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Oct162025 by TS ReportNo Comments

PriyoShop and Community Bank Disburse Bangladesh’s First AI-Powered Credit for MSMEs

In a landmark move for financial inclusion, PriyoShop, Bangladesh’s leading B2B smart distribution platform, and Community Bank Bangladesh PLC have jointly disbursed the country’s first-ever AI-powered MSME credit. The historic event took place at the InterContinental Hotel Dhaka, attended by Asikul Alam Khan, Founder and CEO of PriyoShop; Dipty Mandal, Co-Founder and CMO of PriyoShop; and Kimiwa Sadat, Managing Director of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC, along with senior officials from both organizations. This pioneering initiative marks the beginning of a new era for Bangladesh’s five million underserved MSMEs, enabling small retailers to access working capital faster, easier, and more inclusively than ever before. Through this partnership, PriyoShop has introduced an AI-driven digital...

Oct152025 by TS ReportNo Comments

foodpanda Makes E-Bikes Affordable for Delivery Partners

Breaking News, Business

foodpanda, Bangladesh’s leading online food and grocery delivery platform, has partnered with Dongjin Electric Motorcycle to make eco-friendly mobility more accessible and affordable for its delivery partners through a convenient EMI-based e-bike purchase plan—requiring no credit card. Under its flagship panda hearts programme, which is dedicated to uplifting and supporting delivery partners, foodpanda is offering Dongjin’s latest electric bike models (A2, G6, and R6) with a low down payment of BDT 10,000 and easy monthly installments of BDT 2,400 over 24 months. The simplified, no-credit-card requirement makes the plan inclusive and hassle-free for riders. To raise awareness and facilitate access, Dongjin has launched a month-long e-bike display campaign across all foodpanda hubs in Dha...

Oct152025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Maarya Rehman Joins the British Council in Bangladesh as Deputy Director

Breaking News, Education

The British Council has announced the appointment of Maarya Rehman as its new Deputy Director in Bangladesh, marking a new phase in its mission to strengthen educational, cultural, and people-to-people connections between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom. Maarya Rehman brings with her a wealth of leadership experience in education, culture, and youth engagement across South Asia. Since joining the British Council in 2015, she has played a pivotal role in several transformative initiatives, including the reopening of major library facilities in Lahore and Karachi. Drawing on her expertise in public libraries from the UK, she served as Director Libraries and Outreach, Area Director Punjab, and Deputy Director Pakistan, where she led large-scale strategic programmes in one of the region’s m...

Oct152025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank Partners with Qatar Airways to Offer Exclusive Travel Discounts

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has announced an exclusive partnership with Qatar Airways, enabling its debit and credit cardholders to enjoy special discounts on international air travel. Under this collaboration, BRAC Bank cardholders can avail up to 10 percent savings on the base fare of Qatar Airways tickets when booking online through the airline’s official website or mobile app using the promotional code QRBRAC25. The partnership agreement was formalized at a signing ceremony held on October 9, 2025, at BRAC Bank’s Head Office in Dhaka. Md. Mahiul Islam, Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and Head of Retail Banking, BRAC Bank, and Mohamed El Emam, Country Manager for Bangladesh and Nepal, Qatar Airways, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Also present at the event were Md. Sha...

Oct142025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Banglalink’s Toffee Breaks Records with 38 Million Streaming the Asia Cup Live

Breaking News, Business

Toffee, the nation’s premier digital entertainment platform under Banglalink, has achieved a historic milestone by recording an unprecedented 38 million total views during the live streaming of the Asia Cup. This remarkable achievement sets a new benchmark for digital sports streaming in Bangladesh and highlights the platform’s growing influence in the country’s digital content ecosystem. Throughout the tournament, Toffee captured massive nationwide attention, emerging as the top choice for sports enthusiasts seeking high-quality, real-time coverage of major cricket events. Audience engagement peaked during the high-voltage match between India and Bangladesh, which alone drew an impressive 3.3 million concurrent viewers—the highest-ever for any live sporting event streamed digitally in B...

Oct142025 by TS ReportNo Comments

MoU Signing Between UIU and PNZ Innovation for Research Collaboration

Breaking News, Education

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between United International University (UIU) and PNZ Innovation at the UIU campus yesterday, marking a new chapter in academic and research collaboration. The agreement aims to foster joint research initiatives, enhance innovation, and promote the publication of high-quality research papers in reputed international journals. It also establishes a framework for cooperation between the Institute for Advanced Research (IAR) of UIU and PNZ Innovation in various fields of science and technology. Event Highlights Mohammad Ullah, Founder Director of PNZ Innovation, attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest.The event was presided over by Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice Chancellor of United International University. Also present were Professo...

Oct142025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Five-Day Furniture Fair Kicks Off in Dhaka

Breaking News, Business

The five-day-long 20th National Furniture Fair 2025 began today in the capital under the slogan “My Country, My Dream—Decorating Homes with Local Furniture.” The event, organized by the Bangladesh Furniture Industries Owners Association (BFIOA), is the largest in the country’s furniture industry. The fair was officially inaugurated on Tuesday morning at the Rajdarshan Hall of the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Kuril, Dhaka, by Sheikh Bashir Uddin, Adviser to the Ministry of Commerce. Event Overview The five-day fair is being held across Gul Naksha (Hall–1), Pushpa Guccha (Hall–2), and Rajdarshan (Hall–3) of ICCB.Special guests at the opening ceremony included Mohammad Hasan Arif, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), and Dr. K. M....

Oct142025 by TS ReportNo Comments

How Console-Style Triggers Are Changing Mobile Esports in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Technology

Mobile gaming in Bangladesh is entering a new era of control and realism with innovations such as the GT Trigger feature introduced in the Infinix GT 30 smartphone. Designed to bring console-like precision to handheld gaming, the GT Trigger is transforming how users play, create, and interact with their devices — proving that gaming-focused technology can also enhance everyday smartphone experiences. What began as simple touch-based gaming has evolved into a competitive digital arena where precision and reflex determine victory. Traditional touchscreens, though convenient, often fall short during high-intensity matches. Physical gaming triggers bridge that gap by offering tactile feedback and faster response times — recreating the intuitive control familiar to console players. With trigg...

Oct142025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Farmers Get Secured Through the Partnership Between Guardian and WeGro

Breaking News, Business

In a move to strengthen financial security for farmers and their families, one of Bangladesh’s leading insurance service providers, Guardian Life Insurance Limited, has entered into a strategic partnership with agri-tech platform WeGro Global. Under this collaboration, Guardian Life will offer Credit Shield Insurance coverage to farmers financed by WeGro. This coverage aims to protect the financial future of farming families by ensuring that outstanding loan obligations are fulfilled in the event of unforeseen circumstances. The agreement was recently signed at Guardian Life’s head office in Dhaka. Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, Additional Managing Director and Acting Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Life, and Faiyaz Safir, Chief Operations Officer of WeGro Global, represented their respe...

Oct132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

How VAAUS Transforms Communities Across Australia

Breaking News, Feature

Born from the halls of Viqarunnisa Noon School in Dhaka, a group of alumni in Australia have turned their shared roots into a powerful movement of compassion, empowerment, and social change. The labour room was silent except for the rhythmic beeping of monitors. A young woman—alone, frightened, and far from home—gripped the hands of a few women she barely knew. They were not her family but members of Viqarunnisa Alumni Australia (VAAUS), an organization formed by former students of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She had escaped domestic violence while pregnant and found herself isolated in a new country. Yet, in the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, she discovered a family in VAAUS—women who offered shelter, care, and unwavering support. That single act of ...