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.
The Online Editors Alliance, a platform for the heads of online and digital divisions of the country leading online news media, newspapers and television outlets in Bangladesh, was officially launched on Thursday (December 12).
Hasan Sharif, Online Editor of Daily Naya Diganta, was elected as President, while Mizanur Rahman Sohel, Head of Online at Daily Bhorer Kagoj, was appointed as General Secretary. The alliance also formed a 13-member executive committee for a one-year term.
The announcement was made during a meeting attended by representatives from 35 prominent media organizations. It marks a significant step towards enhancing coordination, experience sharing, and skill development in digital journalism.
Lutfor Rahman Himel of Banglanews24.com and KM Zeaul Haque of Jagonews24.com were named Vice Presidents. M A H M Kabir Ahmad of RTV Digital and Kamrul Islam Rubel of DBC Television were appointed Joint Secretaries.
Other officials include Palash Mahmud of Daily Kalbela as Organizing Secretary, Sharafat Hussain of Daily Ittefaq as Assistant Organizing Secretary, Moin Bakul of Amader Shomoy as Finance Secretary, and Masud Bin Abdur Razzak of Deepto TV as Office Secretary.
Members of the executive committee are Anisur Rahman Bulbul of Kaler Kantho, Azad Baig of The Daily Star, and Mansura Chamily of Barta24.com.
In addition to the executive committee, heads of several other leading media outlets have been given general membership.
They include Forhad Hossain of Daily Manobkantha, Golam Rabbani of Daily Khaborer Kagoj, Riaz Uddin of Ekushey Television, Shamsul Huq Rasel of Bangladesh Pratidin, Zakaria Ibn Yusuf of Kaler Kantho, Saiful Islam of Jaijaidin, Mahmud Sohel of Gazi TV, Moudud Ahmmed Sujan of Daily Sun, Golam Zakaria of Bay of Bengal Post, Arifur Rahman of Asian TV, Apel Mahmud of Desh Rupantor, Sajid Hoque of Daily Manabzamin, Moniruzzaman of Desh TV, Bipul Hasan of RTV, Mahatab Hossain of Desh Rupantor, Md Rashed Siddique of ATN Bangla, SA Rahman Galib of Daily Inqilab, Riajul Alam Rabby of BanglaVision, S.M. Amanur Rahman Rafat of Protidiner Bangladesh, Shakib Sikander of Kaler Kantho, HM Nahiun of Bhorer Kagoj, Rony Reja of Daily Bangladesh, Mobin Hossain of Nagorik TV, Juboraj Faishal of Naya Diganta, Nasir Uddin Patoari of Barta Bazar, AKM Imranul Haque of Daily Ittefaq, Rudro Mizan of News 24, and Jubaer Ahsan Zaber and Ataur Rahman of Daily Jugantor.
The alliance aims to create a unified platform for online journalism professionals, enhance collaboration and set new benchmarks for digital journalism in the country. Organisers say the alliance has been launched to foster collaboration among digital media leaders and progress objective journalism in the country.
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