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GAC’s EV Brand AION Launched in Bangladesh by DHS Motors at Dhaka Motor Show

DHS Motors Limited, the official distributor of GAC Motor vehicles in Bangladesh, officially introduced the electric vehicle brand AION during the 19th Dhaka Motor Show. The prestigious AION brand regularly ranks within the top 3 in sales in the extremely competitive electric vehicle (EV) markets of Thailand and China and have held the distinction of being ranked 1st in the Vehicle Quality rankings of China for three consecutive years. The showcase featured the new EV models AION Y and AION V. The luxurious models are known for their feature-rich presence, elite comfort, spacious interior and excellent range. The AION Y possesses a 430km range, and the AION V clocks in with 485km per charge. Both vehicles have created a large buzz among the attendees of the show. A special introductory ...

National Seminar on Water Rights in Bangladesh held at UIU

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The Department of Civil Engineering at United International University (UIU) organized a National Seminar on “Water Rights in Bangladesh” on 25 April 2026 (Saturday) at 10:00 AM at the UIU campus. Mr. Forhad Hossain Azad, MP, State Minister, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh was present as the Chief Guest. Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman, Economist and Social Thinker, Chairperson of the Governing Body, BRAC and Founder & Executive Chairman, PPRC was present as a Guest of Honor. Mr. Mohammad Saiful Islam Majumder, Joint Secretary, Policy Support Branch, LGD, LGRDC was present as the Special Guest. The Vice Chancellor of UIU Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia presided over the Ceremony. The two keynote papers were presented by Prof. Dr. Md. Mujibur Ra...

Youth Demand Effective Tobacco Tax and Price Hike in the Upcoming Budget

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More than one hundred students from various universities, including members of DORP Tobacco-Free Youth, have called for effective taxation and higher prices on tobacco products in the upcoming national budget for fiscal year 2026–27. The demand was raised during a human chain organized in front of the National Board of Revenue building in Agargaon on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026. The young participants said that reducing the easy availability of cigarettes and other tobacco products is essential to protect the youth from the harmful effects of tobacco. During the program, the students expressed concern that the widespread availability of tobacco products in Bangladesh has led to an alarming increase in tobacco use and smoking among young people and low-income groups, posing a seriou...