Month: September 2026

Sep142026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

PepsiCo to receive employee insurance from MetLife Bangladesh

PepsiCo Bangladesh Private Limited has signed an agreement with MetLife Bangladesh to provide insurance coverage for its employees and their dependents in Bangladesh.Under this partnership, employees and their dependents will receive financial protection against accidents, disabilities, and loss of life, along with in‑patient, out‑patient, and maternity insurance coverage.The agreement was signed by Pranav Mehta, Managing Director of PepsiCo Bangladesh Private Limited, and Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Assistant Managing Director & Chief Corporate Business Officer, on behalf of their respective organizations.PepsiCo selected MetLife as its insurance provider due to MetLife’s consistent track record in claims settlement, customized solutions, advanced digital dashboard, cashless hos...

Sep142026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Ustad Azizul Islam to Present a Special Solo Flute Recital at Artist Club’s ‘Iconic Tuesday’

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Artist Club Ltd. will host a special edition of its weekly cultural programme “Iconic Tuesday”, featuring an exclusive solo flute recital by renowned Bangladeshi classical flautist and Ekushey Padak recipient Ustad Azizul Islam.The programme will take place on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, at 7:30 PM at the _Artist Club Lounge in Banani, Dhaka, bringing together members of the cultural community, invited guests and members of the diplomatic and media communities for an intimate evening celebrating Bangladesh’s classical musical heritage.Ustad Azizul Islam stands among Bangladesh’s distinguished practitioners of Hindustani classical flute. His musical journey spans more than six decades and is remarkable not only for his dedication to music but also for his unusual professional life. ...

Sep132026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Talk for free on Banglalink every Friday

Breaking News, Business

To ensure that distance doesn't mean disconnection, Banglalink, country's leading digital operator, has launched a purpose-led initiative titled 'Kotha Bola Shukrobare Free'.Under this nationwide offer, prepaid or postpaid Banglalink users subscribing to any 7-day or 30-day data packs or bundles can enjoy free imo voice and video calls without deducting from their data balance. The benefit recurs every Friday throughout the validity of the eligible bundle. Since many customers use imo to make voice or video calls with their family members living abroad, Banglalink decided to make imo free for them.Friday isn't just a holiday for Bangladeshis; it is a day for family gatherings and shared meals. For millions of Bangladeshis and immigrant workers, it's also the primary time to reconne...

Sep122026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

British Council Invites Applications for Study UK Alumni Awards 2027

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The British Council, UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, is inviting applications for the Thirteenth edition of its prestigious Study UK Alumni Awards. The awards celebrate leaders who have used their UK education to make a significant contribution to their communities, industries and countries.The Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate outstanding achievements and impact across four categories: Science and Sustainability; Culture, Creativity and Sport; Social Action; and Business and Innovation. Eligible applicants can compete at both the National and Global levels. The four global winners are chosen from the 28 global finalists by our judging panel members. Global Alumni Award winners will have the opportunity to raise their international p...

Sep112026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Emphasis on Awareness and Compassion in Suicide Prevention

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On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day, speakers emphasized the urgent need to strengthen public awareness on suicide prevention, ensure accessible and timely mental health services, and foster a compassionate and supportive environment for individuals experiencing emotional distress and psychological crisis.The call was made at a discussion session held at 11:00 a.m. on 10 September 2026 Thursday at Ashulia Model Town, Savar, jointly organized by Monojotno Outdoor Counseling Centre, Dhaka Ahsania Mission Female Drug Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre, and Mayer Hashi Mental Health Care Centre.The program was organized in observance of this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide,” which highlights the importance of changing...

Sep112026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

25 caregivers trained on victim support services and management in Gazipur

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International Justice Mission (IJM), Bangladesh in collaboration with the Department of Social Services (DSS) organized a three-day training on ‘victim support services and management’ for 25 caregivers of the Child Development Centre (Girls) at Konabari in Gazipur district which concluded on Thursday.The training was organized for caregivers as they know more about Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), can identify CSEC victims and provide better services. It was organized under a strategic partnership signed between IJM Bangladesh and the DSS.Md. Kamruzzaman, Director (Institution) of DSS attended the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest. Mohammad Borhan Uddin, Assistant Director, (Training and Rehabilitation Centre for Destitute Children, Konabari, Gazipur) presided ...

Sep102026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Stronger Regional Cooperation Needed in South Asia to Combat Wildlife Crime: Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo

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Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo, MP, has said that stronger regional cooperation is essential to combat wildlife crime in South Asia. He emphasized the need to strengthen regional intelligence-sharing, coordinated law enforcement, and joint operations to address the growing transnational and organized wildlife crime in the region.He made the remarks on 10 September, Thursday, while speaking at the first General Assembly of the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN), held in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.The Minister said that wildlife and ecosystems do not recognize political borders. Criminal networks are conducting transnational wildlife trafficking by exploiting borders, transportation...

Sep102026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

25 Million People Exposed to Secondhand Smoke on Public Transport: Call for 100% Tobacco-Free Public Transportation

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Stakeholders have called for making all public transport in Bangladesh 100 percent tobacco- and smoke-free to protect passengers and transport workers from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.They also urged authorities to ensure the display of legally mandated “No Tobacco Use and No Smoking” signs and warning notices on public transport and at all offices of the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), while taking stronger measures to enforce existing tobacco control laws.The call was made at a meeting titled “Way Forward to Ensure Tobacco-Free Public Transport,” jointly organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission and the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) at the BRTA conference room in Banani, Dhaka, on Wednesday afternoon (9 September 2026).BRTA Chairman Mohammad Habi...

Sep92026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Rajib Moni Das Directs Advertisement for Sonali Exchange Co. Inc. in the United States

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Popular playwright and filmmaker Rajib Moni Das has recently directed a commercial advertisement for Sonali Exchange Co. Inc. in the United States.The advertisement features acclaimed actress Afsan Ara Bindu, along with Mohammad Mohsin Kabir, President & CEO of Sonali Exchange Co. Inc., USA, Abu Musa Masum, and others.Sonali Exchange Co. Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sonali Bank PLC, Bangladesh’s largest state-owned commercial bank. For the past 32 years, Sonali Exchange has been providing remittance services to Bangladeshi expatriates and remittance workers residing across various states in the United States.Through the SECI mobile application, customers can currently send money to Bangladesh from nine U.S. states at any time, day or night, with no transfer fee and ...

Sep82026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

MH Global to work with 700 universities to ensure higher education

Breaking News, Education

Captain A.K.M. Golam Kibria, Founder of the Dr. Mostafa Hazera Foundation and Chairman of MH Global Group, has announced a plan to work in phases with 700 top universities worldwide. He presented this plan before leading figures in the global education sector at the PIEoneer Awards 2026, recently held at the historic Guildhall in London.Vice-chancellors, researchers, academicians, and innovators from universities of various countries were present at the event. There, Captain Kibria presented his 'Five Zeros Global Philosophy' and outlined a civilization centered on human equality and development for the next 100 years.Addressing the academicians present, he posed a question: "A hundred years from now, will people stand in a museum, look at pictures of today's poverty and humanitari...