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JICA organizes training program for Japanese teachers in Bangladesh

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) successfully hosted the ‘Overseas Training for Teachers’ in Bangladesh from August 5 to 13, 2025. Through firsthand visits to a developing country, the training aimed to help Japanese teachers and educators understand the education landscape in developing countries and the increasingly expanding field of international cooperation. In the recently held program, participants expressed a stronger interest in strengthening Japan-Bangladesh relations through education and exchange. Launched 40 years ago, the Overseas Training for Teachers is a year-long program for Japanese teachers and other education staff interested in development education and international understanding. The program includes pre-departure training in Japan, 1–2 weeks of ...

BRAC Bank Branch Network achieves BDT 10,000 crore net deposit growth in first 8 months of 2025

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BRAC Bank’s Branch Network has recorded a historic net deposit growth of BDT 10,000 crore in the first eight months of 2025, underscoring the sustained momentum in deposit mobilisation. This milestone builds on the consistent upward trajectory achieved in recent years, as the Branch Network continues to redefine industry benchmarks for business growth. The bank organised a celebration programme on August 20, 2025, where Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director & CEO (Current Charge), and Sheikh Mohammad Ashfaque, Deputy Managing Director & Head of Branch Distribution Network, joined the leaders of Branch Network in celebrating the deposit milestone. A. K. M. Tareq, Senior Zonal Head for North, and Taher Hasan Al Mamun, Senior Zonal Head for South, along with Regional Heads, ...

The Seychelles Nature Trail Returns for Its Second Big Run

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The Seychelles Nature Trail is back for its second edition on Saturday, August 23, 2025. After a successful debut in 2023, the event is fast earning its reputation as a must-do trail race for both local and international runners. What started as an initiative to connect people with nature, sport, and culture is now becoming a regular highlight on the Seychelles event calendar. More than just a competition, the Seychelles Nature Trail is an invitation to experience Seychelles differently—through its forests, mountains, coastlines, and communities. Organised by Tourism Seychelles, in collaboration with its partners, including the Seychelles National Parks and Gardens Authority (SPGA), the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF), the Grand Anse Mahé District Administration, Ilop Sport, and the Seych...