Day: August 11, 2025

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Seminar Highlights Bangladesh’s Readiness for EU Digital Product Passport Implementation

A day-long seminar titled "EU Trade Forum: Spotlight on the Digital Product Passport" was recently held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka to familiarize Bangladesh’s export-oriented industries with the European Union’s (EU) new policy initiative—the Digital Product Passport (DPP).The event was jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce and the German Development Agency GIZ, aiming to create a shared understanding of the DPP and assess Bangladesh’s preparedness to align its export sectors with the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).At the seminar, the chief guest, Mr. Mahbubur Rahman, Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, said, “This type of technology-driven event has been organized in Bangladesh for the first time. He further said that while im...

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Toffee to Stream All Six Seasons of Turkish Epic Kuruluş Osman in Bangla

Breaking News, Entertainment

Toffee, the leading digital entertainment platform in Bangladesh, has signed an exclusive agreement with SRK Group to stream all six seasons of the globally acclaimed Turkish historical drama Kuruluş Osman dubbed in Bangla. This landmark partnership brings the full saga of the legendary warrior Osman Bey to Bangla-speaking audiences.The agreement was formalized at a signing ceremony attended by senior representatives from Banglalink and SRK Group. Taimur Rahman, Chief Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Officer; Golam Kibria, Chief Digital Officer; Modasser Ahmed, Deputy Director, Toffee from Banglalink; and Shiplu Rahman Khan, CEO of SRK Group, were present at the ceremony among others.Speaking on the occasion, Golam Kibria, Chief Digital Officer of Banglalink, said, "We're excited t...

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BRAC Bank facilitates 5,000 kidney dialysis at Kidney Foundation Hospital Sylhet in 2024

Breaking News, Health

BRAC Bank facilitated over 5,000 free kidney dialysis sessions in 2024 for patients from underserved communities at Kidney Foundation Hospital Sylhet (KFS).Through its flagship CSR health initiative Aporajeyo Ami, the bank is making lifesaving dialysis accessible to those who cannot afford it — a vision inspired by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, founder of BRAC and BRAC Bank. In his honour, KFS has dedicated an entire floor as the Sir Fazle Hasan Abed Kidney Dialysis Centre, supported annually by BRAC Bank.Currently, 120 patients receive treatment with the bank’s support, with most of their sessions provided free of charge. As dialysis is a continuous process, free sessions are allocated based on financial capability, ensuring the most vulnerable benefit most.Dialysis in Bangladesh typi...

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Daraz unleashes ‘8.8 Monsoon Madness’ campaign with up to 80% off

Breaking News, Lifestyle

Daraz Bangladesh, the country’s leading e-commerce platform, is ready to beat the monsoon blues with its highly awaited8.8 Monsoon Madness campaign. Running from August 8 to 14, 2025, the campaign promises a downpour of exciting deals, including Flash Sales and Mega Deals of up to 80% off, Hot Deals up to 75% off, Free Delivery, and a chance to win a brand-new double-door fridge.At the heart of the campaign are several engaging contests. In the Daraz Jackpot – Buy More & Win contest, running from August 8-14, customers with the highest number of successful orders will compete for incredible prizes, including the grand prize of a double-door fridge. In the Add to Cart & Win contest (August 3–7), customers who add the most items to their cart and complete at least one purchase du...

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National Bank and Mastercard Jointly Honor Top Card Users

Breaking News, Business

National Bank PLC and Mastercard Bangladesh jointly organized an event to honor the top credit card users of the “Mastercard Holiday Campaign 2025” on 10 August 2025. The ceremony was held at the bank’s head office, with Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo, Chairman of National Bank PLC, attending as the Chief Guest, and Mr. Adil Chowdhury, Managing Director of the bank, presiding over the program. At the event, top credit card users were presented with awards and certificates of appreciation. The award recipients shared their experiences and expressed gratitude for such initiatives. In his speech, Chief Guest Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo said, “The relationship between a bank and its customers is not limited to financial transactions; it is a bond built on trust, responsibility, and mutual respect. Today’s ...