AI-Powered ad network 'AdZoic' launched in Bangladesh

AdZoic, an AI-powered programmatic ad-buying platform, has been officially launched, marking a new chapter in the country's advertising market and digital marketing landscape.The platform's official launch was announced on Thursday night (September 10) at a hotel in the capital's Banani area. Concurrently, the integrated ecosystem of the influencer marketing platform 'Umbrellax' was unveiled, aiming to synergize sales intelligence with digital marketing.In his welcome address, AdZoic CEO Jayanta Chatterjee stated, "Entrepreneurs and brands often waste significant time and money running ads based on guesswork rather than data. Built upon the robust foundation of DSales' data and sales intelligence, AdZoic will help brands reach their target customers cost-effectively by leveraging accurate data."Explaining the platform's technical strategy and operations, Chief Technology Officer Tipu Arbid noted that AdZoic is not merely a standard social media ad ...

Gold price falls by Tk 2,158 per bhori in Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has reduced gold prices in the local market, cutting the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,158 per bhori.Following the latest adjustment, one bhori of 22-carat gold has been priced at Tk 2,31,880. The new rates took effect at 10am on Friday.The decision was taken unanimously at a meeting of the BAJUS Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring, following a decline in the price of pure gold, or Tejabi gold.Under the revised rates, 21-carat gold has...

RIM strengthens position as authorized distributor of OTIS elevators & Shanghai FUJI

RIM Engineering & Elevators Ltd has marked a significant milestone in Bangladesh’s elevator industry, opening new possibilities for world-class vertical transportation solutions.As an authorized distributor of ...

Deepening Bilateral Ties: Bangladesh and Malaysia Eye Stronger Economic and Strategic Partnership

By Ahammad Parvej KhanThe 69th National Day and Malaysia Day was celebrated on September 7 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Dhaka.Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD) and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan attended the event as the chief guest.While addressing, Chief Guest Moyeen Khan sought Malaysia’s constructive role in resolving the ongoing Rohingya crisis, highlighting that the situation not only poses a heavy economic burden on Bangladesh but also presents a security threat to the region.He expressed optimism that the historical ties between the two nations would grow deeper and more multifaceted in the coming years.The event was attended by a distinguished gathering of diplomats, political leaders, prominent business executives, members of civil society, media represe...

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Yamal eyes Ballon d'Or award

FC Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal on Tuesday threw his hat into the ring to be a candidate for the Ballon d'Or award for the best footballer in the world which is given out at the end of October.Speaking to the press ahead of Barcelona's Champions League debut against Feyenoord on Wednesday night, the 19-year-old was asked about his chances of winning the award which is given by France Football magazine, a day after Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe also told the press this was a good year for him to win.Yamal won La Liga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain, but said winning the prestigious award "doesn't depend on me, it depends on you (the press).""The work we've done with Barcelona and the national team has been incredible. I think I have a very good chance because I've had a great year, but we'll see," he replied when asked about his chances, adding that he didn't "need to campaign for the Ballon d'Or.""I'm proud of what I've done with my team and the national team. I'm not going to beg for anything," commented the forward.Yamal insisted that even though he was considered a 'star' player that didn't mean he could take things easy on the pitch. "If you don't run, any team can beat you. If we want to win, we have to run; if you don't run, you're going to lose," he commented, saying his aim for the team was "to win more titles, and personally, to keep growing and improving.""I'm very young," replied Yamal, who explained he was ...

From letters to logistics: A new role for postal service

The Directorate of Posts deserves appreciation for turning an old public institution into a potentially important player in the country’s logistics sector. Its Speed Post service, which transpor...

Make law and order the government’s top priority

The brutal killing of four members of a family in Rangpur, allegedly after they objected to two young men consuming Yaba on the rooftop of their home, is yet another chilling reminder of the country’s worsening law and order situation. The murd...

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