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May132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

How 9 lac people are banking smarter with BRAC Bank’s Astha app

BRAC Bank’s digital banking app, Astha, now serves more than nine lac customers, a landmark that reflects the growing trust of a digitally empowered customer base. Launched in 2021, Astha was designed to meet Bangladeshis' evolving lifestyles and diverse financial needs. It is now the fastest-growing digital banking app in the country and the preferred platform for seamless, everyday banking. In March 2025 alone, Astha processed a record over BDT 19,600 crore in transactions—setting a new industry benchmark for monthly app-based banking. Astha is particularly popular among younger Bangladeshis. Around 53% of users are between the ages of 21 and 35, a demographic that values autonomy, convenience, and technological integration. Among those using Astha’s lifestyle features, 61% are ...

May132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Classroom to Career: Shaping Bangladesh’s future workforce

Breaking News, Education

The British Council hosted the Symposium on Employability: Learning and Development at its Fuller Road Auditorium in Dhaka on Monday, May 12. The day-long event brought together policymakers, education experts, industry leaders, and youth representatives to address the pressing issue of graduate employability and workforce readiness in Bangladesh. The symposium was the culmination of a series of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) led by the British Council with academic institutions, employers, and development professionals to better understand the skill gaps that hinder the transition from education to employment. These FGDs revealed a significant gap between academic training and industry needs, highlighting the urgency for curriculum reform, experiential learning, and targeted career guida...

May132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Chat to Build Your Professional CV: Ami Probashi Launched Chat-Based CV builder

Breaking News, Business

Ami Probashi has officially launched its new CV Builder, a user-friendly and accessible feature designed to support anyone who faces challenges in creating a professional CV — including aspiring migrant workers and local job seekers alike. The CV Builder, available on the Ami Probashi app, offers a practical solution by enabling users to easily generate professional, market-aligned resumes. The tool features a Bangla machine learning chatbot that guides users through a simple question-and-answer process to help them clearly express their skills, experience, and qualifications. Impressively, users can now build a professional CV in just 5–7 minutes, making the process quicker and more efficient than ever before.Users can then immediately download a PDF version of the CV, which they can s...

May122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Chief Adviser Calls for Regional Economic Integration and Hydro Power Collaboration with Nepal

Breaking News, National

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for an integrated economic strategy between Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Seven North Eastern States of India, emphasising the potential of cross-border collaboration in hydropower, healthcare, and road connectivity. The Chief Adviser made these remarks on Monday during a courtesy call paid by Ms. Indira Rana, Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives of the Federal Parliament of Nepal who is currently visiting Bangladesh for attending an event organized by the Embassy of Nepal in Dhaka. Professor Yunus stressed the urgency of fostering regional cooperation through shared infrastructure and energy initiatives. “There should be an integrated economic plan for Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and the Seven Sisters,” he said, refe...

May122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Concluding Ceremony of the ‘Basic course for Cash Officers’

Breaking News, Business

Five days long training on ‘Basic course for Cash Officers’ (34th Batch) of National Bank has been concluded at the Training Institute of the bank on May 8. 27 Officers from different branches of NBL participated in this training course. Mr. Imran Ahmed, Managing Director (Current Charge) of National Bank was present in the concluding ceremony as the chief guest and distribute certificates among the participants. Mr. Shah Syed Rafiul Bari, Principal of NBTI was also present in the program.

May122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Chattogram City Corporation officials to enjoy BRAC Bank’s exclusive Employee Banking benefits

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has partnered with Chattogram City Corporation, one of the country's key municipal institutions, to offer its officials exclusive Employee Banking benefits. With this collaboration, Chattogram City Corporation officials will enjoy seamless access to salary accounts, multi-currency debit cards, credit cards, personal loans, DPS, FDRs, and a wide range of privileges. Dr. Shahadat Hossain, Mayor of Chattogram City Corporation, and Kayesh Chowdhury, Head of Regional Corporate, Chattogram, BRAC Bank, signed the agreement on April 21, 2025. Also present from BRAC Bank were A K M Shahadul Islam, Head of Employee Banking; Md. Shahidul Islam Khan, Regional Head, Distribution Network; Firoze Mahmod, Regional Head of Employee Banking, Chattogram; Jahedul Islam Mozumder, Cluster Man...

May122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Cartup kicks off “May Madness” campaign from 12 May

Breaking News, Business

Bangladesh’s rising e-commerce platform, “cartup,” a concern of US Bangla Airlines, is set to launch a new campaign, “May Madness” from 12 – 18 May, 2025. Cartup is dedicated to delivering authentic products at the most competitive prices and with swift delivery to its valuable customers. Cartup also offers “cartup picks” section featuring top-rated items with next-day delivery (inside Dhaka) option. Customers can conveniently order their preferred products anytime, anywhere, through cartup app or website. To make this campaign even more special, popular brands like Apex, Bata, Cudy, Lotto, MJL Bangladesh PLC, Natura Care, Q Cosmetics, Skin Cafe, and UGreen will be collaborating to offer their latest collections. To ensure a smooth and rewarding transaction experience, several payment pa...

May112025 by TS ReportNo Comments

OPPO to Debunk Slim Smartphone Myth with the Upcoming A5x in BD

Breaking News, Technology

In a country where conversations about technology often begin at tea stalls and extend into bustling gadget shops, a long-standing myth has quietly persisted: “The slimmer the smartphone, the weaker the performance.” It’s an idea passed down between customers, echoed by casual tech enthusiasts, and even taken for granted in some corners of the mobile market. But with the arrival of the OPPO A5x, OPPO is ready to set the record straight. OPPO A5x: Where Slim Meets Strong: Scheduled to launch soon in Bangladesh, the OPPO A5x is a bold new entry into the A-series lineup, aimed at redefining what users can expect from a slim smartphone. At just 7.99mm thin, the A5x stands as a powerful counterargument to the misconception that performance must be sacrificed for sleek design. What makes this ...

May112025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Young Doctors Urge Cut in Cigarette Price Tiers Four to Three to Curb Consumption

Breaking News, NGO News

Cigarettes are extremely cheap and easily accessible in Bangladesh, posing a serious threat to public health—especially among the youth. To reduce this accessibility, young doctors have called for effective taxation and price hikes on cigarettes. They are urging the government to reduce the existing four-tier cigarette price structure to three and increase cigarette prices in the upcoming national budget. The demand was made at a press conference held today (Saturday, 10 May 2025) at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah Hall of the National Press Club. The speakers said that restructuring the cigarette tax framework and increasing prices, as per their proposal, would discourage consumption and boost government revenue. The press conference was organized by Platform Doctors Foundation with th...

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Glenrich celebrates global culture and traditions through GlenDeur 2025

Breaking News, Education

Glenrich International School has organised GlenDeur 2025 on May 10, 2025, at Glenrich Satarkul Campus. The event has brought over 400 students from Grades 1 to 5 in a vibrant celebration of global folklore, tradition, and cultural diversity. The theme of the GlenDeur 2025 was folklore, and it invited students and guests on an imaginative journey across continents through dance, storytelling, and drama. The event occurred in two slots: from 9:00 am to 11:00 am for Grades 1 and 2, and from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm for Grades 3 to 5. Each segment featured country-themed performances that combined cultural facts with creative expression. Highlights include an energetic Carnival and football tribute from Brazil, a Kabuki and Samurai showcase from Japan, and colourful Masai and animal dances f...