Forbes has released its '30 Under 30 Asia' list, showcasing 300 young talents under 30 who are making significant impacts across diverse sectors in the Asia-Pacific region. Among them are nine individuals from Bangladesh, recognized for their achievements in fields spanning arts, technology, media, finance, and beyond. - Anusha Alamgir, recognized in the Arts category, holds a master's in architecture and exhibited at the 2023 Venice Biennale. Her multidisciplinary work includes the film 'Porda' and founding Colors Dhaka, an online thrift store. - Mehedi Shoron, co-founder of HelloTask, appears in the Consumer Technology category for his app connecting users with domestic maids. HelloTask, funded by the World Bank and Oxfam, aims to expand significantly by 2025. - Journalist Redwan Ahmed, honored in Media, Marketing & Advertising, is known for his coverage of the Rohingya crisis and labor exploitation, and co-founded an organization supporting local journalists. - In Finance & Venture Capital, Drutoloan, co-founded by MD Shahidul Islam, Abdul Gaffar Sadi, and MD Tushar, assists small businesses with loans, having disbursed $2 million since 2019. - Sultan Moni and Mumtahina Anika's Zatiq aids small businesses with accounting and e-commerce solutions. - Fahad Ahmed's Wind.App leverages blockchain for cross-border remittances, securing $3.8 million in funding.
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151 words · 50 secGiant Mountain Section Collapses Into Nepal’s Kaligandaki River After Heavy Rain
Heavy rainfall triggered a massive landslide in Nepal, causing a large section of a mountain to collapse into the Kaligandaki River. The debris partially blocked the river’s flow, raising concerns about possible flash f…
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