August 2025 - TheStatement24

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BRAC Bank, Tarupallab honour environmental heroes with the ‘Dwijen Sharma Poribesh Padak’

BRAC Bank, in collaboration with Tarupallab, has presented the ‘Dwijen Sharma Poribesh Padak 2024’ to four individuals and institutions for their exceptional contributions to biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and ecological awareness in Bangladesh. The awards were given at a ceremony held on August 30, 2025, at the Bangla Academy. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change of Bangladesh, attended as the Chief Guest. At the same time, Nurun Nahar, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, was present as a Special Guest at the commendation ceremony. The award honours the legacy of the late Professor Dwijen Sharma, a prominent naturalist and botanist whose work has inspired countless individuals to protect nature Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan, a ...

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AI Engineering Career & Workshop Held at DIU

Breaking News, Education

Daffodil International University (DIU) hosted an insightful event titled “AI Engineering Career & Workshop”, aimed at preparing students for the opportunities and challenges of an AI-driven world. The session was conducted by Israfeel Masum, AI Engineer (USA), University of Central Florida, and a distinguished alumnus of DIU’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). The workshop was designed to be practical, globally relevant, and forward-looking. It equipped students with future-proof AI skills, exposure to real-world applications and tools, and a structured roadmap for international higher studies. In addition, students received valuable strategies for scholarships, SOP writing, and building the right mindset to excel in the global academic and professional arena. ...

Aug312025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Environment Advisor Urges Use of Jute Bags Instead of Polythene

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has urged the public to use affordable jute bags instead of banned polythene shopping bags. She said the government has undertaken an initiative to provide jute bags at subsidized prices to promote their use as an alternative to polythene for environmental protection. She emphasized that public participation is essential to make this initiative successful. She also warned that no leniency would be shown if banned polythene is found; confiscation and legal action will follow, with regular market inspections to enforce the ban. She made these remarks while speaking as the Chief Guest at the inauguration of the program “Marketing of Affordable Eco-Friendly Jute Bags A...

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BSIA Delegation Meets Newly Appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Science & Technology

Breaking News, Business

On Thursday, 28thAugust 2025, a delegation from the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA), led by Mr. M A Jabbar, President, BSIA, met Mr. Md. Anwar Hossain, the newly appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST) at his office. The delegation included Mr. Ashiqur Rahman Tanim, Director, BSIA; Mr. Shakhawat Hossain, CEO, Tafuri Technologies; and other members from the association. A comprehensive presentation was delivered on the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry, covering its current status, future prospects, and BSIA’s role in ecosystem development. The Secretary highly appreciated BSIA’s initiative and assured full cooperation from the Ministryof Science & Technology (MoST). Officials from MoST, including Mr. Md. Moinul Islam Titas...

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MetLife Bangladesh launches affordable health insurance for 10 critical illnesses

Breaking News, Business

MetLife Bangladesh has introduced a new, affordable health insurance solution that offers comprehensive protection against 10 critical illnesses, whose treatment costs can be significantly high. The solution, titled MetLife Critical Illness Insurance with Return of Premium (MCII-ROP), provides coverage for kidney failure, end-stage liver failure, stroke, cancer (excluding skin cancer), first heart attack, coronary artery surgery, severe coronary artery disease, heart valve surgery or replacement, primary pulmonary arterial hypertension, and non-cancerous brain tumor. Since the solution focuses on these specific illnesses, customers can benefit from more affordable premiums compared to other critical illnesses-focused life insurance products. For instance, a 30-year-old male purchasin...

Aug302025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Daraz Seller Summit 2025 Marks a New ‘Happy Selling’ Era for Bangladeshi SMEs

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Daraz Bangladesh, the country’s largest online marketplace, recently hosted its flagship Seller Summit 2025 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre, uniting over 1,000 seller partners, top brands, and industry leaders. Under the theme “Happy Selling”, the summit placed a spotlight on the sellers and brands driving the growth of Bangladesh’s e-commerce sector while unveiling Daraz’s next phase of innovations to strengthen the digital marketplace. One of the key highlights of the evening was Daraz’s announcement that the platform, which currently partners with more than 200 leading local and international brands, is set to expand to over 500 in the near future. The company also revealed its upcoming initiative to revolutionize digital marketing in Bangladesh by creating a one...

Aug302025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank continues strong growth momentum in first 6 months of 2025

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BRAC Bank achieved a 53% growth in its Net Profit After-Tax (NPAT) on a consolidated basis in the first six months of 2025. The bank's consolidated financials, which include all its subsidiaries, showed an NPAT of BDT 906 crore during January-June 2025, a significant increase from BDT 591 crore in the corresponding period of 2024. BRAC Bank standalone NPAT of the first six months was BDT 620 crore, representing a 20% increase from the previous year's BDT 519 crore. Despite the challenging economic andindustry conditions, the Bank delivered strong balance sheet growth in H1 2025, significantly ahead of market average growth rates, with total customer deposits growing by annualized 28% and loans and advances increasing by 7%. The bank's financial and operational accomplishments for ...

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Rajib Moni Das Wins Mother Teresa Award 2025 for Best Playwright

Breaking News, Entertainment

On August 26, 2025, the 115th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa was observed worldwide. Born in 1910 in Skopje, Albania, Mother Teresa devoted her entire life to serving the poor and underprivileged in India. To honor her memory and legacy, the Bangladesh Sammilitto Sangskritik Society organized a discussion and an award ceremony at a hotel in Bijoynagar, Dhaka. The highlight of the evening was the Mother Teresa Award 2025, where celebrated playwright, lyricist, and novelist Rajib Moni Das was honored as the Best Playwright. The award was presented to him by renowned filmmaker Kazi Hayat, a National Film Award winner, along with Syed Margub Morshed, former Information Secretary and Chairman of BTRC. As he received the award, Rajib Moni Das spoke with emotion. “Mother Teresa was a true s...

Aug302025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Energypac exports $2.4 million power equipment to Nepal

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Energypac Engineering Ltd., one of Bangladesh’s leading power engineering companies, has successfully exported 63MVA 132/33kV Power Transformers and Auxiliary Substation Equipment to the Nepal Electricity Authority, under a contract valued at USD 2.4 million. This is Energypac’s first export since the Covid-19 pandemic, which resumed the company’s international business operation. The leading power engineering company has already commissioned 25 substations for the Nepal Electricity Authority under different electrification projects financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank. To mark this export milestone, top officials of Energypac have recently paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Mr. Ghanshyam Bhandari, Ambassador of Nepal, at the Embassy of Nepal in Dhaka....

Aug302025 by TS ReportNo Comments

MoU to between the Semiconductor industry of Bangladesh and China

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Bangladesh and China have taken a significant step toward advancing their cooperation in the semiconductor sector. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) and the Hubei Semiconductor Industry Association (HSIA) at an official ceremony held in Dhaka on Sunday. Mr. M A Jabbar, President of BSIA and Professor Wei Liu, Vice President, HSIA signed the MoU on behalf of their respective Organizations. Under this MoU, both associations will work together to promote knowledge sharing and advanced technology exchange, facilitate joint research and development (R&D) initiatives, develop skilled human resources through training and certification programs, encourage cross-border investment and business partnerships, organize...