May 2025 - TheStatement24

May172025 by TS ReportNo Comments

National Bank holds Regional Business Conference (Sylhet)

The Regional Business Conference (Sylhet) of National Bank was held on Friday, May 16, 2025. The conference took place at the Sylhet Regional Office of National Bank. The conference's chief guest was Mr. Muklesur Rahman, Independent Director & Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of National Bank. Managing Director (Current Charge) Mr. Imran Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director-Incharge Mr. Md. Meshkat-Ul-Anwer Khan, Company Secretary & SVP Mr. Md. Kaiser Rashid, Sylhet Regional Manager & VP Mr. B. M Saifuzzaman, along with all Branch Managers, Operations Managers and Sub-branch Managers of the Sylhet region participated in the event. During the conference, the guests provided directives to the officials regarding the recovery of defaulted loans, future pl...

May172025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Haier MRV5: A New Horizon in Modern HVAC Technology

Breaking News, Feature

Bangladesh – Haier has successfully participated in the Safe International Exhibition on HVACR &Coldchain - 2025, introducing a new dimension to commercial and residential climate control technology. At this expo, Haier showcased its cutting-edge products through live demonstrations, featuring the MRV5 series VRF air conditioners, Light Commercial AC units, and Room Air Conditioners. Features of the Haier MRV5 Series: Power Range: Single modules from 8 to 42 HP with the ability to connect units up to a maximum of 126 HP (100.2 tons). High Efficiency: Utilizes advanced DC inverter scroll compressors and fan motors to ensure energy savings and uninterrupted performance. Four-Way Heat Exchanger: This new technology increases heat transfer efficiency by up to 30%. Extende...

May172025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Robi Wins the MNC Champions Trophy

Breaking News, Sports

Robi outperformed Grameenphone (GP) in all departments in the final match of the MNC (Multi National Company) Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament 2025 to clinch the championship title. The final match was held at the Bashundhara Sports City ground in Dhaka last evening. The final match practically turned into a telco derby as the two leading mobile operators went up against each other in the cricket field for a change. Zamiul Haque Auntu, Robi’s opening batsman set the tone of Robi innings with his blistering knock of 123 runs off only 66 balls. As the opener, he also carried his bat till the end of Robi’s innings. Such remarkable performance him the recognition of Man of the Match in the high intensity final match. Ably supported by other players, Robi set a mammoth target of 220 fo...

May162025 by TS ReportNo Comments

DORP Youth Forum Demands Minimum Price of Tk 90 for a 10-Stick Cigarette Pack

Breaking News, NGO News

The DORP Youth Forum has called for the merger of the low and medium tiers of cigarette pricing and set the minimum retail price at Tk 90 for a 10-stick pack. The demand was raised during a human chain held in front of the National Press Club on Thursday (15 May), urging the government to increase the price and tax on all tobacco products and to reform the existing tobacco tax policy in the upcoming 2025–26 national budget. Over a hundred university students participated in the demonstration, held as part of the campaign to achieve a tobacco-free Bangladesh and protect public health. Speakers at the event stated that the affordability and easy availability of cigarettes in Bangladesh have significantly contributed to an increase in smoking among youth, posing a serious threat to public ...

May162025 by TS ReportNo Comments

ATAB Demands Permanent Expulsion of Ticket Syndicate from Travel Trade Calls for Government Intervention

Breaking News, Travel

The Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) has demanded the permanent expulsion of ticket syndicates from the travel trade, urging the government to take effective steps to curb the abnormal rise in airfares and artificial seat shortages created by such syndicates. ATAB made the call during an online discussion meeting titled “Conspiracy Against ATAB and Action Against Air Ticket Syndicates” held on Wednesday (15 May) at 7:00 PM. The session was chaired by ATAB President Abdus Salam Aref and moderated by Secretary General Afsia Jannat Saleh. During the meeting, ATAB leaders alleged that certain unscrupulous groups within the travel trade have formed syndicates to manipulate ticket prices, thereby causing serious suffering to passengers. They also claimed that these groups are ...

May162025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Infinix Powers PMNC 2025 Finals in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Technology

Infinix, the youth-driven tech brand known for its innovation and performance, has partnered with the PUBG Mobile National Championship (PMNC) Bangladesh 2025. As the official gaming phone partner, Infinix is powering one of the most competitive and high-stakes esports events in the country. The PMNC 2025 Grand Finals, held from May 8 to 10, brought together 16 of Bangladesh’s top PUBG Mobile teams. They competed for a BDT 10,00,000 prize pool and the ultimate reward — a chance to represent the nation at the PMSL CSA Spring 2025 on the international stage. As part of the partnership, Infinix supported the event with tech-enabled promotion, livestream coverage, and engagement with gaming fans across Bangladesh. The collaboration showcased Infinix’s commitment to empowering Gen-Z audie...

May152025 by TS ReportNo Comments

NOVOAIR to Resume Flights from May 21

Breaking News, Business

NOVOAIR is pleased to announce the resumption of flight operations from May 21, 2025. The airline is also offering 15% discount on ticket fare. It may be mentioned that, NOVOAIR had temporarily suspended its operations from May 2, 2025. Mr. Mofizur Rahman, Managing Director of NOVOAIR, said that, “I am very happy to announce that we are starting flight operations from next Wednesday. Our flight operations were temporarily suspended as part of our business plan. During the temporary break, we received unprecedented support and encouragement from our esteemed passengers and well-wishers.” He also said, “We are always committed to delivering superior passenger service, with safety as our highest priority. We are excited to welcome everyone back on board.” Passengers can enjoy a 15...

May152025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Banglalink Launches Smartphone Installment Offer with PalmPay

Breaking News, Business

Banglalink, the country’s leading digital operator, has introduced a “Smartphone on Installment” offer—making smartphones more affordable and accessible for a wider population for the first time in Bangladesh. The initiative allows customers to buy 4G smartphones from Banglalink Centers through a simple installment plan, with no need for a banking card. Customers can now upgrade from 2G or 3G to 4G smartphones with just a 15% down payment of the device’s EMI price and associated charges. The rest of the amount can be paid in convenient monthly installments over a period of up to 9 months, enabling a smooth and financially flexible transition to digital connectivity. Mehedi Al Amin, Marketing Operations Director at Banglalink, said, “At Banglalink, we are committed to accelerating dig...

May152025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank, VisionSpring CEOs discuss potential collaboration to enhance vision correction initiative

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank and VisionSpring CEOs convened in Dhaka on May 4, 2025, to explore further collaboration opportunities in making affordable vision correction more accessible for underserved communities across Bangladesh. Ella Gudwin, Chief Executive Officer of VisionSpring Global, met with Selim R. F. Hussain, Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, at the bank’s head office to exchange insights and identify potential pathways for scale under BRAC Bank’s flagship CSR initiative, ‘Aporajeyo Ami’. The leaders exchanged ideas on reaching communities and workforce groups with limited access to eye health services, acknowledging the potential of vision correction to support economic inclusion. The partnership is well on track to screen the vision of 61,500 individuals by the end of 2025—incl...

May152025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Robi Partners with Meta to Launch Facebook Photo Access Without Data Balance

Breaking News, Business

Robi Axiata PLC and Meta have jointly introduced a new feature that allows Robi and Airtel customers to view photos on Facebook and use Messenger even without an active data balance. Previously, Facebook users in Bangladesh without data could only access a text-only version of the platform. With this new development, Robi and Airtel customers will now be able to view both text and photos on Facebook without data. While the feature does not stream Facebook videos, users without a data balance will be able to see a still image or thumbnail for videos, and streaming will resume once a data connection is restored. To help users stay informed, Robi will display a pop-up notification showing the user's current data balance, enabling them to make informed decisions about purchasing internet...