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.
DBH Finance PLC. (DBH), the largest housing finance institution of the country, recently inaugurated its branch in Barishal city. The branch aims to offer home loan and deposit services to the people living in Barishal city and adjacent areas. This is 16th branch of DBH and located on the 2nd floor of Khan Faiz Shotaiyu Bhabon, Sahid Nazrul Islam Sarak (Police Line Road) of Barishal city.
Nasimul Baten, Managing Director and CEO of DBH, formally inaugurated the branch in a simple ceremony held at the branch recently. Prominent developers of Barishal city and other high officials of DBH attended the branch opening ceremony.
With this new branch, DBH now has a footprint across all divisions of Bangladesh, covering the major cities and urban areas. DBH Finance PLC, formerly known as Delta Brac Housing Finance Corporation Limited, obtained AAA credit rating for 19th consecutive years for its strong financial capacity.
BYD debuted its YANGWANG U8 and YANGWANG U9 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It is the first time a high-end Chinese brand has unveiled its cars at the festival. The Goodwood Festival of Speed is an annual motorsports festival that takes place in Goodwood House, West Sussex, England. This year, it occurred from July 11 to July 14, 2024.
The theme of the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed was Horseless to Hybrid—Revolution in Power, and it is celebrating 130 years of technological progress.
Every summer, thousands of car fans pilgrimage to Britain Goodwood Festival of Speed to witness fast and stunning cars rev their engines amid clouds of smoke. This year, the crowd that traditionally turns up at the festival with British sports cars was met with a new sight: an array of stunning electric cars from Chinese brands like BYD. For the first time in the motorsports festival 31-year history, a luxury Chinese brand in the million-RMB range is part of the lineup.
The luxury Chinese brand BYD showcased YangWang U8 and YangWang U9 at the festival. The SUV, YangWang U8, represents BYD 20 years of innovation and promotes advanced technologies. The car is powered by a 4WD system with four motors delivering 880 kW (1,180 HP) and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. The DiSus suspension of the vehicle can execute tank turns and float on water.