Attracting over a million entries from 81 countries and regions, OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards celebrates the powerful potential of mobile photography to capture life most compelling moments. Honoring 56 exceptional works showcased at the Paris Photo 2024, this year competition reveals how mobile imaging goes beyond technology—it captures and shares stories of humanity, creativity, and cultural diversity.
Each winning works offers a glimpse into universal experiences, capturing moments that resonate across cultures and bridging human connections. These stories reveal the unique power of mobile photography to connect us, and how advanced imaging technology empowers everyone to share their world, frame by frame.
By the banks of the Hutuo River in Hebei, China, a child plays in a swirl of bubbles on a bright summer day, his laughter filling the air. In “Summer by Hutuo River,” amateur photographer Liang Xibing captures this simple joy with a vividness that conveys the magic of childhood. This heartfelt image, taken with an OPPO smartphone, won the prestigious Master Award at the 2024 OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards.
As a dedicated father, Liang values mobile photography for its accessibility and ability to capture memories as they happen. “With the OPPO Find X7 Ultra, I do not have to worry about missing a good scene, and I can share it with my friends or on social media directly after shooting,” he shares. Liang approach goes beyond just documenting a moment; it brings to life the warmth and innocence of youth, all framed by OPPO advanced imaging technology that allows for an intuitive, precise capture of fleeting expressions. “A good photo is not just a visual snapshot. It resonates emotionally and connects with the viewer on a deeper level,” Liang adds， embodying OPPO vision of enabling everyone to preserve life fleeting emotions with a single click.
From a Chinese city to the Japanese countryside, “Thread” by Kazuyuki Kawahara—a Bronze Award winner—takes us into the intimate world of family bonds. With OPPO Find X7 Ultra, Kawahara captured a poignant scene featuring his daughters and their grandmother, who is living with Alzheimer disease. The three generations share a day in their ancestral home, where they spent abundant time revisiting the grandmother fading memories.
For the first time, Accounting has made it into the top 10 jobs for Bangladeshi migrants, with almost 13,000 accountants travelling abroad between January and June, signifying a growing demand for skilled workers from Bangladesh. Ami Probashi, a Bangladeshi digital platform designed to promote transparency, reduce migration costs, and speed up migration, has published its half-yearly report on migrating workers. The report also finds Saudi Arabia the most preferred destination for workers, as last year.
The first six months of the 2024 alone witnessed a robust migration, with over 500,000 workers flying abroad for employment. Among this half a million, approximately 250,000 migrant workers chose Saudi Arabia as their preferred destination between January and June.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has become the country of choice for most migrant populations. The availability of skilled and unskilled work from the Kingdom leaders intense focus on local infrastructure development is thought to have made Saudi Arabia a promising destination. Malaysia claimed the second spot, with almost 93,000 working migrants flying to the country within the same period. Qatar wraps up the top 3 list with 39,517 migrants flying into the country for this period.
Ami Probashi report also highlight the category of work most of these people are migrating for. Almost 80% of migrant workers, which is 150,000 workers, fall into the general skill type, which includes a mix of skilled and unskilled work. Construction work ranks second with 63,469 migrants and factory work rounds up the top 3 list with 33,748 migrants
Nineteen educators teaching at Glenrich International School Satarkul campus are now certified by the prestigious Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) program, for the academic year 2024-2025. This achievement highlights Glenrich commitment to enhancing student learning through technology-driven education, equipping teachers with the tools and expertise to create more dynamic and collaborative classrooms.
The MIEE certification is awarded to educators who excel in integrating Microsoft technologies into their teaching practices, providing them with the skills to engage students in innovative and interactive ways. By joining a global network of educators who are leading the way in digital learning, Glenrich teachers are now better prepared to transform how students learn, collaborate, and solve problems using cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Teams, OneNote, Minecraft Education and Flip (formerly Flipgrid).
Emphasizing the significance of this milestone, Ramesh Mudgal, Principal of Glenrich International School, said, “Our teachers are now better equipped to utilize technology to cater to diverse student needs, making the learning process more engaging and personalized. This training empowers them to create collaborative learning environments, enhancing lesson delivery and fostering critical thinking among students.”
The 11th edition of the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024, organized by the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) with support from the BASIS Students Forum, concluded with an award giving ceremony.
The 36-hour hackathon began on October 4. The award giving ceremony was held on Saturday at the auditorium of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB).
Helen LaFave, Chargé d Affaires of the U.S. Embassy, congratulated the participants and said, "I offer my heartfelt congratulations for your incredible success in the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024.”
“This platform not only fosters innovation but also ignites a passion for science and technology in our youth. It is remarkable that no other country has been a global champion three consecutive times. You should take pride in yourselves, and I hope to see another victory from you next year for the fifth time,” she said.
Nadia Anwar, chairperson of AIUB Board of Trustees said the event is significant not only for the youth of the country but also for advancing the future of science and technology.