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Oct132025 by No Comments

17th SAARC Agriculture Centre Governing Board Meeting Begins in Dhaka

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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Grabee Launches as a New E-Commerce Platform for Authentic Gadgets in Bangladesh

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Dhaka, 11 October 2025 — With the promise of providing authentic gadgets at competitive prices and ensuring the fastest delivery nationwide, Bangladesh’s newest e-commerce platform Grabee (Grabee.com.bd) has officially begun its journey.Official Launch Event The platform was inaugurated through an online event held on Thursday. As a sister concern of Motion View Ltd., Grabee aims to establish itself as a trusted destination for gadget enthusiasts and online shoppers in Bangladesh.Wide Range of Products Grabee offers an extensive collection of products from globally renowned brands, including smartwatches, headphones, charging cables, speakers, and home appliances. Each product is carefully selected to add convenience, efficiency, and a touch of modern style to customers’ daily li...

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BRAC Bank Cardholders to Enjoy Exclusive Dining Privileges at Thai Express and Saffron Dine

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BRAC Bank has announced a new partnership with two of Dhaka’s leading fine dining restaurants, Thai Express and Saffron Dine, offering exclusive privileges to its debit and credit cardholders.Flat 15 Percent Discount for BRAC Bank Cardholders Under the partnership, all BRAC Bank debit and credit cardholders will receive a flat 15 percent discount on all food items at both restaurants. The offer will remain valid until December 31, 2026, at their outlets located in Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka.Authentic Culinary Experiences Thai Express is widely known for its extensive range of authentic Thai cuisine, offering an elegant yet traditional dining experience. On the other hand, Saffron Dine specializes in rich Pakistani and Indian dishes, delivering a perfect blend of taste and sophisticat...

Oct102025 by No Comments

MetLife Bangladesh Customers to Receive Exclusive Discounts on Mental Health Services at PHWC

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MetLife Bangladesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Psychological Health and Wellness Care (PHWC) to promote mental well-being among its customers. Through this partnership, MetLife policyholders will enjoy special discounts on therapy and counseling services offered by PHWC.Exclusive Mental Health Benefits for MetLife Customers Under the agreement, MetLife customers will receive up to 18 percent discount on specially designed mental health packages provided by PHWC. The discount can be availed by showing the MetLife-issued Life Card, which is digitally available through the One by MetLife mobile app.Commitment to Lifestyle-Centric Customer Benefits This collaboration is part of MetLife’s ongoing initiative to offer lifestyle-centric value-added services for it...

Oct102025 by No Comments

Hop Lun Officially Launches SHECAN Initiative Across Multiple Factories in Bangladesh

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Leading global apparel manufacturer Hop Lun has officially launched its new initiative, SHECAN, across multiple factories in Bangladesh. The initiative brings together health, development, and family support programs under one inclusive banner, designed to benefit over 30,000 employees across the company’s facilities in the country.Focus on Health, Safety, and Employee Growth With approximately 80 percent of Hop Lun’s workforce in Bangladesh being women, the SHECAN initiative aims to serve as a comprehensive support system for all employees, regardless of gender. The program focuses on universal workplace needs such as health, safety, and personal growth, creating a balanced and empowering environment for the workforce.Integrated Health and Development Programs At the core of SHE...

Oct92025 by No Comments

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

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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...

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

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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...

Oct72025 by No Comments

Shohoz Clarifies No Affiliation with SohozCash

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Following recent media coverage and public discussions, Shohoz would like to clarify that Shohoz and SohozCash are two completely different entities with no connection or affiliation whatsoever.The confusion appears to have arisen after SohozCash published a printed advertisement in a national daily newspaper announcing its upcoming journey as a new mobile financial service (MFS) brand. Some members of the public mistakenly associated this advertisement with Shohoz, Bangladesh’s trusted online ticketing platform. However, Shohoz and SohozCash are entirely separate organizations, and the similarity in name is purely coincidental. Notably, even the spellings differ — Shohoz with an “h” and SohozCash without.Following the publication of the SohozCash advertisement, Bangladesh Bank iss...

Oct52025 by No Comments

Salesforce Launches MuleSoft Agent Fabric

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Salesforce has introduced MuleSoft Agent Fabric, a platform to discover, orchestrate, govern, and observe AI agents across vendors and systems aiming to curb “agent sprawl” and give enterprises a single control plane for multi-agent workflows. Early customers include Barco, r.Potential, Rush University System for Health, and Wynn and Encore Las Vegas. The launch comes as AI agent adoption is projected to surge 327% in two years, with 40% of enterprise apps expected to embed agents within a year. Agent Fabric combines four core capabilities: a Registry to catalog any agent or tool for reuse; an intelligent Broker that routes tasks across domains (supporting A2A and MCP, and the customer’s LLM of choice); Governance to apply security, compliance, and policy controls to every interaction; an...

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Guardian and Clinicall partnership aiming to safeguard the remittance workers

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Guardian Life Insurance Limited, one of the country’s leading insurance service providers, has officially signed an agreement with health-tech company CliniCall Limited. The partnership introduces an innovative insurance and healthcare package exclusively designed for Bangladeshi remittance workers and their families.The signing ceremony took place at the Guardian’s head office in Dhaka.The partnership aims to address the pressing health and financial protection challenges faced by millions of remittance earners who contribute significantly to the country’s economy. The newly launched package offers a comprehensive set of benefits, including life and health insurance coverage, unlimited doctor consultations through CliniCall, financial protection in case of job loss, and holistic h...