The agro-based industry of Bangladesh has seen a tremendous growth in the last few decades and currently accounts for about 20 percent of country’s GDP. On top of helping Bangladesh reach self-sufficiency in food in the recent years, this industry makes up around one third of our total export value. While the public sector should be lauded for the policies and strategies that led to this growth, it is the private sector that accelerated it the most with the introduction of technology, modernization, and research in this industry.

North South University (NSU) has organized a virtual inauguration ceremony of the Pathology Laboratory in NSU Medical Center on March 29, 2021. NSU is the first and only private university in Bangladesh to set a unique example by launching such a pathology lab at North South University.

The launching ceremony of the “Probashi” app was held on March 30, 2021 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the ball room of Hotel Pan Pacific Sonargaon. The chief guest of the event was the State Minister for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam, MP. The special guests were Kabir Bin Anwar, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, Dr. Ahmed Munirus Saleheen, Secretary, Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, Hosne Ara Begum ndc, Managing Director (Secretary), Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority, Tina F Jabeen, CPA, Managing Director & CEO, Startup Bangladesh Ltd, ICT Division, and Asif Ibrahim, Chairman, Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd.

In celebration of the 50th Independence Day of Bangladesh, Pathao and Apex collaborated to create job opportunities for transgender and specially-abled individuals under the slogan, ‘Shadhinota Shobari’. These jobs are made available to 50 individuals initially, who can work as delivery agents to earn a respectable living through Pathao Food. The company has gone through an elaborate process of screening the proper documentation necessary for the tasks and hosting crucial workshops to educate about the mannerisms of food deliveries. To provide seamless service to the customers, the transgenders are being equipped with smartphones, bicycles, and id cards.

On the occasion of 50th Independence Day of Bangladesh, country’s leading LPG Company Omera Petroleum Limited has organized a special event at its Mongla Plant.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence, "Mural 71" was unveiled on M M Ali Road in Chattogram. The initiative of the mural, celebrating the glorious history of the Liberation War, was undertaken by Ranks FC Properties, a subsidiary of Rancon

Online ticketing platform 24TKT.com has announced a free return air trip for 50 less fortunate to mark the golden jubilee of the country’s Independence

Riyadh is an international inspirational speaker, a life transformational coach and an NLP Trainer. He has been conducting self-development sessions globally since 2015. Leaving Bangladesh Army voluntarily back in 2012, his passion about self-transformation carried him to help other change for the better. So far, he has conducted around 120 self-help workshops in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Turkey, UK & USA and inspired thousands of youths from over 80 countries.

"After 18 years of studying and working across the US and Asia, I came back to Bangladesh to bring all the convenience enjoyed through tech. Why? I firmly believe that technology alone can solve most of the challenges a typical to a developing country. Proper adaptation of tech can make us a developed nation, much faster than our current pace. In the 5 years since our inception, we have seen how that happen, through the adaption of Shohoz by millions of people," said Maliha Quadir, founding Managing Director of Shohoz. True to her words, one of the most trusted digital brands in the country today, Shohoz, has indeed made its mark in the digital transformation of the country.

Sarbojaya is going to be held on the occasion of Women's Day on 19th March at an elite hotel in the capital courtesy of Pop of Color Limited. Apart from celebrating Women's Day, this special event is to share the joy of Women's Day with women workers, professionals, businessmen and entrepreneurs from different walks of life and give them encouragement and inspiration.Also at this gathering, established and respected women personalities from different walks of life will share and give advice on various diverse experiences of their profession, business life.In a statement, Tinker Jannat Meem, head of Pop of Color, said, "Sarbojaya is not just a reunion for my group members, it will be a memorable day in their live."

Prof. Shamsuzzaman Khan was the distinguished guest on the fifteenth episode of IPDC Ogroj. He spoke about his upbringing and a colourful childhood, shaped by the ideologies and great personalities of the time. His stellar career in academia, and his myriad intertwinings with the life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was a telling feature of the talk as well. The session was moderated by venerated banker Anis A. Khan.

The 2nd Agile in Education Global Virtual Conference: Transforming Education through Innovative Solutions organized and hosted by Agile in Education USA (AiEUSA) was held on March 18 – 20, 2021 at 7 – 11 PM Bangladesh time. The conference was well attended with more than 800 registrants from more than 50 countries, including USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Australia, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Singapore, Nigeria, Ireland, India, Bangladesh, South Africa, Turkey, Belgium, Brazil, Argentina, Russia and Peru etc.

Amar daraz presents Ignite Women Carnival-2021, with The Daily Star took place on 8th and 9th March, to honor the women of our society who have protected, loved and served Bangladesh to make it the nation it is today.

Start Fund Bangladesh (SFB) is a £10m rapid emergency response fund that was created in 2017 with support from UK Aid. Modelled on the Start Network’s successful Start Fund, which activates funding within 72 hours of a crisis alert, it fills a crucial gap in humanitarian funding. It is accessible to local, national, and international member non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in Bangladesh to respond early to under the radar emergencies.

Walton has launched its new smartphone ‘Primo NF5’, featuring a large screen with triple rear cameras.

Realme has officially launched the Realme Narzo 30A through an online launching event held on Sunday, March 21, 2021. The price of this phone has been fixed at BDT 12,990.

A meeting between Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Bangladesh and the Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) Center of the University of Dhaka was held at Vice Chancellor’s office on 21st March 2021. The objective of the meeting was to discuss the initiation of a government level bilateral project titled “Capacity Building of Universities in Bangladesh to Promote Youth Entrepreneurship”. This project, under the ministry of education will be implemented by the University of Dhaka in collaboration with the KOICA Bangladesh and a consortium comprising of Korea Productivity Center (KPC) and Korea Polytechnic University.

The first private university and the number one ranked private university of Bangladesh, North South University (NSU) organized “Inauguration Ceremony of the Bangabandhu and Liberation War Corner at NSU Central Library and Launching of NSU Research Excellent Award 2021” in part of the birth centenary celebration of greatest Bengali of all time, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on 18 March (Thursday) 2021.

Alesha Mart Ltd., a leading E-commerce company in Bangladesh, announced on March 19 that it has signed up as the title sponsor for Bangladesh’s upcoming tour of New Zealand. Starting 20th March, the “Alesha Mart Cup Bangladesh tour of New Zealand ODI/T20I Series”, will see the Blackcaps host Bangladesh for 3 one day internationals and 3 T20 internationals. The deal with the NZC will grant Alesha Mart (which is part of the Alesha Group) a strong on-ground presence across venues throughout the tour as well as exposure during the live broadcast.

Xiaomi today announced the launch of the tenth generation of their Redmi Note series in Bangladesh. The brand introduced two smartphones under the series—Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10.