Month: October 2026

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British Council celebrates excellence and innovation across its Partner Schools network in Bangladesh

The British Council brought together school leaders from across Bangladesh at its annual Partner Schools Principals' Meet 2026, celebrating the contribution of school and educators and recognizing outstanding practice across its growing Partner Schools Network.Held at Sheraton Dhaka, the flagship gathering welcomed principals and senior representatives from more than 210 Partner Schools in Bangladesh, alongside representatives from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA. The network forms a core part of the British Council’s exams and qualifications delivery in Bangladesh.Scott McDonald, Chief Executive of the British Council, joined the event as part of his visit to Bangladesh, underlining the country's importance within the global Partner Schoo...

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Apex Footwear holds Partners’ Summit

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Celebrating a legacy of trust and mutual success, Apex Footwear Limited hosted its Partners’ Summit at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden recently. The summit brought together Apex’s partner network to honor their vital role in the company’s ongoing journey and to strengthen the bonds that drive their shared success. The event featured dedicated award ceremonies to recognize exceptional partner contributions. Highlights of the evening included the presentation of the Longstanding Partnership Award, the Delivery Excellence Award and the prestigious Syed Manzur Elahi Award and many more- Apex’s highest honor for its partners.Senior leadership, including Apex Group Chairman Golam Mainuddin, Managing Director Syed Nasim Manzur, and CEO Firoze Mohammad, spoke at the event, emphasizing that st...

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Agrajatra Nari Forum Demands Equal Rights, Freedom of Attire, and an End to Airport Harassment

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Women’s rights organization Agrajatra Nari Forum has expressed profound concern and strong protest over the unjustified questioning, scrutiny, and harassment of adult female travelers at the airport regarding their marital status, attire, guardian’s permission, and private lives. The statement follows a recent incident where three adult women holding valid passports and all necessary travel documents were unlawfully obstructed at Dhaka airport while traveling to Nepal. Officials reportedly questioned their unmarried status and insisted on family consent—an infringement that prompted legal action and led the Honorable High Court to issue a rule on the matter. Reacting strongly to the incident, the organization questioned: “Why should an adult woman not be permitted to travel abroad indepe...

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BRAC Bank’s foreign remittances cross USD 2.5 billion

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BRAC Bank has crossed USD 2.5 billion in foreign remittance inflows during the first nine months of 2026, surpassing its previous full-year record of USD 2.2 billion in 2025.With three months of the year still remaining, BRAC Bank is targeting more than USD 3 billion in remittance inflows by the end of 2026, building on five consecutive years of strong growth.Expanding international partnerships, technology-led services, and greater accessibility for expatriate Bangladeshis and their families have supported this growth. BRAC Bank has developed a global network of exchange-house partners across major remittance corridors, including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region.Advanced host-to-host technology integration and API connectivity ...

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Tamalika and Sayeed Babu to Act Under Zannatul Tumpa’s Direction for the First Time

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Tamalika Karmakar and Sayeed Babu are set to perform under the direction of Zannatul Tumpa for the first time. Suchona Theatre's widely acclaimed play Omanush will be staged on October 4 at the Lee Center in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. Written by eminent theatre personality Mamunur Rashid, this will be the play's fourth performance. In its previous three shows- two in New Jersey and one in New York- the roles were played by Mitali Das and Hira Chowdhury. This time, Tamalika and Sayeed bring fresh life to those characters. At the heart of Omanush is an idealistic teacher who dreams of building an educated and humane society. But corruption, irregularities and social pressure gradually make that dream impossible. Broken by despair, he eventually loses his mental balance and edges toward a d...

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When the Network Disappears, UltraLink Keeps Phones Connected

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A group can be only a few hundred metres apart and still lose touch completely. A hike can take people beyond network coverage, friends can spread out while exploring a new place, or a weak signal can turn a simple phone call into a frustrating wait. In such situations, staying connected can become a challenge even when people are relatively close to each other.Infinix's UltraLink takes a different approach by allowing compatible phones to communicate directly with each other, without relying on a mobile tower. The feature does not require a SIM signal or a data connection, allowing two UltraLink-enabled devices to establish a direct phone-to-phone connection.According to Infinix's in-house lab testing, the HOT 70 Pro 5G achieved a maximum tested UltraLink range of 1.5 kilometres i...

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National Bank’s Sakhipur Branch Moves to New Address

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National Bank's Sakhipur Branch in Shariatpur has started operations at a new address. Mr. Mohammad Billal Hossain, Regional Head, Barishal Region of the bank, was present as chief guest at the inauguration ceremony organised by the branch on 27 September 2026. Managers of different branches of the bank, Mr. Solaiman Bepari, Manager of Sakhipur Branch, branch officials and staff, and prominent businesspersons and local dignitaries were also present. Speaking as chief guest, Mr. Mohammad Billal Hossain said, "Sakhipur Branch begins its journey at the new address with more spacious premises and the promise of better services. I believe this branch will play an important role in advancing trade and commerce in the area and expanding financial services for the people." The invited guests exp...

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HONOR introduces its connected ecosystem vision at HONOR Connect

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HONOR Bangladesh showcased its latest developments in AI and connected technology at HONOR Connect on September 29. Held at the United Convention Center in Dhaka, the event highlighted the company’s expansion beyond smartphones into a broader connected ecosystem.The Robot Phone made its local introduction at the event, alongside the unveiling of its new brand logo. The program centered on HONOR’s new “Dare to Be” philosophy, which reflects the brand’s approach of making technology more adaptive to people’s needs and more closely integrated into everyday life.The company also announced Magic9 Pro's local arrival in the coming months. Launched globally on September 28, the flagship is built in collaboration with ARRI, the cinema camera maker.Filmmaker Raihan Rafi and cinematograp...