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Oct142025 by No Comments

Five-Day Furniture Fair Kicks Off in Dhaka

The five-day-long 20th National Furniture Fair 2025 began today in the capital under the slogan “My Country, My Dream—Decorating Homes with Local Furniture.” The event, organized by the Bangladesh Furniture Industries Owners Association (BFIOA), is the largest in the country’s furniture industry. The fair was officially inaugurated on Tuesday morning at the Rajdarshan Hall of the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Kuril, Dhaka, by Sheikh Bashir Uddin, Adviser to the Ministry of Commerce. Event Overview The five-day fair is being held across Gul Naksha (Hall–1), Pushpa Guccha (Hall–2), and Rajdarshan (Hall–3) of ICCB.Special guests at the opening ceremony included Mohammad Hasan Arif, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), and Dr. K. M....

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How Console-Style Triggers Are Changing Mobile Esports in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Technology

Mobile gaming in Bangladesh is entering a new era of control and realism with innovations such as the GT Trigger feature introduced in the Infinix GT 30 smartphone. Designed to bring console-like precision to handheld gaming, the GT Trigger is transforming how users play, create, and interact with their devices — proving that gaming-focused technology can also enhance everyday smartphone experiences. What began as simple touch-based gaming has evolved into a competitive digital arena where precision and reflex determine victory. Traditional touchscreens, though convenient, often fall short during high-intensity matches. Physical gaming triggers bridge that gap by offering tactile feedback and faster response times — recreating the intuitive control familiar to console players. With trigg...

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Farmers Get Secured Through the Partnership Between Guardian and WeGro

Breaking News, Business

In a move to strengthen financial security for farmers and their families, one of Bangladesh’s leading insurance service providers, Guardian Life Insurance Limited, has entered into a strategic partnership with agri-tech platform WeGro Global. Under this collaboration, Guardian Life will offer Credit Shield Insurance coverage to farmers financed by WeGro. This coverage aims to protect the financial future of farming families by ensuring that outstanding loan obligations are fulfilled in the event of unforeseen circumstances. The agreement was recently signed at Guardian Life’s head office in Dhaka. Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, Additional Managing Director and Acting Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Life, and Faiyaz Safir, Chief Operations Officer of WeGro Global, represented their respe...

Oct132025 by No Comments

How VAAUS Transforms Communities Across Australia

Breaking News, Feature

Born from the halls of Viqarunnisa Noon School in Dhaka, a group of alumni in Australia have turned their shared roots into a powerful movement of compassion, empowerment, and social change. The labour room was silent except for the rhythmic beeping of monitors. A young woman—alone, frightened, and far from home—gripped the hands of a few women she barely knew. They were not her family but members of Viqarunnisa Alumni Australia (VAAUS), an organization formed by former students of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She had escaped domestic violence while pregnant and found herself isolated in a new country. Yet, in the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, she discovered a family in VAAUS—women who offered shelter, care, and unwavering support. That single act of ...

Oct132025 by No Comments

MIDA Convenes High-Level Stakeholder Meeting on Deep Sea Fishing and Blue Economy Development

Breaking News, National

The Maheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (MIDA) convened a high-level stakeholder consultation today with key officials from government agencies engaged in Bangladesh’s Blue Economy sector. Chaired by MIDA Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury, the meeting focused on developing an integrated action plan to advance deep-sea fishing, mariculture, 100% export-oriented seafood processing, aquaculture, and marine fisheries research in Bangladesh’s maritime zone. MIDA Executive Member Commodore Tanzim Faruq presented a detailed framework highlighting regulatory, logistical, and investment strategies, while Executive Member Md. Sarowar Alam emphasized the need for timely policy reforms to unlock opportunities in this emerging high-growth sector. Ashik Chowdhury said, “It is a universally ...

Oct132025 by No Comments

17th SAARC Agriculture Centre Governing Board Meeting Begins in Dhaka

Breaking News, Business

The 17th Meeting of the Governing Board (GB) of the SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC) commenced today at the Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka, bringing together senior policymakers, agricultural experts, and representatives from SAARC member states to strengthen regional cooperation in agricultural research and development. The opening session was attended by Dr. Nazmun Nahar Karim, Executive Chairman, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC); Mr. Tanvir Ahmad Torophder, Director (ARD & SDF), SAARC Secretariat, Kathmandu (representing H.E. Ambassador Md. Golam Sarwar, Secretary General of SAARC); Mr. Abdul Motaleb Sarker, Former Secretary (SAARC & BIMSTEC), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh; Dr. Md. Harunur Rashid, Director, SAARC Agriculture Centre; along with representa...

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Daffodil International University Holds “Meet with the Vice Chancellor” for Students

Breaking News, Education

To strengthen interaction between the university and its students and to receive direct feedback from them, Daffodil International University (DIU) organized a special session titled Meet with the Vice Chancellor on Monday, 13 October 2025, at Prof. Dr. Lutfur Rahman Hall of Knowledge Tower. Prof. Dr. M. R. Kabir, Vice Chancellor of the university, presided over the session. This was the first event of a series that will be held every semester under the same title. In line with the university’s student-centric motto, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. M. R. Kabir hosted the meeting to engage with students closely and listen to their perspectives. Speakers and ParticipantsThe session was also addressed by Prof. Dr. Mohammad Masum Iqbal, Pro Vice Chancellor; Prof. Dr. Mostafa Kamal, Dean, Academic ...

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Media Must Step Forward to Raise Public Awareness on the Elimination of Child Labour

Breaking News, NGO News

A roundtable discussion titled The Role of Media in Raising Public Awareness for the Elimination of Child Labour: Current Realities and Our Expectations was held on Monday (13 October) at an elite restaurant in the capital. The event was jointly organized by Action for Social Development (ASD), Educo Bangladesh, and Shapla Neer Bangladesh. The discussion focused on the crucial role of media in building nationwide awareness and encouraging collective action to eliminate child labour in Bangladesh. Among the distinguished participants were Mosammat Sharmin Akter, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting; Md. Abdul Wadud, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment; M.A. Karim, Executive Director, ASD; Abdul Hamid, Country Director, Educo Bangladesh; Yumi Yagishita...

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OPPO Esports Club Launches PUBG MOBILE Tournament Featuring A6 Pro

Breaking News, Technology

Global smart device innovator OPPO has officially launched its Esports Club in Bangladesh, opening an exciting new chapter for the country’s fast-growing gaming community. The inaugural event under this initiative is the OPPO Esports Club PUBG MOBILE Tournament, powered by the brand-new OPPO A6 Pro. With this launch, OPPO aims to bring together passionate gamers from across Bangladesh under one digital platform where skill, strategy, and technology merge to create world-class gaming experiences. Tournament Details and Schedule The tournament offers a total reward of BDT 3,00,000, making it one of the most anticipated mobile gaming competitions of the year. Registration will remain open from 10–13 October, followed by qualifying rounds between 14–21 October. The quarterfinals are set f...

Oct122025 by No Comments

Mortein Strikes Back with a Political Party of Its Own

Breaking News, Feature

In a surprising twist in Bangladesh’s ongoing political satire, Mortein, the popular mosquito repellent brand, has announced the launch of its own political party. This move comes as a direct response to Louie the Mosquito and his bizarre manifesto demanding “mosquito rights.” While Louie calls for disruption, Mortein positions itself as the defender of public health and hygiene. With the slogan “Jonogoner Dakey, Jonogoner Pashe,” Mortein is presenting itself as the true voice of the people, standing against discomfort, disease, and chaos. At a time when mosquitoes are seeking rights, Mortein’s campaign calls citizens to unite for safety, awareness, and protection. Mortein’s Election Manifesto Against Louie Build strongholds of resistance against mosquitoes in every household. ...