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Enhance your digital experience with New Samsung Galaxy M14 5G

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.

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Bangladesh Sustainability Excellence Awards 2023 recognizes 6 corporates and 3 individuals

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.

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Grameenphone wins the “Bangladesh Sustainability Excellence Awards 2023” in Financial Inclusion

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.

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Infinix slashes phone pricescelebrating the month of Victory

Youth-loving technology brand Infinix brings exciting offers commemorating the Victory Day of Bangladesh. Fans and customers can avail of these offers throughout December.
Under the BijoyerUllash campaign, a combo offer starting on December 3 will offer customers price drops, cashbacks, and sure gifts. Celebrating the month of victory, Infinix has slashed BDT 2,000 from the price of their 8GB+256GB version of Note 30 and BDT 1,000 from their 4GB+128GB version of Hot 30. These models are available at BDT 21,999 and BDT 13,999, respectively.
Besides, upon buying selected phones from the Note 30 Series and the HOT 30 Series, customers will get sure cashbacks up to BDT 10,000. The Note 30 Pro, Note 30 (8+128/256GB), Hot 30 (4/8+128GB), and Hot 30i (4/8+128GB) models come under the umbrella.
The Hot 30 series, consisting of Hot 30 and Hot 30i, was launched in April of this year. After that, the Note 30 Series with Note 30 and Note 30 Pro hit the market in July. Fans and customers received these series as lifestyle enhancers with remarkable responses.
For users and fans, Infinix has also launched a winter photography challenge to share winter moments. This campaign will provide a chance to win mystery boxes from Infinix until December 5. Participants are required to share winter moments with the #InfinixWinterChallenge hashtag in the captions of their social media posts. Details are available on the official Facebook page of Infinix.