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InfinixHot 70 Ensures Reliable Performance with Durable Smart Design

InfinixHot 70 Ensures Reliable Performance with Durable Smart Design

Breaking News, Technology
Global smartphone brand Infinix is positioning the newly launched HOT 70 as more than just a stylish mid-range smartphone, focusing instead on long-term usability, durability, and consistent performance for young users in Bangladesh. At a time when smartphone replacement cycles are becoming longer, the device is designed to deliver a reliable experience that remains smooth and efficient over extended everyday use. Built around the idea of maintaining an “always like new” experience, the HOT 70 comes with a promise of up to 72 months of system fluency. The smartphone targets university students and young professionals who rely heavily on their devices throughout the day and need dependable performance in both demanding and unpredictable environments. Durability plays a major role in this ...
MetLife and Global Citizen Launch “Footwork for Futures” Social Media Challenge

MetLife and Global Citizen Launch “Footwork for Futures” Social Media Challenge

Breaking News, Feature
MetLife, in collaboration with Global Citizen, has launched Footwork for Futures, a global football-themed social media challenge aimed at expanding access to quality education and sports for children and youth, helping build more confident and resilient communities. The initiative invites people across Bangladesh and around the world to share a short video of themselves juggling or attempting to juggle a football on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X, using the hashtag #FootworkForFutures. For every eligible video submission, MetLife will donate USD 5 to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, up to a total of USD 100,000, to support community-based organizations that provide education and sports opportunities to children globally. This ...
DBH Finance PLC’s Profit for Q1 increased by 26%

DBH Finance PLC’s Profit for Q1 increased by 26%

Breaking News, Business
DBH Finance PLC, a leading finance company of the country with a prime focus on housing finance, reported results for the first quarter of the year ended on March 31, 2026. For the quarter, the company reported net profit after tax of BDT 196 million, which is 26% higher than the corresponding quarter of the previous year. EPS for the quarter stood at BDT. 0.97 compared to BDT. 0.77 of the same quarter last year. Net interest income rose by 31%, and operating income increased by 8% for the quarter. NPL remained around 1% of the portfolio, which is one of the lowest in the industry. The company achieved highest Credit Rating AAA for twenty consecutive years. DBH is serving customers through its 17 branches covering all divisional headquarters and providing financial assistance for creati...
Bishwo Shahitto Kendro and MetLife Foundation to Organize 200 Mobile Book Fairs Across Bangladesh

Bishwo Shahitto Kendro and MetLife Foundation to Organize 200 Mobile Book Fairs Across Bangladesh

Breaking News, Feature
BishwoShahittoKendro, with the support of MetLife Foundation, is organizing 200 mobile book fairs across Bangladesh through 2027. This initiative aims to promote reading habits and cultural engagement among communities nationwide. Organized by BishwoShahittoKendro and funded by MetLife Foundation, the mobile book fairs will travel to various districts, offering visitors the opportunity to explore and purchase books, as well as participate in a range of cultural programs designed to inspire a love for literature and learning. Professor Abdullah Abu Sayeed, Founder and Chairman of BishwoShahittoKendro, commented, “A nation’s true progress is rooted in its love for books. By carrying a rich and diverse selection of quality books directly to people’s doorsteps, mobile book fairs make rea...
OMODA & JAECOO targets annual million-unit sales; OMODA 4 rolls off

OMODA & JAECOO targets annual million-unit sales; OMODA 4 rolls off

Breaking News, Business
OMODA & JAECOO has officially launched its ambitious “From Million to Annual Million” strategy at the Chery International Business Summit (IBS) in Wuhu, China. The event also marked the global rolling-off ceremony of the all-new OMODA 4, a move aimed at solidifying the brand’s footprint in the global new energy vehicle market. The announcement comes on the heels of the brand surpassing the cumulative sales milestone of one million units within just three years. According to the company, monthly sales have grown exponentially, rising from 10,000 units in March 2023 to over 60,000 units in March 2026. The brand currently operates in 69 markets worldwide. Departing from traditional corporate launches, the event featured 16 owners from five continents walking the runway to share thei...
Unilever Bangladesh, Chattogram City Corporation and YPSA extend partnership to advance plastic waste management in Chattogram

Unilever Bangladesh, Chattogram City Corporation and YPSA extend partnership to advance plastic waste management in Chattogram

Breaking News, Business
Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) has renewed its tripartite partnership with Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) and Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) for a further two years, continuing joint efforts to strengthen the plastic waste management value chain and improve the livelihoods of waste workers in Chattogram. The renewal was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a ceremony attended by Dr Shahadat Hossain, Hon'ble Mayor of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC), as Chief Guest. Captain Ikhtiar Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury (S), BN, Chief Conservancy Officer of CCC; Mohammed Arifur Rahman, Founder and CEO of YPSA; Ruhul Quddus Khan, CEO and Managing Director of Unilever Bangladesh Limited; and Shamima Akhter, Director Corporate Affairs, Partnerships and Communications at Unil...
Youth and Sports State Minister Md. Aminul Hoque Urges OIC Unity in Konya

Youth and Sports State Minister Md. Aminul Hoque Urges OIC Unity in Konya

Breaking News, Sports
State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Hoque delivered a keynote address yesterday 11 May 2026 at the grand inauguration of the "Konya OIC Youth Capital 2026." In his speech, he called for stronger cooperation and solidarity among the youth of OIC member states. Addressing the gathering, the State Minister said that the OIC Youth Capital program serves as a premier platform for cultural exchange and policy innovation for the Muslim world. He noted that this platform provides a strong foundation for young people to tackle global challenges such as climate change and digital ethics. He further added that Bangladesh views this summit as a vital conduit for sharing best practices and building a shared destiny among OIC member states. Highlighting the national context, the State M...
Young Doctors Urge Higher Tobacco Prices to Discourage Youth Smoking

Young Doctors Urge Higher Tobacco Prices to Discourage Youth Smoking

Breaking News, NGO News
Young doctors have demanded an effective increase in tobacco product prices in the upcoming FY2026–27 national budget to discourage tobacco use among young people and protect the country’s large youth population from the harmful effects of tobacco. The demand was raised during a human chain titled “Effective Tobacco Price Increase in the FY2026–27 Budget to Discourage Youth Tobacco Use,” organized by National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka on Saturday (May 9). According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), around 25–28 percent of the country’s population belongs to the youth demographic. Speakers at the program said protecting this large segment of the population from tobacco addiction is essential for safeguarding the country’s futur...
Intex Bangladesh 2026 to showcase global textile sourcing solutions in Dhaka

Intex Bangladesh 2026 to showcase global textile sourcing solutions in Dhaka

Breaking News, Business
Intex Bangladesh 2026, the Bangladesh edition of the Intex South Asia textile sourcing series, is set to return to Dhaka with wider international participation and a stronger focus on sustainable and innovative sourcing solutions. The exhibition will be held from June 18 to 20, 2026, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB). The Intex South Asia series has completed 17 editions across Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India over the past 11 years. The event aims to connect global textile suppliers with Bangladesh’s apparel and textile manufacturers, supporting the country’s growing role in global apparel production. This year’s edition is expected to attract exhibitors and industry stakeholders from countries including India, China, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, the U...
Environment Minister Participates in “TURKİYE’S ROAD TO COP31: RESILIENT CITIES” Conference

Environment Minister Participates in “TURKİYE’S ROAD TO COP31: RESILIENT CITIES” Conference

Breaking News, National
An international conference titled “TURKİYE’S ROAD TO COP31: RESILIENT CITIES” was held in Antalya, Türkiye, ahead of the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference (COP31) scheduled for November this year. The two-day event, held on 8–9 May, focused on building resilient and sustainable cities in response to the growing impacts of climate change. Representing Bangladesh, Minister to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo, participated in the conference held at the Museum Hotel in Hatay, Turkiye. Environment and climate ministers, policy makers and international development partners from various countries attended the event. In the opening session, Turkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Mr. Murat Kurum welcomed the in...