September 3, 2025 - TheStatement24

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Govt moves to fully digitize Security Clearance through BIDA OSS

The process of delivering security clearances for work permits of foreign investors and expatriates will be fully digitized through BIDA’s Online One Stop Service (OSS) portal by mid-September. The decision was announced at a high-level inter-agency meeting chaired by BIDA Executive Chairman Mr. Ashik Chowdhury and joined by Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Mr. Nasimul Gani on Tuesday. Key decisions reached in the meeting include: • The service delivery processes for security clearance will be fully digitalized through BIDA OSS. • Documentation requirements for security clearance have been rationalized to ensure that the process is in line with the Security Clearance circular issued by the Home Ministry. In cases where an application with all mandatory documents is sub...

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Call for Global Unity to Address Climate Crisis: Everyone took the climate protection pledge together

Breaking News, National

Yesterday, a unique day-long event titled “Biophilia: Reconnecting People, Climate and Culture” took place at a convention center in Dhaka. The event was organized by the Embassy of Switzerland and was a part of the 'Climate Action at Local Level' (CALL) program. Honourable Advisor to the interim government's Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, in her inaugural address stated, “Knowledge-based initiatives and global unity and empathy are crucial to tackling the climate crisis. We have limited time and resources, so we must act together. This crisis isn’t just about survival; it’s also about the security of future generations and the existence of many nations.” A key part of the day was the official launch of the CALL network, a joint initiative b...

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Tuned by OpenHouse: A Youth-Led Celebration of Dhaka’s Creative Spirit

Breaking News, Entertainment

OpenHouse Communication is proud to announce its inaugural cultural showcase, “Tuned by OpenHouse,” a youth-led celebration designed to energize Dhaka’s creative landscape with a bold new voice. The event will take place on September 4, 2025, at the Yamaha Flagship Center Auditorium, where an exclusive audience of 200 to 250 curated guests will experience an intimate night of music, laughter, and interactive engagement. Unlike traditional concerts, Tuned is designed as an immersive gathering, combining unplugged acoustic sessions, dynamic stand-up comedy, and interactive brand activations. The evening promises to highlight the diversity and vibrancy of Dhaka’s young urban audiences while offering an experience that goes beyond entertainment and into the realm of cultural innovation. ...

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Coca-Cola Launches Innovative ASSP Packaged Coke Zero and Sprite Zero

Breaking News, Business

After launching Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Fanta in the market in Affordable Small Sparkling Package (ASSP) in 250 ml, Coca-Cola takes another meaningful step in Bangladesh by launching two iconic beverages - Coke Zero and Sprite Zero, in a pack size of 250 ml, in the innovative Affordable Small Sparkling Package (ASSP) format. These ASSP bottles are being manufactured by Coca-Cola bottling partners Coca-Cola Icek (CCI) and are available across the country. Priced accessibly at a special introductory rate of BDT 15, this initiative is designed to provide consumers with access to premium, no-calorie beverage options. The ASSP bottles expansion showcases Coca-Cola Bangladesh’s transformative journey towards building a greener future. Affordable Small Sparkling Package (ASSP) represents the tra...