February 2025 - Page 8 of 13

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JICA Bangladesh Launches Videography Contest to Showcase Public Stories in the MRT

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Bangladesh Office today announced the launch of a videography contest to engage the public in sharing their personal experiences with the MRT Line 6 developed with JICA's cooperation. The contest titled #MyMRTExperience invites citizens, filmmakers, and content creators to capture their daily experiences with the MRT. The contest aims to showcase how the MRT has transformed the daily lives of its passengers and contributed to Dhaka's urban mobility, since its launch. To participate, upload a video (maximum duration of 2 minutes) on Facebook with the hashtags #MyMRTExperience #JICABangladesh #DhakaMetroRail. After posting the video, participants must complete the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFzPtrQ6wE3t...

Feb132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Bangladesh National Cricketer Mehidy Hasan Miraz Enrolls at Southeast University

Breaking News, Education

Southeast University (SEU) proudly welcomes Mehidy Hasan Miraz, a distinguished all-rounder of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team, as he embarks on his academic journey at the university. Miraz has enrolled in the Department of English at SEU to pursue his undergraduate degree, demonstrating his commitment to both education and sports on Tuesday, 11 February 2025. After the formal admission process Prof. Dr. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam, Vice Chancellor of SEU and Prof. Dr. M Mofazzal Hossain, Pro Vice Chancellor, warmly welcomed Mehidy Hasan Miraz to the SEU family. Several faculty members and university officials were also present. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Islam expressed his delight, stating, Miraz's dedication to both academics and cricket is truly inspiring. We wish him great success i...

Feb132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Guardian Life unveils new insurance plan, Guardian Nirbhar

Breaking News, Business

Country’s one of the leading insurance companies, Guardian Life Insurance Limited, has introduced its new insurance plan, ‘Nirbhar.’ The launching event took place recently at Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) in the capital. Guardian Life has designed this Regular Income Plan, ‘Nirbhar’, in a way that the customer will not have to pay premiums for the entirety of the policy term. Instead, after paying premiums for a certain amount of time, customers will receive regular income benefits for the remaining period. For instance, within a 10-25-year long policy, customers will have to pay premiums for only 5-10 years, and they will be covered by life insurance for the entire duration of the insurance term. At the end of the term, customers will get remaining amount along with maturity ...

Feb122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Youth Call for Rapid Passage of Tobacco Control Law Amendment and Tax Increase

Breaking News, NGO News

To reduce tobacco use in the country and protect the future generation from the harms of tobacco, students from various universities have called for an increase in tobacco taxes and the immediate passage of the proposed amendment to the Tobacco Control Law in the upcoming national budget for 2025-26. On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, students from Dhaka University, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh University, UITS, International University of Scholars, Dhaka International University, and others gathered in front of the National Museum at Shahbagh, Dhaka, organized by the Ahsania Mission Youth Forum for Health and Well-being. They participated in a student-youth rally titled “Demand for Immediate Passage of Proposed Amendment to the Tobacco Control Law and Increase in Tobacco Tax.” Dur...

Feb122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

National Bank Holds Annual General Meeting

Breaking News, Business

The 40th and 41st Annual General Meetings of National Bank Limited were held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at a convention center in Dhaka. The meeting was presided over by Abdul Awal Mintoo, Chairman & Sponsor Director of the Bank. Also present were Moazzam Hossain, Vice Chairman & Sponsor Director; Zakaria Taher, Chairman of the Risk Management Committee & Director; Muklesur Rahman, Chairman of the Executive Committee & Independent Director; Md. Abdus Satter Sarkar, Chairman of the Audit Committee & Independent Director; Md. Zulkar Nayn, Independent Director; Professor Dr. Melita Mehjabeen, Independent Director; Sheikh Akhter Uddin Ahmed, Managing Director (Current Charge); Deputy Managing Directors and the esteemed shareholders of the bank. During the meeting, ...

Feb122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Mizanur Rahman Sohel’s ‘Bikroy Magic’ Now at Book Fair

Breaking News, Literature

A groundbreaking guide to branding and marketing, Bikroy Magic, by Mizanur Rahman Sohel, is now available at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair. The book is an invaluable resource for business owners, entrepreneurs, and those looking to launch a new venture alongside their jobs. The book covers corporate and personal branding strategies and effective methods for selling products, services, and ideas. Bikroy Magic is available at stalls 377, 378, and 379 at the book fair. Additionally, it is available for purchase on several online platforms, including boisodai.com, rokomari.com, prothoma.com, and wafilife.com. Despite meticulous planning, many businesses struggle to achieve their desired sales targets. Even with significant investment in advertising, they often fail to attain the expected growt...

Feb122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Md Fahad’s TVC with Lalana Nur

Breaking News, Entertainment

In addition to making plays, Md Fahad is spending his time busy in conceptualising and directing television commercials (TVC). In that continuation, four advertisements have recently been made for the e-commerce platform jarafa.com. jarafa.com is basically an online shopping platform. The advertisements feature Lalana Nur, Asraful Alam Sohag, Nithor Mahbub & Mihira Rahman. About the TVC, Md Fahad said, “People always try to overcome various obstacles and dangers to sustain themselves and achieve success in their lives. And the blossoming of this struggling life has been shown in the concept. In my view, this is not only an advertisement, but also an encouragement to build a life.”

Feb122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Street Drama “Our Loved Ones, Our Responsibility” Performed at Shaheed Minar Premises

Breaking News, Entertainment

A special street drama titled "Our Loved Ones, Our Responsibility"was performed by volunteers of the 'Compassionate Narayanganj' project to raise awareness about palliative care, social responsibility, and family values. The drama was staged on Tuesday at 4 PM at the Shaheed Minar premises in Narayanganj city. It highlighted the importance of caring for neglected and helpless individuals, fulfilling family duties, and practicing humanity. A diverse audience gathered to watch the play and expressed their support for its message. The initiative was supported by Narayanganj City Corporation and AYAT Education. Sumit Banik, Project Coordinator of AYAT Education, stated that the purpose of this event was to promote awareness about palliative care and the role of society in building a comp...

Feb122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Infinix Brings Love to Life – Celebrate Valentine’s with Unforgettable Surprises

Breaking News, Technology

Love is best expressed through unexpected moments of joy, and this Valentine’s Day, Infinix Bangladesh is creating opportunities to share those moments. With the launch of its heartwarming campaign, ‘Surprise Love with Infinix’, running from February 11 to 22, the brand is encouraging heartfelt surprises for loved ones, with a chance to win the Infinix HOT 50 Pro+. More Than a Campaign—A Celebration of Love Love is all about the little things—the unexpected notes, the shared laughter, the surprises that bring people closer. Valentine’s Day, the symbolic day for love, is about celebrating connections, and Infinix believe technology can make those moments even more special. With ‘Surprise Love with Infinix’,the brand want to inspire people to surprise their loved ones i...

Feb112025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Banglalink Partners with Shohoz to Offer Exclusive Discounts for Orange Club Members

Breaking News, Business

Country’s innovative digital operator Banglalink has signed an agreement with Shohoz, Bangladesh’s largest online ticketing platform, to provide exclusive discounts to its Orange Club members. Orange Club, Banglalink’s loyalty program, rewards customers with special deals from top brands, enhancing their overall digital experience. The agreement signing ceremony took place recently at Tiger’s Den, Banglalink’s headquarters in Gulshan. Under this partnership, Orange Club members can enjoy up to a 14% discount on domestic and international air tickets when booking through Shohoz (www.shohoz.com). This initiative reflects Banglalink’s commitment to delivering added value and convenience to its most loyal customers. Mehedi Al Amin, Marketing Operations Director, Banglalink, said, “As ...