AI-Powered ad network 'AdZoic' launched in Bangladesh

AdZoic, an AI-powered programmatic ad-buying platform, has been officially launched, marking a new chapter in the country's advertising market and digital marketing landscape.The platform's official launch was announced on Thursday night (September 10) at a hotel in the capital's Banani area. Concurrently, the integrated ecosystem of the influencer marketing platform 'Umbrellax' was unveiled, aiming to synergize sales intelligence with digital marketing.In his welcome address, AdZoic CEO Jayanta Chatterjee stated, "Entrepreneurs and brands often waste significant time and money running ads based on guesswork rather than data. Built upon the robust foundation of DSales' data and sales intelligence, AdZoic will help brands reach their target customers cost-effectively by leveraging accurate data."Explaining the platform's technical strategy and operations, Chief Technology Officer Tipu Arbid noted that AdZoic is not merely a standard social media ad ...

Gold price falls by Tk 2,158 per bhori in Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has reduced gold prices in the local market, cutting the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,158 per bhori.Following the latest adjustment, one bhori of 22-carat gold has been priced at Tk 2,31,880. The new rates took effect at 10am on Friday.The decision was taken unanimously at a meeting of the BAJUS Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring, following a decline in the price of pure gold, or Tejabi gold.Under the revised rates, 21-carat gold has...

RIM strengthens position as authorized distributor of OTIS elevators & Shanghai FUJI

RIM Engineering & Elevators Ltd has marked a significant milestone in Bangladesh’s elevator industry, opening new possibilities for world-class vertical transportation solutions.As an authorized distributor of ...

Deepening Bilateral Ties: Bangladesh and Malaysia Eye Stronger Economic and Strategic Partnership

By Ahammad Parvej KhanThe 69th National Day and Malaysia Day was celebrated on September 7 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Dhaka.Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD) and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan attended the event as the chief guest.While addressing, Chief Guest Moyeen Khan sought Malaysia’s constructive role in resolving the ongoing Rohingya crisis, highlighting that the situation not only poses a heavy economic burden on Bangladesh but also presents a security threat to the region.He expressed optimism that the historical ties between the two nations would grow deeper and more multifaceted in the coming years.The event was attended by a distinguished gathering of diplomats, political leaders, prominent business executives, members of civil society, media represe...

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Bangladeshi long-distance swimmers honoured after winning four medals

Bangladeshi swimmers who won medals at the World Long Distance Swimming Competition 2026 in Murshidabad, India, were honoured at a reception in Dhaka on Thursday.The medal-winning swimmers -- Bangladesh Army's Faisal Ahmed, who won gold; Bangladesh Navy's Sonia Akter and Palash Chowdhury, who won silver medals; and Bangladesh Army's Nurul Islam, who won bronze -- were greeted with flowers and presented with honours at the event.Bangladesh Navy's Samiul Islam Rafik, who won a gold medal in Thailand, was also honoured at the programme.Officials and coaches concerned attended the event, praised the swimmers for their achievements and wished them further success.Bangladesh secured four medals -- one gold, two silver and one bronze -- at the World Long Distance Swimming Competition held in Murshidabad on September 6.The competition featured men's 19km, women's 19km and men's 81km events, with 79 swimmers from different countries and categories taking part. A total of 28 swimmers competed in the 81km event, 36 in the men's 19km event and 15 in the women's 19km event.Nine swimmers represented Bangladesh, with six competing in the 19km events and three in the 81km event.Faisal Ahmed of Bangladesh Army won gold in the men's 19km event, while Bangladesh Navy's Sonia Akter secured silver in the women's 19km event.In the men's 81km event, Bangladesh Navy's Palash Chowdhury won silver and Bangladesh Army's Nurul Islam took bronze.Bangladesh's medal tally was:- Gold: Faisal Ahmed -- Men's 19km- Silver: Sonia Akter -- Wom...

Zakat collection and distribution: A coordinated national framework essential

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad) on Monday said in Parliament that Bangladesh could achieve unprecedented success in poverty alleviation within eight to 10 years if el...

Handing over Jalil Textile Mills to Bangladesh Army: A strategic step towards defence self-reliance

The government’s decision to hand over 54.99 acres of the long-closed Jalil Textile Mills in Fouzdarhat, Chattogram, to the Bangladesh Army for establishing a modern Bangladesh Ordnance Factory (BOF) is a commendable and strategically important...

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