Day: October 31, 2024

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Bangladeshi – American Zak Mir’s debut film premiered in Washington

The premiere of the debut feature film by Bangladeshi - American director Zak Mir at the 19th Tasveer Film Festival at the PACCAR IMAX theater in Seattle, Washington draw the attention of the audience."I am truly honored to be part of this incredible selection," Zak remarked. While the festival primarily spotlighted South Asian cinema, it showcased filmmakers from 11 countries and featured 300 submissions, including 90 short films and 22 feature films. Having previously screened at the Kazan International Film Festival, Zak described Tasveer as a "major milestone and learning experience."The film festival was held on October 19.In The Story of a Rock, a teenage girl navigates life in a city slum after her mother migrates to the Middle East for work. Shouldering her mother's res...

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Family Awareness is essential for Building a Substance-Free Society

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Family awareness and a thorough understanding of the treatment process are essential for parents to help individuals struggling with substance dependency return to healthy lives. This guidance was shared by speakers at a family education program organized on Thursday, October 31, 2024, by the Ahsania Mission Female Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, of the Dhaka Ahsania Mission Health Sector’s meeting room in Shyamoli, Dhaka. Mental health practitioner and International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP 2) Tanveer Ahmed, who specializes in treatment and recovery support, was present as a resource person. He highlighted that misconceptions about drug treatment persist across various social groups, including among parents, due to a limited understanding of substance dependency a...

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Bangladesh Investment Webinar Describes Changes to Encourage Economic Development and Investor Trust

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On October 30, 2024, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) hosted a "State of Investment Climate" webinar, drawing over 350 global business leaders, investors, and non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs). Key government figures, including Executive Chairman of BIDA and BEZA, Mr. Ashik Chowdhury, and Mr. Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy on International Affairs, participated in a fireside chat addressing initiatives to enhance the investment landscape.In his opening remarks, Mr. Chowdhury expressed gratitude for the support received since his recent appointment, highlighting his “demanding Nobel Prize-winning head of state” as a catalyst for ambitious economic reforms. He introduced "project ambassador," a new initiative aimed at improving engagement with existing investors by as...

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United Commercial Bank brings VISA Payment Gateway Solution “CyberSource”

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United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has officially launched CyberSource, a Visa payment gateway solution aimed at enhancing payment management for businesses and merchants. This advanced solution offers secure, efficient, and scalable payment processing tailored to diverse client needs. The launch event, held at UCB's corporate office in Dhaka, marks a strategic move by UCB to support businesses in the digital economy.Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, Managing Director & CEO of UCB, and Sabbir Ahmed, Visa's Country Manager for Bangladesh, signed the partnership agreement. Key figures present included Md Abdullah Al Mamoon, Deputy Managing Director and COO of UCB, and Golam Yeazdani, Head of Digital Banking & Transformation, along with other senior officials.Expressing optimism, Mohamm...

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Electric Motorcycle Brand Revoo Bangladesh Launches Thakurgaon Showroom

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Revoo Bangladesh, a renowned global electric motorcycle brand, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new showroom in Thakurgaon at Rahabar Market, Panchaghar Road. This launch marks an exciting new chapter in Revoo’s mission to bring sustainable, Smart, innovative transportation solutions to communities across Bangladesh, expanding accessibility to smart mobility in the northern regions.The Thakurgaon showroom will feature Revoo’s full lineup of electric motorcycles, including the versatile A01, the efficient and feature-rich C00, and the high-performance luxury model C03. The A01 is tailored as the perfect commuting partner, offering safety and reliability for everyday travel. Meanwhile, the C00 combines advanced features with affordability, reaching a max speed of 55 km/h ...

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Robi’s revenue tumbles for internet shutdown and flash flood

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The prolonged internet shutdown and the devastating flash flood dealt a heavy blow to Robi’s revenue for the third quarter (July-Sept) of the year (Q3’24), as the company’s revenue declined by 5% from last quarter.The company reported a revenue of 2,474.4 crore taka for Q3’24, reflecting a year-on-year (YoY) decrease of 2.7%. For the first nine months of the year, total revenue reached 7,594.6 crore taka, marking a 2.2% growth from the same period last year.In Q3’24, voice revenue increased by 3.7%, while data revenue saw a significant decline of 15.5% compared to the previous quarter. YoY voice revenue grew by 3.9%, while data revenue decreased by 10.3%.Robi shared this information in a press release today. The Company’s active subscribers base decreased to 5 crore 79 lakhs du...

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Vitamin-fortified safe edible oil must be ensured for all: Speakers at journalists’ workshop

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Experts have urged to ban the sale of loose edible oil in open drums to ensure safe Vitamin 'A'-fortified edible oil for all. At the same time, they also emphasized the importance of fortifying edible oil with Vitamin 'D'. According to the National Micronutrient Survey 2011-12, every one out of five preschool-aged children suffer from Vitamin 'A' deficiency while every two out of five children suffer from Vitamin 'D' deficiency. Such issues and recommendations were highlighted by discussants at a two-day workshop for journalists titled "Safe Vitamin Fortified Edible Oil for All: Progress, Challenges, and Way Forward", held at the BMA Bhaban in Dhaka on 29-30 October 2024. The workshop was jointly organized by the research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and the Na...