Day: May 26, 2025

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BRAC Bank wins the Bankers Cricket Tournament 2025

BRAC Bank secured the championship title at the Bankers Cricket Tournament 2025 with a 4-wicket win over Mercantile Bank in the final held in Cox’s Bazar.Chasing 107 runs in 15 overs, the team of amateur corporate cricketers demonstrated great values and team spirit, resulting in a composed finish to seal the victory.The tournament brought together six leading banks—BRAC Bank, Mercantile Bank, Standard Chartered Bank (SCB), Dhaka Bank, City Bank, and Eastern Bank. BRAC Bank dominated the field with consistent performances, including a 9-wicket win against SCB and a 7-wicket victory over Mercantile Bank during the group stage.BRAC Bank Team Captain Alauddin Mona, Officer, Procurement, was named Player of the Tournament and Best Batter. Eashan Banik, Officer, Card Operations, ear...

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Sony-Smart Electronics Fair kicks off in Dhanmondi

Breaking News, Business

A two-week-long 'Sony-Smart Electronics Fair 2025' has been started on the ground floor of Saptak Square at Dhanmondi in the capital Dhaka. The fair, which started on May 25, will continue until June 6, 2025. Buyers visiting the fair will be able to buy all Sony-Smart products at attractive prices, along with guaranteed gifts. In addition, there are various special offers for members of Dhanmondi and Lalmatia societies.RMDC Sony South-East Asia President Jin Hoon Bae officially inaugurated the fair by cutting the ribbon on Sunday morning. Among others, Ricky Lucas, Head of Bangladesh Branch of Sony International, Sony-Smart Director Md. Tanvir Hossain, Head of Sales and General Manager Md. Sarwar Jahan Chowdhury, Head of Marketing and Deputy General Manager Azad Rahman, Saptak Square P...

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This Eid, Chance to win a Suzuki bike with Samsung Mobile

Breaking News, Business

To spread the joy of Eid, Samsung has launched 'The Grand Invite' campaign, celebrating Eid-ul-Adha with a host of exciting prizes and offers. As part of the campaign, customers will get remarkable rewards, including cashback on select Samsung devices up to BDT 96,000. Additionally, customers will have the chance to get Buy 1 Get 1 deals or win exclusive gifts such as a Samsung TV, refrigerator, microwave oven, or even a brand-new Suzuki motorcycle, including the Suzuki Gixxer SF or the Suzuki Access 125. Samsung also offers a free second-year warranty with every purchase (on selected models) to ensure extended peace of mind for customers. Speaking about the campaign, Syed Md. Badrul Arifeen, Head of Product & MarCom, Samsung Electronics, MX Division, Bangladesh Branch Division, said...

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The British Council recognises top student talent

Breaking News, Education

The British Council partnered with the BRAC University to host the FameLab Science Communicators Competition 2025 and with the BRAC bank for the English Speech Competition, celebrating outstanding student achievement and communication excellence. The FameLab Science Communicators Competition 2025 took place on 24 May at the BRAC University Auditorium, while the English Speech Competition was held on 25 May at the British Council Fuller Road Auditorium in Dhaka.These flagship events brought together top-performing students from the national curriculum and English medium schools, offering them a platform to showcase their public speaking and science communication skills before a panel of esteemed judges and a live audience.Maxim Raimann, Country Exams Director, British Council Bangla...

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A new platform titled Airlines GSA (General Sales Agent) Forum of Bangladesh has been officially launched

Breaking News, Business

The inauguration ceremony was held at a hotel in Dhaka on Sunday, where representatives from various local and international GSA companies, who represent foreign airlines operating in Bangladesh, were present.The event was graced by the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), Air Vice Marshal M Monjur Kabir Bhuiyan, as the chief guest.The organisers said currently, more than 70 foreign aviation operators are working in Bangladesh, of which around 50 are represented by GSA companies. Their collective efforts play a crucial role in boosting both tourism and trade.According to the forum members, 28 GSA companies are currently active in Bangladesh, and several others have expressed interest in joining the platform.The forum's Member Secretary, Muzakker Ho...