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BRAC Bank celebrates 25th anniversary with exclusive offers for customers

BRAC Bank has unveiled a range of exclusive offers for the valued customers to mark its 25th anniversary, celebrating the trust and loyalty of the millions of customers who have been part of the bank's journey over years. As part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations, the bank is offering a 25% waiver on SME loan processing fees for all eligible SME loan applications submitted throughout July 2026. Selected debit and cardholders will also enjoy a premium dining campaign featuring an exclusive 'Buy 1, Get 3 Free' buffet dinner offer at leading hotels, including Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport, InterContinental Dhaka, Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View, Sheraton Dhaka, and The Westin Dhaka. The offer will be available from 3 July to 5 July 2026 on selected BRAC Bank cards. The anniversary ini...

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HONOR Magic V6 to hit the market soon in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Technology

HONOR, the global AI device ecosystem company, is all set to bring its much-awaited HONOR Magic V6 to the Bangladesh market soon. The device is expected to launch locally on July 7, introducing one of the brand's most advanced foldable smartphones to local consumers. Renowned for designing ultra-thin and lightweight foldables, HONOR continues this legacy with the Magic V6, one of the slimmest foldable smartphones ever created. Despite its foldable form factor, it offers a natural in-hand feel similar to a traditional smartphone, complemented by a hinge with up to three times greater durability. The device measures just 4.0 mm when unfolded and 8.75 mm when folded, while weighing approximately 219g. The HONOR Magic V6 also features one of the largest batteries ever placed in a mainstr...

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Day-long Training Workshop Held to Strengthen Mental Health Service Capacity

Breaking News, NGO News

A day-long training workshop aimed at enhancing the professional capacity of mental health practitioners and promoting the effective application of evidence-based therapeutic approaches was held in Dhaka on July 3, 2026 Friday. The workshop was jointly organized by the Health Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission and the ISSUP Bangladesh Chapter at the auditorium of Dhaka Ahsania Mission. A total of 22 psychotherapists, psychosocial counsellors, and mental health professionals from various public and private institutions across the country participated in the training. The session was facilitated by Mr. Zahir Uddin, Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). He highlighted the importance of evidence-based therapeutic interventions...

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British Council Marks Successful Completion of Training of Trainers

Breaking News, Education

The British Council Bangladesh has successfully concluded the ten-day Training of Trainers (ToT) for the Senior Faculty Professional Development Programme, delivered under the Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) Project. The programme marks a significant milestone in strengthening academic leadership and establishing a sustainable professional development ecosystem for higher education institutions across Bangladesh. The HEAT Project, implemented by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh under the Ministry of Education with support from the World Bank, aims to enhance the quality, relevance, governance, and international competitiveness of higher education in Bangladesh. As the HEAT Project's technical partner, the British Council has led the design and...

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BRAC Bank Wins ‘Best Financial Inclusion and Social Impact Initiatives – SME Award’

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has been honoured with the 'Best Financial Inclusion and Social Impact Initiatives – SME' award at the International Finance Awards 2026. The award was conferred to the bank in recognition of its pioneering role in expanding access to finance for small and medium enterprises and driving inclusive economic growth in Bangladesh. The prestigious accolade, conferred by International Finance Magazine of the United Kingdom, recognises financial institutions that demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in advancing financial inclusion and sustainable economic development. The award acknowledges BRAC Bank's long-standing commitment to empowering entrepreneurs through collateral-free SME financing, customer-centric products, capacity-building programmes...

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Blue Carbon Finance Crucial to Protect Coastal Communities and Strengthen Delta Economy: Environment Minister

Breaking News, National

Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Abdul Awal Mintoo, MP, stated that blue carbon finance is highly essential to protect coastal communities and strengthen the delta economy. The Environment Minister made this remark today, Thursday (2 July), during his opening speech at the international session titled 'Accelerating Integrated Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific: Regional Cooperation for Blue Carbon Finance,' jointly organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Landscape Alliance at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. During the session, he urged the global community to treat the blue carbon ecosystem as a climate asset, community asset, and development asset. Highlighting World Ban...

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UIU School of Business and Economics Launches ‘NEXUS Seminar Series’

Breaking News, Education

The School of Business and Economics (SOBE) at United International University (UIU) launched the “NEXUS Seminar Series” at UIU Campus yesterday. This long-term initiative will serve as an institutional bridge for continuous industry-academia conversations on the intersection of business, economy and society. As the Bangladesh economy navigates global volatility alongside internal challenges—such as banking sector stress and rising business costs—this newly launched monthly public seminar series will act as a platform for academic activism. NEXUS seminars at SOBE will host industry practitioner-led dialogues where UIU students will benefit from direct access to learn from top industry leaders, blending classroom instruction with experiential learning. Dr. Iftikhar Mostafa, Senior Agr...

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British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund opens new round of grant funding of up to £500k for South Asia

Breaking News, Education

The British Council has officially opened the 2026 funding round for its Cultural Protection Fund (CPF), inviting eligible organisations to apply for grants of up to £500,000 to protect cultural heritage at risk from conflict and climate change in 17 countries, including Bangladesh. Now in its tenth year, the Cultural Protection Fund has supported projects in Bangladesh that empower communities and safeguard heritage that connects people to history, identity and each other. Recent projects in Bangladesh include modernising collections care and celebrating local history at the Varendra Research Museum. By delivering comprehensive collections management and oral tradition safeguarding training for the entire museum staff, the initiative built crucial local capacity to protect irreplace...

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South Asia’s Largest Discount Festival to Be Held in Dhaka This December

Breaking News, Business

For the first time in Dhaka, Dhaka Discount Fest 2026' is set to be held in participating of 250 local and international brands and businesses South Asia's largest discount festival, 'Dhaka Discount Fest 2026', is set to launch in the capital, bringing together quality products from local and international brands and businesses. For the first time in Bangladesh, this large-scale event is being organized exclusively to enable consumers to buy and sell products at attractive discounts. A total of 250 popular local and international brands, entrepreneurs, and businesses will participate. Visitors will be able to enjoy discounts of up to 75 percent, and selected products and services will also feature exciting offers, flash sales, and limited-time special discounts. The announcement is made ...

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Universal College Bangladesh welcomes new Monash College Diploma cohort for 2026

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Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD), the exclusive partner of Monash College, held an orientation program on June 22, 2026, to welcome its second intake of Monash College Diploma (MCD) students for the year and its fifteenth intake since UCBD’s inception in 2021. Held at the UCBD Gulshan campus, the session brought together the newly enrolled student cohort and their parents. During the orientation, Prof. Muhammad Ismail Hossain, Provost of UCBD, along with Ms. S. Azra Karim, Official In-Country Manager (Bangladesh) for Monash University, Australia, welcomed the families and walked them through the significance of the program and the opportunities it presents on a global scale. The MCD program, available in Business, Engineering, and Information Technology, is equivalent to the first...