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Zannatul Tumpa Makes Her Directorial Debut with ‘OMANUSH’ in the United States

For the first time in her career, Zannatul Tumpa has stepped into theatre direction with the stage production ‘OMANUSH’. The play was staged on June 14, 2026, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA, at 9 Bayard St, with two performances held at 3:30 PM and 6:45 PM local time. Written by renowned playwright Mamunur Rashid and presented by Suchona Theater Production, ‘OMANUSH’ was staged as part of the 21st Annual South Asian Theater Festival. The festival was organized by EPIC (Empowering People Inspiring Communities), with COLAB Arts serving as co-organizer. The poster concept and design for the production were created by Rana Masud and Rahi Chawdhury. Speaking about her first experience as a theatre director, Zannatul Tumpa said, “I have been involved in theatre production for nearly two...

Syed Mohammad Kamal is the new president of AmCham

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On 14 June 2026, the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) celebrated the Installation of its newly elected Executive Committee for the 2026–2028 term at the Grand Ballroom of Sheraton Dhaka, Banani, ushering in a new chapter of leadership and commitment to advancing U.S.–Bangladesh business relations. At the helm of the newly elected Executive Committee are Mr. Syed Mohammad Kamal, Vice President of Mastercard Bangladesh, who assumes the role of President; Mr. Ala Uddin Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of MetLife Bangladesh, as Vice President; and Mr. Reza Ur Rahman Mahmud, Managing Director of Philip Morris International Bangladesh, as Treasurer. The newly elected office bearers bring extensive leadership experience across diverse sectors, as outlined below. Mr. Syed Moham...

PriyoShop Takes Bangladesh to the UN: Representing Emerging Market Infrastructure at STI Forum 2026

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PriyoShop Retail Distribution infrastructure for MSMEs in emerging markets made its mark on the global stage at the United Nations Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Forum 2026 at UN Headquarters in New York. PriyoShop’s Founder and CEO Asikul Alam Khan represented Bangladesh alongside ambassadors, UNCTAD officials, Microsoft leadership, the Digital Cooperation Organization and founders from across emerging economies united by a shared urgency: closing the infrastructure gap that continues to cripple MSME supply chains worldwide. Bangladesh is one of the world's fastest-growing consumer markets, powered by over 5 million small retailers who form the backbone of everyday commerce. Yet these businesses operate with limited working capital, fragmented supply chains, inaccessible d...