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Sep272025 by No Comments

Saudia Launches New City Ticketing Office in Dhaka

Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has launched its new state-of-the-art City Ticketing Office in Dhaka, reinforcing Saudia’s long-standing presence in Bangladesh and commitment to delivering exceptional guest services. The new office, located on the 16th floor of Simpletree Attalika, 134 Gulshan Avenue, was launched by H.E Dr. Abdullah Zafer H Bin Abiyah, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh. The ceremony was attended by senior officials, including Mr. Musaed Almusaed, Assistant Vice President of International Regions at Saudia, and Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam, Secretary East & West at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. H.E Dr. Abdullah Zafer H Bin Abiyah highlighted the deep and historic ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Banglades...

Sep272025 by No Comments

Infinix Announces Launch of GT 30

Breaking News, Technology

Infinix, a leading innovator in smart device technology, has officially launched its latest smartphone, the Infinix GT 30, in Bangladesh. Designed for performance-driven users and mobile gamers, the GT 30 delivers a flagship-level experience at a price point that’s accessible to everyone. The launch comes as esports continues to gain mainstream traction in Bangladesh, with young gamers demanding high-performance devices without paying flagship-level prices. Building on the advanced DNA of its premium sibling, the GT 30 Pro, the GT 30 delivers a tournament-ready gaming experience while remaining accessible to a wider audience. At the heart of the GT 30’s appeal are its dual capacitive shoulder triggers, designed to replicate the tactile precision of a console controller. With customiz...

Sep272025 by No Comments

British Council Opens Applications for Study UK Alumni Awards 2026

Breaking News, Education

The British Council, UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, is inviting applications for the twelfth edition of its prestigious Study UK Alumni Awards. The awards are dedicated to honouring leaders who have leveraged their UK education to make significant contributions to their communities, industries, and countries. The Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate outstanding achievements and impact across four categories: Science and Sustainability; Culture, Creativity and Sport; Social Action; and Business and Innovation. Eligible applicants can compete at both the National and Global levels. The four global winners are chosen from the 28 global finalists by our judging panel members. Global Alumni Award winners will have the opportunity to raise th...

Sep262025 by No Comments

Chuti Resort Purbachal hosts 4th Art Carnival for children and youth

Breaking News, Feature

Chuti Resort Purbachal, one of Bangladesh’s pioneering resort chains, successfully concluded its 4th Art Carnival at its scenic Purbachal Centre on the outskirts of Dhaka. The two-day celebration of creativity, art, and culture brought together children, youth, and celebrated artists in an immersive experience. This year’s carnival featured 16 renowned artists, including Dr. Mohammad Shamim Reza, Rumana Robbani, M. Muntaqim Shaon, Md. Mostafizur Rahman Mridul, Syed Muhammad Zakir, Golam Faruque Sarkar, Kamrun Nahar, Fahmida Khatun, Sumana Akter, Anindita Datta, Neloy I Hossain, Sumana Haque, Razzaque Prodhan Liton, Md. Harun Ar Rashid Tutul, Salina Fordous, and Khandker Nasir Ahammed. Over the two days, the artists created more than 60 remarkable paintings—ranging from vibrant acryli...

Sep262025 by No Comments

Banglalink launches country’s first AI-powered Customer Support Platform

Breaking News, Business

Banglalink, the country’s leading digital operator, has launched Bangladesh’s first AI-powered Complaint Management System in the telecom sector. This pioneering initiative marks a major milestone in Banglalink’s commitment to redefining service excellence through AI-driven innovation. The new system leverages advanced artificial intelligence to detect customer issues and guide complaint registration with minimal human intervention. By analyzing handset, SIM, and network status, it generates a self-diagnosis report for customers. If issues persist, the system prompts the customer to raise a complaint, which is then seamlessly transferred to a live agent for resolution. With additional categories soon to be included, this intelligent process ensures faster, smarter, and more accurat...

Sep262025 by No Comments

Tobacco Companies Must Not Be Stakeholders in TC Law Amendment: Fisheries and Livestock Adviser

Breaking News, NGO News

Tobacco companies cannot in any way be stakeholders in the amendment of the Tobacco Control Law, said Farida Akhter, Adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. She stressed that the government will never take such an anti-public interest step, noting that tobacco companies’ manipulations have already delayed the amendment for far too long. “No more delay is acceptable. Just as the youth of Bangladesh drove fascism out of the country, they must now lead the way in eradicating tobacco,” she urged. The adviser was speaking as the chief guest at a discussion held on Wednesday (24 September 2025) at the CIRDAP auditorium in the capital. The event, organized by the Development Organisation of the Rural Poor-DORP, was titled “Ensuring Public Health Protection by Passing the Proposed A...

Sep252025 by No Comments

BRAC Bank’s Regional Meet reinforces compliance culture in the bank

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank hosted the Regional Compliance Meet 2025 to reinforce the principles of good governance, strengthen compliance practices, and ensure strict adherence to regulatory standards among its officials. More than 210 officials from 46 branches and sub-branches across two Regions, Premium Banking, SME Wing and Retail Sales, participated in the Compliance Meet on August 30, 2025, in Gulshan, Dhaka. The initiative underscores the bank’s commitment to regulatory adherence, ethical banking, enhanced compliance and good governance. The day-long programme featured interactive sessions, knowledge-based quizzes, and formal recognition of the most compliant branches, highlighting the importance of ownership and creating broader accountability in both regulatory directives and internal compli...

Sep252025 by No Comments

Airtel Launches ‘Airtel Gaming Arena’

Breaking News, Business

Airtel, the youth-centric brand of Robi Axiata PLC, has officially launched a national esports tournament, ‘Airtel Gaming Arena’, designed to energize and unite Bangladesh’s rapidly growing esports community. Alongside this, Airtel announced a strategic partnership with PUBG MOBILE, the country’s most popular mobile game. The announcements were made today during a press conference at Robi’s corporate office in Dhaka. Esports in Bangladesh has evolved beyond a casual pastime into a competitive arena for the youth. Recognizing this cultural shift, Airtel is stepping forward to actively support the gaming ecosystem. The Airtel Gaming Arena will serve as a formal national-level competitive platform, giving young gamers the opportunity to showcase their talent and compete at scale. As par...

Sep242025 by No Comments

Rose Petal in Rosewood Red Coming Soon with OPPO A6 Pro

Breaking News, Technology

Color has always been more than just an aesthetic choice. It creates emotion, triggers memory, and stimulates sensations that shape how we connect with the world. In fashion, design, and technology, color often sets the tone of innovation. For 2025, OPPO embraces the year’s most captivating shade — Rosewood Red — bringing together tradition, artistry, and modern sensibility in the upcoming OPPO A6 Pro with Rose Petal Design. Globally, Rosewood Red has emerged as one of the most admired shades in design philosophy. Its earthy undertones embody warmth, optimism, and grounding energy. This color does not simply capture the eye; it evokes feelings of serenity, reliability, and clarity — values the modern world craves. In a time when lifestyles are increasingly fast-paced and uncertain, the ...

Sep242025 by No Comments

Robi and Dhaka Bank launch co-branded Credit Card for Robi Elites

Breaking News, Business

Robi Axiata PLC and Dhaka Bank PLC have entered into a strategic partnership to launch a co-branded credit card designed exclusively for Robi’s Elite customers and employees. This premium offering aims to elevate lifestyle, travel, and financial experiences with unmatched convenience and rewards. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at Dhaka Bank’s head office by Md. Mostaque Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director & Chief Emerging Market Officer of Dhaka Bank, and Manik Lal Das, Director of Customer Value Solutions, Market Operations at Robi Axiata. Under this collaboration, cardholders will enjoy a range of premium benefits. The co-branded credit card will offer no annual fee for the first three years and provide up to three complimentary supplementary cards. Cardholders wi...