August 2025 - Page 2 of 12

Aug292025 by TS ReportNo Comments

7th Annual General Meeting of NBL Money Transfer (Maldives) Private Limited Held

The 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of NBL Money Transfer (Maldives) Private Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of National Bank PLC., was held on 27 August 2025 at the company’s registered office in Malé, the capital of Maldives, through virtual platform. The meeting was presided over by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Muklesur Rahman. Also present were Director Mr. Imran Ahmed, Director Mr. Md. Hannan Khan Kabir, and Managing Director of National Bank PLC Mr. Areef Billah Adil Chowdhury. In his address, Chairman Mr. Muklesur Rahman commended the company’s achievements and overall efficiency in 2024. He emphasized the importance of encouraging Bangladeshi expatriates to remit their hard-earned money safely through National Bank and highlighted the need for the continuous...

Aug282025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Govt. steps up efforts to tackle hypertension and other NCDs- Speakers at journalists’ workshop

Breaking News, NGO News

The prevalence of hypertension and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are surging rapidly, posing a severe threat to public health. To tackle this growing challenge, a substantial portion of the health sector's budget should be directed toward combating hypertension. Such demands were made at a workshop for journalists titled "Hypertension Control in Bangladesh: Progress, Challenges and Way Forward", held on 26 August 2025 at the BIP Conference Room in Dhaka. The workshop was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI). Twenty-six journalists working in print, television and online media participated in the workshop. It was informed at the workshop that 35 ministries and divisions of the gove...

Aug282025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Roar Global strengthens Meta Business operations in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Business

Roar Global, a Meta Managed Partner in Bangladesh, is strengthening its presence in the market with expanded services and a continued commitment to supporting the country's digital growth. Roar Global, through its Bangladeshi subsidiary Roar Bangla, has provided businesses with expert Meta advertising solutions and a more localized service experience. This offering is supported by Roar Global's partnership with Meta's APAC team. This ensures clients in Bangladesh receive strategic guidance, platform insights, and official support directly from the source. To further empower local businesses, Roar Global has introduced local billing in Bangladeshi Taka (BDT). This initiative simplifies financial processes for advertisers of all sizes, making Meta advertising more accessible and easier to...

Aug282025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Xiaomi launches Xiaomi REDMI 15C with the segment’s largest display

Breaking News, Technology

Bangladesh's number one mobile handset brand, Xiaomi, has launched its latest smartphone, Xiaomi REDMI 15C with the tagline "Somoy Ekhon Amar" in Bangladesh featuring 6.9-inch biggest display in this segment and a powerful long lasting 6000mAh battery life for entertainment enthusiast. One of the key highlights of the device is its immersive 6.9-inch Dot Drop Display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, which aims at making the smartphone experience more vibrant and comfortable for Xiaomi fans. The device ensures a smooth and clear visual experience whether users are streaming videos, browsing content, or playing android games. Additionally, the device helps to protect the user's eyes by automatically adjusting the screen brightness according to sunlight or as needed. For using high-quality di...

Aug282025 by TS ReportNo Comments

SAARC Workshop Stresses Roadmap for Regional Food Fortification and Trade Growth

Breaking News, National

The inaugural session of the SAARC regional consultation workshop titled “Fostering Regional Agricultural Trade including Fortified Foods through Harmonized Food Safety Standards in South Asia” was held on 27 August 2025 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The three-day workshop is jointly organized by the SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Government of Nepal, and the UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia. Delegates from six SAARC Member States namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are participating in the event. The workshop aims to identify opportunities for regional harmonization of standards for fortified foods to enhance trade and effectively address micronutrient deficiencies in South Asia...

Aug272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Research & Innovation Week held at UIU

Breaking News, Education

United International University (UIU) successfully concluded its flagship “Research & Innovation (R&I) Week 2025”, a four-day signature program designed to foster strong collaboration between academia and industry yesterday. The event brought together leading academics, industry professionals, and enthusiastic students to exchange knowledge, present research, and explore innovations with real-world impact. The week began with an inspiring opening ceremony led by Prof. Dr. Hasan Sarwar, Dean of the School of Science & Engineering (SoSE), setting the tone for a diverse program that featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, research presentations, and a student poster competition. Throughout the week, distinguished speakers and industry leaders shared their expertise on ...

Aug272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Demand for Immediate Passage of the Draft Amendment to the Tobacco Control Law

Breaking News, NGO News

Speakers have called for the immediate passage of the draft amendment to the Tobacco Control Law to protect public health and reduce tobacco-related deaths, along with the implementation of Article 5.3 of the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). The demand was made on Wednesday (27 August) at a media briefing organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission titled “Implementation of WHO FCTC and Urgent Passage of the Draft Amendment to the Tobacco Control Law.” The discussion was attended by National Press Club President Hasan Hafiz, Crime Reporters Association of Bangladesh (CRAB) General Secretary M. M. Badsha, Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) General Secretary Abul Kashem, Bangladesh Health Reporters Forum President Rashed Rabbi, Dhaka Ahsania Mission Ex...

Aug272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Mastercard and ICMAB jointly host the ‘Cashless Bangladesh Summit 2025’ in Dhaka

Breaking News, Business

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) and Mastercard jointly hosted the ‘Cashless Bangladesh Summit 2025’under the theme‘The Intersection of Finance and Technology’. Organized today at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Dhaka, theSummit brought together key stakeholders from the banking and fintech sectors, regulatory authorities, and policymakers to explore the possibilities, challenges, and future roadmap for building a cashless economy. The Summit was attended by Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank asChief Guest, and Mr. Shish Haider Chowdhury, Secretary, Information and CommunicationTechnology (ICT) Division, Government of Bangladesh asSpecial Guest. The Summit featured insightful discussions, including an opening session on’The Role of Fintech i...

Aug272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

OPPO Reno13 F Becomes Even More Accessible with a New Price

Breaking News, Technology

OPPO, the leading global technology brand, has announced a new price for its OPPO Reno13 F. Renowned as the first smartphone in its segment to feature true underwater photography and videography mode, the Reno13 F is now available at BDT 30,990, reduced from its previous price of BDT 34,990. The Reno13 F is designed to empower users to capture extraordinary moments anywhere, even underwater. With IP69-rated water and dust resistance, the device allows crystal-clear photography and videography up to two meters underwater for 30 minutes. OPPO’s advanced AI color calibration technology ensures vibrant tones, sharp focus, and precise contrast in every shot, turning aquatic adventures into stunning memories without the need for extra equipment. Revolutionizing traditional photography, the AI ...

Aug272025 by TS ReportNo Comments

National Bank Holds ‘Card Business Conference’

Breaking News, Business

National Bank PLC organized a Card Business Conference on 25 August 2025 at the National Bank Training Institute. In addition to physical participation, many managers also joined the conference virtually via Zoom Platform. Mr. Imran Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director of the Bank, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Also present were Mr. Kazi Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director (In-charge); Mr. Md. Rajunur Rashid, EVP & Head of Branch Operations Division; Mr. Ashish Kumar Laskar, EVP & Regional Manager, Dhaka South; Mr. A.S.M. Helal Uddin, SVP & Regional Manager, Dhaka North; and Mr. Ujjal Kumar Paul, VP & Head of Cards (CC), along with branch managers and officials from both Dhaka North and South regions. The conference served as a platform to discuss strategi...