October 2024 - Page 2 of 13

Oct302024 by TS ReportNo Comments

UCB’s net profit saw 32% increase as third quarter ends, stands at BDT 262 Crore

United Commercial Bank PLC Limited (UCB), held its 501st Board meeting on recently at its corporate head office. The meeting was presided by the distinguished businessperson and Chairman of UCB Sharif Zahir. Md Shazzad Hossoin, vice-chairman of UCB; Md Yusuf Ali, chairman of the risk management committee; Obaidur Rahman, chairman of the audit committee; and Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, managing director and CEO of UCB were all present in the meeting along with others from the senior management. In this meeting, the Board approved the financial statements of Q3'24. The statements have reported a significant 32% increase in net profit for the first nine months of 2024. The bank's net profit after tax reached BDT 262 crore, up from BDT 199 crore in the same period last year, driven by higher i...

Oct302024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Samsung’s new Fan Edition: AI to seal the deal!

Breaking News, Technology

Samsung's Fan Edition (FE) series is back in the spotlight, and guess what? All signs point to something epic coming our way – possibly the unveiling of Galaxy S24 FE, awaiting a countdown in Bangladesh! If you're also already buzzing with excitement, hold tight. We're breaking down what makes the FE series so special, who it is made for, and why it is among the most talked-about phones of the season. What's FE, anyway? The FE series, short for Fan Edition, is basically Samsung's way of saying – "Why make you choose between luxury and practicality?" Think of it as the best of both worlds – flagship-level features without draining your wallet. Originally launched to give fans (hence the name!) an affordable version of their premium Galaxy models, the FE lineup offers a smart optimization...

Oct292024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Banglalink Introduces Affordable 4G Phone with VoLTE in Partnership with Symphony

Breaking News, Technology

Banglalink and Symphony have joined forces to launch the “My First 4G Phone” campaign, aiming to make 4G technology more accessible and affordable. Through this campaign, they seek to bridge the digital divide by offering high-quality 4G phones at an unbeatable price, empowering more people to benefit from fast, reliable internet connectivity. The Symphony EVO 10 model is now available at a remarkably low price of BDT 2,250, bringing high-speed internet and clear call quality within reach for more people at an affordable cost. This offer includes 9GB of free internet for six months (6GB for browsing and 3GB for Toffee), enabling users to experience Banglalink’s fastest 4G network and enjoy high-quality VoLTE calls as well as users can enjoy Facebook, Youtube, Tik Tok, Opera mini and many ...

Oct292024 by TS ReportNo Comments

CARE Bangladesh celebrates 75 years of presence in Bangladesh

Breaking News, National

On 28 October, 2024 CARE Bangladesh celebrated its 75 years of presence in Bangladeshin a national event at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden hotel in Dhaka. The daylong celebration started off with national anthem and national flag raising, followed by speeches from eminent guests and two panel discussions in the afternoon. Ram Das, Country Director of CARE Bangladesh welcomed everyone and spoke about the rich history, present status, and future plans of the organization. Officially starting in 1949 in present Bangladesh, CARE has been working as a trusted partner of Bangladesh Government for the development of Bangladesh over decades and played a pivotal role in rebuilding the newborn Bangladesh in 1971. Esteemed guests and representatives from donor communities, development partners...

Oct292024 by TS ReportNo Comments

USAID, PVH and CARE Partnerto Create Sustainable Future for Women in the Ready-made Garment Sector

Breaking News, National

USAID’sWomen Thrive in Bangladesh project convened a roundtableon “Building a Sustainable Future for Women in the Ready-made Garment Sector” at the Hotel Radisson Blu Dhaka on October 28, 2024. The discussion highlighted the importance of creating a supportive work environment for women workers in the ready-made garment sector by providing more resources and assistance to sustain their employment.Dr. Khondaker Golam Moazzem, Research Director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue, delivered the keynote speech at the event. Women have historically made up most of the workforce in Bangladesh’s garment sector, which contributes to 80% of export earnings to the country’s economy. Over the last four decades, this sector has created significant employment opportunities for women, helping drive so...

Oct292024 by TS ReportNo Comments

AKM Hasan and Reshma Ahmed acted in the play directed by Naznin Hasan Khan

Breaking News, Entertainment

There are some wives who like to blame others. Similarly, Maya, a newlywed in the drama, starts torturing her in-laws and even her husband Adil ever since she moved to her in-laws' house. No one knows why she is doing so. The in-laws, fearing public shame, do not protest and remain silent. Instead of getting angry at the wife's words, Adli’s mother tries to counsel her, and takes care of her. Adil also tries to explain to her, but to no avail. The wife's torture increases day by day. She makes her elderly parents do all the household chores. She makes her sick father do the agricultural work, the cowshed work. The son becomes angry. But he seems helpless to his wife. One day, Maya got into a fight with a rickshaw puller. Taking a small fare of 20 taka, she raised her hand and attacked t...

Oct292024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Environment Advisor Emphasizes Urgent Climate Actions at EU’s COP29 Reception in Dhaka

Breaking News, National

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan, emphasized the pressing need for global unity in addressing climate change. She urged all developed countries to follow through on their commitments to climate finance and technological support for nations at the forefront of climate vulnerability. It’s time that developed nations uphold their commitments to support the most affected countries. Environment Advisor said this 28 October evening while speaking as the Chief guest at the COP29 reception hosted by the European Union in Gulshan, Dhaka. The European Union's COP29 reception aimed to foster collaboration between nations and stakeholders ahead of the COP29 conference. Advisor Rizwana highlighted the disproportionate climate challenges faced by vulnerable nation...

Oct282024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Southeast University Hosts 5th Textile Research Conference

Breaking News, Education

The Textile Engineering department of Southeast University (SEU) hosted The 5th Textile Research Conference (TRC) at the Multipurpose Hall of the University on 26th October 2024. TRC is an event from the research platform "Centre for Research and Innovation in Science and Technology (CRISAT)". The conference initiated with the welcome remarks by Professor Engr. Mashud Ahmed, chairman of the Textile Department of SEU. The event was initiated by Dr. Sadat Sayem who launched this research event in Bangladesh in collaboration with other academics in 2014. Since then, it had been organised as an annual event until 2017. Due to Covid 19 pandemic and few other technical issues, it has experienced a gap of few years, before getting re-launched in 2024. The 5th session of TRC, organised in collab...

Oct282024 by TS ReportNo Comments

imo deletes over 6 lacs accounts from Bangladesh for violating community guidelines

Breaking News, Technology

To highlight its commitment to safety, transparency, and inclusivity, the popular instant messaging app, imo has removed 628,000 accounts from Bangladesh for breaching its Community Guidelines from January 2024 to September 2024. During Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, imo discloses the data to represent its dedication to building trust and ensuring a safe platform for its global community. The popular instant messaging app has deployed AI to identify public content 24/7. Furthermore, imo encourages its users to report any harmful behavior in app, in order to build a harmonious and safe community together. In first three quarters in 2024, imo has processed over 90,000 user-reported cases to avoid malicious acts such as posting harmful content that would impact the community. ...

Oct282024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Complete rare disease SMA’s treatment will develop near future in the country: Prof. Dr. Quazi Deen Mohammad

Breaking News, Health

Once the rare disease Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) was diagnosed, parents would have despaired. Many would have been frustrated by the lack of guidance as this rare disease requires a combination of seven to eight medical disciplines. There was no opportunity to treat this disease in the country. But due to the sincerity of various parties, it is now possible to provide multidisciplinary medical services in the country. In the very near future, a complete treatment system for this rare disease SMA will be developed in the country. Renowned neurologist Professor Dr. Quazi Deen Mohammad stated that at the opening ceremony of the 'Neuromuscular Disease Treatment Center' or SMA Clinic held at Agargaon National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital on Monday. He also said that several ...