Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan, a prominent IHG business hotel located in the heart of Dhaka, is delighted to announce the appointment of Alexandre Glauser as its new General Manager. Alexandre, a Swiss National who grew up in Geneva, Switzerland has spent most of the last two decades in Asia.

bKash completes 12 years in mobile financial service. In its 12 years journey, bKash has built the strongest agent network of 330,000 agents, dearly called as “Human ATMs” to take mobile financial services to the doorsteps of people at every corner of the country. These agents spread across the country have become reliable persons in their respective areas. They have not only succeeded in serving customers, but also been able to improve the living standard of their families. Other MFS operators who came later, could also leverage this trained distribution channel established by bKash to reach the people of Bangladesh.

Lynkeus AI, a leading artificial intelligence solutions provider headquartered in Seoul, Korea has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB). The ceremony, attended by esteemed representatives from both entities, marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at fostering innovation and research in the field of artificial intelligence.

Prof Khawza Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed joined Green University of Bangladesh (GUB) as the new pro-vice chancellor today, said a press release

The Department of English and Modern Languages at North South University (NSU) is announcing the highly anticipated return of Bakeman’s 3rd International Language League, the country's largest language Olympiad, said a press release..With participation from over 50,000 students across the

Robi Axiata Limited has launched an exciting new campaign titled “Parbe Tumio”- celebrating the incredible resilience of the people of Bangladesh. The campaign is centred around the idea of overcoming obstacles and moving forward—a concept that not only resonates with today's generation but with the entire nation.

Daraz Bangladesh, an e-commerce platform has recently launched a platform named Influencer Connect in association with The Daily Star which will provide hundreds of influencers of the country to interact with each other, share valuable knowledge & insights and collaborate with fellow content creators. This is a platform for aspiring influencers to learn how to earn from content even with low follower base.

StartKoro is a hybrid boot camp that brings together the best of innovation, entrepreneurship, and cutting-edge technologies, organized by Preneur Lab Youth & Innovation Trust and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF). Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Dhaka, Innovation Design & Entrepreneurship Academy (iDEA), and the German Business Council have been onboarded as strategic partners, in association with The Daily Star. #StartKoro Season 4 promises to be an exceptional journey for aspiring entrepreneurs.

In the pursuit of Bangladesh's progress, a momentous dialogue was convened in London on Thursday to foster greater integration with the British-Bangladeshi community. The event, chaired by Councillor Saima Ahmed of Ilford Town and the Redbridge Labour Group, extended a warm welcome to Dr. Mashiur Rahman, the economic affairs advisor to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh who graced the occasion as the chief guest. Barrister Prashanta Bhushan Barua, the director of the Centre for Bangladesh Studies, took the stage as one of the key speakers and shed light on the pivotal role the British-Bangladeshi diaspora plays in shaping the future of Bangladesh.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote entrepreneurship development, green production, and employment generation in Bangladesh. The MoU was signed at the SME Foundation office in Dhaka, on July 19, 2023, by Van Nguyen, Resident Representative a.i, UNDP Bangladesh, and Dr. Md. Mafizur Rahman, Managing Director of SME Foundation.

Nupami BD Ltd., a distributor of premium Spanish building materials to Bangladesh, recently launched CuellarStone in Bangladesh. The chief guest of the event was Ambassador of Spain His Excellency, Francisco de Asís Benítez Salas. The CuellarStone owners, Diego Martinez Cano & Diego Martinez Cruz, Chief Executive Officer of Nupami BD Ltd. Aritz Izura, Nuria Lopez, Founder & Former President of Spain-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry, along with Senior Management of Nupami BD Ltd. were also present at the successful launch.

SAJIDA Foundation under its SUDIN Programme, in collaboration with Chattogram City Corporation, has organised an "Inception Meeting" on July 18, said a press release.

The first training titled “Shaping Future Leadership”, organised by WaterWomen under its Future Leadership Programme started in Dhaka on July 18, said a press release.

Recently, TECNO, a leading smartphone brand, hosted TECNO CAMON Fashion Festival in Bangladesh. The event took place at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) and left attendees in awe with its mesmerizing display of fashion and cutting-edge technology.

Bangladesh MBA Association (BMBAA) organised a Seminar on ‘Impact of MFS in Financial Inclusion of Bangladesh’ today at BRAC University, Dhaka.

GoDeshi Wonderpreneurs Summit 2023 supported by TARA, ROBI, Bkash, Haal Fashion, The Daily Star, has taken place at Aloki Convention Centre, adjacent to Gulshan Tejgaon Link Road on 15th July 2023.

Augmedix Bangladesh announced Md. Zaved Parvez as the new Head of People (HR), effective July 2023. An alumnus of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology with an MBA from American International University Bangladesh, he joins Augmedix after previously serving as VP, HR Technology & Talent Development at Robi Axiata Ltd.

Anup Kumar Saha has joined Akij Insaf Group as an Executive Director. He will be responsible for the group's food commodity businesses.

Nagad, a leading mobile financial service in Bangladesh, has extended its support to Ikramul Hasan Shakil, the first Bangladeshi mountaineer who climbed the Great Himalayan Trail, so that he can pay off the money he owes to several Nepalese people and come back to the country with pride.

The exclusive launching event of Grameenphone Prime, held at Le Méridien Dhaka on July 15, 2023, witnessed the presence of esteemed personalities, including the Vice-Chairman of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), Engr. Md. Mohiuddin Ahmed, who lauded the innovative product. Notable influencers, celebrities, and public figures, including Nuhash Humayun, Elita Karim, Morshed Mishu, Amitabh Reza, Shirin Shela were also present at the event, joyously celebrating the new addition to Grameenphone’s portfolio. The event highlighted the announcement of youth-favorite singer Pritom Hasan as the "Face of Prime," who is now set to collaborate with Grameenphone to create a special song. A glimpse of what is in store was also unveiled at the event.