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Cyclists Call for Stronger Tobacco Control Law to Protect Youth from Addiction

Dhaka, October 10, 2025 — Cyclists and public health activists have united to demand a stronger Tobacco Control Law in Bangladesh, urging the government to take immediate action against tobacco companies that are aggressively targeting the country’s youth through deceptive marketing tactics. The call came during a cycle rally titled “Youth for Health: Time to Strengthen Tobacco Control Law”, organized by Madak Darbo O Nesha Nirodh Sangstha (MANAS) on Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka. The event aimed to raise public awareness about the growing threat of tobacco addiction and its devastating impact on health, youth, and the national economy. Tobacco Companies Accused of Targeting Youth Speakers at the rally alleged that multinational tobacco companies are violating Bangladesh’s Tobacco Control L...

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OPPO A6 Pro: The Ultimate Companion for Your Day-Long Outdoor Adventures

Breaking News, Technology

Spending a whole day outdoors is always exciting, but it can also be demanding. Whether it’s a long day of fieldwork, an adventurous trip with friends, or simply balancing errands and leisure, one thing is certain—you need a smartphone that can keep up with you. The OPPO A6 Pro is built exactly for that purpose. With its massive battery, advanced features and rugged durability, it’s not just a phone—it’s a trusted partner that stays with you through every moment. Outdoor days often stretch from early mornings to late nights, and that’s when the 7000mAh mega battery of the A6 Pro makes all the difference. No more searching for charging spots or carrying bulky power banks. From navigation and photography to calls and entertainment, it powers you through without missing a beat. Even if you d...

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Daffodil International University Jointly Ranks First in Bangladesh in THE World University Rankings 2026

Breaking News, Education

Daffodil International University (DIU) has achieved another historic milestone by being jointly ranked first among all universities in Bangladesh in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, released today on 9 October 2025. DIU has secured a position in the 801–1000 band globally among 2,191 ranked universities, reaffirming its status as a very high research-intensive university and one of the nation’s leading centers of academic excellence. This year, DIU has demonstrated strong global performance across all ranking indicators and has been positioned 292nd globally in the ‘Research Quality’ parameter, highlighting its growing international reputation for impactful and high-quality research. This remarkable accomplishment reflects the university’s commitment to ...

Oct92025 by No Comments

Daraz Bangladesh launches 10.10 Brand Rush campaign featuring up to 80% off on top brand deals

Breaking News, Business

Daraz Bangladesh, the country's leading e-commerce platform, is set to ignite the shopping season with its much-awaited 10.10 Brand Rush Campaign, starting from 8 PM on October 9 and running until October 16, 2025. Packed with unbeatable offers, thrilling contests, and exclusive brand collaborations, this campaign promises to deliver an exhilarating shopping experience to millions of customers nationwide. Customers can enjoy Flash Sales and Mega Deals of up to 80% off, Hot Deals up to 75% off, and exclusive 10/100/1000/10000 Taka Deals throughout the campaign period where special 10 Taka deal sessions on 3 PM and 9 PM on October 10-11, and at 3 PM daily from October 12-16. The excitement is amplified with Double Taka Vouchers, up to 50% discounts on brands, and flat 50% off on selected pr...

Oct92025 by No Comments

Banglalink’s Orange Club members to enjoy special discounts at BRAC Healthcare

Breaking News, Business

Country’s leading innovative digital operator, Banglalink, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BRAC Healthcare to offer exclusive health benefits to its Orange Club members. Under this partnership, Orange Club members will enjoy discounts on different healthcare services from BRAC Healthcare, including a 30 percent off on women’s health checkup packages, a 25 percent off on kidney function tests, a 10 percent off on radiology and imaging tests, and a 5 percent off on prescribed medicines from pharmacies. The signing ceremony took place at Banglalink headquarters, Tiger’s Den. Representatives from both organizations graced the event with their presence. From Banglalink, Zain Zaman, Loyalty Program Senior Manager, and Shahadat H. Mazumder, Loyalty Partnershi...

Oct92025 by No Comments

Slack Expands Platform to Power Secure, Context-Aware AI Apps and Agents Built on Conversational Data

Breaking News, Technology

Salesforce’s productivity and collaboration platform, Slack has announced a major expansion of its platform to help developers and enterprises build secure, context-aware AI apps and agents powered by conversational data. The upgrade introduces a real-time search (RTS) API, a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, and new developer tools that allow AI systems to access Slack’s customer-owned data with full security and permissions. These innovations let AI agents deliver relevant, accurate, and personalized responses directly in the workflow, improving productivity and collaboration. Leading companies such as Anthropic, Google, Perplexity, Writer, Dropbox, Notion, Cognition Labs, Vercel, and Cursor are already building AI applications and agents on Slack. Available in the Slack Marketplace,...

Oct82025 by No Comments

Seminar on Breast Cancer Awareness and Inauguration of AI-Powered Healthcare Platformat UIU

Breaking News, Education

United International University (UIU) organizeda seminar on breast cancer awareness titled “From AWARE to EMPOWER”and Inauguration of the AI-based Preventive & Primary Healthcare Platform“SUSASTHO” for UIU Familyon 08 October 2025 (Wednesday) at UIU campus. The seminar focused on educating the university community about the risks associated with breast cancer, with speakers unanimously emphasizing the life-saving impact of early and periodic screening. Experts demonstrated how timely risk assessment and regular check-ups can significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce mortality rates. A major highlight was the official launch of "Susastho," a pioneering initiative for the UIU family's well-being. The solution was developed by CMED Health Ltd., a successful research-to-com...

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Bangladesh calls fora National Social Dialogue Forum for Labour Reforms in High-Level Tripartite Dialogue

Breaking News, National

A high-level tripartite conference aimed at leveraging social dialogue for inclusive and sustainable labour reforms in Bangladesh commenced today, October 8, 2025. The two-day event, titled "Effective social dialogue as a lever for inclusive and sustainable labour reforms in Bangladesh: benchmarks, lessons learned and way forward," brings together the government, employers, and workers to establish a permanent mechanism for collaborative progress. The inaugural session featured Brigadier General (R). Dr M. Sakhawat Hussain, honourable Advisor, Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) & Ministry of Shipping, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, who underscored the spirit of consultation as the chief guest. Brigadier General (R). Dr M. Sakhawat Hussain remarked so as ...

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BHRF Calls for Cancellation of Meeting with Tobacco Companies in Tobacco Control Law Amendment Process

Breaking News, NGO News

The Bangladesh Health Reporters Forum (BHRF) has urged the government to swiftly pass the proposed amendments to the existing tobacco control law and completely exclude tobacco industry involvement from the law reform process to protect non-smokers and the younger generation from tobacco-related harms. The call was made today (Tuesday, October 7) at a press conference titled “Amending Tobacco Control Law to Protect Public Health: State’s Obligation to Implement FCTC Article 5.3” held at the Shafiqul Kabir Auditorium of Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU). The event was organized by BHRF in collaboration with the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh. Presenting the keynote speech, BHRF President Md. Rashed Rabbi stated that about 37.8 million people (35.3%) in Bangladesh use tobacco, and 4 in ...

Oct72025 by No Comments

Aurthohin Set to Unleash Darkness and Vengeance with New Album ‘Phonixer Diary 2 ’

Breaking News, Entertainment

Aurthohin , the powerhouse of Bangladeshi rock music, is set to globally release their highly anticipated new album, ‘Phoenixer Diary 2’. This sequel is poised to bring a dramatic and dark turn for the band and their music. ‘Phoenixer Diary 1’ established the Bangla Nu Rock genre, which was officially recognized by Spotify. This new album from Aurthohin is expected to transcend musical boundaries telling a story of intense rage and revenge. While the first album depicted the Phoenix’s endurance and rebirth, ‘Phoenixer Diary 2’ sees the character, ravaged by extreme loss, transformed from a symbol of hope into an emblem of destruction, consumed by the fire of vengeance. The band promises this album will be darker, more intense, and musically richer than its predecessor. Today, at a r...