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Jun152026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Asiatic 3sixty launches ‘Her aSHEatic Circle’

Asiatic 3sixty recently marked an important achievement in its commitment to empowerment through the launch of ‘Her aSHEatic Circle,’ a platform dedicated solely to the women of Asiatic 3sixty. The event took place today (June 15, 2026) at the Batighar Art Space in the capital’s Banani, and brought together employees, leaders, and creative individuals for an evening of dialogue, performances, and community building. The event was a colorful kick-off of what is to come from the platform. Attendees were encouraged to participate in interactive networking exercises that allowed them to build familiarity and connection with each other. Opening remarks from the leaders highlighted how the platform will serve as a learning ground for skill development and sharing knowledge. An audio-visual st...

Jun152026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

10 days left to avail Revoo’s exciting cashback offers

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Revoo’s nationwide cashback campaign has drawn a strong response from people, with stock running low at authorized showrooms across Bangladesh. Valid till June 25, 2026, the campaign offers guaranteed savings of up to BDT 20,000 and applies to all purchases made through authorized showrooms, aiming to make reliable electric mobility an affordable reality for everyday Bangladeshi commuters. The cashback is available across Revoo's full e-bike lineup, including its newest model, the B12. The new high-performance model supports both standard and fast charging, with the fast charger reaching 80% battery in about 1.5 hours. As the fuel costs continue to rise, more consumers look toward electric alternatives. Recent government budgetary incentives supporting EV adoption have added to that ...

Jun142026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Syed Mohammad Kamal is the new president of AmCham

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On 14 June 2026, the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) celebrated the Installation of its newly elected Executive Committee for the 2026–2028 term at the Grand Ballroom of Sheraton Dhaka, Banani, ushering in a new chapter of leadership and commitment to advancing U.S.–Bangladesh business relations. At the helm of the newly elected Executive Committee are Mr. Syed Mohammad Kamal, Vice President of Mastercard Bangladesh, who assumes the role of President; Mr. Ala Uddin Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of MetLife Bangladesh, as Vice President; and Mr. Reza Ur Rahman Mahmud, Managing Director of Philip Morris International Bangladesh, as Treasurer. The newly elected office bearers bring extensive leadership experience across diverse sectors, as outlined below. Mr. Syed Moham...

Jun132026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

The World of Textile Sourcing Comes to Dhaka: Intex Bangladesh 2026 Opens New Global Opportunities

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Bangladesh’s standing as the world’s second-largest apparel exporter is set to be further reinforced as the industry gears up for Intex Bangladesh 2026, one of South Asia’s most significant textile sourcing show. Scheduled for 18-19-20 June 2026 at ICCB, Purbachal Express Highway, Dhaka, the exhibition will bring together the global textile value chain under one roof, opening new doors for sourcing, investment, and cross-border partnerships. Recognised as South Asia’s premier international B2B textile sourcing platform, Intex Bangladesh 2026 will draw manufacturers and suppliers from over 12 countries and regions including India, China, Taiwan, Japan, Bangladesh, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, Thailand, Pakistan, Hong Kong, and Uzbekistan. Exhibitors will present a broad spectrum of pr...

Jun52026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

The Smartphone Features Many Users Overlook

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When shopping for a new smartphone, most people focus on a familiar checklist: camera quality, processing power, display performance and battery life. While these specifications remain important, they do not always determine how a device fits into everyday life. In many cases, some of the most useful smartphone features are the ones that receive the least attention. Interestingly, many of these capabilities are not entirely new. They have existed in different forms for years, yet many users remain unaware of how practical they can be. Take health monitoring as an example. Traditionally associated with fitness bands and smartwatches, health-focused tools are gradually finding their way into smartphones. Devices such as the Infinix Note 60 Pro now include integrated health monitoring featur...

Jun42026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh’s Largest AI Hackathon Enters Final Countdown

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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...

Jun22026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh team won award in Robofest 2026 World Championship in USA

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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...

Jun22026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Atmospheres of Time, a solo exhibition by Avi Shankar Ain

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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...

May232026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

The British Council publishes new Research and Insight on Bangladesh: Sustainable Architecture Practice

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The British Council and the Bengal Institute for Architecture, Landscapes and Settlements today launched a Research and Insight publication titled 'Sustainable Architecture Practice' at Bengal Shilpalay, House 42, Road No. 16, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The event brought together architects, planners, built environment professionals, researchers, policymakers, and the wider public to mark the culmination of a nationwide research initiative on sustainable and climate-adaptive architecture in Bangladesh. The publication is the culmination of a nationwide research initiative commissioned by the British Council and led by the Bengal Institute. The research maps existing sustainable and climate-adaptive architectural practices across Bangladesh — spanning public, private, and grassroots levels — and o...

May202026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Model and choreographer Saddam Shihab’s birthday is today

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He started with brand photoshoots and fashion video shoots for TV channels in 2014. Although his journey began in 2014, he took a break in between and has returned. In the meantime, he went to the gym, shed fat, and came back fit, to reclaim his place. I was talking about Saddam Shihab, known as the Hrithik of Narayanganj. He started with brand photoshoots and fashion video shoots for TV channels in 2014. Inside this, he started practicing his idol Hrithik Roshan's dances. This gave him new motivation to make a comeback. Covering Hrithik's dances caught the attention of netizens in the online world. He was able to attract the viewers' attention! In this context, recently his interview on Ananda TV has already reached 2 million views. In addition, a report on his dance cover has recent...