ChutneyAds partners with Grameenphone, SMC to unlock new era in DOOH Ads across retail shops

ChutneyAds, Bangladesh's leading Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising platform, has recently signed a strong partnership with Grameenphone, the country's number one telecom network. Under this agreement, ChutneyAds' digital screen network will display Grameenphone's advertisements across 150+ retail shops in 14 key locations throughout Bangladesh.Beyond Grameenphone, ChutneyAds is also actively working with SMC, one of Bangladesh's largest non-profit organizations, to spread awareness campaigns to people at every level of society. The platform's growing network also included well-known brands such as, Foodie, WaterAid, ACI Salt, Leona, Easy Track, and Shopnonibas, among others.Everyday consumers who visit these retail stores for their daily needs can now view live advertisements from Grameenphone and other leading brands on ChutneyAds' in-store digital screens. This means that Grameenphone's latest offers and updates are now reaching thousands of custo...

Gold price drops by Tk 3,324 per bhori in Bangladesh

The price of gold in Bangladesh dropped by Tk 3,324 per bhori on Thursday, following two consecutive hikes, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).In a notification issued on morning, BAJUS said the new price of 22-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 267,106 per bhori (11.664 grams), effective immediately.The association said the price adjustment was made as the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) declined in the local market.Under the new rates, 21-carat gold will cost Tk 254,975 pe...

US State Department delegation visits Ctg Port

A six-member delegation from the US Department of State visited Chittagong Port as part of its visit to Bangladesh on March 11-12.After the delegation arrived at Chittagong Port on Wednesday, they courtesy meet with Rear...

PROGGA, ATMA urge enactment of Tobacco Control Ordinance into law

In a joint press conference, research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and the Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) urged the government to enact the Smoking and Tobacco Products Use (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 into law.The parliament must ensure this in its first session to ensure protection of public health and reduce the massive number of tobacco-related deaths.The two organizations made such demand during a press conference that took place on Wednesday at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia auditorium of the National Press Club.It was informed that, tobacco claims nearly 200,000 lives each year in Bangladesh. The toll on public health and environment inflicted by tobacco use and production causes the national economy a loss of BDT 87,000 crore which is more ...

Opposition MPs stage walkout during President’s speech

Iran withdraws from 2026 FIFA World Cup amid war

Iran will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes, Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said Wednesday, according to the German press agency dpa.The 2026 World Cup, scheduled from June 11 to July 19, will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Iran had been drawn into Group G alongside Belgium, New Zealand, and Egypt, with all group-stage matches set to take place in the United States.Iran was also absent from last week’s planning summit for World Cup participants held in Atlanta.Earlier, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that U.S. President Donald Trump had assured Iran that its national team would be welcome to compete in the tournament....

Restore trust, enforce discipline at Sammilito Islami Bank

The launch of Sammilito Islami Bank marks a critical turning point for Bangladesh’s troubled banking sector. After months of frozen accounts, uncertainty and public anxiety, the resumption of no...

Violence against children must end

We are deeply concerned about a media report that children are increasingly falling victim to rape, murder and various other forms of violence across the country. Acts of violence against children have become a common phenomenon in the country. It so...

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