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Jun132026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

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

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...

May192026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BYD Expanding the Future of New Energy Mobility with Triple-Model Launch in Bangladesh

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BYD, the global leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, has accelerated Bangladesh’s electric mobility journey with the grand launch of three advanced NEVs — the BYD Seal 5, BYD Seal 6, and BYD Sealion 6 AWD — at a grand launching ceremony held on 17 May at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka. The launch event marked another significant milestone in bringing smarter, more sustainable, and technology-driven mobility solutions to Bangladeshi roads. The event was graced by Ketsu Zhang, Deputy General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division, as the Chief Guest. Distinguished attendees also included Hafizur Rahman Khan, Chairman of CG Runner BD Ltd.; Amid Sakif Khan, Managing Director of CG Runner BD Ltd.; Charles Ren, Country Manager of BYD Bangladesh; and I...

May152026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

MetLife and Global Citizen Launch “Footwork for Futures” Social Media Challenge

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MetLife, in collaboration with Global Citizen, has launched Footwork for Futures, a global football-themed social media challenge aimed at expanding access to quality education and sports for children and youth, helping build more confident and resilient communities.The initiative invites people across Bangladesh and around the world to share a short video of themselves juggling or attempting to juggle a football on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X, using the hashtag #FootworkForFutures.For every eligible video submission, MetLife will donate USD 5 to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, up to a total of USD 100,000, to support community-based organizations that provide education and sports opportunities to children globally.This ...

May132026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Bishwo Shahitto Kendro and MetLife Foundation to Organize 200 Mobile Book Fairs Across Bangladesh

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BishwoShahittoKendro, with the support of MetLife Foundation, is organizing 200 mobile book fairs across Bangladesh through 2027. This initiative aims to promote reading habits and cultural engagement among communities nationwide.Organized by BishwoShahittoKendro and funded by MetLife Foundation, the mobile book fairs will travel to various districts, offering visitors the opportunity to explore and purchase books, as well as participate in a range of cultural programs designed to inspire a love for literature and learning.Professor Abdullah Abu Sayeed, Founder and Chairman of BishwoShahittoKendro, commented, “A nation’s true progress is rooted in its love for books. By carrying a rich and diverse selection of quality books directly to people’s doorsteps, mobile book fairs make rea...