February 2025 - Page 3 of 13

Feb242025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Glenfest concludes with a spectacular showcase of talent and community spirit

Glenrich International School, Uttara, has successfully wrapped up the carnival-style event called GlenFest. The vibrant carnival was filled with fun, learning, and creativity, and it brought together the students, parents, and the wider community. GlenFest took place on February 22, 2025, at Glenrich Uttara Senior Campus in Dhaka, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Dr. Amlan K. Saha, Principal of Glenrich International School, Uttara, inaugurated the event with an inspiring speech where he highlighted how the school is committed to fostering innovation, creativity, and community engagement. He said, "GlenFest is more than just a carnival; it's a reflection of how we aimed to nurture well-rounded students who will embrace learning beyond the classroom. The event has once again proved to be a remar...

Feb242025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Arpona Rani Rajbongshi Receives the BABISAS Award

Breaking News, Entertainment

Arpona Rani Rajbongshi has won the Best Playwright award at the Bangladesh Entertainment Journalists Association (Babisas) Awards 2023-2024. The prestigious award was presented to her on Saturday, February 22, at a grand event held at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation. She was recognized for her outstanding contribution to the field of drama. During the event, the award was handed over to Arpona Rani Rajbongshi by the chief guest, legendary actress Anwara Begum. The special guest was ATN Bangla's broadcasting and program advisor, Tashik Ahmed, and the event was presided over by Abul Hossain Mojumder. In response to receiving the honor, Arpona Rani Rajbongshi shared, "This award is very important for a playwright. A playwright creates characters from their imagination, and t...

Feb242025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank Mandated to Raise BDT 1,500 Crore for City Sugar Industries through Mortgage-Backed Zero Coupon Bond

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has been entrusted by City Sugar Industries Limited, a flagship concern of City Group and an AAA-rated corporate entity, to facilitate fund mobilization through the issuance of the Teer 100% Mortgage-Backed Zero Coupon Bond worth BDT 1,500 crore (Face Value). The bond issuance is subject to approval from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission. This pioneering three-year bond, fully secured and structured to offer an attractive return, is designed to cater to a diverse investor base, including individuals and corporate entities across Bangladesh. By introducing this medium-term financial instrument, the initiative aligns with the evolving risk appetites of institutional and retail investors while contributing to the deepening of the country’s capital market. Th...

Feb232025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Amendment and Strict Implementation of Tobacco Control Law is Essential

Breaking News, NGO News

"Tobacco acts as a significant obstacle to public health protection and the achievement of SDG targets. Therefore, amending the tobacco control law and its strict implementation are crucial to achieving SDGs by 2030," said Prof. Syed Md. Akram Hussain, member of the Health Sector Reform Commission. He made this statement as the keynote speaker at the press conference on 'Tobacco Control Law in the Current Context' organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) on Sunday morning (February 23, 2025). He further emphasized that political will, strict enforcement of the law, and reforms in shareholding are essential for the success of tobacco control. Additionally, government officials must sever their ties with the tobacco industry and strengthen the Conflict of Inter...

Feb232025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Bangladesh Needs Real Climate Support, Not Just Loans- Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Breaking News, National

Bangladesh, one of the worst victims of climate change, requires genuine support instead of debt burdens, said Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, Climate Change, and Water Resources. She emphasized the need for clear definitions of climate finance to prevent Bangladesh from being overburdened with loans. She made these remarks today during a meeting with a high-level Swedish delegation led by Dr. Jakob Granit, Director-General of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), at the Bangladesh Secretariat. Nicolas Linus Ragnar Weeks, Ambassador of Sweden to Bangladesh, was also present. The discussions centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation in sustainable development, climate finance, renewable energy, and water resource manag...

Feb232025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Increased budgetary allocation crucial to combat hypertension- Speakers at journalists’ workshop

Breaking News, Health

The number of individuals affected by hypertension is increasing rapidly in Bangladesh. While the provision of free medicine has already commenced to combat this surge, ensuring its availability in all healthcare facilities at the grassroots level is essential to effectively control hypertension and hypertension-related non-communicable diseases and deaths. At the same time, sustainable and increased funding is required for an uninterrupted supply of the medicine. Such recommendations were highlighted at a virtual workshop for journalists titled "Necessity of Increasing Budgetary Allocation to Combat Hypertension: Bangladesh Perspective" on 22nd February 2025. The workshop was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health A...

Feb232025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Innovation for Wellbeing Foundation Unites Changemakers at Hearth Summit Bangladesh

Breaking News, Health

Innovation for Wellbeing Foundation (IWF), in global collaboration with The Wellbeing Project, hosted Hearth Summit Bangladesh (Dhaka Edition) at BRAC University today. The summit was co-hosted by BRAC Institute of Educational Development (BRAC IED) and supported by the British Council. BRAC University provided venue support, in collaboration with Heroes for All and Teach for Bangladesh. Bringing together 400 participants—including youth, educators, parents, and mental health experts—the summit fostered intergenerational well-being and resilience. Through this initiative, IWF aims to indirectly impact over 5,000 youth, teachers, parents, and changemakers by promoting wellbeing practices nationwide. Under the theme "Connecting Generations for Wellbeing and Growth," the event provided a dy...

Feb232025 by TS ReportNo Comments

11th Digital Summit Unites Industry Leaders to Shape the Future of Digital Transformation

Breaking News, Business

Bangladesh Brand Forum hosted the highly anticipated 11th edition of the Digital Summit, presented by Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), at InterContinental, Dhaka, on Saturday, February 22, 2025. This significant event served as a premier platform for distinguished industry leaders, digital experts, marketing professionals, and business strategists to convene and explore the dynamic and ever-evolving digital landscape. The summit facilitated in-depth discussions on how businesses and brands can navigate the complexities of digital transformation while staying attuned to shifting consumer behaviors and emerging technological innovations. Guided by the overarching theme “Digital Renaissance: Innovating for Tomorrow’s Consumer,” this year’s summit took a forward-thinking approach to analyz...

Feb232025 by TS ReportNo Comments

ISD commemorates International Mother Language Day and promotes linguistic diversity

Breaking News, Education

International Mother Language Day marks the martyrdom of the valiant people of Bangladesh who sacrificed their lives to establish Bangla as the state language. Such a sacrifice for the sake of the mother language is a rare occurrence in the human history. To pay tribute to the martyrs and commemorate the significance of mother tongues, International School Dhaka (ISD) has recently organized an assembly in nine languages. The event, a testament to linguistic diversity, took place at the Gym of the ISD Campus. The assembly is aligned with the core purpose of why UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) celebrates International Mother Language Day – to preserve and safeguard mother tongues and cultural heritages. Additionally, the year 2025 marks the Silver ...

Feb222025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Australia Stands Firm on Climate Justice and Women’s Rights, Supports Bangladesh

Breaking News, NGO News

The Australian government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s overall development, including advancing climate justice, addressing crises, and ensuring women's rights. Australia’s Ambassador for Climate Change Kristin Tilley assured continued cooperation during a bilateral meeting held on Thursday (20 February) at ActionAid Bangladesh's central office in Gulshan. Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Susan Ryle, and ActionAid Bangladesh Country Director, Farah Kabir, were also present. Kristin Tilley, Australia's Climate Change Envoy, stressed the importance of collective efforts by both government and non-government organisations in ensuring climate justice. "Climate justice can only be achieved when we prioritise the voices of those directly affected by c...