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Southeast University Observes Independence Day

Southeast University organized a special discussion event titled "Shroddhay Gourobe Shwadhinota Dibosh" to commemorate the great Independence Day of Bangladesh. The event was held at the university's Shahid Imtiaz Hall. The program was presided over by the Vice-Chancellor of Southeast University, Professor Dr. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam. The keynote address was delivered by the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. M. Mofazzal Hossain, while the Registrar, Major General (Retd.) Md. Anwarul Islam, also addressed the gathering. In their speeches, the distinguished guests reflected on various aspects of the Liberation War and emphasized the importance of understanding the true meaning of independence. They encouraged students to contribute to the nation's progress with dedication and a strong sense ...

Apr102025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Environment Advisor and UN Resident Coordinator Chart Path to Urgent Climate Action and Water Resilience in Bangladesh

Breaking News, National

In a compelling exchange of ideas and resolve, Gwyn Lewis, UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh met with Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, at Pani Bhaban, Panthapath, Dhaka. The high-level meeting revolved around unlocking swift and strategic actions to advance climate resilience, revive river ecosystems, and harmonize Bangladesh’s environmental priorities through cohesive governance. “While analysis is useful, we now need to prioritize climate action, even if it begins with two or three catalytic projects,” stated Advisor Rizwana Hasan, underscoring the need to move from planning to implementation. She proposed a dedicated day for convening key development partners to streamline coordination acro...

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Directive to Stop Display of Tobacco Product Advertisements at Points of Sale

Breaking News, NGO News

In an effort to protect public health, the Bangladesh Grocery Business Association (BGBA) has issued a directive prohibiting the display, advertisement, and promotional activities of tobacco products at points of sale. In an official order titled "Directive on the Prohibition of Tobacco Product Advertisement at Point of Sale (POS)," the BGBA stated that smoking and the use of tobacco products are extremely harmful to public health, while also having detrimental effects on the national economy and the environment. In Bangladesh, approximately 161,000 people die annually due to tobacco use. Additionally, 35.3% of the population aged 15 and above use tobacco products, and 51.4% of people are exposed to secondhand smoke in public places and transportation. The directive also highlights t...

Apr102025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank hosts indoor games tournament for co-workers

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank recently organised an indoor games tournament to promote co-worker wellness and strengthen team spirit. The event featured a variety of competitive games, including carrom, table tennis, chess, and badminton, with both singles, doubles and mixed-doubles formats for male and female participants. Around 500 co-workers participated in the tournament, of which a total of 9 male and 8 female co-workers won in various categories. The winners took top honours across different formats showcasing their skills and sportsmanship. The indoor games tournament generated huge enthusiasm among co-workers of the bank nurturing team spirit and vibrant culture within the bank. Managing Director & CEO, Selim R. F. Hussain, presented awards to the winners, and said, “At BRAC Bank, we str...

Apr92025 by TS ReportNo Comments

CAMON 40 and 40 Pro to hit Bangladesh market soon

Breaking News, Technology

After creating waves in the global market, TECNO is all set to launch CAMON 40 and 40 Pro in the Bangladesh market. These devices are facilitated with powerful AI features, flash snap, IP68/69 dust &water proof feature, 5200 mAhlong-life battery and 120Hz ultra-bright AMOLED display, which will deliver robust smartphone experience for the users. For consumers, pre-orders for these devices will begin on 10 April and continue until 15 April.To make it more rewarding, TECNO is offering special gift items for those who will pre-order these devices. Users pre-ordering CAMON 40 will get a premium backpack while those who will pre-order CAMON 40 Pro will get TECNO Watch 3. Both TECNO CAMON 40 & 40 Pro come equipped with the advanced FlashSnap feature, along with a dedicated One-Tap ...

Apr92025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Sustainable funding crucial to control hypertension

Breaking News, NGO News

World Health Day 2025 has been observed this year under the theme "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures." To mark the occasion, research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) organized a webinar titled "Controlling Hypertension to Safeguard Public Health: Bangladesh Perspective" on 9th April (Wednesday), with support from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI). It was informed during the webinar that hypertension and various other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 71% of total deaths in Bangladesh, yet the budgetary allocation to combat NCDs comprises only 4.2% of the total health budget. To address this alarming situation, it is imperative to increase the allocation for this sector in the upcoming budget for FY 2025-26. According to a World Health Orga...

Apr92025 by TS ReportNo Comments

realme’s Ramadan campaign: Grand prize winner bags Tk 200,000

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Youth-favourite consumer technology brand realme has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Ramadan campaign, awarding numerous exciting prizes to its customers. Among the notable prizes, one lucky winner won a foreign family trip worth Tk 200,000, three winners bagged domestic family trips worth Tk 80,000 each. RozinaAkter Rosy, of the capital’s Panthapath, won the grand prize and bagged Tk 200,000 upon purchasing a realme C75 smartphone. Alongside her, Joy Kumar Das, of Gaibandha, Santo Mahmud, of Barishal, and FariaOpi, of the capital’s Mirpur, won Tk 80,000 each. They won the prizes upon purchasing realme Note 60x, realme C63, and realme C75 smartphones respectively. As part of the campaign, the brand also gave away 10 free smartphones through its exclusive ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Free...

Apr92025 by TS ReportNo Comments

ShopUp and Sary Merge to Form SILQ with $110M Saudi and US Investment

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ShopUp, Bangladesh’s largest B2B commerce platform, and Sary, the leading B2B marketplace and services platform in the Gulf, have merged to form SILQ Group. This merger brings together Gulf & Emerging Asia, creating the largest B2B commerce platform to serve the fastest-growing consumer markets in the region, and across the globe. The merger is backed by a $110 million funding led by Sanabil Investments, a wholly owned company by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures. This funding includes an equity investment and financing facility for SILQ Financial, the group's financial services arm. Together, ShopUp and Sary have served over 600,000 retailers, hotels, restaurants, cafes, and wholesalers, impacting tens of millions of customers in mom-and-p...

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OPPO A5 Pro’s Durability Takes social media by Storm

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OPPO, a global leader in smart device innovation, has been receiving tremendous praises from its customers after launching the brand’s latest smartphone OPPO A5 Pro. The device’s durable hardware makes it the toughest in the market, and the users are now feeling the durability and toughness. Users who purchased the smartphone did not sway away from praising its performance on social media. The OPPO A5 Pro had become more than just a phone—it had become a symbol of strength, and the stories pouring in were both fascinating and unbelievable. From users confidently claiming that the phone could withstand a drilling machine to those swearing it could survive a car running over it, there was one common thread: the OPPO A5 Pro was almost indestructible. One of the most exciting aspects of ...

Apr82025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Bangladesh Insurance Academy certifies 100 BRAC Bank officials in Bancassurance training

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A total of 100 officials from BRAC Bank have been officially certified by the Bangladesh Insurance Academy (BIA) after completing the ‘Bancassurance’ training. The officials in the 7th batch underwent intensive training under the guidance of expert trainers at the academy. The programme equipped them with the skills to provide seamless insurance services to customers through the bank’s extensive branch network. With this certification, the total number of Bancassurance-certified officials at BRAC Bank has reached approximately 700, further strengthening the bank’s capacity to offer a wide range of insurance solutions with efficiency and reliability. The certificate awarding ceremony was held at Academy Bhaban, Mohakhali, Dhaka, on March 6, 2025. The closing ceremony was virtual...