February 2025 - TheStatement24

Feb282025 by TS ReportNo Comments

8th Convocation of Southeast University Held

The 8th Convocation of Southeast University (SEU) was held on Thursday, 27 February 2025, at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal. As the representative of the Hon’ble President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Chancellor of Southeast University, Md. Touhid Hossain, Hon’ble Advisor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, chaired the Convocation ceremony and conferred degrees upon the graduating students. Professor Dr. S. M. A. Faiz, Hon’ble Chairman of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC), delivered the convocation speech. A total of 1922 students from various programs attended the convocation. Chandrima Chakraborty fromTextile dept., Ariful Karim from Pharmacy, Rema Rani Paul from BBA, Sumaia Aktar from Pharmacy, and Habiba Khanom Lubna ...

Feb282025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Shine brighter this Eid with Bata Starlight!

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Step into the festive spirit with the Bata Starlight collection, a unique new catalogue designed to add elegance and charm to your Eid celebrations! Whether you're embracing timeless classics or modern chic, this latest collection ensures that you dazzle with every step. The Bata Starlight collection showcases a stunning range of new arrivals, featuring trendsetting heels in captivating colors with crystal accents, stylish mules with modern uppers, and shimmering, technology-infused Comfit sandals designed for ultimate comfort and elegance for the ladies. For men, the collection offers a variety of dress shoes, moccasins, fisherman sandals, and other fashionable summer styles, complemented by an exclusive leather range that perfectly captures the spirit of Eid celebrations. These are the ...

Feb282025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Infinix Announces Winners of Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Campaign

Breaking News, Technology

To celebrate love this Valentine’s Day, Infinix Bangladesh launched a campaign of sharing loving moments. Running from February 10 to February 22, 2025, this campaign aimed to engage users in celebrating love and surprise moments, bringing immense enthusiasm from participants. After finishing a successful campaign, this technology brand of the youth has declared the names of the winners of this exciting Facebook contest. To ensure fair competition, Infinix Bangladesh outlined clear participation rules at the beginning of the contest. Participants were required to share the contest post from their public profiles, follow Infinix’s official platforms, and comment on the announcement post with a photo of their surprise moment using the hashtag #SurpriseLovewithInfinix, tagging at least ...

Feb272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

It’s High TimeWe Advanced Women’s Rights and Progress: Shireen Haque

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Thesereform opportunities are the outcome of the anti-discrimination movement, which has created an obligation to act. It is essential to identify and address disparities and work towards eliminating discrimination against women in all sectors. Speaking at an event organised by ActionAid Bangladesh in a hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka, on Thursday (27 February) to mark International Women's Day 2025, Shireen Parveen Haque, Head of the Women's Affairs Reform Commission, highlighted these issues. She stated, "Our primary focus must be the elimination of discrimination against women in all areas. We must work to reduce gender inequality and identify the barriers to women's development and progress. Women's rights must be prioritised in all reform commissions. We see this as a challenge and also an...

Feb272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Workshop on Women’s Equal Rights in Inheritance and Family Property

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In a workshop held today at the BNPS Central Office conference room, the Bangladesh Women’s Progressive Association (BNPS) shed light on the pressing issue of women's inheritance rights and family property in Bangladesh. The event, led by BNPS Director Shahnaz Sumi, brought together influential speakers and activists who highlighted the gender-based discrimination women face regarding inheritance rights, often masked under the guise of religious and social customs. According to Article 28 (1) of the Constitution of Bangladesh, the state is committed to ensuring equal rights for all citizens. However, despite this constitutional mandate, women continue to be deprived of equal rights in inheritance and family property. This discrimination is perpetuated by a complex legal framework, predomi...

Feb272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Jaya Ahsan Becomes the Brand Ambassador of Amin Jewellers

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Renowned Bangladeshi actress, style icon, and National Film Award-winning star Jaya Ahsan has recently joined as the brand ambassador of the country’s prestigious jewelry brand, Amin Jewellers. On this occasion, she visited Amin Jewellers' flagship store on February 27, located on Level 7, Block B of Bashundhara City Shopping Mall. During this special event, Jaya Ahsan shares her thoughts on this new journey with Amin Jewellers and discusses her plans with the brand. She expresses her confidence in the brand’s creative designs, superior quality, and rich heritage. The event was also graced by the presence of Mirza Syeedul Islam Beg, Senior Consultant - Business Development, Amin Jewellers Ltd., and Ashraful Alam, Managing Director of AdperienceLimited, the advertising agency for Amin...

Feb272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh Organizes Mini Marathon

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Tobacco use causes 161,253 premature deaths annually in Bangladesh, while the cost of treating tobacco-related diseases exceeds BDT 420 billion each year. Strengthening the tobacco control law through necessary amendments would help reduce preventable deaths and associated medical expenses. Speakers emphasized this at the inaugural ceremony of a mini marathon titled "Call for Stronger Tobacco Control Laws" on Thursday (February 27, 2025) at 7:00 AM in front of Zia Udyan. The National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh organized the marathon, which started from the road in front of Zia Udyan, circled the road near Ganabhaban, and ended back at Zia Udyan. More than 200 participants took part in the event. The marathon was inaugurated by Md. Rezaul Maksud Jahedi from the Ministry of Youth a...

Feb272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank wins Gold at Qorus Reinvention Awards

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BRAC Bank has been honoured with the prestigious Qorus Reinvention Award 2025 for its innovation in expanding access to finance and markets through digitalisation, focusing on women and marginalised communities. The bank’s transformative initiative, in partnership with the US-based Gates Foundation, earned this international accolade for its efforts in driving digital financial inclusion for women. The award highlights BRAC Bank’s commitment to fostering financial empowerment through technology and strategic collaboration. Indrajit Sur, Head of Emerging Corporate, and Mohsinur Rahman, Head of SME Business Support, received the Gold Award in the Distribution category at the award ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand, on 19 February 2025. Clinching Gold reinforces BRAC Bank’s position as...

Feb262025 by TS ReportNo Comments

vivo Launches ‘Eider Agei Eider Khushi’ Campaign with Exciting Gifts

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vivo has introduced a special campaign, ‘Eider Agei Eider Khushi,’ offering attractive deals on its popular smartphones. The campaign, which began on 20 February, aims to enhance the festive spirit by providing exclusive gifts with selected vivo models. Customers purchasing the vivo V40 will receive a complimentary RIRO W1 smartwatch, while buyers of the V40 Lite will get the RIRO L15 smartwatch. Additionally, various models in the Y series come with special gifts under this limited-time promotion. Among the highlights of the campaign is the newly launched vivo Y29. As part of the offer, customers purchasing the Y29 will receive a RIRO B10 neckband. The device, designed with advanced technology and a powerful battery, is available in three variants. The Y29 stands out for its 6,500mA...

Feb262025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank to provide advanced cash management & supply chain financing solutions to City Group

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BRAC Bank has partnered with City Group to offer advanced cash management solutions and supply chain financing to optimize working capital and financial operations of the leading corporate conglomerate in Bangladesh. As part of this collaboration, BRAC Bank will deliver customized payment solutions that allows City Group’s ERP system to initiate transactions directly through API integration. This eliminates the need for manual processes like the CORPnet Maker module, reducing human error and ensuring secure, and real-time data sharing. City Group will also benefit from real-time account statements integrated with their ERP system, enabling faster decision-making, automatic reconciliation, and improved efficiency in order processing and time to market. Additionally, BRAC Bank will fac...