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Shah Rafayat Chowdhury Receives Queen Elizabeth 100 Young Leaders Award

Shah Rafayat Chowdhury, Co-Founder and President of Footsteps Bangladesh, has been honoured with the prestigious Queen Elizabeth 100 Young Leaders Award. The award has been announced in remembrance of the 100th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, celebrating exceptional young leaders across the Commonwealth who are driving meaningful change in their communities. Since co-founding Footsteps Bangladesh in 2013, Rafayat Chowdhury has played a pivotal role in advancing innovative solutions to some of the country’s most pressing environmental and development challenges. Under his leadership, the organization has spearheaded initiatives in climate resilience, renewable energy, waste management, and ecosystem restoration—impacting thousands of lives across urban and rural Bangladesh. Thr...

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CEMS-Global to Host Meditex, Health Tourism Expo 2026 at ICCB from May 7 to 9

Breaking News, Health

CEMS-Global USA, in association with CEMS Bangladesh, is set to organise international exhibitions on healthcare, medical equipment, and health tourism from May 7-9, 2026, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Kuril, Dhaka. The exhibitions will be open daily from 10:00am to 7:00pm. A press conference was held on 21 April 2026 at CEMS Bangladesh office for the upcoming exhibitions. Meherun N. Islam, President and Group Managing Director of CEMS Global USA and Asia Pacific, presided over the event. The media briefing was also attended by Tanveer Qamrul Islam, Executive Director; and Abhishek Das, Group Director of CEMS-Global and Asraful Islam, AGM - Business Development and Strategic Planning, CEMS Bangladesh. Marking its continued legacy, the exhibitions will inclu...

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Guardian expands insurance reach through Upay partnership

Breaking News, Business

Guardian Life Insurance Limited (Guardian) has recently signed an agreement with UCB Fintech Company Limited (Upay) to introduce an affordable and accessible insurance and healthcare solution for Upay customers. The initiative focuses on ready-made garments (RMG) workers, along with agents, DSOs, and distributors across the Upay ecosystem, many of whom have limited access to formal financial protection services. The agreement was formalized by Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Life Insurance Limited, and Sajjad Alam, Head of Corporate Sales at Upay. The partnership marks a new step in Guardian’s efforts to expand inclusive insurance coverage across Bangladesh. Among those present at the ceremony from Guardian were Abdul Halim, EVP & Head of Micro Insura...

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Canadian High Commissioner Calls on CHT Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan, MP

Breaking News, National

Honorable Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs, Dipen Dewan, MP, stated that there is significant potential for Bangladesh and Canada to collaborate on sustainable development, climate change resilience, and the promotion of eco-tourism in the CHT region. The Minister made these remarks today, Tuesday (April 21), during a courtesy call from a four-member delegation led by the Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, His Excellency Mr. Ajit Singh, at the Minister’s office in the Bangladesh Secretariat. During the meeting, Minister Dipen Dewan MP highlighted the communal harmony in the region, saying, In the Chittagong Hill Tracts, people of all ethnicities coexist on the foundation of mutual harmony and equality. The current government is working relentlessly to extend a...

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Seminar on AI Transformation held at UIU

Breaking News, Education

The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of United International University (UIU) organized a seminar titled “AI Transformation: Enhancing Productivity, Employability, and Institutional Efficiency” yesterday at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka. The seminar was designed for all faculty members and administrative personnel. Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice Chancellor, UIU was present as the Chief Guest at the program. Prof. Dr. Khondaker Abdullah Al Mamun, Director, MSCSE Program & Director, IRIIC, UIU was present as the Resource Person at the seminar. The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Mofijul Hoq Masum, Director of IQAC, UIU. Dr. Md. Zulfiqur Rahman, Registrar, UIU was also present in the seminar. The Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, noted t...

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Revoo Bangladesh launches new showroom in Mohammadpur

Breaking News, Lifestyle

Amidst the long queues persisting at refueling stations and the sudden spike in fuel costs in the country, the demand of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has hit a record high. With the aim to provide immediate relief to commuters by providing a sustainable and accessible alternative for daily travel, electric motorcycle brand Revoo Bangladesh has officially expanded its footprint in Dhaka through the inauguration of its newest showroom ‘Labib Motors’ in Mohammadpur, Dhaka. The inauguration took place on April 19, 2026, at 4:30 PM, and featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a Dua Mahfil. The event was graced by Vane Ni, Executive Director and Nazmul Ahsan Sumon, Head of Sales from Revoo Bangladesh. Speaking at the event, Vane Ni, Executive Director, Revoo Bangladesh, stated, “Revoo aims to br...

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Ryze brings together ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Gemini in one place

Breaking News, Technology

Ryze—the country’s leading AI-powered youth lifestyle brand—has integrated multiple leading AI models, including ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Gemini, within a single interface, aiming to simplify access to advanced AI tools for everyday users, students, and professionals. Instead of navigating multiple platforms or managing separate subscriptions, users can now choose the most suitable AI model for tasks such as writing, coding, research, or problem-solving—all within one app. This multi-model approach positions Ryze as an AI access layer, offering flexibility and convenience tailored to diverse user needs. To encourage exploration, new users receive an initial allocation of 10,000 free tokens upon joining the platform. Guest users—without a registered Ryze number—can also purchase usage p...

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How BRAC Bank Aporajeyo Desh transforms Bagerhat

Breaking News, Business

Bagerhat sits where the Sundarbans meets the Bay of Bengal — tidal, low-lying, and increasingly saline. Cyclones, tidal surges, and erratic rainfall have repeatedly rewritten its agricultural map, leaving farmers to battle salt-laden soil, scarce freshwater, and climate uncertainty every season. In this landscape, every drop of water, every inch of arable land, and every informed decision can mean the difference between survival and loss. Against this backdrop, BRAC Bank, in collaboration with BRAC, launched Aporajeyo Desh in 2025 — a flagship CSR initiative aimed at building climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and livelihood security for vulnerable coastal communities. The programme spans four upazilas — Sarankhola, Morrelganj, Mongla, and Rampal — reaching nearly 46,000 ...

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PROGGA, ATMA Propose Three Measures to Cut Tobacco Use and Raise Revenue- Pre-Budget Press Conference Held

Breaking News, NGO News

The research and advocacy organizations PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and the Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) have urged reducing the number of cigarette price tiers, introducing a specific tax system, and increasing the prices of all tobacco products in the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year budget. If these proposals are implemented, tobacco use and premature deaths will decline, while government revenue will increase significantly. The two organizations presented these recommendations today (Monday, 20 April 2026) at a pre-budget press conference held at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah Hall of the National Press Club. The proposals for the upcoming national budget presented during the event are as follows: The low and medium tiers should be merged into one, with the retail price for 10...

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The Harvard Health Systems Innovation Hackathon 2026 held at UIU

Breaking News, Education

United International University (UIU) successfully organized the 7th edition of the Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL) Hackathon 2026yesterday at the Institute of Research, Innovation, Incubation, and Commercialization (IRIIC), UIU. Marking its second consecutive year as the only hub in Bangladesh for this global competition, the Dhaka edition brought together some of the country’s most promising innovators under the global HSIL network. The event was graced by Special Guest Prof. Dr. Sayeba Akhter, Chairman of the Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC), and Guest of Honor Prof. Dr. Jalal Uddin Mohammad Rumi, Director (Administration), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The program was chaired by Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice Chancellor of United Internat...