Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 unveiled at ‘Suzuki Day 2026’

 Suzuki Bangladesh (Rancon Motorbikes Limited) has officially launched the highly anticipated adventure-tourer motorcycle, the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250, in the local market. The dynamic new model was unveiled amidst thousands of bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts during the grand ‘Suzuki Day 2026’ event held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center (BCFEC) in Purbachal. The regular market price (MRP) for the new V-Strom SX 250 has been set at BDT 4,49,950. However, to celebrate the official launch, a special introductory offer has been announced that customers who pre-book or purchase the motorcycle by October 31, 2026, can avail a BDT 20,000 discount, securing it at a special price of BDT 4,29,950. The day-long mega event featured an array of exciting activities for attendees, including live stunt shows, a dirt race, DJ performances, and a dedicated biking accessories exhibition. The highlight of the evening was an electrifyi...

Gold Kinen wins Fintech Innovation of the Year award

Staff CorrespondentGold Kinen Technologies Limited has won the Fintech Innovation of the Year award in the Tech category at the 4th Bangladesh Fintech Awards 2026 for its technology-driven gold savings platform.The company received the award for its innovation, “Democratising Gold Saving: Technology-Enabled Financial Inclusion for Bangladesh.” It also earned an Honorable Mention in the Financial Inclusion category for its initiative, “Making Gold Accessible: A New Path to Finan...

Huawei - EWU to provide AI training

 Huawei has partnered with East West University (EWU) to provide students with structured AI Training Program and help them develop skills for Bangladesh’s growing technology and innovation sect...

Experts Call for Gender-Responsive Chemical Safety in Bangladesh’s Textile Industry

Staff CorrespondentTo strengthen gender-responsive chemical management and occupational health and safety (OHS), the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO), in collaboration with the Department of Environment (DoE) and project partners, hosted the National Stakeholders Consultation on the Gender Action Plan in the Textile Sector in Dhaka.Held under the regional project "Reducing Uses and Releases of Chemicals of Concern, Including Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), in the Textiles Sector," the consultation brought together government officials, technical experts, and industry stakeholders.The discussion centered on addressing gender-specific occupational challenges, improving workplace safety, and boosting women’s participation in decision-making processe...

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Bangladesh tighten grip on Afghan Test after Hasan’s hat-trick

Bangladesh took the stranglehold of the one-off Test against Afghanistan on Day 3, after some individual performances lit up Sheikh Jayes Stadium of Abu Dhabi, UAE today.Hasan’s hat-trick was the most pivotal in those performances to take the side to the top before eighty plus knock from Mushfiqur Rahim and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto rounded off the day.Bangladesh ended the day with overall lead of 329, after reaching 223-6 in its second innings at stumps.Liton Das was batting on 5 with Mehidy Hasan Miraz yet to score as Bangladesh would look to have 400 plus lead next day.After bowling out Afghanistan for 240 innings, following a pace-burst from Darwin Test hero Hasan Mahmud, Bangladesh started the second innings watchfully.Tanzid Hasan Tamim who hammered 71 ball-83 in the previous innings, got a start to cherish again but failed to capitalize on it after being out for 31. His fellow opener Shadman Islam also was dismissed cheaply before Mominul Haque was out for 7 to leave Bangladesh at precarious 53-3.With Afghanistan hinting to claw back into the contest, resistance from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim took Bangladesh in advantageous position.They combined for 159-run for the fourth wicket, with both missing out the deserved century.Mushfiqur Rahim who made a duck in the first innings, vindicated the failure with 81 off 148, an innings featuring nine fours.His dismissal ended the typical Test-like partnership, leaving Shanto to dig in deep.However, the skipper too was out for 82 after hitting five fours in 191 balls.But both of them ensured to...

Law and order: No room for impunity

The vandalism at content creator Salman Muqtadir’s BrownFish Studio in Dhaka’s ECB Chattar and the subsequent destruction of the Radda MCH-FP Centre in Mirpur raise a much larger question ...

Justice for July: Now the verdict must be enforced

The International Crimes Tribunal-2’s verdict sentencing Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and six other senior leaders to death over crimes against humanity during the July-August 2024 mass uprising marks a significant moment in th...

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