Month: August 2026

Aug192026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

IDLC Hosts Award Ceremony for Kickstart 3.0 Winners

The winners of IDLC Kickstart 3.0, an exciting fantasy football challenge launched by IDLC Finance during the FIFA World Cup 2026, were recently presented with their prizes at a grand event. The awarding ceremony was held at Lakeshore Heights, Gulshan, on 16 August, 2026.Md. Atiqul Islam Rabby, the Grand Champion of Kickstart 3.0 received two air tickets to Thailand, while 35 more winners from different game weeks and knockout rounds also received a range of prizes, including electric bikes, Android TVs, drones, smart projectors, smart bands, wireless headphones, smart tablets, and portable audio speakers.M Jamal Uddin, Managing Director & CEO of IDLC Finance PLC, handed over the prizes to the winners. Group CFO Masud Karim Majumder, Head of Operations Indrajit Mallick, Head of...

Aug182026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Hop Lun partners with BRAC Healthcare to host employee wellness camp

Breaking News, Health

Hop Lun Apparel Limited recently organized a comprehensive ‘Seasonal Disease Prevention and Awareness Session’ at its factory premises in partnership with BRAC Healthcare. The initiative provided workers with free medical check ups as well as expert guidance on disease prevention, hygiene, and healthy living in order to safeguard their overall health and well-being.During the session, workers underwent screenings for blood sugar, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels. Any individuals diagnosed with adverse health conditions were immediately provided medical treatment by Hop Lun’s in-house medical team.Additionally, two healthcare professionals from BRAC healthcare conducted interactive sessions with the workers, advising workers on preventing common illnesses, knowing when to...

Aug182026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

WISE Training Strengthens Treatment Capacity for Women with Substance Use Disorders

Breaking News, NGO News

Press Release: Dhaka, Aug 18, 2026 : A three-day clinical training programme aimed at strengthening gender-responsive and evidence-based treatment services for women with substance use disorders began in Dhaka on Monday.The training is being jointly organised by Dhaka Ahsania Mission and the ISSUP Bangladesh Chapter under the Women’s Intervention of Substance Exposure (WISE) programme.Titled “Comprehensive Care for Substance Use Disorder (WISE) – Course 1: Clinical Care for Women with Substance Use Disorders,” the training is being held from August 18 to 20, 2026.The course seeks to enhance participants’ clinical knowledge, practical skills and professional competencies to provide effective, trauma-informed and culturally responsive treatment tailored to the specific needs of w...

Aug172026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

768 Public Transport Drivers Trained Under BRTA and DAM Initiative

Breaking News, NGO News

As part of a capacity-building initiative to ensure a sustainable smoke-free public transport system, a total of 768 public transport drivers have been trained under the initiative of the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) with the support of Dhaka Ahsania Mission.According to a press release issued by Dhaka Ahsania Mission, the program titled “Professional Skills and Awareness Development Training for Professional Drivers” was conducted in four phases during August 2026 at the Joar Sahara BRTC Bus Depot in the capital.During the training sessions, Adut Rahman Imon, Program Officer of the Tobacco Control Project of the organization, presented audio-visual materials highlighting the implementation of tobacco control laws and the health hazards of tobacco use. Participants we...

Aug172026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Guardian Life Insurance Employees Experience JAAGO Foundation’s Digital School Model Through Immersive School Visit

Breaking News, Business

JAAGO Foundation recently welcomed a team from Guardian Life Insurance Limited to its Banani School for an immersive employee engagement experience, offering participants an opportunity to witness firsthand how quality education is transforming the lives of underprivileged children across Bangladesh.The visit was designed to provide Guardian Life employees with a comprehensive understanding of JAAGO Foundation’s mission, innovative education model, and the role that collaboration plays in creating lasting social impact. Throughout the day, participants engaged directly with students, observed classroom activities, and experienced the Foundation’s approach to delivering quality education in an inclusive and child-friendly learning environment . The programme began with a student-led w...

Aug172026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

MetLife Bangladesh continues partnership with Mushfiqur Rahim

Breaking News, Business

Mushfiqur Rahim, former captain of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team and one of the country's most celebrated cricketers, will continue as the brand ambassador of MetLife Bangladesh, the number one life insurance company in Bangladesh.The partnershipagreement was signed at an event attended by senior officials of MetLife Bangladesh, including Nowfel Anowar, Chief Marketing Officer.Under this collaboration, Mushfiqur Rahim will continue to raise awareness about the importance of financial protection and promote MetLife Bangladesh's diverse range of insurance solutions and digital services available through the One by MetLife app. Through various engagement activities, he will also share insights into the discipline, fitness routines, and healthy lifestyle practices that have cont...

Aug162026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Shajgoj Expands Beyond Beauty with New Jewellery and Accessories Category

Breaking News, Lifestyle

Bangladesh’s leading beauty and personal care platform, Shajgoj, has expanded beyond beauty with the launch of its new Jewellery& Accessories category.The new collection is designed to make Shajgoj a one-stop destination for gifting and personal style, with options for different occasions and budgets. The collection is now available exclusively online at shop.shajgoj.comThe launch follows the success of Shajgoj’s pearl jewellery pilot introduced last year, which received a strong response from customers. Building on that momentum, Shajgoj has now expanded the offering into a wider collection featuring fine pearls, trend-led fashion jewellery and everyday accessories.The new category brings together pieces for everything from special occasions to everyday styling. Customers ...

Aug152026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

HONOR debuts revolutionary Robot Phone with cinematic mobile filmmaking

Breaking News, Technology

Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR has officially launched the highly anticipated HONOR Robot Phone, a revolutionary, category-creating device that integrates a fully motorized gimbal directly into a premium smartphone design.Developed alongside the German cinema camera legend ARRI, the device goes beyond a traditional smartphone to serve as an active physical companion and a formidable mobile production studio.The device features an advanced camera setup anchored by a Dual 200MP camera system, featuring a 200MP Agile Gimbal Main Camera, a 200MP Periscope Telephoto Camera with 2.7x optical zoom, and a 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera.Built directly into the device, the 3-axis mechanical gimbal physically moves the camera module to absorb shakes and smooth out fast action shots. Thi...

Aug152026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

TECNO Launches MEGAPAD 2

Breaking News, Technology

Global AI-driven innovative technology brand TECNO has officially launched the TECNO MEGAPAD 2 in Bangladesh, bringing a versatile tablet experience designed for entertainment, learning and everyday productivity. Combining a high-resolution display, powerful performance, long-lasting battery and intelligent AI features, the MEGAPAD 2 is built for students, professionals and users looking for a capable device for both work and entertainment.The TECNO MEGAPAD 2 features an expansive 11-inch 2.5K Eye-Care Display with a 90Hz refresh rate, delivering sharp visuals and smooth interactions for streaming, reading, browsing and everyday tasks. The display is TÜV Rheinland certified for flicker-free and low blue light performance, helping provide a more comfortable viewing experience during ext...

Aug142026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Ryze gives free AI Subscription with Fly Pack

Breaking News, Technology

RYZE, an AI-powered digital lifestyle brand for youth, is offering free access to AI tools to celebrate this year's SSC graduates, giving young learners an opportunity to use AI for learning, skill development, and everyday needs. As part of the offer, users purchasing the RYZE FLY Pack for Tk 497 between August 13 and 15 will receive a free 30-day AI Hub Premium "CORE" subscription, worth Tk 100. The subscription includes 100,000 AI tokens and access to multiple AI models through RYZE's AI Hub. The AI Hub brings together ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Gemini, Nano Banana, Claude, and Kimi on a single platform. Users can choose the model that best suits their needs for tasks such as writing, research, problem-solving, and other everyday activities. "Every young person should have the opportunity to...