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Apr142025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Winners Honoured at IRIIC, UIU – The Dhaka Hub of Harvard HSIL Hackathon 2025

The Bangladesh round of Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab Hackathon 2025 was held on April 12, 2025 at UIU campus through 2 days of exclusive brainstorming and mentorship, followed by rigorous pitches in front of a distinguished jury panel, and two teams emerged as proud winners. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL), the hackathon is running its 6th edition with the theme- ‘Building High-Value Health Systems: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence’ and saw more than 3000 participants from 19 countries with major other hubs being Harvard University (USA), University of Sydney (Australia), King’s College London (UK), Koç University (Turkey), Tsinghua University (China), and NTU Singapore, among others. United International University’s Insti...

Apr132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

OPPO Reno13 5G Now Available

Breaking News, Technology

Nationwide to Celebrate PahelaBaishakh As the streets of Bangladesh come alive with red and white, the rhythm of dhak, and the joyful spirit of PahelaBaishakh, OPPO Bangladesh invites you to embrace the new year with a device designed for new experiences — the OPPO Reno13 5G. This Baishakh, as temperatures rise and people retreat to pools, rivers, and waterfalls for comfort, the Reno13 5G brings a refreshing twist — it's built to go underwater. With an industry-leading IP69 rating, the Reno13 5G offers a true waterproof experience, enabling users to dive in and capture life below the surface. Whether you’re dipping your feet in a pool or exploring underwater scenes on a weekend trip, the Reno13 5G is ready to shoot stunning photos and videos without the need for a protective case. But t...

Apr132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

‘Khanar Mela’ celebrated in Netrokona on Chaitra Sankranti

Breaking News, Feature

Today, with sunrise, the Khanar Mela was inaugurated with the joint performance of the artists of Mongolghor Parishar of the song ‘Brishti Hobe Chokhe Mukhe’ composed by artist Kafil Ahmed. At the beginning of the day-night event, renowned Baul Sunil Karmakar, veteran farmer Baul Mia Hossain and Shefali Gayen performed Baul songs and Gaiyen geet on the courtyard stage of Angaroa village, the geographical and cultural junction of Netrokona-Mymensingh-Kishoreganj. Freedom fighter Abdul Gafur, writer and cultural organizer Baki Billah and Mizanur Rahman participated in a special discussion on Khana's agriculture, health, environment, life and astronomy with the participation of several thousand spectators. Besides, among others, researcher-writer Pavel Partha, organizer of the Natural Agri...

Apr132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

National Heart Foundation Congratulates Dhaka Divisional Commissioner for Declaring Deputy Commissioners’ Office Premises 100% Smoke-Free

Breaking News, NGO News

National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute (nhfh&ri) has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Divisional Commissioner of Dhaka, Mr. Sharf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, for issuing an official directive to declare the premises of all Deputy Commissioners’ offices across the Dhaka Division as 100% smoke-free. The order also mandates the removal of any designated smoking areas within these premises, ensuring enhanced protection for non-smokers. On Sunday morning (April 13, 2025), a delegation from nhfh&ri met with the Divisional Commissioner to express their appreciation for this public health-focused initiative. During the meeting, Prof. Dr. Sohel Reza Choudhury, Head of the Department of Epidemiology and Research at the nhfh&ri, cited findings from the Global Adul...

Apr132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Government to adopt Localized, Safe, and segregated Waste Management: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Breaking News, National

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has stressed the urgent need for localized waste solutions, proper segregation, and recycling to address Bangladesh’s growing pollution challenges. “Segregation, recycling, and composting must be prioritized before exploring waste-to-energy options,” she said, emphasizing that environmentally sound technologies must guide future waste management strategies. “The government is eager to adopt sustainable models, but they must be safe, inclusive, and locally relevant.” She made these remarks during a meeting with a high-level Japanese environmental expert team led by Yoneda Johichiro, Representative Director of Chikyu Network Cooperative, held at Pani Bhaban, Panth...

Apr122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

AC CURNIVAL begins at Rangs E-Mart

Breaking News, Business

The AC Carnival campaign was inaugurated at Rangs E-Mart's Gulshan-2 showroom. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Fair Group's Honorable Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Mesbah Uddin, Hisense South Asia Office General Manager, Mr. Jason Wang and Sales Director, Mr. Terry Liang. Present from Rangs E-Mart were Mr. Yamin Sharif Chowdhury, Divisional Director; Md. Rashedul Islam, Head of Business; Mr. Golam Azam Khan, Head of Sales; and Mr. Taskin Hossain, Head of Marketing and Mr. Raihan Ahmed, Head of Product and Brand, along with other senior officials. Fair Group's Honorable Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Mesbah Uddin said, “Rangs E-Mart AC Carnival is an important step in providing better services and world-class products to our customers. It will further strengthen our commitment to mee...

Apr122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

IHSB shines on global stage at NASA Rover Challenge

Breaking News, Education

A team of International Hope School Bangladesh (IHSB) carries the Red-Green flag at the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) this year as the only high-school contender was selected in both categories from Bangladesh. The NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) is a prestigious annual event hosted by NASA, which engages students in hands-on engineering design challenges. This year, the competition has bifurcated into two parts: the Human-powered challenge and the Remote-controlled challenge. The competition which began on April 10 at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, USA, is showcasing IHSB’s engineering excellence on an international stage. As IHSB’s fourth consecutive year participating in this prestigious competition, the team has expanded in size a...

Apr122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

National Bank holds Regional Business Conference (Jashore)

Breaking News, Business

National Bank hosted its Regional Business Conference (Jashore) on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Jashore IT Park Hotel & Resort. The event was graced by Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo, Chairman of National Bank as the Chief Guest. The conference was attended by Mr. Md. Abdus Satter Sarkar, Chairman of the Audit Committee & Independent Director and Mr. Md. Zulkar Nayn, Independent Director. Also present were Deputy Managing Directors, Khulna Regional Manager, Managers and Operations Managers of 20 branches in Khulna region and Managers of 8 sub-branches in Khulna region. At the time, Chairman Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo stated that National Bank plays an indispensable role in the country’s economy. The bank has been consistently contributing to the garment, agriculture, and small and medium e...

Apr122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Infinix launches NOTE 50 Series with flagship AI features, and 0% EMI offer

Breaking News, Technology

Global innovative tech brandInfinix has officially launched its much-anticipated NOTE 50 Series in Bangladesh. This new Infinix series features a sleek new metal frame, AI-driven features, and powerful performance across three models—NOTE 50, NOTE 50 Pro, and NOTE 50 Pro+.Designed for users who demand style, strength, and smart performance, the series debuts with a special 0% EMI offer in partnership with PalmPay. Buyers can purchase the NOTE 50 Series smartphones with only 20% down payment and enjoy monthly installments over four months throughout April. This makes the phones more accessible to young professionals and students looking for a flagship experience on a budget. The NOTE 50 Series introduce Infinix AI♾️—a personalized, always-on AI system built to enhance user interaction...

Apr112025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Bangladesh Showcasing Global MPPE Excellence in Medtec Japan 2025

Breaking News, Business

Leading Bangladeshi Medical and Personal Protective Equipment (MPPE) companies have participated in the premier international medical device exhibition, the Medtec Japan 2025. The event is being held from April 9-11, 2025 at the Tokyo Big Sight, Japan where Bangladesh is being represented by Nereene Karuponya, Robolife Technology, Farseeing Knite Composite-Shangu Group, Bibeat Technologies Ltd. and Datasoft Manufacturing & Assembly Inc Limited at Pavilion no. 2304 of Hall 2 & 3 titled “Meet Bangladesh” to promote country’s MPPE sector. An inauguration ceremony was held where Md. Daud Ali, Ambassador, Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Morarjee Deshai Barman, Commercial Counseller, Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh were present. This Meet Bangladesh S...