Month: September 2026

Sep222026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Toffee to livestream FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026

Toffee, the country's leading OTT platform, will livestream every match of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, with Bangladesh among the teams competing in the tournament. The tournament is set to begin on September 24 and will feature 14 teams. Football fans across the country can watch all matches through a full‑tournament pass priced at Tk129. Fans can grab the same full-tournament pass for just Tk99 under Toffee's early-bird offer, available until midnight 11:59 PM on September 23. A single pass will allow users to watch the entire tournament on up to three devices through any mobile network or Wi-Fi connection. As a telco-agnostic platform, Toffee is accessible to customers of any mobile operator. Sharing the vision behind the initiative, Modasser Ahmed, Head of Toffee at Banglalink, said, "...

Sep212026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Shimanto Bank signed aparticipatory agreement with Bangladesh Bank for CMSME Working Capital Refinance Scheme

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Shimanto Bank has recently signed a participatory agreementwith Bangladesh Bank to facilitate financing at a concessional interest rate and on simplified terms under the BDT 5,000 crore CMSME Working Capital Refinance Fund. The fund has been established under the BDT 60,000 crore stimulus package announced by Bangladesh Bank to ensure adequate working capital financing for the CMSME sector, strengthen the productive capacity of viable enterprises, and accelerate economic activity through increased production, business operations, and employment generation. Under this fund, operational CMSMEs struggling to run at full capacity due to a working capital crunch will receive financing facilities at a concessionary interest rate of just 9% p.a.Md. Zabdul Islam, Director (SMESPD), Bangladesh ...

Sep202026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

MetLife Launches Health Insurance

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MetLife Bangladesh has launched the MetLife Health Savings Plan (MHSP), a first-of-its-kind solution in Bangladesh's life insurance industry that combines protection against major illnesses, health-focused savings accumulation, and convenient access to healthcare funds in a single plan.The launch comes at a time when healthcare costs are becoming an increasingly important financial concern for Bangladeshi families, while insurance penetration in Bangladesh remains significantly below global averages, highlighting the need for innovative solutions that promote financial preparedness and protection.Designed to help customers prepare financially for future healthcare needs, the MetLife Health Savings Plan goes beyond traditional health protection by enabling policyholders to build a d...

Sep202026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

UIU Makes History at SUAS 2026: World # 4

Breaking News, Education

The historic achievement for Bangladesh. The Aerial Robotics Team (UART) of United International University (UIU) secured 4th place in the World at the Student Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) 2026 Competition in Oklahoma, USA. Participating in the prestigious international event for the first time, UIU’s UART achieved this remarkable success, marking a historic and proud moment for Bangladesh. The final round of the competition was held from September 14 - 17, 2026 at Skyway Range in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.The four-day competition brought together leading teams from renowned universities and higher education institutions from around the world. Despite challenging weather conditions, including high wind speeds and temperature-related difficulties, UIU’s UART demonstrated its innovative tec...

Sep202026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

46 Years of Growing a Greener Future

Breaking News, Feature

As Bangladesh continues to confront the growing impacts of climate change such as cyclones, floods and heatwaves, the need for large-scale tree plantation and biodiversity conservation has never been more critical. For the past 46 years, Bonayan, one of the country's largest private sector-supported sapling distribution initiatives, has remained committed to restoring ecosystems, expanding green cover and contributing to create a more climate-resilient Bangladesh.Established in 1980, Bonayan has distributed more than 130 million fruit-bearing, timber and medicinal saplings free of charge across Bangladesh over the past four and a half decades. Building on this legacy, the programme plans to distribute 5 million saplings nationwide this year, supporting efforts to increase the country’s...

Sep192026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Youth Urge Rapid Formulation of FOPL Regulations

Breaking News, NGO News

Students from eight universities in Bangladesh have called for the swift formulation and implementation of Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) regulations on packaged foods to provide consumers with easy to understand information about excessive sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, ensure consumers’ right to know, and contribute to the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).The call was made at the day-long “Youth Voice for Front-of-Pack Labelling Debate Festival 2026,” jointly organized by the Health and Nutrition Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission and the Dhaka University Debating Society on 19 September 2026 Saturday at the auditorium of the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka.Students from Jahangirnagar University, Jagannath University, Bangladesh University of Professi...

Sep192026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Urge to foster effective safeguarding culture and ensure workplace safety in all organizations

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To foster safe, dignified, and accountable working environments across all organizations, a daylong training titled ‘Building a Strong Safeguarding Culture in NGOs’ was held today, Saturday, at the Secretariat office of Agrojatra Nari Forum in Mohammadpur, Dhaka.The training was facilitated by Safeguarding Specialist S. M. Mostafizur Rahman and brought together professionals and representatives from 15 non-governmental organizations. Designed to be participatory and practice-oriented, the workshop featured interactive group discussions, practical case studies, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing to highlight actionable ways to implement institutional safeguarding mechanisms.Zakia Shishir, Convener of Agrojatra Nari Forum, delivered the welcome address. Among other distinguished spea...

Sep182026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BRAC University Launches Community Library at Rohingya Camp

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BRAC University’s Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ) inaugurated a Peace Café and community library at a Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar on 15 September 2026. On the same day, the university signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Office of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC) to establish a Rohingya History and Knowledge Centre (RHKC).Peace Cafés are a CPJ initiative designed to support and mentor female students in civic engagement and social entrepreneurship activities that promote peace and social cohesion. Since 2018, four Peace Cafés have been established at universities in Dhaka, Mymensingh and Rangpur with support from UN Women.Through its Refugee Studies Unit, CPJ seeks to understand the local context in the Rohingya camps, promote peace and soc...

Sep172026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

HBL Celebrates 50 Years in Bangladesh

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HBL celebrated 50 years of its operations in Bangladesh, marking decades of partnership with the country and its businesses. Since commencing operations in Bangladesh in 1976, HBL has grown alongside its customers, supporting trade, investment and financial flows and connecting businesses across markets.To mark the occasion, HBL has hosted celebrations in Dhaka attended by clients, regulators, business leaders and senior executives of the Bank, including Sultan Ali Allana, Chairman – HBL, and Muhammad Nassir Salim, President & CEO – HBL.Over five decades, HBL has built a strong presence in Bangladesh, supporting businesses and financial institutions as they participate in domestic and international markets. As Bangladesh’s economy continues to deepen its global trade and invest...

Sep172026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BRAC Bank and SSL Wireless partner to advance inclusive digital financing

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BRAC Bank and Software Shop Limited (SSL Wireless) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand access to formal banking and financing for micro and small entrepreneurs operating in the growing e-commerce and f-commerce ecosystem in Bangladesh.Signed at BRAC Bank’s Head Office in Dhaka on August 30, 2026, the MoU brings together BRAC Bank’s strength in SME and inclusive finance with SSL Wireless’ established digital commerce ecosystem. The partnership aims to connect digital entrepreneurs with relevant financial services to support their businesses and growth.The collaboration will create opportunities for merchants, partners and sellers within SSL Wireless’ ecosystem to access BRAC Bank’s banking and financing solutions, subject to the Bank’s applicable assessme...