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Mar142025 by TS ReportNo Comments

ActionAid Bangladesh Statement on the Rohingya Crisis: Urgent Call for Action as UN Secretary-General Visits Bangladesh

As the UN Secretary-General visits Bangladesh, ActionAid Bangladesh underlines the urgent need to address the escalating humanitarian crisis faced by Rohingya refugees, particularly women and girls. The decision of World Food Programme (WFP) to cut food assistance from USD 12.50 to USD 6 per person per month, effective 1 April 2025, will have catastrophic consequences. According to the WFP, this reduction, driven by severe funding shortfalls, will push over one million refugees below the survival threshold, worsening malnutrition, and health crises. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by this drastic cut in food assistance. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, adolescent girls, and children are already at risk of severe malnutrition, which can lead to long-term health issues an...

Mar142025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank’s Branch Network ‘Women Warriors’ recognised for H2 ‘2024 performance

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has recognised the top-performing female staff of its Branch Network, who achieved outstanding deposit business performance during the second half of 2024. At an event styled 'Women Warriors', the bank’s Chairperson Meheriar M Hasan, Vice Chairperson Faruq Mayeenuddin Ahmed, Directors Farzana Ahmed, Anita Ghazi Rahman, Lila Rashid and Salek Ahmed Abul Masrur and Managing Director & CEO Selim R. F. Hussain joined the recognition ceremony. They handed over awards to the Branches' female officials who contributed significantly to the bank's deposit business growth. Deputy Managing Director and Head of Branch Distribution Network Sheikh Mohammad Ashfaque and Members of the Senior Management Committee attended the ceremony on March 5, 2025. Female leaders in key frontline...

Mar142025 by TS ReportNo Comments

HONOR finally brings globally hyped X9c to Bangladesh

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HONOR Bangladesh, a leading global technology brand, is bringing HONOR X9c – The Unbreakable AI Smartphone. It’s the newest variant of its popular HONOR X series portfolio. The pre-booking has already started and will be officially launched on March 18, 2025. HONOR X9c has already created hype globally due to its outstanding durability and longer-lasting battery life. HONOR X9c is equipped with an ultra-large 6,600mAh Silicon-carbon battery, setting a new standard within the industry. People can enjoy a full day of seamless use, with up to 48.4 hours of music streaming and 25.8 hours of Online video playback on a single charge. Recently, HONOR X9c achieved the No. 1 position in DXOMARK’s Battery ranking, attaining an outstanding overall score of 164. Such a remarkable accomplishment und...

Mar132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Environment Secretary Stresses Sustainable Food Production to Balance Nutrition and Environmental Protection

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Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), stressed the importance of improving food production while minimizing environmental damage. She highlighted the need to conserve natural resources such as rivers, canals, valleys, and the atmosphere to ensure a sustainable and nutritious food system. She made these remarks at a workshop titled “Implementing National Adaptation Plans from the Perspective of Food Systems and Nutrition” held at Hotel Intercontinental, Dhaka on Tuesday. The event, organized by MoEFCC with support from the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), focused on the impact of climate change on food transformation. Dr. Farhina Ahmed expressed appreciation for GAIN’s collaboration with the ministry through a ne...

Mar132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Cigarette Tax Structure Needs Overhaul

Breaking News, NGO News

The existing four price tiers in cigarettes (low, medium, high and premium) has rendered tobacco price and tax measures less effective. Particularly, the very narrow price difference between low and medium tier cigarettes allows consumers to choose brands belonging to any of these two tiers. To discourage the poor and the youth from lighting up and to hike the government's revenue inflow, this glaring loophole can be plugged in the upcoming FY 2025-26 national budget by merging low and medium price tiers into one and reducing the number of price tiers to three. Speakers said these at a journalists' workshop titled "Tobacco Tax and Price Measures: Budget FY 2025-26" that took place at BIP Conference Room of the Capital on 12 and13 March 2025. The two workshops, organized jointly by PROGGA ...

Mar132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Bangladeshi health and well-being champion Murad Ansary named Asia regional winner for 2025 Commonwealth Youth Awards

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Murad Ansary, a Bangladeshi well-being advocate, has been named the top regional winner for Asia for the 2025 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. He is the founder of ‘Psycure’, a one-stop digital solution platform for mental health & emotional well-being dedicated to providing affordable, accessible and high-quality mental health services. The organisation has provided direct counselling services to over 3,000 individuals and trained 12, 000 young people on mental health topics, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to manage mental health challenges. His project aligns with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being. Ansary clinched the top position in Asia from a shortlist that included in India Keyaan Shah, Smriti Bhaya& Putri Humairah Binti Mon...

Mar132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank trains 40 male business frontliners as TARA Ambassadors

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has trained 40 male Retail Sales Officers as TARA Ambassadors, equipping them with the skills to provide gender-sensitive financial solutions and drive greater financial inclusion for women. Held in observance of International Women’s Day, the training focused on refining their ability to offer female customers need-based, empathetic, and personalised banking experiences. The session was conducted by Humaira Sharmeen, Lead Consultant and Trainer at Campus to Corporate. It covered key aspects such as understanding the financial needs of diverse female customer segments, ensuring a gender-intuitive customer experience, and leveraging emotional intelligence to cultivate trust and foster long-term relationships. Participants actively engaged in group exercises, case studies, an...

Mar132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Infinix Showcases AI-Driven Next-Gen Customization at MWC 2025

Breaking News, Technology

Infinix, a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers, takes a bold stride into the future at ShowStoppers MWC 2025. Reinforcing its vision of ‘Empowering Tomorrow with AI, Eco-Tech, and Personalized Innovations’, Infinix unveils two pioneering advancements: SolarEnergy-Reserving Technology, a concept designed to extend battery life using ambient light, and the E-Color Shift 2.0, an AI-powered customization feature that dynamically adjusts smartphone aesthetics. Pioneering Sustainable Power with SolarEnergy-Reserving Technology With a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency, Infinix’sSolarEnergy-Reserving Technology explores new possibilities in mobile energy management. By combining advanced perovskite photovoltaic technology with intelligent AI algorithms, this innovation ...

Mar122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

National Bank signs MoU with Asgar Ali Hospital

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between National Bank Limited and Asgar Ali Hospital on March 10, 2025 at the hospital's conference room. The ceremony was attended by National Bank ITD Head & SEVP Kazi Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Card Division Operations In charge & VP Uzzal Kumar Paul, AVP Patrick Ajoy Gomes and Morshed Ahmed Chowdhury, Head of Operations; Monirul Islam Talukdar, Senior General Manager, Accounts & Finance; Maruf Bin Hafiz, Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs of Asgar Ali Hospital and senior officials of both organizations. According to the agreement, National Bank cardholders and National Bank’s employees and their families will receive special discounts and corporate benefits on various services at Asgar Ali Hospital.

Mar122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

PriyoShop Expands into Digital Out-of-Home Advertising with “ChutneyAds by DigitSpark”

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PriyoShop, Bangladesh’s leading B2B marketplace, has officially launched "ChutneyAds by DigitSpark," a cutting-edge Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising platform aimed at revolutionizing brand visibility and MSME profitability. The launch event took place at PriyoShop HQ, attended by the leadership team, co-founders, and key industry stakeholders. ChutneyAds: Transforming Retail Advertising in Bangladesh With 98% of sales driven by MSMEs, brands need smarter, more high-visibility advertising solutions to reach the right consumers at the right moment. ChutneyAds will help brands increase product visibility, amplify their presence in real time, and drive retail growth through strategically placed digital screens in key retail locations. This joint venture brings together two Singaporean...