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Apr202025 by TS ReportNo Comments

ATJFB to Host the Inaugural “Beautiful Bangladesh Run” at Hatirjheel on Friday

Bangladesh is set to host its first-ever tourism-promoting marathon, the Beautiful Bangladesh Run 2025, at Hatirjheel in the capital on April 25. The Aviation and Tourism Journalists Forum of Bangladesh (ATJFB) will organise the ground-breaking run with Rhythm Group as title sponsor and support from the Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB). The Beautiful Bangladesh Run will kick off at 6 AM from Police Plaza at Hatirjheel, featuring a competitive 7.5-kilometer run and a family-friendly 2-kilometer fun run. More than 700 runners from various professions, especially those involved in the aviation and tourism sectors, are expected to participate in this landmark event. The event receives support from multiple esteemed organizations, including the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, Tourist ...

Apr202025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Experiences Shared in Improving Healthcare for First-time Parents

Breaking News, NGO News

Couples who are or will be parents for the first time need a clear understanding of postpartum care and postnatal family planning. The international development organization Save the Children has implemented a project titled ‘Shongzog’ to increase the rate and quality of postpartum care for First-Time Parents (FTPs) and increase the uptake rate of postnatal family planning methods. The project closing event was organized by Save the Children at a hotel in the capital today, Wednesday, highlighting the goals, activities, and various achievements of the Shongzog project. It was stated that the project has played a significant role in achieving Bangladesh's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by improving healthcare for couples who are or will be new parents. The closing ceremony of the S...

Apr202025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Mohammadpur bus stand intersection renovated with pedestrian safety

Breaking News, National

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has redesigned and improved the Mohammadpur bus stand intersection, a known traffic hotspot in Dhaka. According to the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) record, 123 road crash fatalities were recorded in 2023 in DNCC area with Mohammadpur police station having 4th highest crash fatalities and 55.5% of the fatalities under the police station were near Mohammadpur bus stop. Now, these redesigned intersection features have improved pedestrian crossings, clearer signage, and traffic-calming measures aimed at reducing crashes and saving lives. This development will enhance safety for all road users, especially pedestrians and vulnerable groups. This transformation is part of a broader effort under the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Roa...

Apr202025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Global smartphone shipments increased 1.5% in 2025, Samsung tops the list

Breaking News, Technology

Samsung has secured top spot among the smartphone manufacturers, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. It is mentionable that IDC Tracker products provide accurate information about market size, vendor share, and forecasts for hundreds of technology markets from more than 100 countries around the globe. There have been a number of issues posing a challenge to the global smartphone market. Despite the challenges, smartphone manufacturers have logged strong performance. As a result, global smartphone shipments increased 1.5% year-over-year (YoY) to 304.9 million units in the first quarter of 2025. Samsung has reclaimed its market leadership, followed by Apple, Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo in the top 5 spots in consi...

Apr192025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Optimizing Hemophilia Management in Bangladesh: Addressing the Societal Burden Challenges

Breaking News, Health

The Haematology Society of Bangladesh is organizing a roundtable discussion on 17 April 2025 to commemorate World Hemophilia Day 2025. This event features a roundtable discussion with key government stakeholders, treating physicians, and experts in the field. The focus of the discussion is to address critical issues related to the management and treatment of hemophilia in Bangladesh. The session is titled, “Optimizing Hemophilia Management in Bangladesh: Addressing the Societal Burden Challenges”. The event brings together prominent figures from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Hematologists and media professionals to discuss the following topics. 1. Central Patient Registry: The Haematology Society of Bangladesh, recognizing the i...

Apr192025 by TS ReportNo Comments

NASA Congratulates Bangladesh on Artemis Accords, Praises Young Innovators

Breaking News, Feature

The Government of Bangladesh has recently signed the Artemis Accords—an important international agreement on space exploration and cooperation. In response to this historic milestone, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States has extended heartfelt congratulations, recognizing the remarkable contributions of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) and the country’s young innovators on the global stage. On behalf of Acting Administrator Janet Petro, Allison James from the Global Community Management Team of the NASA Space Apps Challenge praised Bangladesh in a special email. He wrote, "The young minds of Bangladesh have shown the world their passion for space exploration. In four of the last six years, Bangladeshi innova...

Apr192025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank honours coworkers for championing learning and development

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has honoured its coworkers who demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication to training and development in 2024. The bank has introduced a recognition initiative styled 'Learning Luminaries Award 2024', to celebrate excellence in learning and development of the coworkers. A total of 78 officials were recognised for their outstanding contribution as top trainers, high scorers in training evaluation, successful project team members and dedicated support division members fostering a culture of continuous learning within the organisation. Managing Director & CEO Selim R. F. Hussain presented the awards, acknowledging the dedication of the officials to enhancing the bank's learning ecosystem. He emphasised the importance of continuous learning in driving organisati...

Apr182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

“Gangaburi- the river heritage project” coming to an end: Exhibition and book launch to mark its culmination

Breaking News, Feature

The British Council and the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh have partnered with the Brihatta Art Foundation to celebrate the completion of the two-year journey of the ‘Gangaburi’ project. Gangaburi is a river heritage-focused art project that exhibits the rich heritage of the Buriganga river through contemporary artistic expressions. The culmination of the project will be celebrated through a book launch ceremony at the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh on April 24 and an exhibition at Brihatta Art Space, Hazaribagh, from April 25 to May 2, 2025, 2 to 6.30 p.m. Hosted by the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh on Thursday, April 24, 2025, the event will launch an Art based research book, titled ‘Gangaburi’. The book is an ongoing conversation that connects people to communities working, living, and experiencin...

Apr182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Samsung Electronics secure 19-year streak as global TV market leader

Breaking News, Feature

Samsung Electronics has secured its position as the global leader in the TV market for the 19th consecutive year. According to market research from Omdia, the South Korean tech giant has attained a 28.3 percent market share in the global TV market in 2024. Samsung Electronics has maintained the number one ranking in the global TV market since 2006 due to its commitment to premium and ultra-large screen innovation and cutting-edge technology. Regarding such a remarkable milestone, Shahriar Bin Lutfor, Director, Head of Business, Consumer Electronics Division, Samsung Electronics Bangladesh, commented, “We are thrilled to be recognized as the market leader in the global TV sector for 19 consecutive years. It is a testament to our customer’s trust and loyalty. We are committed to shaping ...

Apr172025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Sweden’s SIDA to Champion Bangladesh’s Biodiversity through Landmark Wildlife Trust Fund

Breaking News, National

In a significant stride towards bolstering biodiversity conservation, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) has pledged its support to Bangladesh for the establishment of a crucial Wildlife Trust Fund. This commitment, along with broader support for the nation's biodiversity preservation endeavors, was announced today by Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources. The announcement followed a productive meeting between Environment Advisor and Nayoka Martinez Bäckström, the First Secretary (Environment and Climate Change) and Deputy Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of Sweden in Bangladesh, held at Pani Bhaban, Dhaka. During their insightful discussion, both luminaries unde...