July 2025 - TheStatement24

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27 Bangladeshi Nationals Awarded Commonwealth Scholarships in 2025

The British Council, in collaboration with the British High Commission in Dhaka, hosted a pre-departure briefing and reception for the 2025 cohort of Commonwealth Scholars from Bangladesh at the British High Commissioner’s Residence. This year, 27 outstanding Bangladeshi scholars — including 17 women — have been awarded the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship to pursue postgraduate studies at leading UK universities. Their chosen fields of study include Global Mental Health, Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Environmental Economics, and Sustainable Development, among others. *British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke, welcomed the scholars and remarked:* “It is my pleasure to celebrate the achievements of this year’s Commonwealth Scholars as they depart to pursue the...

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Tobacco Industry and Public Health Can Never Align — Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain

Breaking News, NGO News

Ensuring policy-making free from tobacco industry influence is the first step to protecting public health, said former Health Minister and BNP Standing Committee Member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain. He stated, “According to Article 5.3 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), the commercial interests of the tobacco industry and the public interest can never be the same. The government must remain free from tobacco industry influence and commit to formulating public health-friendly policies.” He made these remarks on Thursday (31 July 2025) while speaking as the Chief Guest at a seminar titled “Implementation of the WHO FCTC and the Government's Obligations in Complying with Article 5.3”, organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission at a hotel in the capital. Speaking as a Speci...

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foodpanda expands healthcare support for delivery partners

Breaking News, Business

foodpanda Bangladesh, a leading online food and grocery delivery platform, in collaboration with Amar Doctor, a concern of MedAI, an AI-powered digital healthcare platform organised a free health camp recently aiming to promote health and well-being of the delivery partners through accessible medical support. The health camp was held at foodpanda’s Khilgaon hub and offered basic primary health screenings, including diabetes tests, blood pressure and pulse checks, body temperature and oxygen saturation measurements, BMI assessments, peak flow tests to evaluate lung function, and urine tests. Following the screenings, doctors provided on-the-spot consultations and prescriptions. MedAI also organized a fun quiz session for the participating riders, where top scorers received exclusive gift...

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Bata Bangladesh Reports Q2 and Half-Year 2025 Financial Results

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Bata Bangladesh today announced its financial results for the second quarter and half-year ending June 30, 2025. The company reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, responsible business conduct, and long-term value creation as it navigates a dynamic environment. The first half of 2025 presented a mix of strong commercial momentum and unforeseen operational challenges. The year began on a positive note, with the Eid season coinciding with the first quarter. Bata Bangladesh successfully leveraged this opportunity through an integrated marketing campaign and the introduction of a new product range that was well received by consumers. This strong demand, coupled with disciplined cost control, supported robust profitability in Q1. However, the second quarter was impacted by exceptional...

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Guardian holds workshops to equip employees for changing times and consistent service

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In line with its commitment to provide seamless digital insurance service, Guardian Life Insurance Limited (GLIL) has successfully organized a comprehensive B2B Workshop. The day-long workshop focused on equipping the employees with the skills needed to meet the demands of modern and efficient service delivery. The highly engaging workshop also explored innovative ways to address emerging challenges while ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery to clients in an ever-changing business landscape. The workshop took place on July 18, 2025, at the Ocean Paradise Hotel & Resort in Cox's Bazar. The Human Resources department organized the training session for 56 GLIL B2B members. It was facilitated by renowned corporate trainer Arshad Hasan, Director of Global Business (South...

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SAARC Regional Meet Promotes Agroecology in South Asia

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The inaugural session of the SAARC regional workshop titled “Promoting Agroecological Approaches for Sustainable Transformation of Agri-food Systems in South Asia” was held on Tuesday (July 29, 2025), in Thimphu, Bhutan. The three-day workshop has been jointly organized by the SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Bhutan and Welthungerhilfe. The initiative aims to assess the present state of agroecological policies, programs, and practices in South Asia and to chart a pathway for wider adoption across SAARC member countries. Delegates and experts from five SAARC nations- Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka- are attending the event, alongside a host of national and international speakers, panelists, academics, an...

Jul302025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Salesforce Brings “MuleSoft Connect: AI” to Bangladesh to Help Enterprises Build Agent-Ready Foundations

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Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM*, successfully hosted the inaugural edition of Mulesoft Connect: AI in Dhaka, convening business and technology decision makers from leading enterprises, to explore how organizations in Bangladesh can accelerate digital transformation and build resilient, AI-ready foundations. As organizations work to modernize legacy systems, unify fragmented data, and embrace AI-driven innovation, the event spotlighted MuleSoft as the digital backbone for this transformation. MuleSoft’s unified platform, combining integration, end-to-end Application Programming Interface (API) lifecycle management, automation, and AI-powered orchestration, enables enterprises to simplify complexity, unlock operational efficiency, and accelerate business growth. It’s as relevant for the AI era...

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Law Violations in Films: A Threat to the Young Generation

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As people increasingly turn to films to fulfill their entertainment needs, the excessive presence of aggression and scenes violating existing laws are having a negative impact on viewers. In particular, the depiction of smoking, drug use, and obscene language in films is influencing adolescents and young adults toward harmful addictions and negative behavior, posing a serious risk to society. In this regard, actors, directors, producers, and relevant government and regulatory bodies must act responsibly. This appeal was made in a press release issued by Madok Draba O Nesha Nirodh Sangstha (MANAS) on Wednesday, 30 July. The press release stated that MANAS has been consistently working with stakeholders to monitor the implementation of the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Law, ...

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Servicing24 brings storage solutions for small and medium-sized businesses

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The importance of storage solutions is increasing day by day in line with the digital lifestyle. It is now associated with almost all types of IT services. The storage technology, however, remains relatively expensive; making its uses, maintenance and security quite challenging. Considering this, Servicing24, one of the leading technology service providers, has introduced cost-effective Network Attached Storage Solutions (NAS) for IT storage maintenance for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), content creators, video editors, media professionals, and graphic designers. The features of this solution from Servicing24 are that it will provide a secure and reliable storage system for storing videos, photos and heavy graphics content, provide local and cloud-based backup facilities — so ...

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Pordeshi Megh by Dilruba Kamal Launches This Monsoon

Breaking News, Entertainment

Celebrated Bangladeshi vocalist Dilruba Kamal is set to mesmerize listeners once again with her upcoming album, a heartfelt tribute to the timeless works of Kazi Nazrul Islam. Titled “Pordeshi Megh,” the album features three soul-stirring Nazrul Sangeet renditions: “Pordeshi Megh,” “Keu Bhole Na,” and “Rimijhim.” The songs have been reimagined with elegant, contemporary arrangements by acclaimed music director Sajib Das, blending tradition with a modern aesthetic. Scheduled for release on August 1st, the full album will premiere on SHADAMATA Entertainment’s official YouTube channel and will also be available across leading global music platforms, including Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, and YouTube Music. Dilruba Kamal previously gained widespread appreciation for her vocals in the...