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The NEXUS Seminar Series held at UIU

School of Business and Economics of United International University (UIU) organized a seminar titled “The Double Burden of Climate Change: How Heat Stress and Air Pollution Stratify the Workforce” as the second segment of the NEXUS Seminar Series yesterday at UIU Campus. This long-term initiative will serve as an institutional bridge for continuous industry-academia conversations on the intersection of business, economy and society. Dr. Minhaj Mahmud, Senior Economist, Asian Development Bank (ADB), delivered the keynote lecture titled “The Double Burden of Climate Change: How Heat Stress and Air Pollution Stratify the Workforce”. He highlighted that increasing heat stress and air pollution resulting from climate change are creating a "double burden" that is having a profound adverse imp...

Jul182026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Jalalabad Cantonment English School & College introduces English assessment by the British Council for its young learners

Breaking News, Education

Jalalabad Cantonment English School & College (JCESC) has reached a significant milestone in its pursuit of academic excellence by signing a partnership agreement with the British Council today. Under this collaboration, the institution will introduce the British Council’s Primary English Test and Secondary English Test to benchmark the language proficiency of its primary and secondary students. The agreement was signed during a prestigious ceremony at the JCESC campus in Sylhet. The event was attended by senior representatives from the British Council, the school Principal and Vice Principal, faculty members, guardians, and students from Class III to XII. In addition to the primary and secondary assessments, the partnership establishes JCESC as an official IELTS Registration Cen...

Jul182026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Humanoid robot steals the spotlight at HONOR’s new brandshop

Breaking News, Technology

Global AI device ecosystem brand HONOR has launched a new brandshop in Chattogram, marking the occasion with a captivating showcase of its striking humanoid robot. The new brandshop was inaugurated on July 15 at Akhtaruzzaman Center in the city’s Agrabad commercial area. One of the key highlights of the inauguration was the demonstration of HONOR's humanoid robot, offering visitors a glimpse into the brand's vision of an AI-powered future. The robot instantly drew crowds by interacting with guests, shaking hands, posing for photographs, and engaging with visitors. It also introduced customers to HONOR's AI-driven technologies, shared information about the brand's smart devices, and assisted them during their shopping experience. The showcase follows HONOR's unveiling of the robot at ...

Jul162026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

MetLife Bangladesh Recognizes Top Agency Performers for Advancing Financial Inclusion and Customer Excellence

Breaking News, Business

MetLife Bangladesh, the number one life insurance company in Bangladesh, recently recognized 949 of its top-performing Financial Associates, Unit Managers, and Branch Managers, celebrating their outstanding contributions in 2025. The award recipients were recognized for exceptional business performance, effective use of digital technology, commitment to superior customer service, creation of employment opportunities, and their significant role in making life insurance more accessible across Bangladesh. The ceremonies were attended by senior leadership including Lyndon Oliver, Regional President, Asia; Elena Butarova, Head of Bangladesh, Malaysia, Nepal and Vietnam; and Ala Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of MetLife Bangladesh, who personally recognized the achievements of the agency f...

Jul162026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

620 Public Transport Drivers Trained Under BRTA and DAM Initiative

Breaking News, NGO News

As part of a capacity-building initiative to ensure a sustainable smoke-free public transport system, a total of 620 public transport drivers have been trained under the initiative of the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) with the support of Dhaka Ahsania Mission. According to a press release issued by Dhaka Ahsania Mission, the program titled “Professional Skills and Awareness Development Training for Professional Drivers” was conducted in four phases during July 2026 at the Joar Sahara BRTC Bus Depot in the capital. During the training sessions, Adut Rahman Imon, Program Officer of the Tobacco Control Project of the organization, presented audio-visual materials highlighting the implementation of tobacco control laws and the health hazards of tobacco use. Participants were...

Jul152026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BRAC Bank and OneTrueValue partner to expand green financing for SMEs

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has partnered with OneTrueValue (OTV) to expand access to green financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable business growth and Bangladesh's transition to a low-carbon economy. The partnership comes under the Access to Green Financing (A2GF) for Enterprises – Scale & Innovation programme, supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh. Through the partnership, BRAC Bank will strengthen its green financing capabilities while expanding SMEs' access to finance for renewable energy, energy-efficient technologies, waste management and circular economy initiatives. The collaboration will also enhance the bank's capacity to assess green investments through specialised assessment tools and technical expertise. The in...

Jul152026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Front-of-Package Labelling to Warn About Ultra-Processed Food Risks- Speakers at Journalists’ Workshop

Breaking News, NGO News

The consumption of ultra-processed foods and the associated risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing at an alarming rate in Bangladesh. Introducing Front-of-Package Labelling (FOPL), simple warning labels on the front of food packages, can significantly curb the rise of NCDs by improving consumer awareness and supporting informed dietary choices. Through FOPL, consumers can identify at a glance whether a packaged food contains excessive amounts of salt, sugar, or saturated fat, enabling them to choose healthier options. To protect public health, the draft FOPL regulation should be finalized without delay. Speakers noted these remarks at a two-day journalists' workshop organized by PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI),...

Jul142026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Achieving the SDG 3.4 Through FOPL: Media Engagement is Essential to Prevent Non-Communicable Diseases

Breaking News, NGO News

Dhaka, 14 July 2026: Public health experts, legal professionals and media representatives have called for the prompt formulation and implementation of Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) policy in Bangladesh to protect public health, ensure consumer’s right, prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and promote healthier food choices. The call came at a Media Advocacy Workshop on Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) in Bangladesh, organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) on Tuesday at the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro in the capital. In his welcome remarks, Iqbal Masud, Director of the Health and Nutrition Sector at Dhaka Ahsania Mission, said that the nutrition information currently displayed on packaged foods is often difficult for consumers to understand. As a result, many people unknowingly consume ...

Jul132026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Coca-Cola Bangladesh Appoints Laila Farzana as Director, Front Line Marketing

Breaking News, Business

Coca-Cola Bangladesh, one of the country’s leading beverage companies, has announced the appointment of Laila Farzana as Director - Front Line Marketing. Laila brings over 16 years of experience in marketing, media, digital transformation, trade marketing, and category management across some of Bangladesh’s leading consumer-focused organizations. Prior to joining Coca Cola Bangladesh, she served asDMC (Digital Marketing, Media, and dCommerce) Lead at Unilever Bangladesh, where she led the company's Digital Marketing, Media, and dCommerce functions across brands, anchoring the governance of the organization's media investment. Over the course of an eight-year career at Unilever, Laila held several leadership positions spanning category management, customer marketing, and media, drivin...

Jul132026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

ILLIYEEN showcases Bangladesh’s luxury fashion at D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia 2026

Breaking News, Lifestyle

The luxury lifestyle brand ILLIYEEN is participating in the D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia 2026, one of the Muslim world's largest halal trade and lifestyle exhibitions, being held in Jakarta from July 8 to 12. Organized alongside the D-8 Economic Cooperation platform, the expo brings together businesses, policymakers, investors and consumers from D-8 member countries. Representing Bangladesh in the halal lifestyle retail segment, ILLIYEEN is showcasing its premium menswear collection, including signature thobes, footwear, leather goods and fragrances. "The global muslim lifestyle and halal industry is evolving rapidly, and consumers are looking for products that combine quality, functionality and timeless design," said Abu Adam, Manager Sales Planning and Operations, ILLIYEEN. "Our par...