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Southeast University Welcomes Summer 2025 Freshers with Grand Orientation Programs

Southeast University Welcomes Summer 2025 Freshers with Grand Orientation Programs

Breaking News, Education
Southeast University (SEU) warmly welcomed newly admitted students of the Summer 2025 Semester through a two-day Freshers’ Reception and Orientation Program held on 2 and 3 July 2025 at the university’s Multipurpose Hall. The Orientation Program consisted of four separate sessions, organized by SEU’s academic schools to greet and guide students from various departments as they embark on their academic journey. On 2 July 2025, the first session was hosted by the School of Science and Engineering (SSE), welcoming students from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). Mr. Mohammad Manjur Mahmud, President of DataSoft Systems Bangladesh Limited, attended as the Chief Guest and shared valuable insights on the future of the tech industry. In the second session on the same day...
Single-Use Plastic to Be Banned in Bangladesh Secretariat from October 2 — Cabinet Secretary

Single-Use Plastic to Be Banned in Bangladesh Secretariat from October 2 — Cabinet Secretary

Breaking News, National
Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid has announced that the use of harmful single-use plastic (SUP) items declared by the government will be banned in the Bangladesh Secretariat starting from Thursday, October 2, 2025. To ensure smooth implementation, a preparatory period will be provided throughout August and September, during which officials will be directed to gradually reduce the use of plastic items. He made this announcement while speaking as the chief guest at a seminar titled “Sustainable Plastic Use in the Secretariat: A Future for a Single-Use Plastic Free Environment”, organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change at the Multipurpose Hall of the Finance Division. Dr. Rashid emphasized that plastic pollution is a global challenge requiring collect...
Space Innovation Camp Hosts Rocket Adventure Day 2025

Space Innovation Camp Hosts Rocket Adventure Day 2025

Breaking News, Feature
When rockets built by children soared into the sky, the field was filled with cheers and wonder. With the goal of providing a thrilling entry point into the world of space science, Space Innovation Camp successfully organized the much-anticipated Rocket Adventure Day 2025. Held at the International Conference Hall of Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the event welcomed students from over 100 schools across the country. Participants, divided into age-based teams, joined hands-on model rocket-making workshops, immersing themselves in science through fun and experimentation. The core objective of the event was to inspire a deep love for science among children, spark interest in space and technology through hands-on learning, and encourage ...
BRAC Bank Unveils Bangladesh’s First Climate Risk Report Under IFRS Standards

BRAC Bank Unveils Bangladesh’s First Climate Risk Report Under IFRS Standards

Breaking News, Business
BRAC Bank has published the country’s first independent IFRS S1 and S2 Report—a globally aligned framework for climate and sustainability risk disclosure developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). With publication of the maiden IFRS Report, BRAC Bank becomes the only bank in Bangladesh, and one of the few globally, to adopt the newly introduced standards—positioning itself at the forefront of transparency, corporate responsibility, and climate governance both nationally and internationally. Introduced in 2023, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2 standards provide a unified, investor-focused framework for disclosing sustainability- and climate-related financial information. BRAC Bank has taken a pioneering step by voluntarily int...
Rajib Moni Das’s “Mastan Girlfriend”

Rajib Moni Das’s “Mastan Girlfriend”

Breaking News, Entertainment
The television drama Mastan Girlfriend, featuring the popular small-screen actors Akhomo Hasan and Moushumi Hamid, was recently completed under the direction and scriptwriting of Rajib Moni Das. The drama also stars Kazi Raju, Sayka Ahmed, Jahangir Alam, Fahamida Rahaman Trisha, Farid Hossain, AB Rashid, Milin Hossain, among others in various roles. The story follows Tanisha, a young woman who roams her village acting like a gangster. She even tries to extract love from her beloved Nader through threats and intimidation. Nader finds her behavior annoying. However, Tanisha’s “gangsterism” is of a different kind—she only targets local thieves, drug addicts, eve-teasers, extortionists, and bribe-takers. She deals sternly with wrongdoers and oppressors. Because of her, even the village lead...
10-Year Strategic Plan to Strengthen Bangladesh Climate Change Trust- Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

10-Year Strategic Plan to Strengthen Bangladesh Climate Change Trust- Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Breaking News, National
To transform the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust (BCCT) into an efficient, self-reliant, and future-ready institution, a 10-year strategic plan will be developed with expert guidance, announced Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources. She made the announcement on Monday while speaking as the chief guest at a stakeholder meeting with officials and staff at the BCCT office in Mohakhali, Dhaka. The Environment Advisor stated that the Climate Change Trust Act 2010 will be amended and the operational guidelines updated to make them more relevant to current needs. She also mentioned that if government land is allocated, steps will be taken to construct a permanent office building for BCCT, which will enhance...
Galaxy Bangladesh Founder & Chairman Taufiq Uddin Ahmed Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Galaxy Bangladesh Founder & Chairman Taufiq Uddin Ahmed Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Breaking News, Business
Taufiq Uddin Ahmed, Founder and Chairman of Galaxy Bangladesh, has been honored with the ” Lifetime Achievement Award” at the “Share Trip-Monitor Airline of the Year 2024” for his remarkable contributions to the development of Bangladesh’s travel and tourism industry spanning over five decades. The award, the country’s only aviation & travel industry-focused recognition, was presented at a ceremony held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka, where the Jury Committee lauded his “visionary leadership and pioneering role in transforming the travel sector in Bangladesh.” Mr. Taufiq Uddin Ahmed embarked on his remarkable journey in 1972, establishing Galaxy Travel International at a time when Bangladesh’s travel sector was at its infancy. Operating from a modest office in Dhaka’...
Adil Chowdhury is the Managing Director of National Bank

Adil Chowdhury is the Managing Director of National Bank

Breaking News, Business
Mr. Adil Chowdhury has joined as the Managing Director of National Bank PLC on Monday, July 7, 2025. With over 25 years of experience across both domestic and international banking institutions, Mr. Chowdhury brings a proven track record of leadership, transformation, and a strong sense of purpose to his new role. His appointment marks a pivotal moment for NBPLC, the country's first private sector bank fully owned by Bangladeshi nationals, as it seeks to restore its financial stability and regain public trust. Widely respected in the local banking community, Mr. Chowdhury is known for his focus on sustainable business growth, strong ethical standards, and employee development. He believes in cultivating a culture of work-life balance and accountability, rewarding dedication and performa...
Hasnat Abdul Hye honoured with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’

Hasnat Abdul Hye honoured with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’

Breaking News, Literature
Hasnat Abdul Hye, Aminul Islam Bhuiyan, Dhruba Esh and Umme Farhana have won the BRAC Bank-Samakal Literary Award for books published in the year 2023. BRAC Bank and Daily Samakal have recognised writers and litterateurs for 13 years, inspiring them to enrich Bangla literature with their creative and intellectual works. BRAC Bank and Daily Samakal introduced the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ to recognise a veteran author who contributed significantly to Bangla literature. This year, veteran writer and novelist Hasnat Abdul Hye was honoured with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his lifelong contribution to Bangla literature. Aminul Islam Bhuiyan won the award for his book titled ’Plato Probeshika’ in essay, autobiography, travel story and translation category, Dhruba Esh won the awa...
First quarter of 2025, Guardian settled claims worth BDT 129 crore

First quarter of 2025, Guardian settled claims worth BDT 129 crore

Breaking News, Business
Guardian Life Insurance Limited continues to solidify its leadership in Bangladesh's insurance industry with strong performance in claim settlement and innovative distribution strategies. In 2024, Guardian settled insurance claims worth BDT 439 crore. Continuing this momentum, in the first quarter of 2025, Guardian settled claims worth BDT 129 crore, reflecting a 34% growth compared to the same period in the previous year. Demonstrating its operational efficiency and customer-first approach, 95% of all claims are now settled within just three working days, with initiatives underway to reduce this even further. Guardian's insurance coverage now protects over 1.26 crore people, including employees from more than 500 local and multinational organizations. The company distributes its insura...