February 2025 - Page 12 of 13

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vivo X200 smartphone introduces cutting-edge AI capabilities

With its advanced AI features, vivo’s latest flagship smartphone, the vivo X200, takes mobile technology a step further. The AI-powered features integrated into Funtouch OS 15 enhance tasks like photography, document management and note-taking, making them more efficient, faster and more effective. Recently launched in Bangladesh, the AI Photo Enhance feature in the vivo X200 ensures that photos are more detailed and vibrant. The AI technology automatically analyzes and enhances images by improving clarity, eliminating the need for extensive manual editing. With just a single click, users can achieve professional-grade photos effortlessly. The AI Erase feature allows users to remove people, backgrounds or unwanted objects from images, creating flawless pictures. Even the smallest unw...

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Biggest Bangla language completion ‘Bangla Olympiad’ to be held on February 22

Breaking News, Feature

The 14th Inter-School Bangla Olympiad will begin on February 22 at the premises of the International Hope School Bangladesh (IHSB) in the city’s Uttara area with the participation of a large number of students from English medium and English version schools. They informed this at a press conference held at the school auditorium on Tuesday while IHSB Principal Roksana Zarin, Bangla Olympiad coordinator Kamrul Ahsan, school teachers - Imam Hossain, Abul Khair Abdullah, Abul Kalam Azad, Abul Kashem, Mizanur Rahman, and others were present. Organisers said the contestants will participate in various age-based categories in essay writing, recitation, dance, singing, drawing, quizzes and public speaking while the country's eminent educationists, writers and artists will be present as the a...

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bdapps Award Night 2024 Honours Campus Ambassadors and She Squad Leaders

Breaking News, Business

bdapps, Robi Axiata PLC’s mobile application platform, hosted bdapps Award Night 2024 on 31 January at Dhaka's Lakeshore Hotel, celebrating the achievements of its top-performing Campus Ambassadors and She Squad leaders for their contributions to Bangladesh’s digital ecosystem. Distinguished guests, including Shafiq Shamsur Razzaq, Acting Head of Digital VAS & New Business at Robi Axiata PLC.; Abdur Rakib, Co-Founder of Programming Hero; Biplob Ghosh Rahul, Founder of eCourier Ltd.; and Taneem Islam, CEO of Miaki, attended the event, inspiring the next generation of tech leaders. Shafiq Shamsur Razzaq praised the community’s dedication, stating, “Events like these showcase the incredible talent within bdapps. We are proud to see these programmes thrive and look forward to an even...

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BRAC Bank, BPC partner to simplify payments for tourists

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has partnered with Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) to introduce seamless payment solutions for local and international tourists. Under this collaboration, the corporation will accept payments through BRAC Bank’s Point of Sale (POS) terminals and Bangla QR codes, allowing tourists to transact using VISA, MasterCard, JCB, Diner’s Club, and Discover Card. This initiative enhances convenience by enabling quick and secure transactions at hotels, motels, resorts, restaurants, and international airports. It ensures a hassle-free experience for international visitors and makes financial transactions smoother and more efficient. The partnership was formalized at a signing ceremony on January 28, 2025, at Parjatan Bhaban in Agargaon, attended by key representatives from both...

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Grameenphone customers to enjoy special offers on purchasing the HONOR X5b series

Breaking News, Technology

Grameenphone customers will now be able to enjoy exclusive offers upon purchasing the newly launched HONOR X5b series. HONOR Bangladesh has announced bringing the latest variant of X5b Plus, the HONOR X5b, on February 05, 2025. This smartphone will be available in the Bangladesh market in three colors - Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, and Starry Purple. Both of these long-lasting performers are priced atan attractive range ofBDT 10-12K. Upon purchasing these powerful smartphones, GP users will enjoy special offers for six months without any limit. GP customers will enjoy 5GB of internet for free for the first 7 days. They will also get special packages: 10GB internet with 7 days validity at BDT 99 and 40GB internet with 7 days validity at BDT 298. HONOR X5b features the same 5,200mAh ...

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A ‘Road Safety Act’ is Essential to Achieve SDG Targets

Breaking News, NGO News

According to SDG targets 3.6 and 11.2, the rate of deaths and injuries from road crushes must be reduced by half. To achieve this, an integrated Road Safety Act is necessary. Speakers expressed this opinion at a discussion titled “The Role of Media in Strengthening Road Safety” organized by the Health Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission on Sunday (February 2) at 8:00 PM in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The speakers emphasized that, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Global Plan, Bangladesh must significantly reduce preventable road crashes, fatalities, and injuries. This requires a strong policy and legal framework. Although the Road Transport Act 2018 and Road Transport Regulations 2022 are currently in force, there has been little improvement in road safety management. ...

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Safe food essential to control hypertension- Speakers at National Food Safety Day Webinar

Breaking News, NGO News

Unsafe food and unhealthy dietary habits are contributing to the increasing prevalence of hypertension and other non-communicable diseases in Bangladesh. Hypertension is responsible for more than 10 million deaths globally every year and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), most of these deaths can be prevented through various policies, particularly those focused on healthy diet. In addition to reducing the amount of salt in the diet, it is essential to eat plenty of vegetables and other fibre-rich foods to control hypertension. Speakers highlighted this information and recommendations at a webinar titled "Safe Food to Combat Hypertension Risk", organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health Advocacy Incubator (...

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Unimart Sylhet outlets Concludes 1st Anniversary Celebration Bonanza

Breaking News, Business

Unimart Sylhet successfully wrapped up its “1st Anniversary Celebration Bonanza” with a vibrant prize-giving ceremony recently at Amborkhana. The 1st prize, a round-trip Dhaka-London-Dhaka air ticket, thrilled the winner, while others received amazing gifts, including a double-door refrigerator, microwave oven, marble cookware, blender, and gift hampers from Unimart. The event was attended by Unimart's CEO Gazi Mahfuzur Rahman & COO Shahin Mahmud along with other senior officials, who congratulated the winners and thanked customers for their support. “This campaign was our way of showing gratitude to our customers who have been part of brand's delightful journey,” said Mr. Mahfuzur. The campaign has set a benchmark for customer engagement and celebration, showcasing Unimart’s ...

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BANGLADESHI AND SWEDISH BABA: Photo Exhibition Celebrating Modern Fatherhood and Gender Equality

Breaking News, Feature

The Embassy of Sweden in Bangladesh, in collaboration with UNDP, UNFPA, and UN Women, proudly launched the “Bangladeshi and Swedish Baba” photography exhibition today at the Padmar Paar Muktomanch in Rajshahi. This exhibition celebrates the evolving roles of fathers as caregivers and highlights the transformative impact of active fatherhood in advancing gender equality and building more equitable societies. Following the success of previous exhibitions in Dhaka, Khulna, and Chattogram, which collectively attracted over 8,500 visitors, the Rajshahi edition aims to deepen the dialogue on modern fatherhood and shared caregiving roles, sparking meaningful discussions. The exhibition showcases 23 compelling photographs of Bangladeshi Baba actively engaged in parenting and caregiving. A concep...

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Experts Call for Urgent Reforms to Strengthen Urban Health Systems

Breaking News, Health

Health system policymakers from Bangladesh, development partners and researchers from various countries assembled in Dhaka at a policy dialogue event on “Strengthening Urban Health Systems: Prospects & Challenges” to discuss the challenges and prospects of urban health in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). At the urban health policy dialogue, organized by ARK Foundation Bangladesh and BRAC James P. Grant School of Public Health on Thursday (30th January 2025), participants emphasized the urgent need for evidence-based policy reforms and program interventions to address health inequities in the cities. According to the World Health Organization, a significant portion of the 4.2 billion people living in cities face inadequate housing, poor transport systems, insufficient sanitatio...