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Apr232025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Robin Rafan Honored as Best Content Creator 2025 at Cultural Night Awards in New York

Popular digital content creator Robin Rafan, also known as Obidur Rahman, was awarded the Best Content Creator 2025 at the first-ever Cultural Night Awards Ceremony hosted by About Time Events Inc. The grand event was held at the Queen Palace in Woodside, New York, and brought together notable figures from the Bangladeshi entertainment and business communities. Though RobinRafan could not attend the event in person due to unavoidable circumstances, the award was accepted on his behalf by Wali Sujon, CEO of About Time Events Inc. The award was handed over by none other than the legendary Bangladeshi singer Samina Chowdhury, who also delivered a mesmerizing performance during the evening. Currently in Bangladesh, RobinRafan expressed his heartfelt gratitude in a statement: “It’s truly a...

Apr232025 by TS ReportNo Comments

“Where the Spirit Meets the Bone” will be organized in Dhaka

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An international group exhibition titled “Where the Spirit Meets the Bone,” will be open to all at Satori Academy of Arts, Banani, Dhaka from 4.30 p.m., 25 April until 16 May, (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Curated by Kehkasha Sabah, this exhibition is supported by the British Council through “Art Exchange: Moving Image”, a cross-cultural curatorial professional development and exhibition programme for early to mid-career visual arts curators from Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. For further details about the exhibition, please visit https://kehkasha.name/index.php The first chapter of the exhibition (25 April to 07 May 2025) which will be inaugurated by eminent artists Dhali Al Mamoon and Dilara Begum Jolly, Bangladesh, and Stephen Forbes, Country Director Bangladesh, British Council, explores...

Apr202025 by TS ReportNo Comments

ATJFB to Host the Inaugural “Beautiful Bangladesh Run” at Hatirjheel on Friday

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Bangladesh is set to host its first-ever tourism-promoting marathon, the Beautiful Bangladesh Run 2025, at Hatirjheel in the capital on April 25. The Aviation and Tourism Journalists Forum of Bangladesh (ATJFB) will organise the ground-breaking run with Rhythm Group as title sponsor and support from the Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB). The Beautiful Bangladesh Run will kick off at 6 AM from Police Plaza at Hatirjheel, featuring a competitive 7.5-kilometer run and a family-friendly 2-kilometer fun run. More than 700 runners from various professions, especially those involved in the aviation and tourism sectors, are expected to participate in this landmark event. The event receives support from multiple esteemed organizations, including the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, Tourist ...

Apr192025 by TS ReportNo Comments

NASA Congratulates Bangladesh on Artemis Accords, Praises Young Innovators

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The Government of Bangladesh has recently signed the Artemis Accords—an important international agreement on space exploration and cooperation. In response to this historic milestone, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States has extended heartfelt congratulations, recognizing the remarkable contributions of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) and the country’s young innovators on the global stage. On behalf of Acting Administrator Janet Petro, Allison James from the Global Community Management Team of the NASA Space Apps Challenge praised Bangladesh in a special email. He wrote, "The young minds of Bangladesh have shown the world their passion for space exploration. In four of the last six years, Bangladeshi innova...

Apr182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

“Gangaburi- the river heritage project” coming to an end: Exhibition and book launch to mark its culmination

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The British Council and the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh have partnered with the Brihatta Art Foundation to celebrate the completion of the two-year journey of the ‘Gangaburi’ project. Gangaburi is a river heritage-focused art project that exhibits the rich heritage of the Buriganga river through contemporary artistic expressions. The culmination of the project will be celebrated through a book launch ceremony at the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh on April 24 and an exhibition at Brihatta Art Space, Hazaribagh, from April 25 to May 2, 2025, 2 to 6.30 p.m. Hosted by the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh on Thursday, April 24, 2025, the event will launch an Art based research book, titled ‘Gangaburi’. The book is an ongoing conversation that connects people to communities working, living, and experiencin...

Apr182025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Samsung Electronics secure 19-year streak as global TV market leader

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Samsung Electronics has secured its position as the global leader in the TV market for the 19th consecutive year. According to market research from Omdia, the South Korean tech giant has attained a 28.3 percent market share in the global TV market in 2024. Samsung Electronics has maintained the number one ranking in the global TV market since 2006 due to its commitment to premium and ultra-large screen innovation and cutting-edge technology. Regarding such a remarkable milestone, Shahriar Bin Lutfor, Director, Head of Business, Consumer Electronics Division, Samsung Electronics Bangladesh, commented, “We are thrilled to be recognized as the market leader in the global TV sector for 19 consecutive years. It is a testament to our customer’s trust and loyalty. We are committed to shaping ...

Apr152025 by TS ReportNo Comments

ZatiqEasy’s unprecedented success in digital transformation of entrepreneurs

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In just the month prior to this Eid-ul-Fitr, the users of the ZatiqEasy platform achieved some remarkable milestones. Through using this platform, over 21,000 new merchants launched their shops and attracted more than 73,000 customers. Over 100,000 orders were completed, generating over 25 crore taka in revenue for the merchants within the short span of just a month. To enhance the digital potential of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Zatiq Limited, a tech-driven company, has been operating in Bangladesh since 2022. Zatiq’s platform ensures timely digital transformation opportunities for entrepreneurs, enabling even those without technical expertise to thrive digitally with ZatiqEasy's support. Within just one and a half years, the organization has onboarded over 100,000 active merc...

Apr132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

‘Khanar Mela’ celebrated in Netrokona on Chaitra Sankranti

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Today, with sunrise, the Khanar Mela was inaugurated with the joint performance of the artists of Mongolghor Parishar of the song ‘Brishti Hobe Chokhe Mukhe’ composed by artist Kafil Ahmed. At the beginning of the day-night event, renowned Baul Sunil Karmakar, veteran farmer Baul Mia Hossain and Shefali Gayen performed Baul songs and Gaiyen geet on the courtyard stage of Angaroa village, the geographical and cultural junction of Netrokona-Mymensingh-Kishoreganj. Freedom fighter Abdul Gafur, writer and cultural organizer Baki Billah and Mizanur Rahman participated in a special discussion on Khana's agriculture, health, environment, life and astronomy with the participation of several thousand spectators. Besides, among others, researcher-writer Pavel Partha, organizer of the Natural Agri...

Mar262025 by TS ReportNo Comments

RobinRafan Successfully Completes First AI Masterclass for Content Creators

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Content creator RobinRafan has successfully conducted his first AI Masterclass for Content Creators, drawing participants not only from Bangladesh but also from countries like the USA, UK, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The online workshop focused on integrating AI into content creation, with a particular emphasis on tools and techniques to enhance digital storytelling. The masterclass covered a range of AI-driven topics, including generating realistic AI content through prompt engineering, transforming images into videos, converting text into video, image-to-anime techniques, and creating original music for content. RobinRafan provided insights into how AI can streamline the content creation process, making it more efficient and engaging. As soon as registration opened, over 500 c...

Mar242025 by TS ReportNo Comments

vivo V50 5G: Stunning Portraits, Unmatched Performance

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Continuing its tradition of innovation, vivo brings another step forward in smartphone photography with the new vivo V50 5G. Designed for professional-level portrait photography, the V50 5G incorporates cutting-edge imaging technology co-engineered with ZEISS. This ensures every shot is sharper, more vibrant and more immersive than ever before. Masterpiece Photography with ZEISS Camera ZEISS is a legendary name in optics, and through a collaborative effort with vivo, the V50 5G now features an enhanced imaging system. This partnership makes the vivo V50 5G a perfect choice for photography enthusiasts and content creators alike. The smartphone boasts a 50MP ZEISS All Main Camera, ensuring professional-quality and true-to-life images. With a 1/1.55" super-sensitive large camera sens...