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May182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Tamim Iqbal handed over mega prizes to the first five winners of ‘Eid with Xiaomi’ campaign

Bangladesh's number one smartphone brand, Xiaomi, awarded prizes to the first-phase winners of its recently launched "Eid with Xiaomi" campaign. Popular cricketer and Xiaomi brand ambassador Tamim Iqbal presented the prizes to the lucky Xiaomi fans. Launched on May 7 ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, the campaign features exciting mega prizes worth a total of BDT 10 crore including 5 lac tk, multi-door refrigerator and air conditioner. Additionally, cashbacks ranging from BDT 500 to BDT 3,000 are offered as well. The initiative has already received an overwhelming response from fans across the country. Under this campaign, customers who purchase any Xiaomi smartphones are eligible sure-shot gifts, and the first five lucky winners are awarded their mega prizes. The prize-giving ceremony took place on...

May182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Robi partners with icddrb to offer 10% discount on diagnostic services for Elite Customers

Breaking News, Business

In a move to make world-class healthcare more accessible for its premium customers, Robi Axiata PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the leading global health research institute, icddr,b. Under this partnership, Robi Elite customers will enjoy a 10% discount on a wide range of diagnostic services offered by icddr,b. The MoU was officially signed icddr,bmain campusin Dhaka recently. Representing Robi Axiata at the signing ceremony were Chief Commercial Officer, Shihab Ahmad; Axentec’s Chief Commercial Officer, Abul Kalam Mohammad Nazmul Islam; and Robi’s Head of Marketing, Md. Showkat Kader Chowdhury, among others. From icddr,b, Executive Director Dr Tahmeed Ahmed led the delegation, accompanied by Director (Finance), Thomas Liam Barry; Head of Clinical and Diagnost...

May182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank to provide customised banking services to Consulate of Zambia in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has embarked on a strategic banking partnership with the Office of Consulate of the Republic of Zambia in Bangladesh. The bank signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Consulate on the sidelines of the launching of the Office of Honourary Consulate of the Republic of Zambia in Bangladesh at the Zambia-Bangladesh Business Forum—Dhaka 2025 on May 14, 2025, at Sheraton Dhaka. The agreement was signed in the presence of a delegation from the government of Zambia led by Crusivia C. Hichikumba, Permanent Secretary-Investment and Industrialisation, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry. Dr. Mohd Zayed Alam, Honourary Consul General of the Republic of Zambia in Bangladesh; and Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Additional Managing Director & Head of Corporate & Instit...

May172025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Sustainable funding essential to curb hypertension- Speakers at World Hypertension Day discussion meeting

Breaking News, Health

The risk of hypertension and hypertension-related deaths is growing increasingly in Bangladesh. Although provision of free anti-hypertensive medicine has already commenced by the government, ensuring its uninterrupted supply across the country remains a challenge, as sustainable funding is yet to be secured. Addressing this crisis requires a yearly increase in budgetary allocation. These information and recommendations were highlighted at a discussion meeting titled "Prioritizing Hypertension Control: Bangladesh Perspective" held at the capital's BMA Bhaban on Saturday, May 17. The discussion meeting was organized in observance of World Hypertension Day by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI). This year...

May172025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Bangladeshi students bag first place in NSS Space Settlement Design Contest

Breaking News, Education

A team consisting of nine members from Glenrich International School, Uttara has secured first place in the internationally-acclaimed NSS Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest under the Large Group (Grade 9) category for their visionary project 'Chirayatasroy' (Eternal Shelter). Glenrich Uttara has brought home this laurel for the third consecutive year. In addition to this, another team has won the second prize in the Small Group (Grade 9) category for their project 'Exserta' while the third team from Glenrich has achieved 'Honourable Mention' in the Large Group (Grade 11) category for the project called 'Atlas'. The NSS Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest, hosted by the National Space Society (USA), is an international competition designed to engage students in imagining an...

May172025 by TS ReportNo Comments

National Bank holds Regional Business Conference (Sylhet)

Breaking News, Business

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 ...