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Apr282025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Applications for the Daraz Future Leaders Programme 2025 are now open

DFLP 2025 is open to passionate and driven individuals who have graduated within the past year, with a strong foundation in academic excellence and analytical skills. Ideal candidates should demonstrate the spirit of teamwork, and leadership potential with effective communication and adaptability. The application window opened on 21 April and is currently open. It will remain open for 14 days. Applicants can apply online through the Daraz Career page (https://careers.daraz.com/ ) Through multiple rounds of selection process, Daraz will identify top-tier graduates from universities across the country to join the Programme, where they will be equipped with the skills, mentorship, and real-world experience needed to thrive in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. DFLP offers a co...

Apr282025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Stories of Grit That Inspire a Generation

Breaking News, Entertainment

Success is often romanticized—flattened into trophies, headlines, and Instagram captions. But behind every image that commands admiration lies the invisible: years of resistance, repetition, and resolve. Directed by filmmaker Tanvir Mahmud Dip, the film features three Bangladeshis who have emerged as unlikely but undeniable icons in their fields: Sura Krishna Chakma, KM Asad, and Kashfia Afra. Together, they sketch a narrative of quiet defiance—each choosing perseverance over predictability, and conviction over convenience. From the hill tracts of Rangamati, boxer Sura Krishna Chakma has been fighting long before he ever stepped into a ring. Navigating limited resources and systemic neglect, Sura carved his name into national consciousness through sheer willpower. His story, anchoring th...

Apr282025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Directors’ Guild to Work for the Protection of Youth

Breaking News, NGO News

The Television and Digital Drama Directors' Association, 'Directors' Guild,' and the 'Actors' Equity' have committed to working for the protection of the younger generation. Drama directors and artists have agreed to avoid smoking, drug use, and other negative scenes and dialogues in television dramas to ensure healthy entertainment. They have also called for the proper implementation of public health laws and state regulations for the protection of youth. On the morning of April 27, 2025, at Niketan, Dhaka, speakers expressed these views at a discussion meeting titled "The Role of the Drama Industry in Protecting the Younger Generation," organized by MANAS (Society for the Prevention of Drug Abuse) and the Directors' Guild Bangladesh. The President of the Directors' Guild Bangladesh...

Apr272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank achieves Number One position in Government Securities trading for 3 consecutive years

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has once again secured its position as the top-performing bank in secondary market trading of Government Securities (GSEC) for the third consecutive year, as per the latest annual report released by Bangladesh Bank. In FY 2023–24, BRAC Bank expanded its market share to 13.39%, up from 11.64% the previous year, solidifying its frontrunning position and accelerating its upward momentum. This performance is backed by BRAC Bank’s strong capital base, prudent liquidity management, sound risk management, and continuous investment in advanced digital treasury infrastructure. Further reinforcing its financial strength, BRAC Bank Electra- the only FX trading platform by any local bank, has helped BRAC Bank to secure its position as top FX liquidity provider in the interbank marke...

Apr272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Samsung brings in exclusive offers ahead of Eid-ul-Adha

Breaking News, Technology

From storing fresh meat to preparing for feasts, spacious refrigerators play a vital role in every home during the holy days of Eid-ul-Adha. To enhance people’s convenience and offer them the perfect opportunity to upgrade home appliances, Samsung Electronics Bangladesh brings an exciting campaign, called ‘Ei Eid a Ghor Saje Samsung Ameje.’ The campaign has already started and will continue until June 30, 2025. Customers are more keen on purchasing/upgrading refrigerators during the festive season of Eid-ul-Adha; thus, Samsung has brought exclusive offers like cashback, exchange, and EMI opportunities on selected refrigerators, televisions, microwave ovens, and washing machines. Customers will be able to enjoy cashback offers of up to BDT 40,000, exchange offers of up to BDT 20,000, and...

Apr262025 by TS ReportNo Comments

PriyoShop Empowers MSMEs by Launching Gulshan Green Hub

Breaking News, Feature

The leading B2B platform, PriyoShop, has proudly launched its newest green hub at Gulshan. This conducive hub is set to assist the retailers of Gulshan, Badda and Baridhara and cover nearby areas. The hub will empower the mom-and-pop shops of these areas with a streamlined supply chain, continuous embedded finance support, and an innovative distribution platform backed by top-branded products. This new hub aims to make supply easier for local retailers and help them grow more sustainably. With better delivery services in these areas, small retailers will now get faster access to both daily essentials and top-brand products, making it easier for them to run their businesses efficiently. The hub inauguration event was held officially and was graced by Samy Rahman (Investor of PriyoShop, &...

Apr262025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Celebrating the Soul of Homecoming: Book Launch of “Homeward” and “Bari Fera Mana” Held in Dhaka

Breaking News, Feature

Dhaka witnessed a heartfelt artistic celebration on Friday, April 25, 2025, through the informal launch of two evocative books — Homeward by Obaidul Fattah Tanvir & Nabiha Wasimat Khan, and Bari Fera Mana by Obaidul Fattah Tanvir. The day-long gathering, hosted at House 33, Road 55, Gulshan-2, blended the spirit of artistic storytelling with the warmth of community, bringing together writers, poets, photographers, artists, cultural enthusiasts, diplomats, and members of the expatriate community in an intimate and vibrant setting. This launch was also part of the 49th adda of MAP Photo Agency (MapAdda49), known for nurturing Bangladesh’s visual culture and collective artistic expression. The event opened at 11:00 AM with an official launch in the presence of the photographers and aut...

Apr262025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Youth Seminar Held at Dhaka University Demanding Amendment of Tobacco Control Law

Breaking News, NGO News

A youth seminar titled “Role of Youth in Strengthening Tobacco Control Laws and Building a Tobacco-Free Nation” was held on 24 April 2025 at the Dr. Sirajul Islam Lecture Hall of Dhaka University. The event was organized by the Ahsania Mission Youth Forum for Health and Wellbeing at 3 PM, with participation from students of various universities and colleges across the country. The primary objective of the seminar was to raise a strong demand for the prompt and effective amendment of Bangladesh’s tobacco control law and to involve the young generation in this advocacy movement. The event was graced by Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan, Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University, as the Chief Guest. He expressed full agreement with the Youth Forum’s demand for strengthening the Tobacco Control Law. ...

Apr252025 by TS ReportNo Comments

OPPO A3x — The Durability Champion Now Tk 1,000 Less

Breaking News, Technology

Global technology innovator OPPO has announced a price reduction for its rugged yet stylish OPPO A3x, first introduced in September 2024. The 4 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM variant will now retail for Tk 14,990, a Tk 1,000 drop from the previous price of Tk 15,990, at all OPPO authorized stores across Bangladesh. Engineered for real world toughness, the OPPO A3x carries military grade shock resistance that enables the handset to endure drops from heights of up to 1.2 meters and to withstand impacts from multiple angles, whether it slips off a desk or is run over by a passing motorcycle. Despite this enhanced protection, the device maintains an ultra slim silhouette, ensuring a sleek look without compromising the strength of either the back cover or the display glass. OPPO has also equipped the ...

Apr252025 by TS ReportNo Comments

‘Beautiful Bangladesh Run’ Energizes Hatirjheel

Breaking News, Feature

To showcase Bangladesh’s promising tourism sector on the global stage, the Beautiful Bangladesh Run 2025 marathon event was held on Friday at Hatirjheel in the capital. The event was organized by the Aviation and Tourism Journalists’ Forum of Bangladesh (ATJFB), a key partner in the tourism sector. The festive run began at 6 a.m. from the Police Plaza end of Hatirjheel and concluded with a grand celebration at the Hatirjheel Amphitheatre. Among the dignitaries present were Abu Taher Mohammad Jaber, CEO of Bangladesh Tourism Board; Additional Inspector General of Tourist Police Md. Mainul Hasan; Ghanashyam Bhandari, Ambassador of Nepal; Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Hamoudi, Ambassador of the UAE; Nina P. Cainglet, Ambassador of the Philippines; Paulo Fernando Dias Feres, Ambassador of Bra...