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Coke Studio Bangla Kicks off Season 3

Coca-Cola today announced that Coke Studio Bangla, the digital first music platform, has returned with season 3 on April 13, 2024. Building upon the success of previous seasons, season 3 has more than 180 musicians and artists from across Bangladesh and the world, coming together to create new memorable songs and soulful musical fusions. Season 3 will contain a total of 11 new songs that will feature a wide range of artists from diverse backgrounds, presenting multiple genres of Bangla music. Much like the first two seasons, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob is the music curator for season 3. He will be joined by other music producers such as Pritom Hasan, Emon Chowdhury, Shuvendu Das Shuvo and others. Speaking about season 3, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob, Music Curator of Coke Studio Bangla said “We are...

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Nap Expo 2024 Bangladesh is being organized to highlight the success in climate adaptation of Bangladesh: Environment Minister

Breaking News, National

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said that NAP Expo 2024 Bangladesh is being organized to show how the people of Bangladesh successfully deal with climate change. NAP EXPO 2024 BANGLADESH will be held on April 22-25 at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC). Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the conference on April 22. At the Expo, everyone can be mutually benefited from various topics related to the adaptation programs of different countries to face the impacts of climate change. The Minister of Environment said these things in his speech at the meeting held at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Tuesday (April 9) on the occasion of the preparation of the international conference NAP EXPO 2024 BANGLADESH to be held i...

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The role of National Bank in advancing the agricultural sector of the nation

Breaking News, Opinion

Md. Touhidul Alam Khan As the first generation private commercial bank of the country, National Bank Limited (NBL) has been at the forefront of a four-decade-long journey, marked by pivotal contributions such as fostering the growth of the country's garment industry, pioneering partnerships with Western Union for foreign currency collection, and spearheading Bangladesh's introduction to credit card business through Mastercard. Moreover, NBL has consistently played a vital role in disbursing agricultural loans, a core aspect of its operations. The bank's extensive involvement in the agricultural sector at the national level often goes unnoticed by many. This article aims to shed light on NBL's active participation in agricultural loan disbursement programs. Agricultural and S...

Apr82024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Team Success announced for BASIS election

Breaking News, National

Team Success, one of the four panels for the upcoming election of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), introduced members contested for the executive position of leading technology forum in the country. Flora Telecom Ltd Dirrector Mustafa Rafiqul Islam Duke and his electoral team mates appeared at a view exchange at Sparrows Restaurant in Gulshan on Sunday. Team Success Panel is comprised of Mustafa Rafiqul Islam Duke, Finger Tips Innovation founder Taufiqul Karim Suhrid, Alien Technology managing director Muhammed Aminullah, DigiDot managing director Syeda Nafisa Reza Borsha, SRRK IT chairperson Farjana Kabir Ishita, Solution9 Limited managing director Shohibur Rahman Khan Rana, WinCloud Limited managing Director NM Rafsan Jany Samir,c and Jachai Dotcom...

Apr82024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Environment Minister Saber Chowdhury distributed 5500 sarees and lungis

Breaking News, National

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said that the government is distributing enough clothes and food items so that the underprivileged people of the country can wear new clothes and eat special food to celebrate Eid. Arrangements are being made so that people can celebrate Eid happily with their loved ones. Eid gifts are being given to all women, men and children. The Environment Minister said these things while addressing the chief guest at the Eid gift distribution ceremony at Manda Hyder Ali School and College in the capital on Monday (April 8). The Environment Minister also said that there has been a lot of development in the country under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. It will take some time to reap the benefits of all...

Apr82024 by TS ReportNo Comments

400 public transport drivers trained by DAM and BRTA jointly

Breaking News, National

With the aim of proper implementation of Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (Control) Act (Amendment-2013) initiative of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority-BRTA and Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Health Sector training has been provided to 400 public transport drivers at the Zoar Sahara BRTC Bus Depot in capital on 1st and 8th April’24. Adut Rahman Emon, Program Officer of the Tobacco Control Project of the Health Sector of DAM, presented a documentary on the implementation of the Tobacco Control Act and health damage among professional drivers. In the training public transport drivers (Bus, CNG, Laguna, Tempu) are informed about the bad effects of direct and indirect smoking, health hazards, and tobacco control laws. Passengers, especially women and children, are indirectly exposed to smo...

Apr82024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Rajib Moni Das Unveils Eight Diverse and Socially Engaging Dramas for Eid-ul-Fitr Celebration

Breaking News, Entertainment

Every Eid, there's a push to do something extra special. Continuing this tradition, this year's Eid celebration includes 8 dramas scripted by playwright Rajib Moni Das. Each of these dramas features different characters and storylines. In fact, Rajib’s dramas stand out by being quite different from conventional tales. They not only offer fresh twists but also depict elements of social traditions. Unlike the current trend where directors and producers often cut characters, Rajib does not do this, which sets him apart. The upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr will see the release of his dramas titled ‘Moner Moto Bou Chai’, ‘Khan BarirJamai’, ‘Ailsa’, ‘SohojManush’, ‘Under Metric’, ‘Baji’, ‘Mia Bhai’ and ‘Hotat Biye’. The dramas star Akhomo Hasan, Tanvir, Tarik Swapon, Abdullah Rana, Shafiq Khan Dilu, ...

Apr82024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Polash Moni Das to Direct Four Dramas for Eid Celebrations

Breaking News, Entertainment

Just as viewers have an increased demand for good dramas during Eid, directors also strive to present stories that are different. Keeping in mind the audience's expectations, Polash Moni Das tries to highlight these aspects in his direction. Therefore, for the upcoming Eid celebration, 3 dramas have been produced, written by Rajib Moni Das and directed by Polash Moni Das. Each of the 3 dramas is arranged with different characters and plots. In contrast to conventional stories, Rajib's dramas tend to be somewhat different. Along with new twists in the stories, they also portray aspects of cultural heritage. The dramas produced for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr are ‘Moner Moto Bou Chai’ (Looking for a Wife of My Choice), ‘Khan Barir Jamai’ (Son-in-Law of the Khan Family), ‘Ailsa’, and ‘Hothat ...

Apr62024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Poor Allocation Contradicts a Rising NCD Death Toll

Breaking News, Health

Bangladesh is witnessing an alarming surge in deaths attributed to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, the budgetary allocation to combat NCDs remains significantly inadequate. Against this backdrop, public health experts have called for increased allocation in this sector in the upcoming FY 2024-25 national budget. Such recommendations were highlighted at a webinar titled "Budgetary Allocation to Combat NCDs: Bangladesh Perspective" held on 6 April 2024 on the occasion of World Health Day. The research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) organized the webinar with support from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI). This year the day will be observed under the theme "My Health, My Right". It was informed at the webinar that NCDs, such as hypertension, ...

Apr62024 by TS ReportNo Comments

UCB Asset Privilege Card launched with special benefits

Breaking News, Business

UCB Asset Management Limited, in association with its parent company, United Commercial Bank PLC, has launched a Loyalty Program —UCB Asset Privilege; the first-ever initiative in the investment management industry for specific high-valued investors. UCB Asset Privilege investors will enjoy exceptional convenience while traveling - its esteemed investors will enjoy exclusive visitation privileges at UCB's International and domestic Airport Lounges. The launching ceremony took place by handing over the first Privilege card to one of its valued investors, Mr. Sajal Datta Gupta by Mr. Arif Quadri, Managing Director & CEO of United Commercial Bank PLC. UCB Asset Management's Managing Director & CEO S M Rashedul Hasan was present during this special moment. Mr. ATM Tahmiduzzama...