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British Council launches Connections Through Culture 2026 open call to deepen UK-Bangladesh artistic partnerships

The British Council has officially launched the 2026 cycle of its flagship Connections Through Culture (CTC) grants programme. The initiative is designed to seed-fund bilateral creative collaborations, cross-cultural exchanges, and institutional partnerships between the creative sector in the United Kingdom and 35 participating countries worldwide, including Bangladesh. "At the heart of the British Council's mission is a profound belief in the transformative power of cultural exchange," said Stephen Forbes, Country Director Bangladesh, British Council. "The Connections Through Culture grants programme builds long-term meaningful partnerships between our two countries by enabling our artists and creative practitioners to engage directly in co-creation and collaboration." The programme...

Jun172026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BEELIA Demands Reclassification of Elevators as Capital Machinery and Rationalization of Duties.

Breaking News, Business

The Bangladesh Elevator, Escalator and Lift Importers Association (BEELIA) has called upon the government to reclassify elevators and escalators as Capital Machinery and rationalize the existing duty structure to ensure sustainable growth of the country’s housing, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. On June 17, 2026 Speaking at a press conference held in the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) today, BEELIA President Md. Shafiul Alam Uzzwal stated that elevators are no longer luxury items in the context of modern urbanization, high-rise construction, industrialization, and inclusive infrastructure development. Rather, they are essential capital equipment that support economic growth and public accessibility. He noted that elevators were removed from the Capital Machinery category in 2023...

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Proposed Budget Risks Cheaper Tobacco and Missed Revenue Gains

Breaking News, NGO News

The proposed national budget for FY 2026–27 fails to introduce a tobacco tax and price structure capable of achieving the twin objectives of protecting public health and increasing government revenue, experts said at a press conference on Wednesday. They warned that the marginal increase in the price of low-tier cigarettes and the unchanged prices and tax rates on bidis, zarda and gul would effectively reduce the real prices of these products, making tobacco products more affordable and encouraging greater tobacco use, particularly among young people and low-income groups. The observations were made at a post-budget press conference organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission at the National Press Club following the announcement of the national budget for FY 2026–27. The event was addresse...

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Daraz Reaffirms Its Commitment to Bangladesh

Breaking News, Business

Daraz Bangladesh has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the country, stating that it continues to operate normally and remains focused on sustainable growth in the Bangladesh market, following recent media reports regarding its investment and operational outlook. The company said such characterizations do not reflect its actual strategic priorities or day-to-day operations and sought to provide clarity on its market commitment. Daraz continues to invest in technology-driven solutions to improve operational efficiency and customer experience, with a focus on building a scalable and sustainable digital commerce operation across Bangladesh. Last year alone, the platform has onboarded more than 7,000 new sellers, demonstrating continued growth of its ecosystem and its commitment t...

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Present Government Will Ensure Scientifically Sustainable Utilization of the Country’s Immense Marine Resources

Breaking News, National

Minister for Science and Technology, Faqir Mahbub Anam MP, stated on June 16, 2026 that the present government is committed to ensuring the scientifically sustainable utilization of the country's immense and promising marine resources. He remarked, "Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, we are firmly dedicated to implementing all action plans regarding the Blue Economy as outlined in our election manifesto. To achieve economic growth, employment generation, food security, and climate resilience, absolute priority will be given to marine resource management, development of ocean-based industrial technology, biodiversity protection, marine environmental conservation, improving the living standards of coastal communities, and fostering research and innovation." ...

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Cultural Affairs Minister and Minister of State Visit Kabi Nazrul Institute

Breaking News, Education

on 16 June 2026 the Minister for Cultural Affairs, Mr. Nitai Roy Chowdhury, and the State Minister for Cultural Affairs Mr. Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam visited the Kabi Nazrul Institute in Dhaka. They were accompanied by the Secretary of the Ministry Kaniz Moula and senior officials. Upon their arrival, they were warmly greeted with floral bouquets by the officials of the Kabi Nazrul Institute. During the visit, they inspected the institute’s library, various departments, and both the old and newly constructed buildings, while closely reviewing the institute’s overall activities and the literary and memorial collections dedicated to the National Poet. Following the inspection, Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury joined a meeting with the institute’s officials as the Chief Guest and delivered importa...

Jun162026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Outstanding Success for Bangladesh University Students in International Architecture Competition in Mexico.

Breaking News, Education

Students from the Department of Architecture at Bangladesh University (BU) have achieved remarkable success in the prestigious international competition 'XXIX Plastic Spatial Encounter 2026'. The event was jointly organized by the Faculty of Architecture of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and the renowned Luis Barragán Workshop. In this international competition, both teams representing Bangladesh University earned honorable recognitions, bringing immense pride and glory to the nation on the global stage. This extraordinary achievement by the students of 'Studio 1.2' (42nd Batch) of the Architecture Department has brought great honor to the country. In this recently held competition, the team of Md. Hasin Almas Himel, Tasnim, and Shashwati Gharami secured second p...

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BRAC Bank and Coca-Cola İçecek Bangladesh Partner to Strengthen Distribution Ecosystem

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has signed a Distributor Finance Agreement with Coca-Cola İçecek (CCI) Bangladesh to strengthen its distribution ecosystem, enhance access to working capital, and support sustainable business growth across the country. Under the partnership, BRAC Bank will provide tailored Distributor Finance solutions to CCI Bangladesh’s distributor network, enabling them to access timely financing for product procurement and maintain healthy cash flows to support business expansion. The collaboration is designed to streamline financing across the supply chain, improve operational efficiency, and empower distributors with greater financial flexibility. By ensuring seamless access to liquidity, the initiative will help distributors strengthen their businesses, respond effectively to market ...

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Infinix Aligns Mobile Portfolios to Serve Specific Daily Consumer Niches

Breaking News, Technology

For years, the smartphone industry has been driven by a familiar formula: bigger specifications, faster processors and increasingly higher price tags. Today, however, consumer expectations are evolving. As smartphones become deeply integrated into work, entertainment and everyday life, value is increasingly being defined by relevance rather than raw hardware alone. This shift is encouraging manufacturers to move beyond one-size-fits-all devices. Instead of building smartphones for everyone, brands are increasingly designing products around the specific needs of different user groups. Infinix has embraced this approach by structuring its portfolio into distinct consumer-focused segments: Note, GT, Hot and Smart. For professionals, the smartphone has become far more than a communicatio...

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UIU secured 1st place Among Private Universities in Bangladesh in Nature Index Rankings for Earth and Environmental Sciences Category

Breaking News, Education

United International University (UIU) secured 1st place among private universities in Bangladesh in the Earth and Environmental Sciences category of the internationally recognized research evaluation platform “Nature Index Institutional Ranking 2026”. This prestigious global ranking is based on high-quality research articles published in the world’s leading science and health journals. The current rankings are based on research outputs published during the 12-month period from Feb 01, 2025 to Jan 31, 2026. Nature Index is widely recognized as an independent and credible benchmark for measuring research excellence at the international level. In this year’s ranking, UIU achieved 10th position overall among all research and educational institutions in Bangladesh in the Earth and Environ...