September 2025 - Page 7 of 10

Sep122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Directorate of Primary Education and British Council Partner to Enhance English Language Teaching in Bangladesh

The Directorate of Primary Education (DPE), under the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education and the British Council have formalised a partnership set to shape the future of primary education across Bangladesh. Through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), this collaboration will launch a crucial initiative to support the government's upcoming Primary Education Development Plan (PEDP5). One of the main goals of this partnership is to identify the initiatives which are needed to improve the professional skills of English teachers in primary schools. Another key aspect of this initiative is to collect data through a needs analysis, as the their role is often overlooked in professional development planning. In a unique and holistic approach, the initiative will also assess the ...

Sep122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

8th Meeting of Shariah supervisory Committee of DBH held

Breaking News, Business

The 8th meeting of Shariah Supervisory Committee of DBH Finance PLC was held at the Board Meeting Room of its Corporate Head Office. The Chairman of Shari’ah Supervisory Committee of DBH Finance PLC and prominent Islamic scholar of the country Dr. Muhammad Saifullah presided over the meeting. Other members of the Shari’ah Supervisory Committee, Md. Fariduddin Ahmed and Dr. Zubair Mohammad Ehsanul Hoque, CSAA attended the meeting. Among others, Managing Director & CEO of DBH Finance PLC Nasimul Baten, Head of DBH Islamic Financing Division (IFD) Tanvir Ahmad, CFO Md. Abdul Ahad and other high officials of DBH IFD also attended the meeting. The formal proceedings of the meeting began with the recitation from the Holy Quran and various issues related to Shari’ah compliance in overa...

Sep122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

National Bank Strengthens Growth Agenda with Managers Meet in Dhaka

Breaking News, Business

National Bank PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to growth, customer trust, and service excellence by organizing a ‘Managers Meet’ at its Head Office on September 11, 2025. The event brought together Branch Managers of the Bank’s top 11 Dhaka branches, led by Managing Director Adil Chowdhury, along with senior officials of the Bank. The meeting reviewed branch performance and outlined forward-looking strategies to strengthen National Bank’s market position. Speaking as Chief Guest, Managing Director Adil Chowdhury inspired participants with his vision for the Bank’s future, “Our branches are not just service points — they are the heartbeat of National Bank. Each interaction with a customer is an opportunity to build trust, to demonstrate innovation, and to reflect the values that se...

Sep112025 by TS ReportNo Comments

National Heart Foundation Welcomes Directive for 100% Tobacco-Free Health Facilities

Breaking News, NGO News

The National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh has welcomed the Directorate General of Health Services’ directive to make all public and private hospitals and healthcare facilities 100% tobacco-free, calling it a “significant step” for public health. In a press release signed today (Thursday, 11 September 2025) by the President of the National Heart Foundation, Professor Dr. Khandakar Abdul Awal Rizvi, it was stated that following a letter from the Foundation on 23 July 2025, the Health Directorate has instructed all hospitals, medical and dental colleges, specialized hospitals, nursing colleges, and other healthcare institutions across the country to implement full tobacco-free environments. The directive aims to ensure a 100% tobacco and smoke-free environment for doctors, nurses, hea...

Sep102025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Xiaomi Launches Redmi Pad 2

Breaking News, Technology

Global tech giant Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi Pad 2 in the local market to enrich the experience of Bangladeshi tech enthusiasts. Alongside its crystal-clear display and elegant design, the device stands out with its long-lasting battery and immersive sound system. From listening music and watching movies to completing educational tasks or office tasks with ease, the pad is quickly winning the attention of tech lovers across the country. The Redmi Pad 2 features an 11-inch 2.5k crystal-clear display with 90Hz refresh rate. This ensures a buttery smooth experience for Xiaomi fans when streaming videos, creating content, or enjoying games. The pad automatically adjusts brightness according to the sunlight to protect users' eyes, which ensures long hours of use without fatigue. Another ...

Sep92025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Book Launch: “Oral Cancer: Prevention and Treatment”

Breaking News, Literature

The book “Oral Cancer: Prevention and Treatment” by Professor Dr. ArupRatan Choudhury was unveiled on Tuesday, 09 September 2025, at the CIRDAP Auditorium in Dhaka. The event was organized by Madak Darbo O Nesha Nirodh Sangstha (MANAS). The health-focused book, published by Chandrachap, has been dedicated to the renowned singer Sabina Yasmin. The ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Nurjahan Begum, Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, while Professor Dr. ArupRatan Choudhury, Founder President of MANAS, presided over the program. Distinguished guests who attended and spoke at the event included Akhtar-uz Zaman, Director General of the National Tobacco Control Cell, Rumana Rashid Ishita, Vice President of MANAS, Ferdous Wahid, General Secretary of MANAS, Matiur Rahma...

Sep92025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Alibaba.com to Join the 24th Textech Bangladesh 2025 International Expo to Empower Local SMEs for Global Export

Breaking News, Business

Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, today announced to participate in the 24th Textech Bangladesh 2025 International Expo at Hall-B: Stall No: BT17E & BT17F from 10th to the 13th of September 2025 in Dhaka. As part of its mission to support local businesses, Alibaba.com invites Bangladeshi SMEs—especially in the textile, jute, and handicraft sectors—to visit their stall and explore opportunities to sell products internationally. Founded in 1999, Alibaba.com connects millions of businesses worldwide and provides AI-powered solutions for product sourcing, supplier verification, online ordering, payments, logistics, and after-sales support. At the expo, Alibaba.com will help local SMEs become export-ready, particularly ahead of the Western ...

Sep92025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Demand for Swift Passage of Proposed Amendment to the Tobacco Control Law

Breaking News, NGO News

To safeguard public health and move towards a tobacco-free Bangladesh, Development Organisation of the Rural Poor-DORP organized a national seminar on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, at the CIRDAP Auditorium in Dhaka. The event was titled “The Urgent Need to Pass Proposed Amendment to the Tobacco Control Law for Public Health Protection.” The seminar began with a welcome address by A.H.M. Noman, Founder and Chief Executive of DORP, followed by a keynote presentation by Mohammad Zobair Hasan, Deputy Executive Director of DORP. In his paper, Hasan highlighted six major proposals included in the draft amendment prepared by the Health Services Division in line with the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). These are: eliminating designated smoking areas in public places and transpo...

Sep82025 by TS ReportNo Comments

British Council initiates research on Sustainable Architectural Practices in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Education

The British Council has commissioned the Bengal Institute for Architecture, Landscapes and Settlements to lead a new research initiative on sustainable architecture in Bangladesh. In March of this year, the Bengal Institute’s research proposal was selected through a competitive open call for applications. The appointed team, which is now preparing to conduct field-research, aims to prepare an overview of existing, but under-documented sustainable and climate-adaptive architectural practices and approaches across the country. The team will interview designers, custodians and users of the projects in Districts throughout Bangladesh, to understand the broader context of these practices. Focussing on the necessity for the research initiative on sustainable architectural practices in Bang...

Sep82025 by TS ReportNo Comments

647 Public Transport Drivers Trained by DAM and BRTA

Breaking News, NGO News

With the aim of proper implementation of Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (Control) Act (Amendment-2013) initiative of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority-BRTA and Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Health Sector training has been provided to 647 public transport drivers at the Zoar Sahara BRTC Bus Depot in capital on September 8, 2025. Adut Rahman Imon, Program Officer of the Tobacco Control Project of the Health Sector of DAM, presented a documentary on the implementation of the Tobacco Control Act and health damage among professional drivers. In the training public transport drivers (Bus, CNG, Laguna, Tempu) are informed about the bad effects of direct and indirect smoking, health hazards, and tobacco control laws. Passengers, especially women and children, are indirectly exposed to smoke ...