August 7, 2025 - TheStatement24

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National Bank Holds 42nd Annual General Meeting

The 42nd Annual General Meetings of National Bank PLC was held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at a convention center in Dhaka. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo, Chairman & Sponsor Director of the Bank. Also present were Mr. Moazzam Hossain, Vice Chairman & Sponsor Director; Mr. Muklesur Rahman, Chairman of the Executive Committee & Independent Director; Mr. Md. Abdus Satter Sarkar, Chairman of the Audit Committee & Independent Director; Mr. Md. Zulkar Nayn, Independent Director; Professor Dr. Melita Mehjabeen, Independent Director; Mr. Adil Chowdhury, Managing Director; Deputy Managing Directors and the esteemed shareholders of the bank. National Bank’s Chairman & Sponsor Director Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo said in his speech that although many inciden...

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Infinix Blends Innovation and Esports in PMCC 2025 Grand Campus Finale

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In a landmark celebration of youth, passion, and digital innovation, global smartphone brand Infinix has successfully concluded its first-ever PUBG MOBILE Campus Club (PMCC) LAN Championship in Bangladesh. The event brought together over 600 teams from 100+ universities, turning dreams into reality and campuses into launchpads for esports glory. Held at the BRAC University auditorium on August 4, the electrifying finale was more than just a competition—it was a bold statement on the future of gaming in Bangladesh. After weeks of intense online qualifiers, the top 16 university teams collided in a high-stakes LAN showdown, transforming the venue into a true battlefield of skill, ambition, and unity. Crowning the Champions Team PX ESPORTS from Shanto Mariam University of Creative Te...

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Guardian partners with Perfetti Van Melle for employee coverage

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Guardian Life Insurance Limited, a leading provider of corporate group insurance solutions, has entered into an agreement with Perfetti Van Melle Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd. to extend insurance benefits to its employees. Under this partnership, all the employees and the family members of Perfetti Van Melle Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd. will benefit from comprehensive life and medical coverage. The agreement was signed recently at the corporate office of Perfetti Van Melle Bangladesh in Dhaka. Representatives from Guardian, including Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, Additional Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (Acting) of Guardian; Ghazi Rafi Ahmed Shams, SVP & Head of Group Insurance; Iftakher Ahmed, SVP & Deputy Head of Group Insurance; Abu Hanif, SAVP & Business Lead, Group Insur...

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Local Governments Key to Unlocking Investment Potential, Says BIDA Chief

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The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), in collaboration with Swisscontact’s PRABRIDDHI project, on Thursday hosted a high-level workshop in Dhaka to present the findings of the Municipal Competitiveness Index (MCI) 2024—positioning it as a strategic instrument to bolster Bangladesh’s local investment climate. Titled “The Role of the Municipal Competitiveness Index (MCI) in Strengthening the Investment Climate”, the event brought together senior policymakers, development partners, and private sector stakeholders at the BIDA Multipurpose Hall. The workshop showcased the competitiveness and investment readiness of seven pilot municipalities, identifying reform pathways for unlocking economic potential at the subnational level. The MCI, developed under the Bangladesh Inv...

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July Uprising: Remitance earners Demand Official Recognition for July Sacrifice

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Expatriate Bangladeshis who played a serious role in organizing simultaneous movements in various countries during the July uprising, have demanded official recognition for their contributions. The demand was raised by the leaders of “Global Bangladeshis Alliance for Human Rights (GBAHR).” UK, the human rights alliance of the remitance earners. The call came during the book launch ceremony of two documentary publications—“July 36: ANDOLON DESHE DESHE” (mean- July 36 movement in various countries) and “GANAOVVUTHAN 2024 : Sylhet PORBO July-August (mean- Uprising 2024, Sylhet Chapter: July-August)—held on Wednesday (August 6) evening at the Poet Sufia Kamal Auditorium of the National Museum Dhaka. Leaders of GBAHR made the demand at the event, highlighting how in abroad the Bangladesh...