August 2025 - Page 8 of 12

Aug142025 by TS ReportNo Comments

HONOR launches Pad X7, dubbed pocket-sized giant, with massive battery and premium features

Global technology brand HONOR has officially brought its latest innovation, the HONOR Pad X7, to the Bangladesh market. The device is all set to redefine the user experience in the compact tablet segment. This Android tablet will be available from August 14, 2025, across all HONOR brand shops nationwide, as well as on popular e-commerce platforms Daraz and Pickaboo, at a retail price of BDT 12,999. Adding more value to consumers’ purchases, a premium leather back cover will be included. The device, known as the pocket-sized giant screen, demonstrates HONOR’s meticulous design and is built to ensure lasting quality and powerful performance. The tablet’s 7020mAh battery ensures extended usage with up to 56 days of standby time, and its 18W fast charging system will quickly power up the de...

Aug142025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Regional Business Conference of National Bank Held in Chattogram

Breaking News, Business

National Bank PLC organized its Regional Business Conference in Chattogram on Wednesday, August 13. The event took place at the conference hall of Ambrosia Restaurant, with the bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Adil Chowdhury, attending as the Chief Guest. Among others, Deputy Managing Director Mr. Syed Rois Uddin, Deputy Managing Director (In-Charge) Mr. Md. Meshkat-ul-Anwar Khan, Senior Vice President & Regional Manager (Chattogram) Mr. A.S.M. Helal Uddin, Senior Vice President Mr. Mohammad Towhidul Karim, along with branch managers of 19 branches in the Chattogram region, corporate branch managers, operations managers, and sub-branch managers, were present. The conference reviewed the performance of the corporate and other branches in the Chattogram region. Speaking on the occa...

Aug132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

11th International Yarn, Fabric & Accessories Sourcing show begins on 14th August 2025

Breaking News, Business

11th Bangladesh Yarn,Fabrics & Accessories Show 2025 will begin from 14th August 2025 at International Convention City Bashundhara. The four day International tradeshow will help country’s RMG sector to source their requirements of Yarn, Fabric & Garment Accessories from international suppliers showcasing at the show. The 11th edition of this show being organized by ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd will have participation from over 100 overseas companies along with Bangladesh companies showcasing their latest collection of Yarn, Fabrics & Accessories to the RMG Sector of our country. The event is targeted at the garment manufacturers & exporters, buying houses and fabric importers enabling them to source from overseas suppliers closer to their doorsteps. Fabric sou...

Aug132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Effective measures required to curb hypertension risk among youth

Breaking News, NGO News

Hypertension and other non-communicable diseases are increasing at an alarming rate among the country's youth due to various causes including unhealthy dietary habits, physical inactivity, sedentary lifestyles, and air pollution. Immediate and effective action is crucial to safeguard the young generation from these escalating health risks. Speakers highlighted such recommendations at a webinar titled "Hypertension Risk and the Youth of Bangladesh", organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) on Tuesday August 12, in observance of National and International Youth Day 2025. The webinar was supported by Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) and co-organized by youth organizations- Bangladesh Medical Students' Society (BMSS), Platform Doctors Foundation, ...

Aug132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

From Paper to Portal: The Rise of Digital Insurance in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Feature

At long last, the winds of digital disruption have begun to stir the sails of Bangladesh’s insurance sector. While industries such as banking, telecom, and retail have already embraced technology as a competitive edge, insurance remained a sleeping giant—anchored to archaic processes and legacy mindsets. But that narrative is shifting. With digitalization now viewed as both a strategic imperative and a market differentiator, insurers are finally charting a course from paper to portal. The era of digital insurance in Bangladesh has arrived—with a calculated, transformative push by forward-thinking players. The digital transformation of Bangladesh’s insurance industry formally began in 2018, when two insurers—Guardian Life Insurance and Green Delta Insurance—took pioneering steps to intro...

Aug122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

SAARC Workshop Charts Path for Family Farming in Livestock Sector

Breaking News, Health

A three-day SAARC regional workshop on “Sustainable Family Farming in the Livestock Sector for Attaining the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) and the SDGs in South Asia” began yesterday (11 August 2025) in Kathmandu, Nepal. The event is jointly organized by the SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC), the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Nepal, the Asian Farmers Association (AFA), Philippines, and Heifer International, Nepal. The workshop aims to develop strategies and an action plan to strengthen family farming in livestock and pastoralism across the region. Delegates from six SAARC member states- Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are attending, alongside farmer organization representatives from Mongolia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and ...

Aug122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

TECNO SPARK 40 Series: Four Phones, One Mission – Redefining Value in Bangladesh’s Smartphone Market

Breaking News, Technology

TECNO’s SPARK 40 Series has brought a new dimension to Bangladesh’s smartphone market, aiming to deliver an exceptional experience for entry-to-mid-range users. The lineup features four models — SPARK 40 Pro+, SPARK 40 Pro, SPARK 40, and SPARK 40C, each offering unique features. However, in line with the series tagline “Slim Ever, Strong Forever,” all SPARK 40 smartphones combine slim and premium designs with durability and best-in-segment performance. SPARK 40 Pro+: The Ultra-Slim Powerhouse Leading the series is the SPARK 40 Pro+, hailed as the world’s thinnest curved wireless charging phone at just 6.49mm. Powered by the MediaTek Helio G200 processor, it offers 16GB RAM (8GB+8GB extended) and 256GB storage for seamless multitasking. The device boasts a 6.78-inch 1.5K 3D curved ...

Aug122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Glenrich students shine at World Mathematics Invitational 2025 in Thailand

Breaking News, Education

Two students from Glenrich International School earned international recognition in the World Mathematics Invitational 2025, arguably one of the most prestigious math competitions in the world. Held in Bangkok, the event brought together top young math talents from all over the world, where Glenrich students stood out for their outstanding skills. Aayan Zaman, a student in Grade 10 at Glenrich Uttara, secured a Silver Medal in this global contest. He had qualified for the contest in Grade 9 with his excellent problem-solving and mathematics skills. In the Grade 5 category, Aariz Intishar Chowdhury, a Grade 6 student from the Satarkul campus, earned a Gold Medal. He had qualified while he was in Grade 5 and has been selected to represent Bangladesh at the VIMC International Math Competitio...

Aug122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

DMA-DIU Tech Center inaugurated at Daffodil International University

Breaking News, Education

To familiarize students of the Computer Science and Engineering Department of Daffodil International University with the evolving trends of technology and to enhance the quality and excellence of practical education DMA-DIU Tech Center has been inaugurated at Daffodil International University.The center was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Dr. M. R. Kabir, at the university's Innovation Lab today on August 11 (Monday). The inauguration ceremony was virtually addressed by Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Board of Trustees of Daffodil International University and DMA Chairman Mahabub Zaman. The program was chaired by Professor Dr. Sheikh Rashed Haider Noor, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and was addressed by DMA Managing Director Ha...

Aug122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Discussion Meeting Held to Demand Quick Passage of Proposed Amendments to the Tobacco Control Act

Breaking News, NGO News

On 11 August 2025, a discussion meeting was held at the Retirement Building, jointly organized by the Development Organisation of the Rural Poor-DORP and the Bangladesh Retired Government Employees Welfare Association. The meeting called for the quick passage of the proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Act to protect public health. The keynote paper was presented by Zeba Afroza, Program Coordinator of DORP. She explained six major proposals from the draft amendment prepared by the Health Services Division, which are in line with the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). These proposals include removing smoking areas in all public places and public transport, banning the display of tobacco products at points of sale, banning tobacco companies’ corporate social respo...