Huawei has awarded the top three participants of Seeds for the Future 2023 Bangladesh today at Huawei Bangladesh Academy in Gulshan. Shyam Sunder Sikder, Chairman of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC); Lizongsheng, Board Member of Huawei South Asia Region, & Prof. Dr. Engr. Md. Jahangir Alam, Vice-Chancellor of RUET handed over the prizes & certificates to the winners.
The top seeds (winners) have been selected on the basis of performance in exams, project & team work & interviews at Tech4Good, the global competition round of Seeds for The Future. The top three seeds from this year competition are Barisha Chowdhury, Department of CSE, RUET (champion); Subeh Tarek, Department of BTM, IUT (1st runner-up); and Farsia Kawsar Chowdhury, Department of ME, BUET (2nd runner-up). Barisha Chowdhury has been announced as the best team leader as well.
The champion has received a Huawei Laptop, and the runner ups have received Huawei Tab and Huawei Smart watch as prizes for their outstanding performance. Apart from them, top 10 participants received a completion certificate from Huawei.
The award-giving ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Engr. MD. Jahangir Alam, Vice-Chancellor, RUET and other dignitaries also. The event began with a speech by Lizongsheng, Board Member and it included a Seeds for the Future 2023 overview, experience stories from ex-seeds and speeches from special guests and chief guest.
Shyam Sunder Sikder, Chairman, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), said, "I believe one day, all the winner seeds from Seeds for the Future will become brilliant assets of different sectors our country. I want to thank Huawei for giving such a great opportunity to the young people of Bangladesh through their flagship initiative. Without Huawei, the telecom infrastructure of Bangladesh would not have grown significantly, side by side, I believe Huawei has enabled a great environment of learning through Seeds for the Future.”
Samsung Bangladesh has launched the newest addition of the Monster series, Galaxy M14 5G, allowing users to harness fast internet speeds in numerous aspects of life. Featuring a 50MP triple camera, a 6,000mAh battery, a 5nm Exynos 1330 processor, and a 6.6-inch Full HD+ display, the device has been designed to provide the ultimate experience to the users.
Galaxy M14 5G sports a 50MP triple camera with an f/1.8 that will enable low-light photography with fantastic clarity and snap brilliant pictures. The device also comes with a 13MP selfie lens. The robust 6,000mAh battery would provide up to 25 hours of video playback and ensure Galaxy M14 5G stays powered throughout the day. Now, fans can conveniently use their smartphone without worrying about low battery lifespan, even when they are using it for the entire day. Moreover, the 25W fast charging would recharge the device quickly.
The 5nm Exynos 1330 processor offers superior performance, ensuring seamless multi-tasking capability. The chipset provides immersive 3D graphics for a heightened gaming experience, making Galaxy M14 5G the ideal smartphone for gamers. The smartphone comes with 6/128 GB RAM. The immersive 6.6-inch Full HD+ 90Hz display is also perfect for gamers, tech-savvy Gen-Z, and millennials. Samsung Galaxy M14 5G display is protected with Gorilla Glass 5, letting users stay worry-free.
The smartphones support 13 5G bands to ensure seamless connectivity. It also has a Secure Folder to enable security and privacy. Galaxy M14 5G comes in One UI 5.1 Core based on Android 13. The device will be available in Dark Blue and Light Blue.
The smartphone is available at BDT 31,999. Customers can enjoy EMI options with selected banks starting from BDT 5,333.
The Daily Star, in association with CSR Window, has announced the winners of the prestigious Bangladesh Sustainability Excellence Awards 2023 in a grand ceremony held on December 02, 2023, at Le Méridien Dhaka. This is the third time the awards have been given to acknowledge the significant contributions made by the corporate entities operating in Bangladesh in sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Syed Manzur Elahi, Chairman of Syed Manzur Elahi Enterprise, graced the event as the chief guest, while Mahfuz Anam, Editor and Publisher of The Daily Star, illuminated the occasion with his presence as the special guest. Shehzad Munim, the managing director of BAT Bangladesh, delivered an enlightening keynote speech on the future of sustainability journey in Bangladesh. This year, the awards were given in seven categories: Sustainability Excellence Initiative in Education, Sustainability Excellence Initiative in Community Engagement, Sustainability Excellence Initiative in Environment, Sustainability Excellence Initiative in Healthcare, Sustainability Excellence Initiative in Financial Inclusion, Sustainability Excellence Initiative in Disaster Response, and Young Humanitarian of the Year.
Six corporate entities and three individuals emerged as winners in the third installment of the Bangladesh Sustainability Excellence Awards 2023. The awardees receive crests from the chief and special guests on the occasion. Attendees included business representatives, industry experts, civil society and media personnels. The award event was broadcast live on The Daily Star and CSR Window social media platforms.
Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Ltd. was given the award for their initiative of Bata Children Program in the Sustainability Excellence Initiative in Education category, and LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Ltd. was announced as the winner of the Sustainability Excellence Initiative in Community Engagement category for its Integrated support in Chhatak Community initiative. In the Sustainability Excellence Initiative in Environment category, Unilever Bangladesh Ltd. was named as the winner for their Plastic Circularity for a Sustainable Bangladesh initiative, while Shanta Holdings Ltd. was announced as the winner of Sustainability Excellence Initiative in Healthcare category for the Ashulia Women and Children Hospital project.
This year, Grameenphone Ltd. was recognized for its GP Accelerator and GP Academy initiatives in the Sustainability Excellence Initiative in Financial Inclusion category, and Banglalink Digital Communication Ltd. won the award in the Sustainability Excellence Initiative in Disaster Response category for its Early Warning System initiative. Arifur Rahman Shihab, Lamia Tanzim Tanha, and Arian Arif were announced as Young Humanitarian of the Year winners for their Valo Kajer Hotel, TransEnd, and Mojar School projects, respectively. Winners were finalized by the jury board, featuring locally distinguished judges from a variety of disciplines, based on project performance and strict fulfillment of specific criteria in each category.
This annual recognition program aims to inspire corporates to make more sustainable plans in their work areas. This platform is focused on promoting CSR initiatives for sustainable change rather than short-term outcomes and recognizing business entities and individuals for their innovative and result-oriented sustainability and CSR initiatives.
It was an evening to rejoice and remember for Grameenphone at
the Bangladesh Sustainability Excellence Awards 2023, as the organization sincere efforts with
flagship initiatives GP Accelerator and GP Academy received due recognition. Renowned media
house The Daily Star, along with CSR Window, honored the winners at the Bangladesh
Sustainability Excellence Awards 2023 through a grand ceremony at a hotel in Dhaka on
December 2, 2023.
Grameenphone received the award in the category of Sustainability
Excellence Initiative in Financial Inclusion.
Yasir Azman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Grameenphone and Farhana Islam, Head of Social
Impact of Grameenphone received this prestigious award on behalf of the organization. Other
officials from Grameenphone were also present in the event, including Mohammad Sajjad
Hasib, Chief Marketing Officer, Hossain Sadat, Head of Public and Regulatory Affairs, and
Sharfuddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Head of Communications.
Grameenphone is focused on harnessing the power of millions of youths by enabling them with
future industry skills and entrepreneurship support through the learning platform GP Academy
and GP Accelerator. GP Academy is an industry led upskilling platform that allows youth
nationwide to enroll and prepare aptly for the future in a rapidly transforming world. Similarly,
GP Accelerator has been supporting promising entrepreneurs to nurture their golden business
ideas with necessary training, market exposure and corporate alliance, so that the best of the
nation ideas can yield maximum productivity and contribute to the economy.