January 2025 - Page 7 of 9

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vivo Bangladesh and SOS Children’s Villages Unite for ‘Capture the Future-2025’

vivo Bangladesh, in collaboration with SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh, has successfully hosted the second edition of the three-year-long corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, ‘Capture the Future - 2025’. The winter camp for this year was held in Khulna as part of the project launched in 2024. The primary objective of this initiative is to inspire creativity and imagination among children by teaching them modern photography and videography techniques while encouraging them to dream and capture those dreams through their lenses. This year’s activities commenced with a two-day training workshop on January 7 and 8. Young representatives from different parts of Bangladesh participated in the winter camp, where they used vivo smartphones to capture images of historical land...

Jan92025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank partners Akij Logistics for seamless online air ticket payment

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has signed a payment gateway agreement with Akij Logistics Ltd., to facilitate seamless online payment for air ticket purchases for customers holding Visa and MasterCard. Akij Logistics will now be able to accept payments for online air ticket purchases through its official website (akijair.com) and mobile app using VISA and MasterCard. Akijair.com, an online travel agency, provides complete travel services to customers, from air tickets to tour packages and more. The partnership also enables the company to initiate refund/cancellation request of tickets purchased through cards with faster processing time using BRAC Bank’s online Merchant Service Portal. Leveraging the state-of-the-art Online Merchant Service Portal equipped with smart payment capabilities, BRAC Bank ...

Jan92025 by TS ReportNo Comments

15th outlet inauguration of “Puro Pastry & Bakery”

Breaking News, Feature

The 15th outlet of Puro Pastry & Bakery has been inaugurated. Today, 9th January 2025, Puro Pastry & Bakery 15th Outlet has inaugurated at World Business Center (WBC), House- 76/A, Block- M, Road- 11, Banani, Dhaka. Honorable Vice Chairman of Eon Group of Industries Major ABA MesbahUdDowlah (Rtd.) was present as the Chief Guest at the inaugural ceremony. Director of Puro Foods Ltd., Md. Abdul Baten, was also present as a special guest. The chief guest, Major ABA MesbahUdDowlah (Rtd.), Vice Chairman of Eon Group of Industries, said that “Since starting it's journey, Puro Pastry & Bakery has been working relentlessly in delivering the highest safety food products to the doorsteps of consumers. "We never compromise on food quality, and never in the future" he said. To thi...

Jan92025 by TS ReportNo Comments

4 Acres of Forestland Recovered in Gazipur & 7 Illegal Brick Kilns Demolished in Tangail

Breaking News, National

Under the directives of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, separate operations were carried out in Gazipur and Tangail to recover forestland and demolish illegal brick kilns. In the Bhabanipur Beat of Bhawal Range, Gazipur, 4.05 acres of reserved forestland were recovered by removing illegal structures. A total of 13 unauthorized houses and a boundary wall were demolished during the operation. The Forest Department, district administration, and joint forces participated in the successful operation. Meanwhile, in Mirzapur, Tangail, seven illegal brick kilns were demolished. The operation, which began on Thursday morning and continued until 2:30 PM, targeted areas in Bahuria, Baimail, and Paharpur. The chimneys of Bata Bricks, New Sarkar Bricks, Haque Bricks, New ...

Jan82025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BPCCI delegation calls on Philippine Ambassador, explores scopes of improving bilateral ties

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In a significant step toward enhancing bilateral trade and investment, Humayun Rashid, President of the Bangladesh Philippines Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BPCCI), and Imran Ahmed, Vice President of BPCCI, has recently met with Nina P. Cainglet, the Philippine ambassador to Bangladesh. The meeting was held on 7 January 2025. During the meeting, the delegation from BPCCI discussed pivotal topics and underscored the need for strengthening economic ties between Bangladesh and the Philippines. Prospective sectors for increasing bilateral ties include market development of agro products & services, skill development & technology training transfer, air connectivity, and logistics & communication services. Both parties emphasized the potential for expanding trade in agri...

Jan82025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Marcopolo Channel Outlet of Excellent Ceramic Group at Tiles Garden, Jatrabari

Breaking News, Business

The exclusive Marcopolo Channel outlet of Excellent Ceramic Group has officially started its journey at Tiles Garden in Jatrabari, Dhaka. The exclusive Marcopolo Channel outlet was inaugurated by Abdul Hakim Sumon, Managing Director of Excellent Ceramic Group. Executive Director Imran Ahmed, Head of Business Nadeem Shakir, Head of Sales GM Kamrul Hasan, Manager Abu Bakar Lamak, and owners of Tiles Garden Kabir Hossain Khan and Ali Nur Khan, among others, were present at the event. Abdul Hakim Sumon, Managing Director of Excellent Ceramics Group, said: "Excellent and Marcopolo brands believe in quality, not quantity. Excellent Ceramics is working with an unparalleled commitment to deliver new and world-class tiles and sanitary ware to customers. Through this showroom, customers can easil...

Jan82025 by TS ReportNo Comments

HONOR Bangladesh teasing something ‘Xciting’

Breaking News, Technology

If you thought you knew entry-level for smartphones, think again. Because HONOR Bangladesh is gearing up to introduce their latest entries to the fan-favorite X Series, and the vibe is electrifying! Word on the street is that these devices are set to redefine mass users’ expectations with battery life and storage that could rival premium segment smartphones. And there’s another clincher – a curious social media campaign featuring HONOR Bangladesh employees holding placards that read Chaar bochchor nishchintey (“Four years of peace of mind") has left everyone guessing. Could this mean unparalleled durability and reliability, too?! HONOR’s global market saw immense popularity for its devices like X5b Plus and X5b soon after their launch last year October. The smartphones use super durable ...

Jan82025 by TS ReportNo Comments

realme’s univ campaign generates buzz among youth with realme C75

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Youth-favourite smartphone brand realme has launched an exciting university campaign to connect its latest product realme C75. Thousands of students across universities were amazed with the exceptional durability and waterproof performance of the device. At the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) and the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), students had the opportunity to experience the revolutionary IP69 extreme waterproof technology and rugged durability of the realme C75. One of the most popular activities during the campaign was “Bowling with a Splash”, where students used the realme C75 as a bowling ball to knock over pins into water jars, demonstrating the device’s incredible impact resistance and waterproof capabilities. Another crowd favorite was the “Un...

Jan72025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Southeast University’s Economics dept. hosted Eco-Fest 2024-25

Breaking News, Education

Southeast University's Department of Economics hosted Eco-Fest 2024-25 on 2nd January 2025, themed "Journey Together, Thrive Forever." The festivities commenced with the inauguration by the Chief Guest, Prof. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam PhD, Vice Chancellor, Southeast University. The opening segment included a visit to vibrant stalls, showcasing student initiatives and projects, followed by a tree plantation drive symbolizing the department's commitment to sustainability. The academic session was formally initiated with a warm welcome speech by Dr. Kazi Tanvir Mahmud, Chairman of the Department of Economics. Special Guest Prof. Dr. Mohammed Helal Uddin from the University of Dhaka presented a thought-provoking analysis on "The Impact of the July Revolution on the Economy of Bangladesh." SEU's Pr...

Jan72025 by TS ReportNo Comments

US-Bangla Airlines becomes title sponsor of the Dhaka Travel Mart 2025

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Leading private sector airline of the country US-Bangla Airlines joins the 20th edition of the international tourism fair Dhaka Travel Mart 2025 as the title sponsor. The 3-day fair, organized by The Bangladesh Monitor, premier travel and tourism publication will be held between from February 6-8, 2025 at the Ball Room of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two organizations was signed at the Bangladesh Monitor’s office in Dhaka on 6 January, 2025. Md. Shafiqul Islam, Head of Marketing and Sales, US-Bangla Airlines and Dr. Farhad Kamal, Managing Editor, The Bangladesh Monitor signed the MoU on behalf of their respective sides. Kazi Wahidul Alam, Editor, The Bangladesh Monitor, Md. Kamrul Islam, General Manager- Public Relations, US-...