Shamima Akhter, Director of Corporate Affairs, Partnerships and Communications at Unilever Bangladesh Ltd wins the coveted title of ‘Stellar Woman’ in the ‘Corporate’ category. Stellar Women is a joint initiative by bti and The Daily Star to recognize emerging women from different sectors who are taking the nation forward with significant contributions.

International English Language Olympiad-2023 was held at Heritage School on Saturday, August 19, 2023. It is a national-level competition in Bangladesh.  Out of 47 contestants from various schools and colleges, 8 were selected for the semi-final round. 

Humanitarian Fair, organised by Care Bangladesh at the Sayeman Beach Resort in Cox’s Bazar on 24 August 20.

Sweden signed an agreement on August 31, 2023, at the Sweden Embassy with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which will secure continued support for the Local Government Initiative on Climate Change (LoGIC) project during a new 2-year period, 2023-2025.

Southeast University (SEU) observed the National Mourning Day 2023 marking the 48th commemoration of Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. On the occasion a Discussion Program & Special Dua was organized by SEU on 31 August 2023.

Bangladesh Strategy Summit 2023 is going to be held on September 2-3 2023 at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden.

The beginning of menstruation means the start of a new phase with new challenges in the life of adolescent girls. Yet, numerous girls face stigma, harassment and social exclusion during the time of menstruation. In underprivileged communities, low awareness of safe menstrual practices and limited access to necessary sanitary napkins places girls at a high risk of many physical and mental health issues.

Junior Chamber International Bangladesh initiated the programme named Women of Inspiration Award to honour and acknowledge the contributions of exceptional women who have made a significant impact in their respective fields. These women have demonstrated exemplary leadership, shown unwavering dedication to their goals, and have inspired countless individuals to pursue their dreams. The Women of Inspiration Award is a symbol of gratitude for their incredible influence on society and a celebration of their journey towards excellence.

Recently Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) and Mastercard launched Business Credit Card Solution.  Walmart Global Sourcing (WMGS) Bangladesh Private Limited availed the solution as the first client.

Revealing into its 2nd edition, Mastercard Presents 2nd Bangladesh Fintech Award Powered by bKash Limited & in Association with Mutual Trust Bank Limited, upay, BASIS & The Daily Star honoured 28 fintech innovations across 11 categories through a grand gala ceremony at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden on August 26, 2023 (Saturday). Among the awardees, 14 innovations were awarded winners, and 14 innovations were given Honorable Mentions. Initiated by Bangladesh Fintech Forum, the 2nd edition of the accolade was organized by Bangladesh Brand Forum.

Public speaking event, Rise Above All, marked yet another successful chapter in its seventh edition. Organised by Don Sumdany Facilitation and Consultancy, the highly anticipated event took place on Friday, August 25, at KIB Complex, Krishibid Institution in Farmgate, Dhaka, Khamarbari with an astounding participation of more than 3,000 people.

Battle of Minds, the flagship business case competition platform of Bangladesh to foster the development of next-generation business leaders, has concluded its 20th iteration on August 24, 2023. The coveted championship title was secured by ‘Team Khichuri’ from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Dhaka University. The triumphant team, composed of Abir Ershad, Mashrif Hasan Adib, and Mohtasim Bin Habib, showcased their exceptional ingenuity by outshining four other finalist teams with their innovative project titled Synergy.  Synergy is an energy initiative that sells biogas cylinders as a sustainable cooking gas alternative. 

A round table conference focused on the evolving narrative of Bangladesh's development sector was hosted by communications company Seriously Powerful Content (SPC) at the Daily Star Center. The event, held in collaboration with Geeky Social Limited, Ascend International Limited, and Amal Foundation, aimed to uphold the reshaped narrative that underpins the nation's development trajectory.

Aiming to provide modern healthcare at an affordable price, Hashem's Digital Diagnostic & Consultancy Center just started its journey at Malir Ongko Bazar, Louhajong, Munshiganj.

Concord Entertainment Company Limited, in partnership with the first ever sports drink of Bangladesh, Bruvana Sports+, proudly presents the much-anticipated "Go Kart Challenge 2023" at the exhilarating Fantasy Kingdom. On September 9th, 2023, racers and thrill-seekers will converge for a day of high-speed excitement and fierce competition. 

eSports, a beloved name among gaming enthusiasts worldwide, is fostering a burgeoning community in Bangladesh and beyond. Amongst the country's youth, adults, and even working professionals, eSports has gained remarkable popularity. Acknowledging the demands of this dynamic and innovative sector within Bangladesh, Discovery One Limited is orchestrating the nation's premier eSports tournament, the D1 Cup Bangladesh 2023, powered by bKash, which will be attended by more than 300 teams from all over the country.

Grameenphone has won the prestigious ‘Asia’s Best Employer Brands 2023’ award at the 18th Employer Branding Awards event, held recently at the Pan Pacific Singapore. Hosted by the Employer Branding Institute, the award aimed at recognizing the outstanding contributions by organizations with regards to talent management, talent development and talent innovation.

"Activating Village Courts in Bangladesh" (AVCB) Project Phase III, funded by the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), the European Union (EU), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), officially launched its nationwide expansion. The project document was ceremoniously signed on 20 August 2023 at the Economic Relations Division in Dhaka, marking a significant step towards enhancing access to justice for people in rural areas, particularly women, ethnic minorities, and disadvantaged groups.

Aamarpay Super App, started a strategic payment collaboration with Chorki, one of the leading OTT platform in the country. Under this agreement, Chorki's subscribers by allowing them to securely make payments through the aamarPay platform.

The Startkoro initiative, an entrepreneurial incubation programme, has successfully concluded its fourth year of motivating young innovators to establish startups centered on advanced technologies and environmental issues.