Month: August 2026

Aug62026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Guardian, BKMEA join hands to extend insurance protection to knitwear workforce

Guardian Life Insurance Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) today, Thursday, to make insurance protection and healthcare services more accessible to workers and employees in the country’s knitwear sector. Under the initiative, employees of BKMEA member factories will be able to access Guardian’s insurance services by paying an annual premium of only Tk 250. The package will include life insurance protection, 24/7 telemedicine services and discounts at more than 500 hospitals, which will be available to workers and employees as well as their family members. Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Life Insurance Limited, and Mohammad Hatem, President of BKMEA, signed the M...

Aug62026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

OBHIZATRIK Foundation Launches the Second Year of the FIFA Foundation Community Programme “Playing for Peace”

Breaking News, Sports

The OBHIZATRIK Foundation, in partnership with the FIFA Foundation, officially launched the second year of the “Playing for Peace: FIFA Foundation Community Programme 2025–26” through an inauguration ceremony and friendly football match held on Wednesday at the Gulshan Youth Club, Football Turf.Assistant Private Secretary-2 (APS-2) to Prime Minister Abdur Rahman Sunny spoke as the chief guest in the inauguration ceremony while President of OBHIZATRIK Foundation Ahmed Imtiaz Jami delivered welcome speech.As the first Bangladeshi organization selected as an official partner of the FIFA Foundation Community Programme, OBHIZATRIK Foundation is implementing this global initiative to harness the power of football for youth development, social inclusion, leadership, and peacebuilding....

Aug42026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Department of Jute to Declare All Offices 100% Tobacco-Free: Director General

Breaking News, NGO News

The Department of Jute has pledged to declare all of its offices 100% tobacco-free as part of its commitment to protecting public health and shielding non-smokers from exposure to second-hand smoke under the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act, 2005 (Amended in 2026). The announcement was made by Syed Md. Nurul Basir, Additional Secretary and Director General of the Department of Jute, while chairing a discussion titled "Measures to Ensure a 100% Tobacco-Free Environment in the Offices of the Department of Jute under the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Act, 2026," organized by the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh at the Department's conference room on Tuesday. As part of the initiative, all offices under the Department of Jute will be declared...

Aug42026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BRAC Bank & Green Delta win the Insurance Innovation Challenge by SME Foundation & UNDP

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank and Green Delta Insurance PLC have won the award of Insurance Innovation Challenge, a joint initiative by SME Foundation (SMEF) and UNDP Bangladesh.As the winner, the two organizations will provide a blended finance solution of digital micro lending bundled with micro insurance for climate-vulnerable cottage, micro and small enterprises (CMSEs).This winning initiative, project NIRAPOD, marks another milestone for FINNOVISION, BRAC Bank's impact driven SME Innovation Lab, reinforcing the bank's commitment to developing practical financial solutions for underserved entrepreneurs.Project NIRAPOD integrates collateral-free digital loans, climate-responsive insurance, and advisory services into a single customer journey. The solution includes weather index-based crop and f...

Aug32026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Department of Cooperatives Committed to Ensuring a Tobacco-Free Environment

Breaking News, NGO News

The Department of Cooperatives is committed to ensuring a tobacco-free environment to protect public health and safeguard non-smokers from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. To achieve this goal, the Department will undertake continuous initiatives to sensitize officials and staff on the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act, 2005 (Amended 2026), ensure tobacco-free environments across all its offices, and strengthen collaboration with relevant stakeholders, said Md. Selim Fakir, Registrar and Director General (Additional Secretary) of the Department of Cooperatives.He made these remarks as the Chief Guest at an exchange meeting titled "Ensuring Tobacco-Free Environments in All Offices of the Department of Cooperatives," jointly organized by the Department of Cooperati...

Aug32026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh University Hosts Seminar on Artificial Intelligence in Academic Research

Breaking News, Education

A seminar titled “Artificial Intelligence in Academic Research: Emerging Trends, Research Methodology, and Practical Applications” was held today at the seminar hall of Bangladesh University (BU).The event, aimed at exploring the transformative role of AI in modern education, was organized by the university's Department of Business Administration.Prof. Dr. Md. Jahangir Alam, Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh University, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Brig. Gen. Md. Mahbubul Haque (Retd.), Registrar of BU, and Prof. Dr. Md. Tajul Islam, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, were present as Special Guests. The session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Gazi Md. Abu Isa Nur, Head of the Department of Business Administration. Dr. Mansura Nusrat, Assistant Professor of the Depart...

Aug32026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

DMTCL signs deal with Carcopolo to introduce GPS-based fleet tracking system

Breaking News, Business

The operator of Dhaka Metro Rail Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL)and the digital mobility platform of Bangla Trac GroupCarcopolo signed an agreement today for the implementation of Vehicle Telematics System (VTS).The signing ceremony was held today at the DMTCL Head Office.Mohammed Nazrul Islam Director (Operation and Maintenance)of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) and M. Tanvir Siddique, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Thane Systems of Carcopolosigned the agreement.Under the agreement, Carcopolo will deploy advancedVTS along with comprehensive fleet management services to support DMTCL's official fleet operations. The solution will enable real-time vehicle tracking, route monitoring, trip history, driver behavior analysis, and centralized fleet management, helping...

Aug32026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BRAC Bank’s CORPnet records highest-ever monthly transaction volume

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank's corporate internet banking platform, CORPnet, recorded its highest-ever monthly transaction volume in June 2026, processing nearly BDT 30,000 crore as businesses increasingly embraced digital transaction banking.Building on its record monthly performance, CORPnet processed more than BDT 143,000 crore in transactions during the first six months of 2026. This was 40% higher than the BDT 102,000 crore processed during the same period last year.The growth reflects the accelerating digitalisation of corporate banking in Bangladesh. During the first half of 2026, digital channels accounted for 80% of BRAC Bank's corporate transactions, up from 74% a year earlier.The platform also continued to attract more business users. The number of corporate client groups using CORPnet...

Aug32026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

What to expect from the anticipated Galaxy A27 5G

Breaking News, Technology

Tech enthusiasts and mobile users across Bangladesh are eagerly waiting for the new Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, which is expected to arrive in early August. It is designed to bring high-end capabilities into an accessible package, this upcoming device builds heavily on feature-driven performance. This device is perfect for students, social media users, and budget-conscious consumers.An immersive screen built for entertainment At the heart of the Galaxy A27 5G is a vibrant 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display designed to give you more screen space with fewer distractions. Thanks to its 120 Hz refresh rate, scrolling through social media, binge-watching your favorite drama series, or jumping into fast-paced games feels exciting and delay-free over 5G. Samsung has also refined the front display wit...

Aug22026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Uber Expands Hybrid Subscriptions to Car Drivers in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Business

Uber today announced the expansion of its hybrid subscriptions model to car drivers in Bangladesh, giving them greater flexibility in how they choose to subscribe and earn on the platform.Drivers can now choose between a time-based subscription pass and an earnings-based subscription pass, giving them greater flexibility in how they access earning opportunities on Uber.The expansion follows the successful introduction of hybrid subscriptions for bike drivers earlier this year and reflects Uber's continued investment in building products that respond to the needs of drivers in Bangladesh. By offering more choice in how drivers access the platform, Uber aims to support both full-time and part-time drivers while making it easier to earn on their own terms.Hybrid subscriptions also sup...