Month: October 2026

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BRAC Bank to provide advanced Cash Management Solutions to Banglalink Digital Communications

BRAC Bank has partnered with Banglalink Digital Communications Limited, one of Bangladesh's leading telecommunications service providers, to enhance the efficiency, visibility, and reliability of its collection and payment operations through advanced cash management solutions.Under the partnership, BRAC Bank will provide its Virtual Account Management (VAM) solution to facilitate efficient fund collection, automated reconciliation and enhanced transaction visibility. The bank will also deploy its digital banking platform, CORPnet, to streamline corporate payment processing.Together, these solutions will enable Banglalink to track collections more effectively, reconcile transactions more accurately, and process payments more efficiently. The resulting improvements in financial visib...

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Guardian settles 211,597 claims by Q3 2026

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Guardian Life Insurance Limited has settled a total of 211,597 insurance claims in the first three quarters of the financial year 2026, reinforcing its commitment to prompt claims settlement and policyholder support.The life insurer disbursed Tk 523.41 crore against these claims between January to September 2026. Of the total, Tk 235.45 crore was paid for 170,675 health claims, while Tk 257.32 crore was disbursed against 34,939 death claims. The remaining Tk 30.64 crore covered 5,983 policy maturities and other claims.“Behind every claim is a person or family counting on us at an important moment in their lives. We understand that timely settlement matters, whether a family is dealing with the loss of a loved one, a policyholder needs support for medical expenses, or someone is rec...

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Samsung leads global smartphone shipments in Q3 2026, Counterpoint Research reports

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Samsung captured the highest share of global smartphone shipments in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, accounting for 23% of the global market share during the period, according to recent data published by global market research firm Counterpoint Research. According to the report, Apple ranked second globally with a 22% market share in Q3. Xiaomi ranked third with 12%, followed by OPPO at 9% and vivo at 8%. The report also noted that the global smartphone market declined 20% year-on-year (YoY) in Q3 2026, reaching its lowest Q3 level in 14 years, as continued memory shortages constrained supply for most original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Despite a 3% YoY decline in shipments, Samsung retained its leading position, supported by stronger supply availability than its competitors and ro...

Oct302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Anti-Aging Specialist A Jeya Prakash Expresses Gratification with JK Lifestyle

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A Jeya Prakash met with JK Lifestyle founder and chairman Dr. Muhammad Jahangir Kabir, reviewed the organisation's overall activities, and advised on further expanding its range of services.Dhaka, 28 October, 2026 – Internationally acclaimed aesthetic surgeon and age management consultant Mr. A Jeya Prakash visited JK Lifestyle on Wednesday (28 October) to inspect its operations.During the visit, he met with Dr. Muhammad Jahangir Kabir and was briefed on JK Lifestyle's integrated healthcare programmes, lifestyle consultancy services provided by physicians and nutritionists, health check-up facilities at its state-of-the-art laboratory, and its various initiatives centered on healthy living.Mr. A Jeya Prakash has been working in aesthetic surgery and age management for many year...

Oct302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BRAC Bank showcases sustainable manufacturing to regional central bankers

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A recent visit to NZ Denim Limited, a green factory in Bangladesh, offered regional central bankers an opportunity to see firsthand how green finance translates from policy frameworks into tangible changes on the factory floor. One of the core objectives of the visit was to demonstrate how policy initiatives undertaken by the Sustainable Finance Department of Bangladesh Bank to promote green and sustainable finance translate into tangible outcomes for ultimate beneficiaries through BRAC Bank.The visit concluded a three-day programmeorganised from October 6 to October 8, 2026 by Bangladesh Bank and the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) under the South Asia Region Financial Inclusion Initiative (SARFII). The programme brought together central bankers from Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Ne...

Oct302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Banglalink Drops a Hint, Is MyBL About to Become Something More?

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Following its recent brand transformation and landmark Starlink partnership, Banglalink has sparked fresh curiosity with a teaser suggesting that another significant change may be on the horizon. The teaser features the familiar MyBL app logo partially peeling away to reveal a glimpse of an unfamiliar identity underneath, raising an intriguing question: Is Banglalink preparing to transform its popular self-service app into something bigger? While the company has yet to disclose the details, Banglalink has consistently signaled its ambition to evolve beyond traditional telecom services and become a digital-first technology company. At the heart of this ambition is a simple belief: people's digital experiences should be shaped by their needs, not defined by their choice of mobile network....

Oct292026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh’s Largest International Tourism Fair BTTF 2026 Inaugurated

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Bangladesh's largest international tourism fair, the Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2026, organised by the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB), has officially opened today. The three-day fair was inaugurated on Thursday (29 October) at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC) in Agargaon, Dhaka. The theme for BTTF 2026 is ‘AI Powered Tourism, Sustainable Destination’. The fair aims to develop the tourism sector by harnessing modern technology and artificial intelligence, promote eco-friendly tourism, and strengthen global connectivity. Partner countries for this edition are Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines and Nepal. The fair was inaugurated at 11:00 am with Dr. Nurun Nahar Chowdhury, NDC, Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, as ...

Oct292026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Demand for Sustainable Economic Transformation through Renewable Energy Security

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The second edition of the Renewable Energy Fest 2026 concluded today, Wednesday (28 October), with firm demands for ensuring just transition-focused energy policy and governance, scaling up investment in renewable energy, prioritising innovation, technology and infrastructure development, and guaranteeing social and environmental safeguards throughout the energy transition. Held under the theme ‘Towards a Just, Inclusive and Green Energy Transition’, the three-day festival was organised for the second time at the Central Field of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). The event was jointly organised by ActionAid Bangladesh, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Just Energy Transition Network Bangladesh (JETnet-BD), and BUET’s Institute of Energy ...

Oct292026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

DSCC to Take Effective Measures to Control Tobacco

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Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will take effective measures to protect public health, safeguard people from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke, and strengthen tobacco control, said DSCC Chief Executive Officer Md. Khaybar Rahman.He made the remarks as the chief guest at a discussion meeting titled “Way Forward for Ensuring a 100% Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free Environment in Dhaka South City Corporation”, jointly organised by Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) and DSCC at the DSCC conference room on Wednesday afternoon (28 October 2026).Assistant Health Officer Dr. Nur Hossain delivered a presentation on DSCC’s ongoing tobacco control activities and outlined its plans in this regard. On behalf of Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Md. Mukhlesur Rahman, Deputy Director of the Health and Nutrit...

Oct292026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Samsung launches the Galaxy A18 LTE in Bangladesh with smart AI and upgraded performance

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Samsung Bangladesh has officially launched the Galaxy A18 LTE, the latest addition to its popular Galaxy A series. Now available across the country, the smartphone combines smooth performance, long-term durability, and intuitive AI features. Galaxy A18 sports a sleek and flat body designed for a comfortable and secure grip. It features an expansive 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, which offers vibrant colors and a smooth experience while streaming videos, gaming or scrolling through social media. For photography enthusiasts, the device has a versatile triple-camera system, which includes a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, there is a 13MP camera for bright selfies and clear video calls. Galaxy A18 also has ...