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Uber Launches in Sylhet

Uber, Bangladesh's leading ridesharing app, yesterday announced the launch of its services in Sylhet, marking another milestone in the company's continued expansion across the country. Starting today, residents and visitors can request rides through the Uber app, while drivers in the city will have access to flexible earning opportunities. The launch brings Uber's reliable, convenient, and affordable mobility solutions to one of Bangladesh's fastest-growing cities, making it easier for people to move around Sylhet while supporting local economic opportunity through flexible work. As one of Bangladesh's fastest-growing cities and a key hub for tourism, education, and commerce, Sylhet continues to see growing demand for dependable transportation. Uber's launch in the city will help mak...

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BRAC Enterprises inaugurates Greenpak factory

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Enterprises has inaugurated its Greenpak factory in the Tongi Industrial Area of Gazipur, marking a significant step towards advancing environmentally friendly and sustainable packaging solutions in Bangladesh. The facility has the capacity to produce 300–350 metric tonnes of eco-friendly, biodegradable packaging annually. Unlike conventional plastic, the biodegradable products manufactured at the factory naturally decompose within six months. The Greenpak factory was formally inaugurated on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, by Tamara Hasan Abed, Managing Director of BRAC Enterprises. Speaking at the inauguration, Tamara Hasan Abed said, "At BRAC Enterprises, we believe business is not only a driver of economic growth but also a powerful force for positive social and environmental change. G...

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UAP and DPDT Sign MoU to Boost Research, Innovation and IP Protection

Breaking News, Education

University of Asia Pacific (UAP) and the Department of Patents, Industrial Designs and Trademarks (DPDT), Ministry of Industries, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, at the Vice Chancellor's Conference Room of UAP to strengthen intellectual property (IP) protection, promote innovation, and support patent registration for researchers. The signing was followed by a program and training session, where the establishment of a Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) at UAP was also discussed to enhance innovation support and facilitate access to patent information and technology resources. Speaking at the program, Md. Jahangir Hossain, Director General, DPDT, Ministry of Industries, said DPDT is interested in establishing a support office at UAP to prov...

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Department of Agricultural Extension Declared Tobacco-Free to Protect Public Health

Breaking News, NGO News

To protect public health and safeguard non-smokers from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke, the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has officially declared all of its premises as 100% smoke and tobacco-free in line with the national directive. The declaration was made on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, during a discussion meeting titled “Declaration of the Department of Agricultural Extension as a 100% Smoke and Tobacco-Free Institution” held at the conference room of the Department of Agricultural Extension. The declaration was announced by Dr. Md. Hazrat Ali, Director (Horticulture Wing) of the Department. Addressing the event as the chief guest, Dr. Hazrat Ali said that the harmful effects of smoking are not limited to smokers alone; non-smokers are equally vulnerable to the da...

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Early Exposure to Sports, Education, and Mentorship Key to Building Confidence, Study Finds

Breaking News, Business

A new multinational study from MetLife reveals a striking “confidence gap”: while most adults describe themselves as resilient, their confidence drops by 72% when faced with real-life setbacks. The Confident Pathways Report, conducted across the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, and Mexico, was designed to better understand how confidence is built and sustained throughout life. The findings underscore the role of opportunity, preparedness, and support in building confidence, factors that help people navigate uncertainty, recover from setbacks, and pursue their goals. Commenting on the report, Ala Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer, MetLife Bangladesh, said: “As the world comes together during the ongoing Football World Cup, it is a powerful reminder of how important sports are in sha...

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Banglalink Partners with Winrock International to Empower Survivors of Human Trafficking

Breaking News, Business

Banglalink, the country's leading digital operator, has partnered with US-based nonprofit Winrock International through the Ashshash project, which is supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh, to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for survivors of human trafficking through the Banglalink Power application. The partnership will enable participants to use the platform to offer digital recharge and related services while promoting the safe and responsible use of digital tools. To formalize the initiative, Banglalink and Winrock International recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Tiger's Den, Banglalink's headquarters in Dhaka. The MoU was signed by Muhammad Mehedi Hasan, Sales and Distribution Director of Banglalink, and Dipta Rakshit, Country Repr...

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BRAC Bank recognises 25 most impactful institutions in Bangladesh on its silver jubilee

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has marked its 25th anniversary with a landmark initiative to recognise the 25 Most Impactful Institutions in Bangladesh - celebrating institutions whose contributions have transformed lives, strengthened communities, and advanced socioeconomic progress. Widely regarded as a first-of-its-kind corporate recognition initiative in Bangladesh, the programme honours institutions that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to public welfare, and national development. The recognition forms part of BRAC Bank’s silver jubilee celebrations and reflects the bank's enduring commitment to the values of service, integrity, inclusion, and positive social impact championed by its founder, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed. The honoured institutions have made outstanding contributions across health...

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UIU Rescue Rover Team Makes Glorious Debut at RoboCup Rescue League 2026

Breaking News, Education

The UIU Rescue Rover Team (URRT), operating under the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) at United International University (UIU) completed its first-ever participation at RoboCup Rescue League 2026, organized by the Korea Association of AI Robot Industry (KAR), in partnership with Incheon Technopark (ITP), South Korea. The competition was held on 02-06 July 2026 in Incheon, South Korea. Competing against the world's leading rescue robotics teams, renowned research laboratories, and industrial robotics organizations, the UIU Rescue Rover Team demonstrated exceptional technical competence and innovation. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Bangladesh in the field of autonomous rescue robotics. In its first-ever appearance at the competition, the team...

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Zahidul Haque is the new DMD of National Bank

Breaking News, Business

Mr. Zahidul Haque joined National Bank PLC as Deputy Managing Director on July 2, 2026. Before joining National Bank, Mr. Haque served as Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO) at Eastern Bank PLC, where he spent 15 years building and scaling one of the most capable technology organizations in Bangladesh's banking sector. What distinguishes Mr. Haque is the breadth of his banking experience beyond technology. At EBL, he held progressive leadership roles including Head of Alternative Distribution Channels, Head of Digital Banking & Payments, and Head of Liability and Wealth Management, giving him a holistic command of retail banking business, customer strategy, and revenue generation. Mr. Haque joins National Bank with over 26 years o...

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Palestine Ambassador Calls on Cultural Affairs Minister: Invitation Extended for Madrid Cultural Conference

Breaking News, National

The Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Bangladesh, His Excellency Mr. Yousef S. Y. Ramadan, paid a courtesy call on the Hon'ble Minister for Cultural Affairs, Mr. Nitai Roy Chowdhury, MP, at the latter's ministry office today, Monday, at 11:30 a.m. During the call, the Ambassador personally conveyed an official joint invitation to the Hon'ble Minister to attend a cultural conference in Madrid, Spain. The invitation was extended jointly by H.E. Mr. Ernest Urtasun Domènech, Minister of Culture of the Kingdom of Spain, and H.E. Mr. Emad A. Hamdan, Minister of Culture of the State of Palestine. Hon'ble Minister Mr. Nitai Roy Chowdhury warmly received the invitation and highly appreciated the significant initiative, noting that culture serves as a vital bridge between peoples, promoting ...