ICT infrastructure provider Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Limited has recently signed an MoU with Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET) for establishing an ICT Academy there to create opportunity for the students to develop industry-oriented knowledge and ICT skills. The MoU was signed through an event held at …

Bangladeshi students will get free suggestions to prepare themselves for accessing UK education in a better way. This program will start online in November. Study Group is offering three additional weeks of life and study skills for students starting at thirteen of its International Study Centres and Colleges in January …

UCEP Bangladesh organized a special event “UCEP Journey: Bangabandhu and Cheyne” on September 06, 2022 at its head office, Mirpur-2, Dhaka. Dr. Dipu Moni MP, Hon’ble Education Minister was present as the chief guest in this, The Guest of Honor was H.E. Mr. David Pine, New Zealand High Commissioner for …

General Pharmaceuticals Ltd., one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Bangladesh, has partnered with MetLife to provide insurance for its employees and their dependents against accident, disability, loss of life and medical emergencies under MetLife’s policy. General Pharmaceuticals has selected MetLife as insurance provider because of the insurer’s customized solutions, …

Shikho, a Bangladeshi edtech startup, has made its place on the “Forbes Asia 100 to watch 2022” list. This second edition of Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list spotlights 100 small companies and startups across the Asia-Pacific region that are addressing real-world challenges with fresh thinking and innovative products and …

The British Council has organised an exhibition styled as ‘BANGLA’ to commemorate 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence with Tower Hamlets. Dhaka-based architecture studio Paraa, in collaboration with Tower Hamlets Libraries and Archives, National Portrait Gallery, London, citizen researchers (local community members) and The Rainbow Collective, has recently come up with …