June 2025 - Page 6 of 8 - TheStatement24

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

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...

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Purbachal’s Reserved Forest Boundaries to Be Demarcated Expeditiously

Breaking News, National

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...

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Pre-Order Begins for Mizanur Rahman Sohel’s ‘Ek Bochhore Kotipoti’

Breaking News, Literature

Author and entrepreneur Mizanur Rahman Sohel has unveiled his latest book, ‘Ek Bochhore Kotipoti’ (Millionaire in a Year), a strategic guide for aspiring entrepreneurs, business enthusiasts, and individuals committed to accelerating their path to financial success. The book is now available for pre-order across several online platforms, including Rokomari.com, Prothoma.com, WafiLife.com, BooksCorner, E-Jononi.com, Boighor.com, PBS.com, and Batighor.com. A special pre-order discount is available until June 15. The author describes the book as a realistic roadmap for achieving significant wealth in a condensed timeframe. Sohel highlights the growing potential within Bangladesh, citing recent data from Bangladesh Bank and the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), which recorded the number...

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TECNO Partners with BFF as Title Sponsor for Bangladesh vs. Singapore AFC Qualifier

Breaking News, Sports

Global smartphone brand TECNO is proud to partner with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) as the Official Title Sponsor of the AFC Asian Qualifier match between Bangladesh and Singapore, set for June 10 at the National Stadium, Dhaka. This collaboration showcases TECNO’s commitment to supporting national sports and aligns perfectly with its bold brand spirit, “Stop At Nothing.” TECNO’s global football journey began in 2016 with Manchester City FC, marking a major milestone in the brand’s mission to connect fans worldwide through sport. Since then, TECNO has expanded its football partnerships by becoming the exclusive smartphone partner of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 and is now the Official Global Supporter of AFC Club Competitions for the 2024–20...

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Tax Burden May Hurt Recovery Despite Positive Budget Targets- FICCI Warns

Breaking News, Business

The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) acknowledged the Government’s commitment in the National Budget 2025-26 towards equitable economic transformation and fiscal consolidation. With a proposed budget size of Tk. 7,90,000 crore (12.7% of GDP), the government has targeted 6.5% GDP growth and a projected decline in inflation to 8%, a significant drop of 321 basis points. FICCI views the budget's reform direction as positive; however, the implementation of certain tax measures may create unintended burdens on industries and individuals. These observations were shared by Zaved Akhtar, President of FICCI, at a post-budget press meet held today at FICCI. FICCI expressed concern over increased tax burdens on compliant individuals and businesses. The Chamber noted that...

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BRAC Bank launches Visa ARQ Express International Debit Card for buying houses

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has launched Visa ARQ Express International Debit Card, a pioneering solution designed to empower corporate and institutional clients in Bangladesh to conduct secure and seamless international transactions. This initiative, in partnership with Visa, the global leader in payments, aligns with Bangladesh Bank's recent directive permitting local agent companies to open Agent’s Retention Quota (ARQ) foreign currency accounts to facilitate legitimate overseas cashless payments for garments buying houses and other agents operating in Bangladesh. The Visa ARQ Express International Debit Card enables corporate clients to withdraw cash 24/7 from any ATM worldwide that accepts Visa cards, perform Point-of-Sale (POS) and e-commerce transactions in multiple currencies and enjoy contact...

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Southeast University Board of Trustees Holds 137th Meeting and Inaugurates Newly Decorated BoT Office

Breaking News, Education

The 137th Board meeting of Southeast University Trust (SEUT) was held on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the newly decorated Board of Trustees Office, located on the university's permanent campus in Tejgaon, Dhaka. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Rezaul Karim, Honorable Chairman of the SEU Trust, and attended by distinguished members of the Board of Trustees along with the university management. Prior to the meeting, the Chairman officially inaugurated the newly decorated BoT office, marking a significant addition to SEU's Permanent campus infrastructure. During the meeting, the Board deliberated on a range of important academic, administrative, and strategic matters focused on advancing Southeast University's mission of excellence. Key topics included the evaluation of current academic pro...

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Mastercard collaborates with ShopUp to empower women-led small businesses in Bangladesh with digital tools for growth

Breaking News, Business

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth today announced a new collaboration with commerce platform ShopUp, also supported by the Gates Foundation, to equip womensmall business owners in Bangladesh with the digital skills and tools they need to grow and thrive. This partnership is part of the global Mastercard Strive initiative that aims to support small businesses in their digital adoption and upskilling journey. The program, Porshi, aims to upskill 1,600 small business owners and deliver support to unlock access to a wider range of fast-moving consumer goods, enabling about 40% of the small business owners to consistently use ShopUp’s app for last-mile delivery. “Small businesses have a key role in creating strong and healthy communities,” says Subhashini Chandran, Senior Vice President,...

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Banglalink and ICC Communication Join Forces to Accelerate Enterprise Digitalization

Breaking News, Business

Banglalink, the country’s leading innovative digital operator, has signed an agreement with ICC Communication Limited, a nationwide Internet Service Provider, as part of its ongoing commitment to empower enterprises across Bangladesh digitally. Under this agreement, Banglalink will offer a suite of services, including corporate connectivity, a vehicle tracking system, and several other business solutions, which will help ICC enhance its operational efficiency, expand customer outreach, and open new growth opportunities. This partnership reflects Banglalink’s continued commitment to delivering innovative digital solutions that cater to the diverse needs of customers in a more convenient manner. The signing ceremony was held recently at Tiger’s Den (Banglalink Head Office) in the capit...

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Watch ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 live on Toffee

Breaking News, Entertainment

Toffee, the country's leading digital entertainment platform, will livestream the ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 for cricket enthusiasts. The sporting event will be livestreamed for free, giving viewers a more flexible and convenient way to enjoy high-quality content anytime, anywhere. Toffee has recently unveiled a new user interface, which will provide a consistent experience for viewers. Thus, whether the user is traveling, taking a break at work, the streaming platform will allow them to enjoy an on-the-go viewing experience without missing even a moment of their favorite sports. Besides enjoying all the actions of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027, viewers can also access over 10,000 contents on Toffee if they subscribe to the premium packs. Golam Kibria, Chief Digi...