TIE-ITET Innovation & Research Cell formed to increase competitiveness of T&A industry

Business DeskTextile Innovation Exchange (TIE) and The Institution of Textile Engineers and Technologists (ITET), Bangladesh, have signed an In-Collaboration Agreement to establish the TIE–ITET Innovation & Research Cell, creating a structured platform to connect textile professionals, industry, researchers and innovators.The cell also aims at accelerating practical innovation, and bring those innovations to Textile Innovation Expo 2026, scheduled for November 12–14, 2026 at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka.The collaboration was announced at an MoU signing ceremony at Dhaka Regency Hotel on August 20.Under the agreement, ITET will be recognized as an “In-Collaboration” partner of TIE and will support the Expo by mobilizing textile engineers and technologists, factories, industry leaders, policymakers, public institutions, exhibitors, sponsors and other relevant stakeholders.The agreement was signed on behalf of Textile Innovation Excha...

BAJUS hikes gold price by Tk 5,482 per bhori

The Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (BAJUS) has once again raised gold prices in the local market, increasing the rate of 22-carat gold to Tk 2,46,110 per bhori.BAJUS announced the new rate in a notice on Saturday morning, effective from 10am the same day.The trade body said the price of pure gold has increased in the local market, prompting the revision of gold prices, inclusive of VAT.According to the new rate, 21-carat gold will now cost Tk 2,35,030 per bhori (11.664 grams), while 18-ca...

EL Café Opens in Dhanmondi, Bringing a New Café & Bistro Experience to Dhaka

A new café-and-bistro concept from the team behind Espresso Lounge is set to debut in Dhanmondi. EL Café will officially open its doors on 19 August, introducing a fresh destination for specialty coffee, ar...

Bengal’s untold story comes alive in ‘Swargabhumi Bangla’

The launch of ‘Swargabhumi Bangla’, a new book by journalist and researcher Mohammed Mahmuduzzaman, Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (UK), was held at the IDEB Bhaban in Kakrail, Dhaka. The book explores the glorious and positive aspects of Bengal’s history, heritage, economy, trade, education and culture.Organised by publishing house Roots, the event was attended by more than 1,500 people and took place from 5:30pm to 8:15pm. Professor Dr. Sk. Tawfique M. Haque, Director of the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance at North South University, was the Chief Guest, while Professor Dr Sufi Mostafizur Rahman, renowned archaeologist and former Chairman of the Department of Archaeology at Jahangirnagar University, chaired the event. Author Mohammed Mahm...

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Talent-opportunity gap hindering sports development: BOA VP

Bangladesh has no shortage of sporting talent, but the country's sports sector is failing to develop properly because talent is not being matched with adequate opportunities, Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) Vice President and Bangladesh Mohila Krira Parishad President Barrister Sarwat Siraj Shukla said on Saturday.“There is no shortage of sports talent in Bangladesh. Talented athletes are scattered across the country. But they are not getting the right support from families and educational institutions, or the opportunities and conditions needed to develop and reach the right platforms,” she said.“Simply put, opportunities are not being connected with talent. For this, sports administrators, trainers and other stakeholders need to be more sincere, skilled and prudent,” she added.Shukla was speaking as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Solidarity Administrators' Sports Course at the Dutch-Bangla Auditorium of the Bangladesh Olympic Association on Saturday afternoon.She identified bigotry and child marriage as two of the biggest challenges facing sports, particularly for girls.“There is a need for a stronger role from the government to remove these obstacles,” she said.The BOA vice president also stressed the need to ensure women's safety in sports.“It is essential for every federation to appoint security officers,” she said, adding that women need mental and financial support and encouragement to return to the sporting arena.The four-day course was organised by the Bangladesh Olympic Associ...

Think beyond open-pit coal mining at Phulbari

The government’s renewed discussion on open-pit coal mining in Bangladesh has brought the Phulbari coalfield back into the national spotlight. While the country is struggling with energy insecur...

Protect elephants, restore habitats, ensure coexistence

The growing number of elephants in Sherpur’s Garo Hills should be welcomed as a sign that the species still has the capacity to survive and reproduce in Bangladesh. But the accompanying rise in human-elephant conflict is a stark ...

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