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Beyond the Machine: How Chery Bangladesh is Winning Hearts with ‘#DeliveringLoves’

Beyond the Machine: How Chery Bangladesh is Winning Hearts with ‘#DeliveringLoves’

Breaking News, Business
Usually, walking into a car showroom means talking about engine sizes, mileage, and technical specs. But this past Saturday, by celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special themed event titled #DeliveringLoves at the Chery Showroom In a special extension of the festivities, a beautifully decorated Chery Tiggo 8 Pro was showcased across the major streets of Dhaka, including Banani, Gulshan, Tejgaon, and Dhanmondi, bringing the celebration's message of love and innovation directly to the public The day felt more like a family gathering than a business event. Dewan Shajedur Rahman, Managing Director of Asian Motorspex, spent time chatting with visitors, sharing the brand's vision of being a constant companion in the lives of Bangladeshi families. "We don't just want to sell cars; we want ...
Tobacco Control Ordinance 2025 Demands Parliamentary Action Now

Tobacco Control Ordinance 2025 Demands Parliamentary Action Now

Breaking News, Opinion
Munshi Alauddin Al Azad Tobacco imposes a multidimensional burden that extends far beyond, affecting families, communities, public health systems, the environment, and the national economy. The Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 is therefore not merely a public health measure; it is a test of our political will and policy coherence. Moreover, to protect people from the devastating impact of tobacco, passing the Tobacco Control Ordinance 2025 as a bill in Parliament is indispensable to safeguard public health and reduce preventable deaths. According to the Tobacco Atlas (2025), nearly 200,000 people in Bangladesh die prematurely each year from tobacco-related diseases. Evidence from Bangladesh Medical University (2025) further shows that tobacco u...
Seminar on “AI for Business Excellence”held at UIU

Seminar on “AI for Business Excellence”held at UIU

Breaking News, Education
United International University (UIU) organized a seminar on “AI for Business Excellence” on 07 February 2026 (Saturday) at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka. Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice Chancellor,UIU was present as the Chief Guest at the program. Prof. Dr. Hasan Sarwar, Dean of the School of Science and Engineering, UIU, and Prof. Dr. Khondaker Abdullah AlMamun, Director, MSCSE Program & Director, IRIIC, UIU were present as the Keynote Speakers at the seminar. The vote of thanks was delivered by  ProfessorEmeritus Dr. M. Rizwan Khan, Executive Director, IAR of UIU. The Chief Guest Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia stated that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing across nearly every sector and has become crucial in many areas. He emphasized ...
Gazipur City Corporation opt for Cashless via a2i’s ekPay

Gazipur City Corporation opt for Cashless via a2i’s ekPay

Breaking News, National
To deliver modern and cashless services to citizens at their doorstep, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) and Aspire to Innovate (a2i). The agreement was formally concluded todayin the a2i Conference Room at the ICT Tower in Agargaon, Dhaka. As a result, residents of Gazipur City Corporation will now be able to pay fees for various civic services, including holding tax, trade license, water supply, and sewerage management online through a2i’s integrated payment gateway, ekPay. In this process, they will have access to multiple payment channels, including mobile financial services (bKash, Nagad, Upay, Rocket, Tap, TeleCash, etc.), card payments (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, TakaPay), internet banking, and e-wallets. The ev...
HONOR Bangladesh hosts workshop for BJIF journalists to explore responsible AI use in media

HONOR Bangladesh hosts workshop for BJIF journalists to explore responsible AI use in media

Breaking News, National
HONOR Bangladesh successfully organized “Practical AI & Media Integrity Workshop with HONOR AI” exclusively for Bangladesh ICT Journalist Forum (BIJF) members, highlighting HONOR’s commitment to responsible AI innovation by bringing together journalists and industry leaders to explore media integrity and the practical applications of artificial intelligence. Hitler A. Halim, President of BIJF, stated in his welcome address, “AI is no longer optional for journalists, and understanding how it works is essential to protecting credibility. This workshop was designed to bridge technology, ethics, and real-world journalistic practice,” highlighting the relevance of the workshop in today’s media landscape. Muzahidul Islam, Deputy Country Manager, HONOR Bangladesh, said, “AI is increasin...
Demand to Pass the Tobacco Control Ordinance in the First Session of the 13th Parliament

Demand to Pass the Tobacco Control Ordinance in the First Session of the 13th Parliament

Breaking News, NGO News
Although the approval of the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 is being seen as a major achievement in reducing tobacco-related diseases and deaths, leaders of various professional organizations believe that passing it into law is now the key priority to ensure its effective implementation. They strongly emphasized that the ordinance must not remain limited to paper only; rather, it must be passed and enacted into law in the first session of the upcoming 13th National Parliament. These demands were raised by leaders of professional organizations at an exchange meeting titled “A Landmark Achievement in Protecting Public Health—The Tobacco Control Ordinance 2025 and the Way Forward,” organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission on Monday (9 February 2025) at Dh...
X Bathware launches in Bangladesh amid rising demand for premium Bathware

X Bathware launches in Bangladesh amid rising demand for premium Bathware

Breaking News, Technology
X Bathware has entered Bangladesh’s premium bathware segment with the launch of its new brand at an event held at The Westin Dhaka on recently aiming to serve high-end residential, hospitality and commercial projects. Drawing inspiration from Italian design philosophy, the brand offers a range of bathroom solutions focused on minimalist design, functional efficiency and long-term durability. According to the company, the products are developed in line with international quality benchmarks, with emphasis on refined finishes and water-efficient features. The company sees growing demand for premium and design-led bathware products in Bangladesh, driven by the expansion of real estate, hospitality and mixed-use developments. Speaking at the launch, Managing Director Mr. Mahin Mazher s...
Korean lifestyle brand MUMUSO has officially launched its journey in Bangladesh

Korean lifestyle brand MUMUSO has officially launched its journey in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Business
Korean lifestyle brand MUMUSO has officially launched its journey in Bangladesh through a colourful and star-studded brand-launching event in Dhaka, drawing crowds and fans on Monday evening. The launch took place at Center Point Shopping Mall in Uttara, where the popular web series Bachelor Point team made a surprise appearance, instantly turning the event into a buzzing attraction. Director and actor Kajal Arefin Ome, along with fan-favourite characters Habu Bhai, Palash, and Marzuk Russell, were seen engaging in lively atmosphere. The Bachelor Point team attended the event as special guests and later joined fans in an interactive meet-and-greet session, adding to the excitement around the brand’s arrival in the country. The evening was marked by vibrant performances, music, ...
Youth Demand Swift Passage of the Tobacco Control Ordinance 2025 into Law

Youth Demand Swift Passage of the Tobacco Control Ordinance 2025 into Law

Breaking News, NGO News
To protect the younger generation, Ahsania Mission Youth Forum for Health and Wellbeing has demanded that the amended Tobacco Control Ordinance 2025 be passed into Act in the upcoming 13th National Parliament. The demand was raised at a rally titled “Pass the Tobacco Control Ordinance 2025 into act in the Upcoming 13th National Parliament to Protect the Young Generation”, held on Tuesday (03 February 2026) infront of the Dhaka Ahsania Mission office in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Students from Dhaka University, Jahangirnagar University, ULAB, East West University, AIUB, Southeast University, Bangladesh University, Jagannath University, and several other universities participated in the program. In Bangladesh, 39.1 percent of people aged 15 years and above are smokers, while 7.5 percent of chil...
Reno15 Series 5G & Pathshala Jointly Announced Nationwide Smartphone Photography Contest

Reno15 Series 5G & Pathshala Jointly Announced Nationwide Smartphone Photography Contest

Breaking News, Technology
Photography is not merely the act of pressing a shutter—it is an act of witnessing. It is memory shaped by light, emotion translated into form, and stories preserved long after moments have passed. In 2026, OPPO Bangladesh, in collaboration with Pathshala South Asian Institute of Photography, presents a national photography contest that pays homage to this enduring power of the image—the OPPO Reno15 Series 5G Photography Contest, inspired by the theme Every Photo Tells A Story.Under the unifying theme Every Photo Tells A Story, the contest invites submissions across five categories—Portrait, Nature and Wildlife, Street and Architecture, Low Light, Heritage and Culture. Participants are encouraged to submit photographs that go beyond visual appeal, images that reflect character, emotion, id...