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Oct172025 by No Comments

Banglalink Partners with FloSolar to Power Telecom Network with 100 MW Solar Energy

Banglalink, the country’s leading innovative digital operator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FloSolar Solutions Limited to establish a 100 MW solar power plant that will power Banglalink’s telecom network nationwide using clean and renewable energy. The initiative reinforces Banglalink’s commitment to environmental sustainability, renewable energy adoption, and climate resilience. Under the agreement, FloSolar and its partners will develop, finance, and operate the solar power plant, while Banglalink will purchase the generated energy through a long-term Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA). Through this partnership, Banglalink aims to power over 15,000 BTS sites, data centers, and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) with solar energy, converting approximately 60 pe...

Oct172025 by No Comments

Win a Brand-New iPhone 17 This Super Sunday with Robi

Breaking News, Business

Robi Axiata PLC is offering its users a chance to win a brand-new iPhone 17 by simply recharging Tk 125 as part of its highly anticipated “Super Sunday iPhone 17” campaign. Following the success of last year’s iPhone 16 Giveaway, Robi has expanded the campaign to include more participants and greater rewards. The “Super Sunday iPhone 17” campaign began on 12 October and has already seen enthusiastic participation from Robi customers across the country. In the first week, Md. Rakib Gazi from Bakerganj, Barisal, won a brand-new iPhone 17 after recharging only Tk 125. The campaign returns again on Sunday, 19 October, giving Robi users another opportunity to win. To participate, users must recharge Tk 125 anytime between 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM on the same day through the Robi app, mobile fina...

Oct162025 by No Comments

Healthy Eating Reduces Hypertension Risk- Speakers at World Food Day Webinar

Breaking News, NGO News

Unsafe and unhealthy dietary habits are contributing to the rising risk of hypertension and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Bangladesh, according to experts speaking at a webinar titled “Dietary Habit and Hypertension Risk.” The event was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) on Wednesday, October 15, ahead of World Food Day 2025, which will be observed under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” Speakers emphasized that proper dietary habits can significantly lower the risk of hypertension and related NCDs, which are major contributors to mortality in Bangladesh. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies excessive salt and trans fat intake as mod...

Oct162025 by No Comments

Bangladesh Chatra Kallyan Trust and ATN Bangla Honor Eminent Educators with Lifetime Achievement Awards on World Teachers’ Day

Breaking News, Education

Marking World Teachers’ Day 2025, the Bangladesh Chatra Kallyan Trust, in association with ATN Bangla, organized a discussion and award ceremony titled “Ongoing Crisis and Solutions in the Education Sector” to recognize outstanding contributions in education. During the event, two distinguished educationists — Professor Dr. ABM Obaidul Islam, Vice Chancellor of Bangladesh Open University, and Professor Dr. Farid Ahmed Sobhani, Vice Chancellor of Eastern University — were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their remarkable dedication and impact in the field of education. The ceremony, held at ATN Bangla’s studio on Wednesday (October 15), was jointly organized by ATN Bangla’s “Somoyer Sathe” and the Bangladesh Chatra Kallyan Trust. Principal Noor Alam Talukder, Managing Directo...

Oct162025 by No Comments

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

Breaking News, Business

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 No 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 No 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 No Comments

BRAC Bank Partners with Qatar Airways to Offer Exclusive Travel Discounts

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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 No 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 No 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...