Popular instant messaging app imo is enabling millions of
Bangladeshi expatriates and rural dwellers to access dozens of government services with ease
through a customized channel that will connect them to National Helpline 333.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated ten Ministry of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) projects, including the Smart 333 program, on Sheikh Russel Day observed
on 17 October 2023.
Using this helpline, citizens can avail a number of government services
including social issue resolution, specialist doctor consultations, government land services,
reporting service-related complaints, cybersecurity assistance and legal support for women and
children. This helpline also played a crucial role during the pandemic, empowering thousands of
citizens with proper information and support.
To take this service to new heights and empower more Bangladeshi citizens, imo introduced a
channel on 25 October, through which anyone from across the world can access this helpline
(333). Users can also easily find it in the search bar.
An estimated 10 million expatriates live abroad, they have to struggle on many occasions to
access important government services.
People living in remote areas also face similar
problems. To help these citizens and make government services more accessible to all, imo has
created a customized solution for 333 calling service, providing a multi-operator smartphone-
enabled hotline platform and messaging services through the app. Bangladeshi citizens and
expatriates can avail different government services, through the channel
( https://s.channelcom.tech/ocYyun?from=copy_link ) free of cost from anywhere in the world.
Didar-E-Kibria, National Consultant - ICT, a2i program, said about this initiative; “While
marching towards the Digital Bangladesh dream, the government introduced 333 National
Helpdesk back in 2018, enabling access to different government services with ease. Now that
imo has brought in a channel to access this helpline, I am hopeful that citizens will be able to
avail services more conveniently.
Most importantly, it will help millions of expatriate
Bangladeshis living abroad to connect to our helpdesk without incurring any call fees.”
ShareTrip, a leading player in the e-commerce industry, has been honoured with the prestigious title of "Best Travel Tech Platform" at the e-Commerce Movers Award (e-CMA) 2023, organized by the E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB). The award ceremony took place on the 9th of November, 2023, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dhaka.
The e-CMA Awards, a highly anticipated event in the e-commerce industry, serve as a platform to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions made by key players in the e-commerce sector of Bangladesh. With a total of 27 nomination categories, the awards encompass various aspects of the industry, including Best Travel Tech Platform, Best e-Commerce Marketplace, Best Service Platform, Best Logistics for e-commerce, Best Food Delivery Platform, Best MFS Platform, Best Payment Gateway, and more.
Sadia Haque, Co-Founder & CEO, received the prestigious "Best Travel Tech Platform" award from the honourable Zunaid Ahmed Palak. She said, “I am deeply honoured to receive this award, recognizing ShareTrip contributions to the travel industry and our impact on Bangladesh e-commerce industry. Our locally developed travel app, with 2.7 million international hotels, 1,500+ domestic hotels, and flight options, has transformed travel planning in Bangladesh, contributing to tourism and e-commerce growth.”
Energypac Power Generation PLC, one of the leading power
engineering companies in Bangladesh, has recently participated in a dealer conference,
organized by world-renowned forklift manufacturer Heli, held in China on 8 th November 2023.
Anhui Heli Industrial Vehicle Import and Export Company Ltd. is the subsidiary of Heli group.
Heli has earned repute as the largest forklift manufacturer and it has been leading the Chinese
market for 26 consecutive years. Owing to its superiority, Heli has ranked 7th in the list of forklift
manufacturers of the world.
KHULNA: A record number of 6,756 imported cars have so far been unloaded from nine ships through the Mongla Port during the current fiscal year, an official of the port told BSS today.
On November 7, a Japanese ship M V Malaysia Star docked at the Mongla port and unloaded 1,266 imported cars.
“It took only 16 hours to unload the last consignment of 1,266 cars as the government has implemented some mega projects for importing vehicles through the Mongla Port,” the second largest Sea Port of the country, said the official.