December 2024 - TheStatement24

Dec312024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Infinix HOT 50 Brings New Year Celebration with Special Offer

As the New Year approaches, Infinix is adding to the festivities with an exciting opportunity for tech enthusiasts in Bangladesh. The global tech brand has announced a special offer on its cost-effective HOT 50 smartphone, ensuring that innovation and style remain within reach for a wider audience. Widely recognized for its robust performance and affordability, the HOT 50 has become a standout choice in the mid-range smartphone market. Infinix’s New Year offer invites consumers to embrace the brand’s commitment to quality and accessibility, making the HOT 50 an even more compelling option for users seeking a premium smartphone experience. The Infinix HOT 50 combines advanced specifications with a sleek design, ensuring it stands out in its category. Featuring a stunning 6.78-inch IPS LCD...

Dec312024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Southeast University Trust held AGM and 135th Board Meeting

Breaking News, Education

The Board of Trustees of Southeast University Trust convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by its 135th Board Meeting on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the BoT Conference Room of the university's permanent campus, Tejgaon, Dhaka. Mr. Rezaul Karim, Chairman of the SEU Trust presided over both meetings. Board Members engaged in discussions regarding various academic, administrative and financial matters, resulting in key decisions. The Board provided guidance to university management, reviewed ongoing activities, and focused on strategic planning for the future.

Dec312024 by TS ReportNo Comments

How Local Communities Are Leading Change in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Feature

Localization is changing the face of development and humanitarian efforts. By transferring power and decision-making to local communities, this approach challenges traditional systems dominated by wealthier countries and outdated colonial structures. In Bangladesh, the Local Coalition Accelerator (LCA) initiatives of The Share Trust (TST), known as the Sundarban Coalition, are driving this transformation. These efforts prioritize communities and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), placing them at the heart of the initiative. The LCA, started by Share Trust Inc. and the Warande Advisory Centre, focuses on giving communities control over decisions, replacing traditional top-down methods. In Bangladesh, in 2022, Uttaran along with CNRS, Jago Nari and AVAS joined together to work towards ...

Dec302024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Letter to the Chief Adviser to Ban E-cigarettes

Breaking News, NGO News

The E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) has sent a letter to the Chief Advisor urging for the swift passage of the proposed amendment to the Tobacco Control Act, making it more robust and banning e-cigarettes (vape). The letter, signed by the Executive Director of the organization, Jahangir Alam Shovon, was sent to the Chief Advisor's office this morning. Letter states that the current youth are becoming increasingly attracted to e-cigarettes and vapes, much like traditional cigarettes. Tobacco companies are using various strategies, especially marketing them as alternatives to quitting smoking, spreading this harmful product among our young population, which is extremely dangerous for health and can even lead to cancer. The letter outlines the proposed amendments to the ...

Dec302024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Tamim’s Fortune Barishal is Sponsored by Asian Distribution Ltd at BPL 2025

Breaking News, Sports

Asian Distributions Limited, the exclusive distributor of the global car brands OMODA & JAECOO in Bangladesh, has officially become the sponsor of Fortune Barishal for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025. The strategic sponsorship aims to promote deeper connections within the local community and celebrate the shared values of teamwork, excellence, and innovation by combining cutting-edge automotive technology with the cricket world. The signing ceremony took place on today December 29 at the OMODA & JAECOO Bangladesh showroom, Tejgaon, Dhaka. Tamim Iqbal, Captain, Fortune Barishal, has attended the event to finalize the agreement, adding a moment of prestige to the occasion. The event was also graced by key officials from Asian Distributions Limited, including Khayrul Alam, S...

Dec302024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Rubel Aziz re-elected as the President of Banani Club Ltd

Breaking News, Business

Rubel Aziz has been re-elected as the President of the Banani Club Limited. He will serve in this position for the next year. Rubel Aziz is the Managing Director of Partex Beverage Limited, Partex Plastics Limited, Partex Jute Mills Limited, Partex Aviation Limited, and Partex Properties Limited. He is also a director of The City Bank Limited. The election for the President and Executive Committee Members of the Banani Club was held last Saturday (December 28, 2024). A total of 478 club members cast their votes in this election. Sifat Ahmed Chaudhuri secured the highest number of votes, 401, and was elected as a Member of the Executive Committee. Other elected members of the ten-member Executive Committee include: Syed Ahsanul Apon, Anik Ghosh, S.M. Shamsuddin Bahar, Engr. Mohammad Farh...

Dec302024 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank Cricket Team clinches CACA T40 Championship

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank Cricket Team has emerged as the Champion in the Corporate Amateur Cricket Association (CACA) T-40 Tournament. BRAC Bank also clinched the trophy in 2021 in T40 format, and in 2022 T20 format, involving the teams from corporate Bangladesh. In the final against Sena Kalyan Sangstha (SKS) on December 28, 2024, at the Police Staff College playground in Mirpur, batting first, BRAC Bank scored 301 in the stipulated 40 overs. Opener Eashan Banik scored 94 off 85 balls and Shahriar Islam Sumon scored 73 runs off 49 balls. In the slog overs, Tahidul Islam Sumon’s 23-ball 41 runs and Amit Ghosh’s 9-ball 23 runs took the score over 300 marks. In reply, SKS was bundled out for 159 runs, providing a 142-run victory for BRAC Bank. Sheikh Abu Sayed of the winning side bagged 4 wickets,...

Dec302024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Energypac and Perkins explore avenues for enhanced power solutions

Breaking News, Business

An interactive and insightful meeting was held between Energypac Power Generation PLC. and Perkins Diesel Engine User Team to discuss benefits of using genuine spare parts and avenue for introducing more advanced power solutions to Bangladeshi consumers. With a view to exploring various business opportunities and scopes for collaboration, this meeting was recently held at the Energy Point Building, in Dhaka's Tejgaon area. On behalf of Energypac Power Generation PLC, Humayun Rashid, Managing Director and CEO, and Marine Engineer Mohammad Masum Parvez, Chief Business Officer, attended the discussion. Engineer Asif Ahmed, Perkins key Accounts Manager for Service and Spares, also presented the technical slides. This interactive session showcased innovative power generation solutions and...

Dec292024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Daffodil Computers approves 5% cash dividend

Breaking News, Education

The 27th Annual General Meeting of country's leading IT company Daffodil Computers Ltd., was held today on 29th December, 2024 at Hybrid Platform. Ms. Shahana Khan, Chairperson of Daffodil Computers Ltd. presided over the Annual General Meeting and the Managing Director presented the Annual Report for the year 2023-2024. A significant number of shareholders including directors, independent directors and company secretary of Daffodil Computers Ltd participated directly and online in the meeting. In the meeting, the shareholders approved the financial year 2023-2024 accounts with 5% cash dividend and proposed to apply to the Securities and Exchange Commission for issue of shares in lieu of debt at an average rate or a minimum of Tk 40.and allowed conversion of Daffodil Computers Ltd. into Da...

Dec292024 by TS ReportNo Comments

National Bank holds Regional Business Conference (Chattogram)

Breaking News, Business

National Bank hosted its Regional Business Conference (Chattogram) on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at the Jhinuk Hall of the Best Western Hotel in Agrabad, Chattogram. The event was graced by Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo, Chairman of National Bank as the Chief Guest. The conference was attended by Mr. Md. Abdus Satter Sarkar, Chairman of the Audit Committee & Independent Director and Professor Dr. Melita Mehjabeen, Independent Director. Also present were Mr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & CEO; Mr. Sheikh Akhter Uddin Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director; Mr. Md Abdul Matin, Deputy Managing Director; Mr. A.S.H. Helal Uddin, Regional Manager, Chattogram; Managers and Operations Managers of 38 branches in Chattogram region and Managers of 9 sub-branches in Chattogram region. At the...