Day: September 20, 2026

Sep202026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

MetLife Launches Health Insurance

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...

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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...

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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...