Day: August 26, 2025

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Trauma Can Have Long-Term Effects on Both Physical and Mental Health: Experts Warn

Trauma can leave lasting impacts not only on mental well-being but also on physical health, said renowned psychiatrist Professor Dr. Md. Zahir Uddin at a family awareness session held at Dhaka Ahsania Mission’s Health Sector Office in Shaymoli today.Speaking to parents and guardians of patients currently undergoing treatment at the Ahsania Mission Female ’s Drug Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Professor Zahir Uddin explained that trauma is a psychological wound triggered by frightening, distressing, or painful events. Such experiences may lead to disorders such as anxiety, depression, and emotional instability.“Trauma affects people differently,” he said. “While some individuals can recover over time, others may suffer from long-term psychological consequences. Child...

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HONOR launches world’s thinnest foldable phone ‘Magic V5’ in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Technology

HONOR has recently launched the world’s slimmest foldable phone, the Magic V5, in Bangladesh. With a remarkably thin profile of just 4.1mm when unfolded and 8.8mm when folded shut, and with a light weight of only 217 grams, the Magic V5 stands out as an outstanding portable and stylish device. HONOR Magic V5 set a Guinness World Record for foldable smartphone durability by lifting 104 kg while suspended. The foldable flagship was unveiled at an event held at the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel on August 24, 2025. The event was attended by top HONOR officials, including Lang Guo, the Country Manager and Abdullah Al Mamun, the Business Head, and Muzahidul Islam, the Deputy Country Manager, as well as corporate representatives from Grameenphone and other leading companies. “The HONOR Magic ...

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Call Not to Violate WHO FCTC Article 5.3 in Amending the Tobacco Control Law

Breaking News, NGO News

Development Organisation of the Rural Poor- DORP has urged the government to abandon its decision to take the opinion of tobacco companies in the amendment of the Tobacco Control Law. Instead, they called for the immediate passage of the proposed amendment and for ensuring that Bangladesh does not violate Article 5.3 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC).This call was made at a press conference titled “Strengthening the Tobacco Control Law and Expectations from the Government for Implementing WHO FCTC and Complying with Article 5.3”, held on Tuesday (26 August 2025) at the National Press Club in Dhaka.Presenting the keynote paper, Dr. Abu Muhammad Zakir Hossain, President of the Community Clinic Health Support Trust, said that every year tobacco-related diseases...

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Banglalink and Green Delta Insurance Launch First-Ever Fire & Lightning Service Bundle for SMEs

Breaking News, Business

Banglalink, the country’s innovative digital operator, has joined hands with Green Delta Insurance PLC, Bangladesh’s largest private non-life insurance company, to launch the nation’s first-ever Fire and Lightning Service Bundle for SME customers in the telecom industry.This bundle combines Banglalink’s voice and data services with insurance coverage against fire and lightning-related losses, offering small and medium-sized enterprises—as well as entrepreneurs—a unique combination of reliable connectivity and financial security.Designed to be both accessible and affordable, the service provides peace of mind by addressing two critical needs of SMEs in a single package: staying connected and staying protected. The launching event was organized at Tiger’s Den, the corporate headquart...

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Seychelles Nature Trail 2025 held

Breaking News, Feature

The second Seychelles Nature Trail 2025 held with 169 runners taking to the demanding 22-kilometre course through the Morne Seychellois National Park. Designed to highlight the archipelago’s natural heritage and promote sustainable tourism, the second edition of this eco-tourism signature event combined endurance, conservation, and cultural celebration. The 22 km course, with an ascent of 1,210 meters, tested runners’ endurance across some of Mahé’s most diverse terrain. Starting from Port Glaud, participants navigated coastal views at Cap Ternay, forest-lined paths at Anse Major, steep ascents at Mare aux Cochons and Cassedent, and rolling tracks through Tomassin before reaching the finish line at Grand Anse Mahé. This year’s trail also welcomed a diverse mix of participants, including ...

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After a Long Break, Ahmed Shabbir Romeo Returns to the Screen as a Labor Leader

Breaking News, Entertainment

After a long break, journalist–actor Ahmed Shabbir Romeo has appeared in front of the camera in the role of a labor leader. Romeo had been under treatment for a year, suffering from a serious illness.Romeo said, “This telefilm is based on contemporary realities and portrays the story of inequality between owners and workers. I have tried to embody the character of a labor leader. I hope the audience will appreciate it.”Director Kamrul Hasan Fuad said, “For this telefilm, I needed someone older to play the labor leader. I was worried about whether Romeo bhai could take on the role given his illness. But despite his poor health, he performed brilliantly and brought the character to life. The audience will understand this once they watch the telefilm.”Apart from Romeo, others who ...

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City Bank sells 5,000 Guardian’s policies through bancassurance

Breaking News, Business

City Bank, in partnership with Guardian Life Insurance Limited, has achieved a major milestone by selling 5,000 insurance policies through its bancassurance channel. This achievement makes City Bank the leading bancassurance partner in terms of policies sold within a short period.The milestone reflects the strong market acceptance of Guardian’s products – including Guardian Child Protection Plan, Guardian 4 Stage Plan, Guardian Sanchoy, Guardian Pension Plan, and Guardian Probridhi – which City Bank has been actively offering to its customers.As the first bank to issue a Guardian Life bancassurance policy in Bangladesh, City Bank has played a pioneering role in expanding customer access to insurance solutions. The rapid success demonstrates both the trust customers place in Guardia...