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Mostofa new security officer of Daraz

Leading online marketplace of the country Daraz Bangladesh has welcomed their new Chief Administrative and Security Officer, Colonel (Retd.) Mostofa Zaman Khan, AFWC, PSC to the team.
Veteran Mostofa Zaman Khan has served in the Bangladesh Army in his career, and holds a colossal portfolio consisting 25-years’ industry experience in administrative and security sector. His onboarding is expected to strengthen Daraz Bangladesh’s administrative fundamentals, ultimately providing Daraz customers better reassurance.

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OPPO cuts price of 2 lucrative smartphones for users

OPPO Bangladesh has come up with an exciting discount offer for its customers. Smartphone buyers can now buy OPPO A54 at BDT 19,990 (original price BDT 22,990), and OPPO A95 at BDT 25,990 (original price BDT 27,990).
OPPO A54 is powered by 2.3 GHz Octa core processor along with OPPO A54 houses a long lasting 5000 mAh battery that lets the user enjoy video streaming without worrying about battery drainage. Moreover, 6GB RAM 128GB ROM so that users can store more apps and videos and enjoy a seamless performance while accessing multiple applications at the same time. The device comes with 18W fast charge to enjoy the convenience of recharging on the go while the type-c connector make charging easier than ever. Besides, the premium back cover designs of the both the colors - starry blue and crystal black, and 0.2mm-thinned midframe come together in a delicately crafted 3D body that brings a sleeker feeling in the palm.
OPPO A95 packs the ultra-large 5000 mAh battery and the latest 33W Flash Charge technology that helps to solve users’ anxiety around short battery life and slow charging speed.

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Microsoft continues to empower local partner ecosystem

Microsoft Bangladesh recently hosted the 2022 Partner Leadership Forum, following an awards ceremony, to reaffirm its commitment to investing in and delivering what local partners need to innovate, grow their businesses and deliver on the promise of digital transformation for customers across organizations and industries.
The events were held at the Sheraton in Dhaka on the 3rd of August in recognition and celebration of Microsoft partners who have demonstrated excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
Yousup Faruqu, Managing Director for Microsoft Bangladesh commented, “We are so grateful to all of our partners who have successfully utilized Microsoft technologies to enhance their commitment to customers by creating innovative and impactful solutions, despite having to operate in a challenging environment. We look forward to continue empowering you by creating new and exciting opportunities that will bring in much-needed economic and societal surplus for our nation.”
The Microsoft Partner Awards is an annual event that recognizes outstanding successes and innovations by partners in a wide variety of categories, including partner competencies, cloud-to-edge technologies, entrepreneurial spirit and social impact.

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Jamal Bhuiyan Celebrates 10 Years of Bikroy.com

Bikroy.com, the Largest Marketplace in Bangladesh, recently completed 10 years of service and entered its 11th year. Bikroy.com began its journey in Bangladesh in the year 2012 as a classified listings website introducing Bangladesh to a convenient service that almost did not exist in the region.
In celebrations of the tenth anniversary of Bikroy.com, Eshita Sharmin, CEO of the company, was present along with the management team of the organization, and the special guest of the event was Jamal Bhuiyan, the captain of Bangladesh national football team. In the last 10 years, Bikroy.com has become the largest marketplace in the country with millions of buyers, sellers and well-wishers. People from all walks of life including esteemed customers, and associated people joined in on the celebrations to congratulate Bikroy.com.
More than 3 lac new sale posts are published on Bikroy every month. An average of 30 interested buyers is found against each sale post. There are also 4 promotional options to sell the product quickly, which ensures up to 60% sales growth. So far, 20,000 members have opened online shops in Bikroy. There is a verified badge facility for the members to gain the trust of the customers. Bikroy has taken some special measures for the members to expand their businesses during the lockdown period. Bikroy’s lockdown offers for the members to expand their businesses included more vouchers and promotional tools, dedicated customer support, EMI facilities, etc. Moreover, special tips were provided for the members to reach more interested buyers and sell faster.
Nils Hammar, Global CEO of Bikroy.com said, “I am amazed about the opportunities we have here with the strong brand that Bikroy is. Bikroy.com is not a single business, we are actually establishing routes for several businesses in sectors of property, vehicles, jobs, and marketplace. We have verticals ready for the progress of each of these businesses, and in the next 10 years, we plan to implement these plans successfully. The Bikroy.com platform will have many more modern features along with an updated business model in the next 10 years.”
Eshita Sharmin, CEO of Bikroy.com said, “Congratulations to all our customers, partners, employees, and members on a decade of Bikroy. In the past 10 years, Bikroy has played a major role in creating a digital Bangladesh. We currently have over 3.5 million monthly visitors and over 10,000 members working with us across the country. In 2012, we started the company with only 10 people, and today we are a family of more than 200 members. This year we want to play a big role in the economic development of the country by giving importance to internet safety. Hopefully, we will get our well-wishers by our side in the coming future as always.”
Sharing his feelings, Special Guest of the program Jamal Bhuyan said, “First of all, I would like to congratulate Bikroy.com on the completion of a decade of service. This appreciation goes out to all the staff members of the company. Thanks to the Bikroy team for inviting me to be a part of their 10th anniversary celebrations. I am truly overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the staff present at today’s event. I wish Bikroy all the success.”