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Jun172025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Chief Adviser seeks UN support over probe into incidents of enforced disappearances

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said Bangladesh would welcome any support from the United Nations in its investigations into the incidents of enforced disappearance in the past one and a half decades. “I wish the United Nations were associated with our ongoing enquiry into the incidents of enforced disappearance. It will give the process some strength,” said Professor Yunus. The Chief Adviser made the comments on June 16, 2025 when the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) Vice-Chairperson Grazyna Baranowska and member Ana Lorena Delgadillo Perez called on him at the State Guest House Jamuna. The UN officials lauded the initiatives of Bangladesh’s Interim Government in addressing the issue of enforced disappearances, particularly the...

Jun172025 by TS ReportNo Comments

GLIL signed an agreement with the Embassy of France in Bangladesh

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Guardian Life Insurance Limited (GLIL) has recently signed an agreement with the Embassy of France in Bangladesh to offer comprehensive insurance coverage. Under this agreement, all the employees and family members of the French Embassy will be able to avail life coverage and medical benefits from Guardian. The agreement was recently signed in the presence of high officials of both the organizations. Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, Additional Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (Acting) of Guardian, and H. E. Marie Masdupuy, Ambassador of the Embassy of France in Bangladesh, signed this agreement on behalf of their respective concern. From Guardian, high officials including Mahmudur Rahman Khan, AMD & Head of Retail Business; Md. Sajib Hossain, FCA, SEVP & Chief Financ...

Jun162025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Intex Bangladesh 2025 to Strengthen Industry Partnerships and Expand Global Sourcing Access

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As the garments sector of Bangladesh continues to move towards higher value products and more global integration, Intex Bangladesh returns to Dhaka this June with its renewed purpose and strong international backing. The three-day exhibition, scheduled for 25–27 June 2025 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), is likely to feature Bangladesh's growing role and leadership in the global textile and apparel trade arena. Organized by Worldex India Exhibition & Promotion Pvt. Ltd., Intex is poised to stage a comeback in the form of the 16th edition as South Asia's most prestigious international textile sourcing fair with its foundation deeply rooted in Bangladesh. Over the last few years, the fair has played an instrumental role in driving the region's textile and appar...

Jun162025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Glenrich Satarkul wins first place at STEM Innovation League 2025

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Glenrich International School, Satarkul, has brought home another laurel, securing 1st prize in the engineering category at the STEM Innovation League 2025, held at American International School Dhaka (AISD). A team consisting of Grade 9 students, namely Syed Tahmid Bin Affan, Ayman Ahmed, and Zamel Idrk Ahon, took part in the competition and presented “Glen Go-Kart”, a fully functional electric vehicle. Mentored by Dheeraj Daabi, Head of AI & Robotics at Glenrich Satarkul, the Go-Kart was built using PVC pipes, plywood, recycled motors, and other repurposed materials. This electric vehicle was the only working prototype in the engineering category, drawing a huge response for its functionality. Kumkum Habiba Jahan, Vice Principal of Glenrich International School, Satarkul, said, “I ...

Jun162025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Md Fahad’s unique drama ‘Jamai Shoshur Juari’

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The relationship between a son-in-law and a father-in-law is expected to be rooted in mutual respect and healthy boundaries. But when those boundaries are shattered and the two are seen gambling side by side, it raises more than a few eyebrows. This is the exact premise of an offbeat, satirical comedy titled ‘Jamai Shoshur Juari’ (Gambler In-Laws), directed by the creative mind Md. Fahad, with the screenplay penned by renowned lyricist and playwright Rajib Moni Das.The cast features Tariq Swapan, Sara Zerin, Kazi Razu, Sayka Ahmed, Farid Hossain, and Riki, among others. Director Md. Fahad says, “People are tired of constantly hearing negative news. This is just a humble attempt to offer them a moment of laughter. That’s why I chose to create a lighthearted comedy like this.” Playwright R...

Jun152025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank promotes ‘Probashi Poribar’ and ‘TARA Probashi Poribar’

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BRAC Bank has organised a customer engagement event in Daudkandi, Cumilla, aimed at creating awareness among remittance beneficiary families about the advantages of utilizing formal banking channels and importance of prudent financial management. Held on May 24, 2025, at the Daudkandi Agent Banking Outlet, the 'Uthan Boithak'event witnessed the participation of 160 remittance-receiving family members and local customers. The gathering was graced by the presence of senior officials from BRAC Bank, including Md. Shaheen Iqbal CFA, Deputy Managing Director & Head of Treasury and Financial Institutions; Nazmur Rahim, Deputy Managing Director & Head of Alternate Banking Channels; Shahrear Zamil, Head of Remittance and Probashi Banking; Md. Nazmul Hasan, Head of Agent Banking, BRAC Ba...

Jun152025 by TS ReportNo Comments

UIU ASCEND Team Secured 2nd place in Asia at CanSat Competition 2025

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The ‘UIU ASCEND’ teamfromUnited International University (UIU) won2ndplace in Asia and 7thplace in the Worldat theCanSat Competition 2025 organized by the American Astronautical Society (AAS). The competition was held on June 05-08, 2025inVirginia, USA.The UIU team stood 3rdin Asia and 11th place in the Worldat the CanSat Competition 2024. The Competition was sponsored by NASA, US Naval Research Lab (NRL), Siemens among others. CanSat is an annual student design-build-launch competition for space-related topics that involves designing a satellite capsule (container and probe). This satellite needs to be launched and deployed at a height of about 670 to 725 meters, and demonstrate successful deployment and landing sequences till the probe lands successfully. A total of 34 teams from a...

Jun152025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Polash Moni Das’s unique drama “International Judge”

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Small screen director and producer Polash Moni Das has made a special drama titled “International Judge”. Written by Faridul Islam Rubel, the shooting of the film has already been completed at Pubail in Gazipur. “International Judge” also stars, Tariq Shapon, Aakhi Chowdhury, Kazi Raju, Rebeka Rouf, Farid Hossain, Hia Moni, among others. Talking about the story, writer Faridul Islam Rubel said, "We don’t always have to chase views; sometimes it’s important to offer the audience something different. ‘International Judge’ is one such unique story." Director Polash Moni Das shared, "The story revolves around Ratan, who strives to present the traditional rural sport of Ha-du-du on an international platform. At the same time, he takes a stand against local thieves and fraudsters, bringing th...

Jun112025 by TS ReportNo Comments

UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Meets Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus

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LONDON, June 11, 2025 — The UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, met with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the British Parliament on Wednesday. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral trade relations and fostering investment opportunities between the two friendly nations. Discussions encompassed mutual interests, including strategies to boost trade and attract increased British investment in Bangladesh. Reynolds reaffirmed the UK's support for Bangladesh's interim government's initiatives to recover misappropriated funds siphoned off to various countries. Professor Yunus highlighted the interim government's efforts in economic recovery, particularly reforms in the banking sector...

Jun112025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Purbachal’s Reserved Forest Boundaries to Be Demarcated Expeditiously

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, stated that the boundaries of the Forest Department's reserved forest in Purbachal will be demarcated expeditiously. She said, "There is a relatively vibrant forest here in Purbachal. Now, the demarcation of this forest's boundaries is urgent and will be done quickly." Advisor Rizwana Hasan made these remarks today (Tuesday) in response to journalists' questions during her inspection of the Forest Department's reserved forest in Purbachal, Dhaka. She added, "This could be a forest that Dhaka residents feel is close to them, and they will come to see it." The Water Resources and Environment Advisor further stated, due to misguided afforestation policies, our urb...