Bangladesh’s Smart Build inks Intl. MoU at UN World Investment Forum in Qatar, eyes AI-powered water management expansion across

Business DeskBangladesh-based technology and sustainability company Smart Build has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for international technical and strategic cooperation during the World Investment Forum 2026 in Doha, marking another step in its ambition to bring Bangladesh-developed artificial intelligence technology to global water management markets.The agreement was signed with NEFER SARL, represented by Nisrine El Awar, project owner of the Revival Silk Heritage initiative and delegate associated with ET Cernay and the MEDEF delegation.The cooperation framework includes opportunities to explore intelligent water management, sustainable industrial processes, resource efficiency and technology integration. Smart Build is separately pursuing wider opportunities for its AI-Powered Water Intelligence technology across nearly 20 prospective markets in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.The development took place during the ninth World Investment Forum, organised by United Nat...

Pathao introduces digital payment on delivery for courier and parcel services

Pathao, the country’s leading digital service platform, has officially launched Digital Payment on Delivery (DPOD) for Pathao Courier and Parcel deliveries. This new feature allows customers to pay for their parcels digitally through a Payment Link sent via SMS when their parcel is marked “Out for Delivery”. By selecting “Pay Now”, customers can complete payment using a bank card or mobile financial service (MFS) wallet, without needing to keep cash ready, arrange e...

Mia Sattar appointed chairman of Russia-Bangladesh Business Council

Mia Sattar, a Bangladesh-born Russian businessman and head of National Group, has been appointed chairman of the newly established Russia-Bangladesh Business Council.The organisational meeting of the council was recently...

DSCC to take effective measures to control tobacco use

Mohammad Khaybar Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), has stated that the corporation will take effective measures to control tobacco use, protect public health, and safeguard people from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.He made the statement while addressing a consultation meeting titled “Actions Required to Ensure a 100% Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free Environment in Dhaka South City Corporation” as the chief guest on Wednesday. The meeting was jointly organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission and DSCC at the DSCC conference room.Presenting the keynote paper at the meeting, Mukhlesur Rahman, Deputy Director of the Health and Nutrition Sector at Dhaka Ahsania Mission, stated that, according to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), approximately...

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Shadman completes 3rd Test century, then falls

Shadman Islam completed his third Test century in the first over of the second day against West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday, then was out lbw to Joshua Bishop for 105 three overs later.Resuming on 99, the left-handed opener pushed the second ball of the day to the leg side for two to reach his hundred off 220 balls.He added only four more runs. With the fifth ball of the 77th over, Bishop pitched a good-length delivery outside off stump that came back in and struck Shadman high on the front pad as he defended on the back foot.The umpire gave him out. Shadman spoke to his batting partner Liton Das and reviewed the decision, but UltraEdge showed no contact with the bat and ball-tracking showed the ball pitching in line, hitting in line and going on to hit middle stump. It was Bishop's first Test wicket.Shadman's 105 came off 234 balls and included 11 fours. Bangladesh were 221 for four when he was out.The century was Shadman's first in 17 Test innings. His previous hundred came against Zimbabwe in April 2025, and his first was also against Zimbabwe, in 2021.Towhid Hridoy resumed his innings after Shadman's dismissal. He had retired hurt on 42 on the first day and was carried off on a stretcher.Bangladesh ended the opening day on 213 for three in 74 overs after bad light cut play short. Shanto won the toss and chose to bat, and Bangladesh are without Mushfiqur Rahim, who injured his finger at practice on the eve of the match, reports UNB....

Save Teesta farmers: Break the cycle of water insecurity

Farmers living on the chars of the Teesta River in northern Bangladesh face a relentless struggle against nature and economic uncertainty. During the monsoon, excessive rainfall and rising river level...

NBFI crisis: Time to restore discipline and accountability

The continued rise in non-performing loans in Bangladesh’s non-bank financial institution (NBFI) sector is no longer a problem that can be addressed through isolated corrective measures. It has become a serious issue for depositors, the financi...

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