Journalist Mizanur Rahman Sohel, head of the online at Daily Bhorer Kagoj, has received the Global Star Award 2024 for his special contribution to online journalism. Supreme Court Justice Faisal Mahmud Faizee handed the award to Sohel at a city hotel on Friday (17 January).
Global Star Communication awarded the best films, television dramas, OTT, songs, dances, and journalism for the calendar year 2023. In addition, legendary Bengali film actress Anwara, legendary Nazrul Sangeet exponent Ferdous Ara, and NTV director Nur Uddin Ahmed were awarded for lifetime achievement in their respective fields.
The 2024 jury board consisted of former Secretary of the Ministry of Information Syed Margub Morshed, actress Rozina, ATN Bangla advisor Tashiq Ahmed, TRAB President Salam Mahmud, choreographer Ivan Shahriar Sohag, Global Star Communication Chairman Mashaed Rahman Moon and entertainment journalist Masid Ron.
Mizanur Rahman Sohel has been leading the online edition of the traditional newspaper Bhorer Kagoj since 2023, prior to leading Jugantor for seven years as departmental head. After taking over, he came into wide discussion due to the rapid increase in the rank and revenue growth of the Jugantor online edition.
He is serving as the General Secretary of the Online Editors Alliance, the flagship platform for the heads of online and digital divisions of Bangladesh leading news media, newspapers, and television outlets. Sohel has published 27 books so far on self-development, branding and marketing, education, and information technology.
Lazarus key operation – “Operation DreamJob” – continues to evolve with new sophisticated tactics that have persisted for more than five years, according to Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team. The latest targets include employees from a nuclear-related organization, who were infected via three compromised archive files appearing to be skill assessment tests for IT professionals.
This ongoing campaign leverages a range of advanced malware, including a newly discovered modular backdoor, CookiePlus, that was disguised as open-source plugin.
Kaspersky GReAT uncovered a new campaign linked to Operation DreamJob (also known as DeathNote), attributed to the Lazarus group. Initially targeting cryptocurrency businesses since 2019, the campaign expanded last year to the IT and defense sectors in Europe, Latin America, South Korea, and Africa.
Recently, Lazarus targeted employees at a nuclear-related organization in Brazil and an unidentified sector in Vietnam. Over a month, two employees received multiple archive files disguised as IT job assessments. The group evolved its delivery methods, using trojanized VNC software, including AmazonVNC.exe, to deploy malware like Ranid Downloader, MISTPEN, RollMid, and a new LPEClient variant.
They also introduced CookiePlus, a backdoor disguised as ComparePlus, a Notepad++ plugin. Once activated, CookiePlus collects system data and adjusts its execution schedule.
AKIJ Agro Feed Ltd., a part of AKIJ Resource, has officially launched a wide range of high-quality feed products to empower livestock farmers and agro-entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. This new product catalog, recently unveiled at an event at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka, promises to meet the quality demands of dealers, farmers, and nutritionists. Under the slogan "Result Hit," the initiative is set to revolutionize the agricultural sector by boosting growth and productivity in poultry, cattle, and fish farming. By harnessing the power of advanced European machinery, AAFL ensures maximum efficiency and results without human intervention.
The launch event successfully gathered hundreds of influential business partners, key figures in the agriculture industry, and notable leaders from various sectors. Dr. Md. Reajul Huq, the Director General of the Department of Livestock Services, was the esteemed Chief Guest for the occasion.
The event also saw the presence of distinguished individuals, including Sheikh Jasim Uddin, Managing Director & CEO of AKIJ Resource; Faria Hossain, Chairman of AKIJ Resource; A. K. Joaddar, Vice Chairman of AKIJ Resource; and A.T.M. Habib Ullah, CEO of AKIJ Agro Feed Ltd. The event marked a significant moment for the industry, reflecting the growing collaboration and commitment to excellence in agriculture and business.
Ami Probashi, a leading digital platform dedicated to simplifying the migration journey for Bangladeshi workers, has partnered with Shikho, one of the largest e-learning platforms in Bangladesh. This collaboration aims to provide exclusive learning materials and courses tailored for aspiring migrant workers, enabling them to gain essential skills and knowledge for a successful transition abroad.
The partnership will integrate a range of courses onto the Ami Probashi platform, offering migrants access to language training in Arabic and other foreign languages, plane etiquette, airport training, and other crucial resources designed specifically for migrant communities. In addition, Shikho expansive catalog of educational videos and training materials will also be available to Ami Probashi users, enriching their access to top-quality learning opportunities.
This initiative aligns with Ami Probashi mission of digitalizing the migration process to reduce costs and increase efficiency. By providing these resources, the platform seeks to empower users with essential skills that make them more competitive in the global job market.