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May272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Jamuna Future Park Launches “Eid Bazaar”

Jamuna Future Park, South Asia’s largest shopping mall, proudly announces the launch of its signature Eid-ul-Adha shopping festival — “Eid Bazaar”, bringing together shopping, food, and entertainment under one roof for a truly unforgettable festive experience. With over 1500+ local and international brands, this year’s Eid Bazaar offers customers the ultimate destination for Eid shopping, featuring everything from traditional attire and designer collections to electronics, accessories, footwear, perfumes, home décor, and more. Shoppers can enjoy exciting Eid discounts, exclusive launches, and special bundle offers across fashion, lifestyle, and tech categories. Additionally, special cashback and instant discount offers are available through mobile financial services like bKash, Nagad, and...

May272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Enjoy exceptional offers on Samsung refrigerators at Rangs eMart refrigerator carnival

Breaking News, Business

Samsung Electronics is showcasing the latest refrigerator line-ups at the refrigerator carnival at Rangs eMart, Gulshan 2, Dhaka, for customers looking to upgrade their most important kitchen appliance. While the brand is offering customers the opportunity to explore its cutting-edge refrigerator models first-hand with expert guidance, it has also announced a lucrative cashback reward on selected models. The carnival will continue until June 5, 2025. At the carnival, Samsung will display five popular refrigerators, including the RS72, which comes in two variants and has a spacious 647-liter net capacity. RT47 comes in two colors with a 465-liter net capacity. Customers and visitors will also find RT35 with a 348-liter net capacity, RT42 with a 415-net capacity, and RT31 with a 305-li...

May262025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank wins the Bankers Cricket Tournament 2025

Breaking News, Sports

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...

May262025 by TS ReportNo Comments

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...

May262025 by TS ReportNo Comments

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...

May262025 by TS ReportNo Comments

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...

May262025 by TS ReportNo Comments

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...

May252025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Mahmud Manjur Honored for Excellence in Songwriting

Breaking News, Entertainment

Mahmud Manjur, a noted journalist and lyricist, has been awarded the Labonno Media Award 2025 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Bengali songwriting. The award was presented at a colorful event held on the evening of Friday, 23 May 2025, at the Kochi-Kachar Mela Auditorium in Segunbagicha, Dhaka. The gala ceremony was attended by prominent actors, singers, lyricists, composers, directors, producers, journalists, and representatives from various social and environmental organizations. Alongside the award presentations, the event also featured vibrant dance and musical performances. Hedayetullah Turki, head of the organizing body Labonno Media House, said, “Mahmud Manjur has not only maintained integrity and dedication in his journalism career but also made significan...

May252025 by TS ReportNo Comments

To ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, a Road Safety Act is necessary

Breaking News, NGO News

According to the World Health Organization, over 50% of annual road crash fatalities involve pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. In Dhaka, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, traffic overcrowding remains a severe problem, resulting in the daily loss of significant working hours. Walking and cycling can be effective solutions to this issue. To facilitate this, there is a need for pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly safe road infrastructure, along with the formulation and implementation of a Road Safety Act. On Sunday (18 May) at 11:00 AM, Sharmeen Rahman, Road Safety Project Coordinator of Dhaka Ahsania Mission, stated this during her keynote speech at the inaugural session of the Youth Campaign held at the auditorium of the Mission's head office in Dhanmondi, Dhaka...

May252025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Effective Tobacco Taxation Reduces Deaths and Increases Revenue

Breaking News, NGO News

Economists and public health experts have stated that implementing effective taxes and price hikes on tobacco products, free from the interference of tobacco companies, in the upcoming FY 2025–26 budget will reduce tobacco-related deaths and significantly increase government revenue. They shared this insight at a discussion meeting titled “Tobacco Tax Proposal in the Upcoming FY 2025–26 Budget” held on the Saturday of 24 May 2025 at the auditorium of Dhaka Ahsania Mission. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Mohammad Khalilullah, Vice President of Dhaka Ahsania Mission, while the welcome speech was delivered by Md. Mukhlesur Rahman, Deputy Director of the Health Sector of the Mission. The key speaker was Professor Dr. Syed Akram Hussain, Member of the Health Sector Reform Commission...