May 19, 2026 - TheStatement24

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Special Awareness Session for Clubfoot Child Caregivers Held in Feni

A special awareness session for the parents and caregivers of children born with clubfoot—locally known as Mugur Pa—was held on Tuesday, 19 May, at Alabox Specialized Physiotherapy Treatment Center in the town's Temuhani area, at noon. Organized under the 'Walk for Life' project, the 'Parents Group Meeting' focused on ensuring the continuity of treatment and overcoming the social stigmas associated with this congenital condition. Implemented by the non-governmental development organization United Purpose Bangladesh with financial support from MiracleFeet, the event brought together 20 caregivers, including 12 female and 8males, of 10 clubfoot-affected children. The participants openly shared their personal struggles, emotional journeys, and daily challenges. Throughout the session, spea...

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Airtel Releases Theme Song for Bangladesh PUBG Team Ahead of Global Competition

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Bangladesh’s premier esports team, A1 Esports, is set to compete in the PUBG MOBILE Global Open (PMGO) South Asia Finals. The team secured its place in one of South Asia’s biggest PUBG MOBILE tournaments after winning the PUBG MOBILE National Championship for the third consecutive time. To celebrate the team’s representation of Bangladesh on the international stage, its brand partner, Airtel, the youth-focused brand of Robi Axiata PLC, has released a special “Esports Anthem” or theme song. It is the country’s first full-fledged esports theme song released by a brand. The specially produced track highlights the team’s journey to the PMGO South Asia Finals and Bangladesh’s representation on the global stage. Airtel, the youth-focused brand of Robi Axiata PLC, has long been the princ...

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BYD Expanding the Future of New Energy Mobility with Triple-Model Launch in Bangladesh

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BYD, the global leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, has accelerated Bangladesh’s electric mobility journey with the grand launch of three advanced NEVs — the BYD Seal 5, BYD Seal 6, and BYD Sealion 6 AWD — at a grand launching ceremony held on 17 May at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka. The launch event marked another significant milestone in bringing smarter, more sustainable, and technology-driven mobility solutions to Bangladeshi roads. The event was graced by Ketsu Zhang, Deputy General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division, as the Chief Guest. Distinguished attendees also included Hafizur Rahman Khan, Chairman of CG Runner BD Ltd.; Amid Sakif Khan, Managing Director of CG Runner BD Ltd.; Charles Ren, Country Manager of BYD Bangladesh; and I...

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Customers of All Operators Can Now Subscribe to Toffee via Local Retailers

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In an effort to democratize digital entertainment, Banglalink, the country’s leading digital operator, and Toffee, the country’s premier digital infotainment platform, have launched the nation’s first-ever telecom-powered retail OTT subscription initiative across the country. This pioneering rollout allows anyone, including non-Banglalink users, to instantly purchase Toffee subscriptions directly from local retail outlets nationwide. This initiative will bridge the gap between digital entertainment and convenience. Customers can easily subscribe to Toffee from local stores without needing credit cards, app store accounts, or digital wallets. This ensures that premium OTT content is readily available to everyone, particularly users who are more comfortable with traditional retail transac...

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Axentec Powers Sonali Bank Limited with Secure Connectivity for Farmer’s Card Initiative

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Axentec PLC is providing technological support to Sonali Bank PLC in implementing the government’s “Farmer Card” initiative. The pilot programme is ensuring secure and reliable connectivity through the company’s infrastructure. The Farmer Card programme was recently inaugurated in Tangail, where pilot operations have already begun. Farmers can now access various financial services through point-of-sale (POS) machines. The use of dual SIM technology in these devices ensures uninterrupted network coverage in rural and semi-urban areas. In the first phase, around 22,000 farmers across 11 agricultural blocks in 11 upazilas of 10 districts are being brought under the programme. The government plans to expand the programme nationwide in phases. A subsidiary of Robi Axiata PLC, Axentec i...