Bangladesh’s Shak Dart becomes runners-up at International Online Case Competition
The International Online Case Competition (IOCC), hosted by Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan, is an online university-level case competition spanning across several countries. IOCC’s mission is to cultivate global talent and to provide a platform for students globally to refine their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through simulation.
Bangladesh’s Shak Dart becomes runners-up at International Online Case Competition
The International Online Case Competition (IOCC), hosted by Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan, is an online university-level case competition spanning across several countries. IOCC’s mission is to cultivate global talent and to provide a platform for students globally to refine their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through simulation.
What PM's inclusion as member of Young Bangla means to Sadat, Children's Peace Prize winner
Sadat Rahman founded Cyber Teens, an app that provides a safe space for teenagers to ask for help against cyberbullying. For his work, he won the International Children's Peace Prize 2020, which he regards as a fond memory.
Winrock International honours 50 trailblazing female human trafficking survivors
Winrock International’s Ashshash Project arranged a special award-giving ceremony to honour survivors of human trafficking.
IUBAT celebrates International Pi-Day
International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) observed Pi-Day on March 14, 2022 in their university campus.
UIU National Job Festival concludes
The UIU National Job Festival 2022, a two-day event organised by United International University (UIU), concluded yesterday. The closing ceremony of the fair was held at the UIU auditorium.
Nibedita: A guiding light for women’s empowerment
Nibedita is a non-profit organisation founded by Anika Islam in 2018, which aims for women empowerment. It provides free training for women in digital marketing skills, entrepreneurship, lifestyle modification, and career placement.
‘Meet the Influencer: Season 1’ held in Dhaka
"Meet the Influencer" was recently organised by the agency, Influencer Hub, with the country's best content creators, stars, and media personalities, including Khaiyam Sanu Sandhi, Dana, Rafayat Rakib, Morshed Mishu, Raj, Neyon, Rehaan Rasool, Syed Nafis, RJ Nitul, Faiza, Bipro, and many others.
The wheels that set her free
Takia Sultana Nova, a third-year student of International Islamic University Chittagong, received the IVD Bangladesh Volunteer Award 2021, securing the third place. She has successfully empowered over 400 women by teaching them how to ride scooters.
Young politicians combat child marriage
Young political leaders have combatted child marriage as participants of the US and UK government-funded Young Leaders Fellowship Programme (YLFP), implemented by Democracy International.
Building a space-sharing marketplace
CHAYA is a novel space-sharing marketplace in Bangladesh, launched by Farhia Tabassum and Mehraab Anwar. Unoccupied and unused spaces can be listed by their owners on CHAYA’s website, for users to browse and find what they need.
Third Eye: A guiding light for visually impaired students
Masrur Ishraq founded Third Eye in 2019 to help the visually impaired students at his educational institution, University of Chittagong (CU). For his efforts, he won the Joy Bangla Youth Award for social inclusion in 2021.
Taking to the streets to promote mental health awareness
Mental health advocate Zoya Ahmed recently launched an awareness campaign in the capital with the support of volunteers Diti Roy, Amena Ahmed, Fabia Firoze, Tahsin Navid, and some of the country's most popular young faces, including Tamim Mridha, Don Sumdany, and Swapnil Shojib.
Jashore’s Tamanna applies to Bangabandhu Memorial Trust following PM’s advice
Tamanna Akter Noora, who was born with no arms and only one leg and has secured GPA-5 in this year’s HSC exams, has applied to the Bangabandhu Memorial Trust as per the suggestion of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Books to accompany you along the road
BoiBondhu started out in 2018 with an objective to promote reading. The organisation has built small libraries inside buses and hospitals, among other public places.
DYDF strives for a more inclusive world
Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation (DYDF) focuses on training young people on leadership, eradicating poverty, and creating livelihoods through small loans and employment. The foundation was established in 2000.