Day: August 11, 2026

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National Bank Exchange House Remitters Honoured at “2nd Bangladesh Remitters Recognition 2026” in Singapore

Five remitters of National Bank Exchange House were honoured with the "2nd Bangladesh Remitters Recognition 2026" award in Singapore on August 10, 2026. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam presented the awards. The event recognised expatriate remittance warriors who have made significant contributions to the country's economy by sending remittances through legal or banking channels. In the individual category, Md. Rezaul Karim, Nazmul Arefin, and Md. Omar Faruk Sabuj received awards in the "By Volume" category for sending the highest amount of remittances through National Bank Exchange House. Mohammad Babul and Mohammad Jamiul Islam received awards in the "By Frequency" category for sending remittances most frequently through the same institution.Speaking as guest of h...

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Effective Action Needed to Reduce Hypertension Risk Among Young People- Speakers at International Youth Day Webinar

Breaking News, NGO News

The prevalence of hypertension and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Bangladesh's young population is increasing at an alarming rate. Effective programs and sustainable financing are urgently needed to address this growing crisis. Speakers highlighted this critical concern today (11 August) at a webinar titled "Hypertension Risk Among Youth and the Way Forward: Bangladesh Perspective," organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) to mark International Youth Day 2026. Supported by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), the event was co-organized by youth networks, including Bangladesh Medical Students' Society, Platform Doctors Foundation, It's Humanity Foundation, and Give Bangladesh. Tomorrow, 12 August, the day will be observed with the...

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Give Police Limited Power to Fine Smokers on Public Transport

Breaking News, Opinion

Kazi Mohammad Hasibul HuqSmoking on public transport is prohibited in Bangladesh, and the law provides for fines for violations. Yet despite these legal provisions, smoking continues to occur on buses, minibuses and other forms of public transport. The problem is particularly difficult when a violation takes place on a moving vehicle. A passenger or transport worker may smoke for only a few minutes, making it difficult for conventional enforcement mechanisms to respond in time. This raises a fundamental question: when a violation occurs, who can act immediately, who can document the offence, and who can impose the appropriate penalty? The issue has become more important following the Smoking and Tobacco Products (Control) (Amendment) Act, 2026, which was gazetted on April 10, 2026. Th...

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TECNO Introduces Borderless Concept Phone with 0mm Display Bezels

Breaking News, Technology

Global AI-driven innovative technology brand TECNO has offered a glimpse into the future of smartphone design with its Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone, featuring what the company describes as a true 0mm display bezel.Smartphone manufacturers have spent years making screen borders thinner to provide users with larger and more immersive displays without significantly increasing the overall size of devices. TECNO’s latest concept takes this idea further by removing the visible black border around the display, allowing the screen to extend almost seamlessly to the edges of the phone.Achieving the 0mm bezel required TECNO to rethink the internal design of a conventional smartphone. The company has used advanced component stacking, structural engineering and new screen-packaging techniq...

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BRAC Bank Reading Café explores the timeless mystery of Humayun Ahmed’s ‘Misir Ali Series’

Breaking News, Literature

Members of BRAC Bank Reading Café gathered for an engaging discussion on Humayun Ahmed's iconic ‘Misir Ali series’, revisiting one of the most celebrated works of modern Bangla literature.The session explored the literary brilliance of Misir Ali - the unconventional psychology professor whose unwavering faith in logic unravels mysteries that appear supernatural at first glance. Participants reflected on how Humayun Ahmed masterfully blurs the boundary between reason and the unexplained, keeping readers captivated until the very last page.Members discussed the series' compelling blend of psychological suspense, mystery, and human emotion, highlighting its unforgettable characters, unpredictable twists, and thought-provoking endings. They noted that the stories transcend conventional...