Hero Bangladesh celebrates 12 years of journey and growth

Staff Correspondent Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has celebrated 12 years of its presence in Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey in the country.Hero MotoCorp Ltd. and Niloy Motors Ltd. began their partnership in Bangladesh on April 21, 2014. Since then, Hero motorcycles have continued to strengthen their position in the local market, backed by growing customer confidence and support.The 12th anniversary celebration was held at the company’s Jashore plant and was organized by HMCL Niloy Bangladesh Ltd., the official manufacturer of Hero motorcycles in Bangladesh. The event brought together distinguished guests, senior management, plant executives, employees and members of the wider Hero family.Over the past 12 years, Hero has served more than one million customers in Bangladesh. The company’s Jashore facility is the largest two-wheeler manufacturing plant in the country, with an ...

Sonali Life Insurance holds its 13th Annual General Meeting

Business DeskSonali Life PLC successfully held its 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 26 at the Company’s head office, DIT Road, Malibagh, in the capital.The meeting was presided over by Moinul Islam, Chairman of the Board of Directors; in the presence of honourable directors- Zafar Iqbal ndc, Fazlutunnesa, Mostafa Quamrus Sobhan, Fauzia Quamrun Tania, Sheikh Mohammad Danial, Omar Khayum; the Additional Managing Director & CEO (Acting) Md. Rafiqul Islam, COO Md. Monzur Morshed...

Bangladesh, Korea ink RD to launch $13m AI-Hub Project at Software Technology Park-2

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554 held in 24-hour anti-crime drive in Dhaka

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 554 people in the capital over the past 24 hours as part of its regular anti-crime operations, police said today.Police also filed 30 cases during the period, according to a DMP statement.The arrests were made across the capital, with the highest number, 174, reported in the Mirpur division, followed by 85 in Wari, 61 in Uttara, 57 in Motijheel, 56 in Tejgaon, 47 in Gulshan, 32 in Lalbagh and 31 in Ramna.Detective Branch (DB) arrested four people, while seven were detained by the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit.Police also seized 5,445 yaba tablets, 31.2 kg of cannabis, 20 bottles of Eskaf syrup, 21 mobile phones, eight Visa/credit cards issued by different banks, a private car and 146 SIM cards of various operators during ...

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BCB warns unapproved district cricket bodies are illegal

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has warned that any organisation using the title “District Cricket Association” without the board’s approval or recognition will be considered illegal.In a statement, the BCB said any organisation, institution or committee formed by an individual or group without its approval, recognition or affiliation cannot be considered a BCB-recognised district cricket association.According to the BCB constitution, the formation and administration of regional and district cricket associations fall under the board’s authority.Under Article 6.2, the BCB is responsible for establishing regional and district cricket associations, while Article 6.4 gives it authority to recognise, administer and supervise those bodies.The board said organisations operating outside this framework cannot function as district cricket associations.Under Article 9.1(b), district cricket associations must also be formed in line with BCB-approved policies and regulations. Compliance with the prescribed structure is mandatory for participation in domestic competitions, including the National Cricket League, National Cricket Championship and age-group tournaments.The BCB said only associations formed according to its constitution and formally approved by the board will be recognised as “District Cricket Associations.”It warned that any organisation using the title without the required approval would be considered unconstitutional and illegal....

Make law and order the government’s top priority

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The tragic hotel fire in Kolkata that claimed the lives of nine people, including five Bangladeshi nationals, is deeply shocking and demands the urgent attention of both Bangladesh and India. The loss of an entire Bangladeshi family, including a thre...

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