August 2025 - Page 9 of 12

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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 ...

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Panasonic Launches Value Series Mixer Grinders in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Business

Panasonic, a leader in innovative kitchen appliances, Recently launched its new Value Series Mixer Grinders in the Bangladesh market. This launch marks the brand’s third mixer grinder range in the country, following the success of the AC Series and AV Series. With the Value Series, Panasonic aims to tap into the rapidly growing entry-level segment by offering high performance, safety, and quality—positioning the product as a true “value for money” solution for everyday kitchen needs. The Value Series Mixer Grinder line-up is designed for price-conscious consumers who do not want to compromise on durability and functionality. With this launch, Panasonic continues to strengthen its commitment to making its trusted kitchen technologies accessible to a wider audience. Historically positione...

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“Meet the Champions of UIU” held at UIU

Breaking News, Education

The App Forum (AF) a wing of Directorate of Career Counseling & Student Affairs (DCCSA), United International University (UIU) organized a reception ceremony titled “Meet the Champions of UIU”. The reception ceremony was held on August 09, 2025 (Saturday) at 1:30 PM at UIU Campus for three robotics teams (UIU Mars Rover, UIU Ascend and UIU Mariner) that have recently achieved significant success in various international robotics competitions. Mr. Ariful Hasan Opu, President of Space Innovation Camp and Adviser for NASA Space Apps Challenge BD was present as the Special Guest at the ceremony. Among others, Professor Emeritus Dr. M Rezwan Khan, Executive Director, Institute for Advanced Research (IAR), UIU and Prof. Dr. Hasan Sarwar, Dean, School of Science and Engineering, UIU spoke ...

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BRAC Bank wins record 6 awards at Visa Leadership Conclave 2025

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has achieved an exceptional milestone by winning a record six prestigious awards at the Visa Leadership Conclave 2025. The recognition highlights the bank’s outstanding performance across card issuing, acquiring, and value-added service categories. The bank has secured awards in Excellence in Visa Cross-Border Debit, Excellence in Product Innovation – Cross-Border Medical Debit Card, Excellence in Value Proposition in an Affluent Card, Excellence in Visa E-commerce Business (Issuing), Excellence in Visa POS Acquiring Business and Excellence in Visa E-commerce Acquiring Business. With these six awards, BRAC Bank emerged as the most awarded institution of this year’s conclave, reinforcing its leadership in digital payments, innovation, and cross-border transaction capabili...

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International Youth Day Run 2025 held in Dhaka to promote youth empowerment

Breaking News, Feature

The Hatirjheel Amphitheater in the capital came alive Friday morning as over 1000 enthusiastic runners took part in the 'International Youth Day Run 2025'. The event was organised by RHSTEP in collaboration with RHRN Bangladesh Coalition Partners. The event, held under the theme "Youth Empowerment for a Sustainable Future" and the slogan "Empowering Youth, Building Tomorrow", aimed to inspire young people to take active roles in building a better, more sustainable society. Participants, including 800 external runners and 200 from RHSTEP and its partner organisations, competed in the 7.5 km race. The run began at 6:00am, with Ultra Camp Runners (UCR) serving as the technical partner, ensuring a smooth and safe event for all. Md Ashiqul Islam, Deputy Executive Director (DED) o...

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Our Health, Their Profits: A Call to Stand against Tobacco Industry Interference

Breaking News, Opinion

Marjana Muntaha On 13 July, during a meeting of the Advisory Committee on amending Bangladesh's Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Act 2013, it was decided to invite representatives of the tobacco industry to participate in discussions on the proposed amendment. The profit motives of tobacco companies and the public's right to health can never align. In 2003, Bangladesh made a groundbreaking move. It became the first country in the world to sign the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). It was a moment of pride, a declaration to the global community that our nation would lead in protecting people, especially future generations from the devastating grip of tobacco. But that historic promise seems to be fading by choosing to invite tobacco indust...