Day: August 13, 2026

Aug132026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

National Bank Holds 43rd Annual General Meeting

The 43rd Annual General Meeting of National Bank PLC was held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at a convention center in Dhaka. The meeting was presided over by Professor Dr. Melita Mehjabeen, Chairman of the Bank. Also present at the meeting were Tabith Awal, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Director; Muklesur Rahman, Chairman of the Risk Management Committee and Independent Director; Md. Abdus Satter Sarkar, Chairman of the Audit Committee and Independent Director; Nazneen Ahmad, Director; Md. Zulkar Nayn, Independent Director; Md. Akhter Hossain, Independent Director; Imran Ahmed, Acting Managing Director; Deputy Managing Directors; and esteemed shareholders of the Bank. During the meeting, the financial statements for the year 2025, the appointment of auditors, and other schedule...

Aug132026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Ensure Youth Safety through Evidence-Based Drug Prevention: Speakers at International Webinar

Breaking News, NGO News

An international webinar titled "Evidence-Based Drug Prevention" was held yesterday, 12 August (Wednesday), at 6:00 PM (BST) on Zoom. The event was jointly organized by the Ahsania Mission Youth Forum for Health and Wellbeing and the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) Bangladesh Chapter to mark International Youth Day 2026. The seminar emphasized adopting modern, scientific methods to prevent drug use to protect the youth.Speaking at the webinar, Iqbal Masud, Director of the Health and Nutrition Sector at Dhaka Ahsania Mission and General Secretary of the ISSUP Bangladesh Chapter, stated, "The theme of this year's International Youth Day, 'Different Contexts, Shared Aspirations,' reminds us that despite varying life realities, all youth share the dream of a he...

Aug132026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Shohoz to provide e-ticketing for women’s bus services in three cities

Breaking News, Business

Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is set to introduce dedicated bus services for women in three cities, with Shohoz taking the initiative to introduce e-ticketing to make travel more convenient, accessible and hassle-free for female passengers.Shohoz.com and BRTC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce e-ticketing services for women’s bus services across 14 routes in Dhaka, Chattogram and Bogura.The initiative is expected to make ticketing more convenient and reduce waiting time and other hassles for female passengers. By digitising the ticketing process, the service also aims to create a more organised and efficient experience for women using dedicated public transport services.Safety, reliability and convenience remain key considerations fo...

Aug132026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Infinix launches HOT 70 Pro 5G in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Technology

Global smartphone brand Infinix has launched its latest flagship HOT series master smartphone, the ‘HOT 70 Pro 5G’ in Bangladesh. The device combines 5G connectivity with a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, Sony camera technology, a distinctive design, enhanced durability and a range of AI-powered features. Built around the theme “Multi-dimensional Satisfaction, Master’s Choice,” the HOT 70 Pro 5G focuses on performance, photography, design and battery life. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G chipset, which Infinix says is designed to deliver strong performance in its price segment. It also comes with the company’s 72-Month Fluency technology, aimed at maintaining smooth performance over an extended period. The device features a 6.76-inch FHD+ display with a refre...