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Upoma: From Actress to a Successful Entrepreneur

Farjana Mehmud Upoma, a familiar face in the entertainment industry, has made a name for herself as both a model and an actress. With her exceptional acting skills, she has quickly won the hearts of audiences through dramas and web series. Beyond acting and modelling, Upoma has also established herself as a successful entrepreneur. She runs Farjana Agro, an agro-business in her hometown, Khulna. Her farm specializes in livestock farming and fish production, and it also exports fish and crabs to international markets. Upoma took a break from the media industry for a while but has returned with a new web series. When asked about her hiatus, she shared, "During the COVID-19 pandemic, working in the media became extremely challenging. Survival itself was difficult, and job opportunities ...

Mar122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

The British Council hosts safeguarding workshop for the madrasah teachers

Breaking News, Education

The British Council has consistently emphasised that safeguarding is a fundamental aspect of its operations across all projects. This focus has gained heightened importance due to the increasing number of incidents occurring nationwide, including within educational institutions. In collaboration with the Madrasah Teacher Training Institute, both organisations have agreed to implement a safeguarding learning initiative. This initiative aims to empower and equip teachers, enhancing their ability to influence society positively, given their strong impact within their institutions, and local communities. As planned, the British Council successfully conducted the ‘Learning, Sharing, and Safeguarding’ workshop on 10 March 2025, at the Bangladesh Madrasah Teachers’ Training Institute (BMTTI) i...

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UIU became first-ever Bangladesh Hub for Harvard HSIL Hackathon 2025

Breaking News, Education

United International University’s Institute for Research, Innovation, Incubation, and Commercialization (IRIIC) has reached a major milestone, becoming the first-ever Regional Hub in Bangladesh, supported by Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystem Development Project (DEIED) of Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority and ICT ministry, for the prestigious 2025 Harvard Health Systems Innovation Hackathon.UIU became the first-ever Bangladesh to achieve this recognition through an official announcement by Harvard HSIL on March 04, 2025. In collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL), IRIIC joins an elite network of global institutions hosting the 6th edition of this renowned hackathon. This international event brings together top ...

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Revoo Unveils ‘1 Taka Miracle Moments’ Offer for Ramadan

Breaking News, Technology

Revoo Bangladesh has launched '1 Taka Miracle Moments' campaign this Ramadan, giving all a chance to win a Revoo A10 electric scooter at Tk 1 only. As part of the campaign, which will continue till Eid-ul-Fitr, each Revoo bike purchase will come with three scratch cards. Using the cards, alongside winning the scooter at Tk 1, consumers can also win Tk 10,000 cashback and other exciting gifts such as smartwatches, TWS earbuds, and more. On top of that, people who refer a friend to purchase a Revoo bike will receive one scratch card, with which they can win Shwapno gift vouchers worth up to Tk 5,000. Even showroom visitors are in for a surprise! Simply by visiting any Revoo showroom, liking and following Revoo's Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, they can win a special surprise gift. This l...

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Strong tobacco control law will reduce exposure to secondhand smoke PROGGA-ATMA Meets Commerce Adviser

Breaking News, NGO News

A delegation from research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) held a meeting with the Hon. Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin today (10 March 2025, Monday) at his office in the Bangladesh Secretariat. During the meeting, PROGGA-ATMA delegation team informed the Commerce Adviser regarding the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's (MoHFW) initiative to eliminate designated smoking areas (DSAs) through law amendment to safeguard non-smokers from the health hazards of passive smoking. A 100% smoke-free environment cannot be achieved if DSAs continue to exist. Especially, as a person enters or exits smoking zones at hotels and restaurants, cigarette smoke leaks and makes all patrons, including women and children, inhale secondhand ...

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International NGOs in Bangladesh Urge Immediate Actions on Rape and Sexual Harassment Incidents, Calling for Justice & Human Rights

Breaking News, NGO News

International NGOs ActionAid Bangladesh, Oxfam in Bangladesh, Plan International Bangladesh, and Save the Children in Bangladesh express serious concern over the incidents of rape, sexual harassment, and violence against women, girls, and children. We urge immediate action to ensure justice, protection, and the safeguarding of human rights for survivors and their families. We welcome the government’s recent action on a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards violence against women and children. We highly appreciate the government’s commitment to completing investigations within 15 days and ensuring that trials conclude within 90 days of the original incident. We demand the immediate fulfillment of this commitment and the implementation of relevant policies. These prompt actions were taken in...

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BRAC Secondary School Debate Festival 2024-2025

Breaking News, Education

The BRAC Secondary School Debate Festival 2024-2025 concluded with a compelling display of arguments and rebuttals, as students demonstrated their analytical acumen. BRAC Secondary School, Jaldhaka, Nilphamari, emerged as the champion, while BRAC Secondary School, Damurhuda, Chuadanga, secured the runner-up position. In celebration of International Women’s Day, the festival saw enthusiastic participation from BRAC Secondary School students across the country. The grand finale took place on Monday, 10 March, at BRAC Centre in Mohakhali, Dhaka. The motion for the final debate was“Economic independence is more crucial than changing societal perspectives for women's empowerment”.Participants presented their arguments using data analysis, real-life examples, and logical reasoning to defen...

Mar102025 by TS ReportNo Comments

UIU became Champion of Inventious 4.1 Competition

Breaking News, Education

A student in the Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering of United International University (UIU) Md Rohan became champion in the User Interface and User Experience (UX/UI) Design Competition at the National Technology Festival titled ‘Inventious 4.1’. The final round of the two-day competition was held on March 8, 2025.The event was organized by the MIST Innovation Club (MIC) under the supervision of the Research and Development Wing of Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST). More than 450 competitors from 37 universities participated in the Inventious 4.1 national technology festival. The two-day event has played a significant role in developinginnovation and leadership, bringing together students from across the country to advance the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The ...

Mar102025 by TS ReportNo Comments

ISD student makes his mark in global competition

Breaking News, Education

Aditya Varshney from International School Dhaka (ISD) has recently secured third place in a global competition called Global Change It Challenge 2025, which was hosted by Australia's Monash University. He was the sole finalist from Bangladesh. The Global Change It Challenge 2025, hosted by Australia's Monash University (ranked #37 in the QS Rankings), encourages young people to create innovative solutions to tackle significant global issues, with a primary focus on sustainability and the environment. The competition featured six teams from Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, and India, who showcased remarkable presentations, research, and innovative solutions to address some of the world's most pressing issues. Regional rounds took place in each country where local schoo...

Mar102025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Nearly Tk 20 Crore Fines, 462 Brick Kilns Shut Down in Anti-Pollution Mobile Court Drives

Breaking News, National

Under the special initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, the Department of Environment conducted nationwide mobile court drives from 2 January to 9 March 2025. A total of 598 mobile court operations were carried out during this period. The drives targeted vehicles emitting excessive black smoke, illegal polluting brick kilns, steel mills, noise pollution, hazardous waste disposal, lead/battery recycling factories, wetland encroachment, tire pyrolysis plants, charcoal factories, and air pollution caused by construction materials left in open spaces. During these operations, 1thousand 363 cases were filed, and fines amounting to Tk 19 decimal 79 crore were collected. Additionally, 305 brick kiln chimneys were demolished, completely shutting down their oper...