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Apex Footwear secures triple win for Bangladesh at Retail Asia Awards 2026

Solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the industry, Apex Footwear Limited recently earned three awards at the Retail Asia Awards 2026, marking its third consecutive year of recognition at the prestigious event. This year, the company won honors in the ‘AI Initiative of the Year’, ‘Footwear Retailer of the Year’, and ‘Sustainability Initiative of the Year’ categories. The Retail Asia Awards is an annual event organized by Charlton Media Group that recognizes outstanding retail achievements, technological innovation, and industry leadership across the Asia-Pacific region. The 2026 awards ceremony was held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, bringing together leading retailers and brands from across the region. Apex had previously secured the ‘Footwear Retailer of the Year’ and ‘Sustaina...

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The Smartphone Features Many Users Overlook

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When shopping for a new smartphone, most people focus on a familiar checklist: camera quality, processing power, display performance and battery life. While these specifications remain important, they do not always determine how a device fits into everyday life. In many cases, some of the most useful smartphone features are the ones that receive the least attention. Interestingly, many of these capabilities are not entirely new. They have existed in different forms for years, yet many users remain unaware of how practical they can be. Take health monitoring as an example. Traditionally associated with fitness bands and smartwatches, health-focused tools are gradually finding their way into smartphones. Devices such as the Infinix Note 60 Pro now include integrated health monitoring featur...

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BSIA Launches Silicon River & BRAINGAIN USA Roadshow 2026

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The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the launch of the BSIA USA Roadshow 2026, a multi-city initiative under the Silicon River and BRAINGAIN programs aimed at strengthening Bangladesh’s engagement with the global semiconductor ecosystem and mobilizing Bangladeshi-origin technology leaders around the world. The roadshow, taking place from June 5-13, 2026, will bring together semiconductor companies, universities, accelerators, entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, policymakers, and members of the Bangladeshi diaspora across the United States. The initiative is being led by BSIA President Mr. M. A. Jabbar and Professor Muhammad Mustafa Hussain of Purdue University, Chief Architect of the Silicon River Bangladesh Initiative, with participation...

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UAP Hosts Dialogue on Bangladesh Health Budget: Priorities, Gaps and the Way Forward

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The Department of Business Administration, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), organized a panel discussion titled “Bangladesh Health Budget Dialogue: Priorities, Gaps and Way Forward” at the BOT Conference Room of the university on Thursday, 04 June 2026. The dialogue brought together policymakers, academics, researchers, healthcare experts, development professionals, and students to exchange views on the current state of Bangladesh’s health budget and to explore practical pathways for strengthening the country’s healthcare system through improved financing, governance, and collaboration. Prof. Dr. Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister, as Chief Guest, emphasized evidence-based policymaking, efficient use of public resources, and increased investment in the heal...

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Innova Healthcare, AB Medihelp Sign MoU on Medical Tourism

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Innova Healthcare and India-based medical tourism company AB Medihelp Solutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in medical tourism and patient guidance services for Bangladeshi patients seeking treatment abroad. The MoU was signed recently at a hotel in Uttara, Dhaka, by Innova Healthcare Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Runa Laila and AB Medihelp Solutions’ Bangladesh Country Business Lead A A Priya. Under the agreement, the two organizations will work together to facilitate a smoother and more efficient medical travel experience for Bangladeshi patients by providing comprehensive guidance and support throughout the treatment journey. The partnership seeks to simplify the process of accessing advanced healthcare services overseas th...

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Bangkok Hosts Asia’s Most Strategic Sourcing Platform

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The Ribbon Has Been Cut - The 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 & Global Sourcing Summit 2026 kick off today in the Heart of Asia - Bangkok! On 3 June marked the official inauguration of the 3-day 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 (Textiles & Apparel) - A high-impact, pan-Asian B2B Textile & Apparel sourcing exhibition, and the Global Sourcing Summit 2026 at IMPACT, Bangkok, a strategic response to shifting supply chains, tariffs, and geopolitical uncertainties, bringing together industry leaders, manufacturers, sourcing professionals, associations, policymakers, and global partners from across Asia and beyond. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was graced by Executive leadership and Top officials from CEMS-Global USA - Lead Organizer of the Show and Summit, IAF - International Apparel Fede...

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Bangladesh’s Largest AI Hackathon Enters Final Countdown

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THE INFINITY AI BUILDFEST 2026 has entered its final phase following a nationwide registration and training program. Organized by CloudCamp Bangladesh and co-organized by BRAC University, the event will take place on Friday, 12 June 2026, at BRAC University, Dhaka, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. To date, more than 3,500 participants from across Bangladesh have completed registration and over 600 teams have enrolled. Through a rigorous screening process, 208 teams have been selected to compete physically at BRAC University on June 12. These 208 teams will bring together more than 1,000 of Bangladesh's most capable AI builders under one roof on the day. This is not merely a hackathon — it is the largest gathering of AI builders ever held in Bangladesh and potentially one of the world's large...

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Protecting the Sundarbans: Mangrove Restoration, Biodiversity Conservation and Blue Carbon Financing

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Mohammad Navid Safiullah On the occasion of World Environment Day, observed under the theme “Inspired by Nature, for Climate. For Our Future.”, renewed global attention is being drawn to ecosystem restoration as a cornerstone of climate action. The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, represents the world’s largest continous mangrove ecosystem and a critical natural infrastructure for climate regulation, disaster risk reduction, and biodiversity conservation. The Sundarbans sustains rich biological diversity, including the flagship, emblematic Royal Bengal Tiger, alongside numerous aquatic and terrestrial species that support ecological balance and millions of coastal livelihoods. However, this globally significant ecosystem is increasingly under stress due to climate change imp...

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BRAC Bank’s Journey to Become One of the Most Preferred Remittance Bank

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BRAC Bank has achieved strong growth in inward remittances over the past five consecutive years and now aims to become Bangladesh’s largest remittance bank by 2028. The country received USD 30.33 billion in inward remittances during FY2024–25 and is expected to reach USD 35 billion by the end of FY2025-26. As remittance customers increasingly prioritise speed, security, and accessibility, BRAC Bank has continued strengthening its remittance banking capabilities through global partnerships, nationwide accessibility, digital innovation, and tailored financial solutions for Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) and their families. Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, said: “Our advancement to the second position in April 2026 reflects the trust that Non-Resident...

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Bangladesh team won award in Robofest 2026 World Championship in USA

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A team of young robotics enthusiasts from Bangladesh has brought pride to the nation by securing the 3rd Place Trophy in the Senior BottleSumo World Championship category at Robofest 2026, held at Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA. Robofest is an international robotics competition hosted by Lawrence Technological University, where students design, build, and program autonomous robots to compete in different challenge-based categories. The 27th Robofest World Championship 2026 was held from May 14 to 16, 2026, bringing together talented student teams from different parts of the world. One of the major competition categories, BottleSumo, requires robots to operate autonomously and compete by pushing a bottle or an opponent robot off the table. The 2026 BottleSu...