Day: October 11, 2026

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‘Grihobondi’: A Powerful Story Reflecting a Deep-Rooted Social Reality

‘Grihobondi’ is a drama that explores a long-standing social reality. It tells the story of Sharif’s journey toward becoming Sharifa, addressing one of the most sensitive and widely discussed issues in society.The drama ‘Grihobondi’, which portrays Sharif’s journey toward becoming Sharifa, will be released next Thursday at 12:00 PM on the official YouTube channel of Shwapno Kanon Multimedia.The story revolves around a boy who exhibits feminine behavior from an early age and eventually wishes to become a girl. People with such identities are often socially associated with the hijra community in Bangladesh. The drama explores how this desire for change affects his family, including his sisters and parents, and how it influences their social standing. Will society accept him, or will ...

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Gold Kinen wins fintech innovation award

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The gold-saving platform also receives an honourable mention for financial inclusion at the Bangladesh Fintech Awards 2026Gold Kinen Technologies Limited has won the Fintech Innovation of the Year award in the Tech category at the 4th Bangladesh Fintech Awards 2026, recognising its technology-driven approach to gold saving and financial inclusion.The company also received an honourable mention in the Financial Inclusion category for its innovation, “Making Gold Accessible: A New Path to Financial Inclusion.”The awards were received by the company’s three co-founders — Kamran Sunjoy Rahman, chief executive officer; Rafatul Bari Labib, chief commercial officer; and Atef Hasan Isa, chief financial officer.This is the second consecutive year Gold Kinen has been recognised at th...

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SPF Is More Than Just a Number

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Before heading out in the morning, skincare has become an important part of many people’s everyday routine. Along with face wash, toner, moisturizer and serum, sunscreen has also become a regular part of daily skincare. However, when choosing a sunscreen, one of the first things that catches our attention is its SPF (Sun Protection Factor) number.There are many questions about what level of SPF should be used and why it matters. But before choosing a number, it is important to understand what SPF actually means.Simply put, SPF is a measure of the protection a sunscreen provides against UVB rays from the sun, which are primarily responsible for sunburn. UVA rays, on the other hand, penetrate deeper into the skin and are associated with premature skin ageing and long-term skin damage...

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IDLC Capital Market Conclave calls for greater corporate participation in the capital market

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IDLC Investments Limited, a subsidiary of IDLC Finance PLC, recently organized a discussion titled IDLC Capital Market Conclave 2026. Held on Saturday (October 10) at the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel, the event brought together industry experts to discuss the future of Bangladesh’s capital market and the development of a sustainable financial system.The event was attended by prominent policymakers, regulators, senior officials from banks and various corporate institutions, economists and capital market representatives. Discussions focused on measures to expand Bangladesh’s capital market and establish a more advanced and balanced financial system. Discussants emphasized the importance of increasing the participation of large institutions and reputable brands with strong financial fo...