January 2025 - Page 5 of 9

Jan182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

K. A. M. Majedur Rahman is the new CEO of BIAC

K. A. M. Majedur Rahman joined Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) as its Chief Executive Officer on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. K. A. M. Majedur Rahman is a seasoned banker and an experienced capital market professional. Spanning over four decades, Mr. Rahman began his career in Banking in 1981 and has worked in Bangladesh, Middle East, Africa and Australia in strategic business transformation, institutional capacity building, risk management, governance and stakeholder relationships. Currently, Mr. Rahman serves as an Independent Director and Chairman of Maldives Islamic Bank, Maldives. He is also a sponsor Director of Financial Excellence Limited (FinExcel) and Vice Chairman of Valor of Bangladesh Limited, a non-profit knowledge sharing platform. Prior t...

Jan182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Kids Time Fair 2025 to Be Held in Dhaka from January 24-26

Breaking News, Feature

To foster children's creativity and imagination and provide a platform to showcase their inner talents, Kids Time organizes the largest children's event, the "Kids Time Fair." This three-day event, organized for the fifth time, is filled with creative and engaging activities for both children and parents. The fair will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the premises of Bangladesh Shishu Academy from January 24-26. Approximately 25,000 families are expected to participate in this event organized by Kids Time. The fair will feature exciting cultural programs, including dance, songs, and poetry recitation, with children's participation. Tahmina Rahman, founder of Kids Time, stated, “This event aims to focus on the education, health, and well-being of children aged 3-12 years by bringing to...

Jan182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Inaugurated the UIU CSE FEST 2025 at UIU

Breaking News, Education

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) of United International University (UIU) organized two-days (17-18 January 2025) contest for inter-college and university students in different segments including Blockchain Olympiad, ICT Olympiad, Project Show, Line Following Robot (LFR) and Programming Contest titled “UIU CSE Fest 2025”. The inaugural ceremony of the fest was held on 17 January 2025 (Friday) at 10:00 AM at the UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka-1212. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Hon'ble Adviser, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh was present as the Chief Guest. Mr. Shish Haider Chowdhury, ndc, MCIPS (CS), Secretary, Information and Communication Technology Division, GoB was pre...

Jan182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup to be Streamed LIVE for Free Exclusively on Toffee

Breaking News, Sports

The Bangladeshi tigresses are progressing in full speed and gaining momentum among cricket fans. Cricket lovers from the across the nation are looking forward to the upcoming ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup to be held in Malaysia. To make sure that cricket maniacs of the country do not miss a single nail-biting moment of this world cup, Toffee, the country’s most preferred digital entertainment platform, will be streaming the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup for free. Kicking off on 18 January 2025, the tournament will continue till 2 February. And, all of the matches will be streamed exclusively on Toffee. In Bangladesh, popularity of women’s cricket is growing fast. The senior team has already brought home many awards. Now the champions of tomorrow (U19 team) will be playing in the int...

Jan172025 by TS ReportNo Comments

The British Council and British High Commission hosted the Alumni UK Gala Night

Breaking News, Feature

The British Council and the British High Commission have hosted the Alumni UK Gala Night, held on 16 January 2025 at the British Council Dhaka office. This prestigious event brought together more than 170 UK alumni, dignitaries, and guests to celebrate the achievements of the UK alumni and the transition from the Bangladesh-UK Alumni Network (BUKAN) to the global Alumni UK platform. The event was a testament to the enduring relationship between the United Kingdom and Bangladesh, established through shared educational and cultural experiences and a mutual commitment to global progress. The event highlighted the impact of UK alumni creating in Bangladesh, showcasing their contributions across various sectors, including business, innovation, culture, and sustainability. Gavin Tench, Min...

Jan162025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Make Free Calls with OPPO A3x’s BeaconLink

Breaking News, Technology

OPPO, the global technology leader, is ringing in 2025 with an exciting offer for customers. The OPPO A3x (4+128GB), equipped with the innovative BeaconLink feature, is available at a special discounted price of BDT 15,990, down from its original price of BDT 16,990 – a saving of BDT 1000! The standout feature of the OPPO A3x is BeaconLink, which allows users to make free calls without network or internet. Whether you’re in an area with no mobile signal or facing internet connectivity issues, BeaconLink ensures you can still make voice calls to those nearby. This breakthrough technology enhances Bluetooth power, allowing communication even without traditional mobile or internet connections – making the impossible, possible. The OPPO A3x also offers exceptional durability with Military-...

Jan162025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Fine of BDT 5.58 Crores & 106 Brick Kilns Closed: Factory Sealed with 100 Tons of Polythene Today

Breaking News, National

Under the special directives of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, the Department of Environment conducted mobile court drives across the country from January 2 to January 16, 2025, to curb environmental pollution. During this period, 123 mobile courts handled 323 cases, imposing fines amounting to BDT 5,58,36,700. Activities of 76 illegal brick kilns were stopped by dismantling chimneys, 30 brick kilns were instructed to cease operations, and raw bricks from 7 kilns were destroyed. Additionally, equipment for melting lead/batteries from 5 factories (carried in 6 trucks) was confiscated, and these factories were shut down. From November 3, 2024, to date, 238 mobile courts were conducted nationwide to prevent the production and distribution of banned polythene. A to...

Jan152025 by TS ReportNo Comments

JCI Munshiganj Announces New Board of Directors for 2025

Breaking News, Business

Junior Chamber International (JCI), one of the world's largest youth organizations, has announced the new Board of Directors for its Munshiganj Chapter for the year 2025. The new leadership comprises talented and socially conscious individuals dedicated to empowering youth and driving development in the community. JCI, a global nonprofit organization operating in over 100 countries, focuses on nurturing young leaders and implementing humanitarian projects to foster societal progress. Sakif Ahmed has been elected as the Local President of JCI Munshiganj 2025. A well-known leader, Sakif Ahmed is the Director and CEO of Infolink Limited, Managing Director of Furnitex Limited, Proprietor of Braintree, and Director of ISPAB. Renowned for his dynamic leadership, Sakif Ahmed remarked, "Our goal...

Jan152025 by TS ReportNo Comments

National Bank Limited Celebrates Successful CBS Upgradation to Temenos R22

Breaking News, Business

National Bank Limited has recently completed the successful migration to the upgraded Core Banking System (CBS), Temenos Release 22. This advanced system introduces state-of-the-art technology, enhanced security, sophisticated business analytics, and improved customer relationship management features, ensuring robust and seamless banking services for valued customers. To celebrate this remarkable achievement, the Management of National Bank Limited organized a cake-cutting ceremony at the Head Office. The event was graced by the presence of the Managing Director (CC), Sheikh Akhter Uddin Ahmed. Among others, Deputy Managing Directors Syed Rois Uddin and Imran Ahmed were also present. Additionally, SEVP & Head of IT, Kazi Kamal Uddin Ahmed, other Division Heads of the Bank, and repre...

Jan152025 by TS ReportNo Comments

FICCI expresses concerns over lack of stakeholder consultation prior to policy revision

Breaking News, Business

The Foreign Investors’ Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) Bangladesh, the apex chamber representing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country, expresses deep concern over the recent decision to increase VAT/Supplementary Duty (SD) on a range of products without prior consultation with key stakeholders. FICCI represents 90% of Bangladesh’s total FDI, covering high-revenue sectors such as tobacco, telecom, energy, and financial institutions, which collectively contribute approximately 30% of the total internal revenue. The recent decision to hike VAT, SD, and other taxes is likely to impact consumers while significantly raising the cost of doing business in the country. This measure threatens the financial stability and operational capacity of businesses that generate crucia...