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Oct232025 by No Comments

MR.DIY Launches 8th Store in Banani

Malaysia’s leading home improvement retailer MR.DIY has opened its 8th store in Bangladesh, marking another milestone in its rapid nationwide expansion. The new outlet, located at 106 Banani Road 11, Dhaka, was inaugurated amid a festive grand opening ceremony. The event, held on Wednesday, was graced by popular Bangladeshi actress and model Mehazabien Chowdhury, along with senior officials from MR.DIY Bangladesh. The ceremony featured a ribbon-cutting session followed by a vibrant celebration attended by customers and well-wishers. Among the company officials present were Syed Noor Anwar, Head of Operations; Mohammad Nasim Ahmed, Finance Manager; Md. Masudur Rahman, Import Manager; Mohammad Shahin Molla, HR Manager; Mohammad Nazir Hossain, Business Development Manager; and Rahat Nabi, M...

Oct232025 by No Comments

Huawei Wins Three Awards in the All-Optical Network Field at Network X 2025

Breaking News, Business

Huawei has won three prestigious awards at Network X 2025, a global telecom and network technology event held in Paris. The event recognized outstanding achievements and innovations in the international telecommunications sector. According to a press release issued by Huawei Bangladesh on Thursday, the company received the awards for Most Innovative Optical Transport Use Case, Best Network AI Solution for Fibre Networks, and Outstanding Green Fibre. These accolades reflect Huawei’s strong technological capabilities, continuous innovation, and leadership in the field of all-optical networks. Huawei continues to drive innovation in optical transmission through breakthroughs in ultra-high-speed technologies such as 400G/800G, B1T transmission, C+L-band ultra-wide spectrum, and end-to-end OX...

Oct222025 by No Comments

foodpanda Organizes ‘Movie Night’ for Delivery Partners

Breaking News, Business

foodpanda, the country’s leading online food and grocery delivery platform, recently organized a special screening titled ‘Panda Rider Movie Night’ at Star Cineplex, SKS Tower in Dhaka. Over 200 delivery partners from different city zones were selected based on their performance to attend the exclusive event. According to foodpanda, the initiative was part of its panda hearts program, which focuses on ensuring the safety, wellbeing, personal development, and community engagement of its delivery partners. The event aimed to appreciate the contributions of riders who play a crucial role in maintaining efficient delivery operations and customer satisfaction across Bangladesh. The evening offered delivery partners a well-deserved break and an opportunity to socialize and celebrate their achi...

Oct222025 by No Comments

Young Doctors Urge Swift Amendment to TC Law to Curb Non-communicable Diseases and Safeguard Youth

Breaking News, NGO News

Young doctors have called for the swift amendment of the tobacco control law to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease and cancer, and to protect children from tobacco-related risks. They stated that the current law is not aligned with the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), and that failure to amend it will hinder public health protection and progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The demand was made today (October 22) at a seminar titled “Need to Amend the Tobacco Control Law for NCD Prevention and Youth Protection: The Role of Young Physicians” organized by the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh at the CIRDAP Auditorium in Dhaka. Dr. Farzana Rahman Munmun, Joint General Secretary of the P...

Oct222025 by No Comments

PMO Convergence 2025 highlights PMOs as engines of national transformation

Breaking News, Business

The PMO Convergence 2025, hosted by PMaspire Global Group in collaboration with PMO Global Institute Inc, brought together more than 120 PMO leaders, executives, and innovators from over 80 organizations to explore how Project Management Offices (PMOs) are shaping economic growth, governance excellence, and nation-building in the new era of intelligence. The event, themed “PMO as a Nation Builder,” showcased how PMOs have evolved from administrative units into strategic engines of transformation. Through keynote speeches, expert panels, and community networking, the conference emphasized how leadership, intelligence, and purpose must converge to drive national development. In his visionary keynote, Dr Abdulla, founder and CEO of PMaspire Group and PMO Global Institute Inc, delivered an i...

Oct222025 by No Comments

British Council Awards 42 English Medium Students for Exceptional Academic Performance

Breaking News, Education

The British Council celebrated the exceptional academic accomplishments of 42 students from 23 English medium schools across Bangladesh at the British Council Scholars’ Award 2025, held on 21 October 2025 at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Dhaka. The prestigious award recognised students who achieved the highest distinction grades in nine or more subjects in the May/June 2025 Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel examinations (O Level, IGCSE, and International GCSE), conducted by the British Council for UK exam boards. These outstanding young achievers represent the next generation of bright minds shaping Bangladesh’s future through diligence, creativity, and a passion for learning. Celebrating Academic ExcellenceIn his welcome address, Stephen Forbes, Country Director, British Counc...

Oct222025 by No Comments

On National Road Safety Day, Youths Demand Swift Enactment of the Road Safety Act

Breaking News, NGO News

On the occasion of National Road Safety Day, youths have called for the swift enactment of the “Road Safety Act.” The demand was raised this morning by members of Ahsania Mission Youth for Health and Wellbeing while participating in the national program held in front of the Roads and Highways Department in Dhaka. They emphasized that young people are among the most vulnerable groups of road users, with road crashes being one of the leading causes of death among youth. Theme and ObservanceThis year marks the ninth observance of National Road Safety Day in Bangladesh. The theme for 2025 is Standard Helmet and Safe Speed: Reduce Loss of Life and Property. The day was observed through rallies, discussions, and awareness activities organized jointly by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (...

Oct212025 by No Comments

BIDA invites Korean investors to explore Bangladesh’s untapped potential

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The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has called on Korean investors to capitalize on Bangladesh’s dynamic investment landscape, highlighting the country’s competitive advantages and ongoing reforms to facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI). At an investment seminar titled “Gateway to Growth: Invest in Bangladesh”, held at the Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole Hotel on 21 October 2025, a high-level delegation led by Mr. Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman (State Minister) of BIDA, engaged with over 150 Korean business leaders, industry representatives, and development partners to showcase strategic investment opportunities in Bangladesh. Organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Bangladesh in the Republic of Korea and the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI), a...

Oct202025 by No Comments

CEMS-Global to Host 30th Build Series, 27th Power Series, and 7th Water Expo at ICCB

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CEMS-Global USA and CEMS Bangladesh have announced a major series of international trade exhibitions focusing on the construction, energy, and water sectors. The events will take place from November 13 to 15, 2025, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka, remaining open daily from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Three Decades of the Build SeriesThe exhibitions will feature the 30th Build Bangladesh International Expo 2025 and the 24th Real Estate Expo 2025, marking the 30-year milestone of the Build Series. Over the past three decades, it has grown into Bangladesh’s largest and longest-running construction expo, showcasing building materials, modern housing solutions, construction technologies, and interior innovations.With the construction sector contributing more than eigh...

Oct202025 by No Comments

DIU Hosts National Seminar on Bangladesh’s LDC Graduation and Structural Transformation

Breaking News, Education

To raise awareness among students and academia about the opportunities and challenges of Bangladesh’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, Daffodil International University (DIU) and the Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) under the Economic Relations Division (ERD) jointly organized a national seminar titled “Bangladesh’s LDC Graduation and Structural Transformation: Role of Youth and Academia in Economic Transformation” at the university’s International Conference Hall in Birulia, Savar. Chief Guest and Keynote SpeechDr. Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant (State Minister Rank) to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Finance, attended the seminar as the Chief Guest and delivered the keynote speech. He emphasized that Bangladesh is fully prepared...