Glenrich International School carnival-style event, GlenFest, wrapped up with high spirits as young learners eagerly participated, fostering a commitment to inspire creativity in the days ahead.
Held at Glenrich Satarkul campus on Saturday, 17 February 2024, from 10 am to 5 pm, GlenFest was brimming with excitement and thrilling activities. The response was overwhelming, with hundreds of young minds actively engaging in the festivities and creating lasting memories.
Participants immersed themselves in a variety of thrilling activities and enjoyed rides such as the Ferris Wheel, Jungle Jumper, Basketball Shooter, and Doll Catcher. Noteworthy performances were seen in the dance and singing competitions. Additionally, the puppet show, live performance by Shawon Gaanwala, arcade games, and entertaining mascot dances captivated the audience.
The stalls showcasing local crafts, arts, books, confectionery, apparel, and delicious food attracted crowds, providing visitors with a spectacular experience. Young learners were particularly ecstatic about the opportunity to mingle with their peers and establish connections. Overall, GlenFest was a day filled with fun and excitement for all attendees.
LankaBangla Finance served as the title sponsor for the event, with Optimal Technology Ltd., Pragati Insurance Ltd., Sports World, and Aircon joining as silver sponsors.
Huawei has received The Energy Globe World Award, one of the most prestigious environmental awards in the world, aimed at recognizing projects focused on energy efficiency, sustainability, and the use of renewable energy sources. It is presented by a panel of organizations including Energy Globe Foundation, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. The award received submissions from more than 180 countries, and Huawei was the only Chinese organization to win it.
The award was conferred on Huawei for The Yancheng Low-Carbon & Smart Energy Industrial Park project, jointly built with the Yancheng Power Supply Company of State Grid Jiangsu. It was selected from over 2000 submitted projects from all over the world. Also known as the Net Zero Carbon Intelligent Campus project, it generates 85% renewable energy. Compared to conventional thermal projects generating equivalent electricity, it annually conserves 3 million kWh of power and reduces carbon emissions by 5,600 tons.
Along with this award, Huawei also garnered the Champion Prize of the World Summit Information Society 2022 for this project. The project comprises five core values - net-zero carbon energy supply, multi-energy coordination, optimal energy efficiency, digital empowerment, and cross-border innovation. Renewables, centralized and distributed energy systems, hydrogen, and energy storage are innovatively integrated into it. Huawei addressed challenges in energy, carbon, and digital integration through a three-dimensional approach, incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing for sustainable and intelligent operations.
The project leverages T³ Transformation Model and net-zero carbon intelligent energy system, encompassing energy transition, net-zero carbon transformation, and digital transformation. Bolstering the efforts for building a green, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy system in campus scenarios, it facilitates the advancement of cities and nations toward the attainment of their carbon-neutral goals by fostering the creation of net-zero environments in different countries.
[Dhaka, 8th February, 2024] The clock has stopped ticking as the wait finally comes to an end! Bringing Samsung latest and greatest right to your doorsteps, deliveries of pre-ordered Galaxy S24 Ultra have now begun. Equipped with the unbound possibilities of Galaxy AI, this device is all set to revolutionize the daily use of smartphones forever!
Following a tremendous response from Samsung fans throughout the pre-order phase, resulting in achievement of 1.2x the pre-order units, the incredible Galaxy S24 Galaxy Ultra has already started shipping out. From barrier-free communication to awe-inspiring creativity, the device equipped with the super interactive Galaxy AI is all set to enhance everyday experiences. Unlocking the future with a series of features, the device boasts Live Call Translation supporting 15 languages and Live Chat Translation supporting 35 languages. Moreover, Galaxy AI-powered Smart Voice Recorder can take notes of recordings, translate them and publish a summary. More features such as Web Assist, Circle to Search and Intelligent display are also available, taking convenience to newer levels.
The modern and aesthetically flat display of Galaxy S24 Ultra boasts the narrowest bezel ever seen on a smartphone. It sports a 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED display, along with an immersive WQHD+ resolution display. Keeping the legacy of Galaxy Note alive, it offers a built-in S Pen. It carries a quad rear camera setup with 200MP (f/1.7) wide, 50MP (Periscope telephoto) and 5x optical zoom, 10MP (f/2.4) telephoto and 3x optical zoom, and 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide lenses, and records 8K videos at 5x zoom. The selfie camera on the device features a 12MP (f/2.2) wide lens with a 4K video recording feature.
Md Muyeedur Rahman, Head of MX Business, Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd – Bangladesh branch office, said, “Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is all set to transform how we use our smartphones every day. This smartphone can be your daily assistant with innovative features like Live Translate, Transcript Assist, etc., excellent specifications, and a stunning camera setup. Making every task easier than ever, this smartphone is a portal into the future with boundless possibilities.”
The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and a robust 5,000mAh battery with both wired and wireless charging capabilities. Priced at BDT 2,43,999 (12/256 GB) only with attractive EMI, Offer and additional exchange facility, it comes in two colors – Titanium Black and Titanium Grey.
Award-winning agri-fintech startup iFarmer Limited has signed an insurance policy for the benefit of its permanent and contractual employees and their families. Under this agreement, permanent employees of iFarmer, their spouse/one child, and parents above 69 years of age will get medical expenses benefits as per the insurance policy. iFarmer did not just think about their permanent employees. All employees working temporarily will also get their life insurance and hospital accommodation benefits as per the contract from now on.
The signing ceremony occurred at the head office of iFarmer at Gulshan, where Fahad Ifaz, Co-Founder and CEO of iFarmer and MR. S. M. Ziaul Hoque, FLMI, Chief Executive Officer of Chartered Life Insurance formalized the agreement on behalf of their companies. Esteemed officials iFarmer including Jamil M Akbar, Co-Founder and COO; Aleya Pervin Leena, Head of People & Culture; Amit Paul, Assistant Manager, People & Culture; Sajid Tahsin Khan, Senior Executive, Compensation, Benefits & Rewards Management; Nasifur Rahman, Senior Executive, People Operations was present during the signing. Among others, Mr. Rajan Chandra Saha, Head of Corporate Business, Mr. S. M. Sayeed Hussain, MBA, ALMI (USA), Head of ADC, Innovation & Branding, Mr. Md. Kamrul Ahsan Mozumder, Head of Corporate Operations, Mr. Md. Kamran Hasan Mazumder, Deputy Manager, Corporate Business of Chartered Life Insurance also attended the ceremony.
iFarmer has been actively functioning to empower local farmers and small/micro-scale agri-entrepreneurs by providing them with financing, consultation, insurance, and ensuring access to markets. While the organization efforts continue to project positive outcomes in the lives of the beneficiary farmers, iFarmer has also remained duly concerned for the wellbeing of its employees and has consistently upheld best practices to improve the overall lifestyle for them and their families. Now, the responsible organization has extended comprehensive health insurance coverage, reaffirming its commitment to employee welfare.
On this note, Fahad Ifaz, Co-Founder and CEO of iFarmer, said, “We outline our organizational roadmap in the most inclusive and welcoming manner so that each employee can feel a sense of belonging. We value all of our permanent and temporary employees, and this is our acknowledgment of the hard work they put in every day. It has been a pleasure to have Chartered Life Insurance as our partner in this process”.