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UAP Hosts Dialogue on Bangladesh Health Budget: Priorities, Gaps and the Way Forward

The Department of Business Administration, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), organized a panel discussion titled “Bangladesh Health Budget Dialogue: Priorities, Gaps and Way Forward” at the BOT Conference Room of the university on Thursday, 04 June 2026. The dialogue brought together policymakers, academics, researchers, healthcare experts, development professionals, and students to exchange views on the current state of Bangladesh’s health budget and to explore practical pathways for strengthening the country’s healthcare system through improved financing, governance, and collaboration. Prof. Dr. Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister, as Chief Guest, emphasized evidence-based policymaking, efficient use of public resources, and increased investment in the heal...

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Innova Healthcare, AB Medihelp Sign MoU on Medical Tourism

Breaking News, Health

Innova Healthcare and India-based medical tourism company AB Medihelp Solutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in medical tourism and patient guidance services for Bangladeshi patients seeking treatment abroad. The MoU was signed recently at a hotel in Uttara, Dhaka, by Innova Healthcare Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Runa Laila and AB Medihelp Solutions’ Bangladesh Country Business Lead A A Priya. Under the agreement, the two organizations will work together to facilitate a smoother and more efficient medical travel experience for Bangladeshi patients by providing comprehensive guidance and support throughout the treatment journey. The partnership seeks to simplify the process of accessing advanced healthcare services overseas th...

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Bangkok Hosts Asia’s Most Strategic Sourcing Platform

Breaking News, Business

The Ribbon Has Been Cut - The 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 & Global Sourcing Summit 2026 kick off today in the Heart of Asia - Bangkok! On 3 June marked the official inauguration of the 3-day 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 (Textiles & Apparel) - A high-impact, pan-Asian B2B Textile & Apparel sourcing exhibition, and the Global Sourcing Summit 2026 at IMPACT, Bangkok, a strategic response to shifting supply chains, tariffs, and geopolitical uncertainties, bringing together industry leaders, manufacturers, sourcing professionals, associations, policymakers, and global partners from across Asia and beyond. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was graced by Executive leadership and Top officials from CEMS-Global USA - Lead Organizer of the Show and Summit, IAF - International Apparel Fede...

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Bangladesh’s Largest AI Hackathon Enters Final Countdown

Breaking News, Feature

THE INFINITY AI BUILDFEST 2026 has entered its final phase following a nationwide registration and training program. Organized by CloudCamp Bangladesh and co-organized by BRAC University, the event will take place on Friday, 12 June 2026, at BRAC University, Dhaka, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. To date, more than 3,500 participants from across Bangladesh have completed registration and over 600 teams have enrolled. Through a rigorous screening process, 208 teams have been selected to compete physically at BRAC University on June 12. These 208 teams will bring together more than 1,000 of Bangladesh's most capable AI builders under one roof on the day. This is not merely a hackathon — it is the largest gathering of AI builders ever held in Bangladesh and potentially one of the world's large...

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Protecting the Sundarbans: Mangrove Restoration, Biodiversity Conservation and Blue Carbon Financing

Breaking News, Opinion

Mohammad Navid Safiullah On the occasion of World Environment Day, observed under the theme “Inspired by Nature, for Climate. For Our Future.”, renewed global attention is being drawn to ecosystem restoration as a cornerstone of climate action. The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, represents the world’s largest continous mangrove ecosystem and a critical natural infrastructure for climate regulation, disaster risk reduction, and biodiversity conservation. The Sundarbans sustains rich biological diversity, including the flagship, emblematic Royal Bengal Tiger, alongside numerous aquatic and terrestrial species that support ecological balance and millions of coastal livelihoods. However, this globally significant ecosystem is increasingly under stress due to climate change imp...

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BRAC Bank’s Journey to Become One of the Most Preferred Remittance Bank

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has achieved strong growth in inward remittances over the past five consecutive years and now aims to become Bangladesh’s largest remittance bank by 2028. The country received USD 30.33 billion in inward remittances during FY2024–25 and is expected to reach USD 35 billion by the end of FY2025-26. As remittance customers increasingly prioritise speed, security, and accessibility, BRAC Bank has continued strengthening its remittance banking capabilities through global partnerships, nationwide accessibility, digital innovation, and tailored financial solutions for Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) and their families. Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, said: “Our advancement to the second position in April 2026 reflects the trust that Non-Resident...

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Bangladesh team won award in Robofest 2026 World Championship in USA

Breaking News, Feature

A team of young robotics enthusiasts from Bangladesh has brought pride to the nation by securing the 3rd Place Trophy in the Senior BottleSumo World Championship category at Robofest 2026, held at Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA. Robofest is an international robotics competition hosted by Lawrence Technological University, where students design, build, and program autonomous robots to compete in different challenge-based categories. The 27th Robofest World Championship 2026 was held from May 14 to 16, 2026, bringing together talented student teams from different parts of the world. One of the major competition categories, BottleSumo, requires robots to operate autonomously and compete by pushing a bottle or an opponent robot off the table. The 2026 BottleSu...

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Atmospheres of Time, a solo exhibition by Avi Shankar Ain

Breaking News, Feature

Platforms Gallery is pleased to present Atmospheres of Time, a solo exhibition by Avi Shankar Ain, featuring 30 new paintings that explore the poetic transitions of season, memory, and the passage of time. Working within an abstract expressionist language, Avi Shankar Ain traces the subtle shifts of seasons as they move through both body and landscape. Rather than depicting change, the works inhabit it — capturing the slow warmth of lengthening light, the quiet density of cold settling into form, and the delicate tension between softness and severity as climates turn. Each composition exists within a continuum of day and night, where color, texture, and gesture record fleeting moments already slipping into memory. Across the exhibition, water, sky, and horizon dissolve into fluid sensoria...

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UIU Broke the Record at URC 2026: World # 3 & Asia # 1

Breaking News, Education

The historic achievement for Bangladesh and Asia. The UIU Mars Rover Team, operating under the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) at United International University (UIU) has achieved a historic milestone by securing 3rd place globally and 1st place in Asia at the prestigious University Rover Challenge (URC) 2026 organized by The Mars Society, USA. This remarkable accomplishment marks a historic and proud moment for Bangladesh. It is also recognized as a unique achievement in the 20 years history of rover competitions in Asia. The competition was held on 27-30 May 2026 at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in Hanksville, Utah, USA. The ‘UIU Mars Rover Team’ has consistently demonstrated excellence in the competition, earning the distinction of being the 1st team in...

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BRAC Bank signs two refinancing agreements with Bangladesh Bank

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has signed two agreements with Bangladesh Bank to enhance access to affordable financing for cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises (CMSMEs), reinforcing its commitment to entrepreneurship development and financial inclusion. The agreements will enable BRAC Bank to extend financing to entrepreneurs in various clusters nationwide and to provide low cost financing support to MSMEs under Bangladesh Bank’s Financial Sector Fund for the Development of MSMEs (FSFDMSME). Under the Cluster Finance Refinance Scheme, which has a fund size of BDT 3,000 crore, BRAC Bank will provide easy term loans and working capital support to entrepreneurs engaged in various industrial clusters across the country. Eligible businesses will be able to access financing at concessional interest r...