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February 19, 2024

Youth and Sports Minister Nazmul Hasan MP has confirmed to take forward the shooting. At the same time, he assured all kinds of cooperation to increase the international achievement of shooting. He said these things in the speech of the chief guest at the prize distribution ceremony of the 27th Inter-Club Shooting Competition organized by Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation on 11 February 2024 Sunday.

Youth and Sports Minister said that shooting is a potential sport of Bangladesh. It is one of the most successful disciplines of Bangladesh in the international arena. Bangladesh shooting has a glorious past to brighten the image of the country in the outside world. And for this reason, we want to take forward the shooting on a priority basis. We have already identified shooting as a potential game and have taken various plans to develop the game. All kinds of cooperation will be given to increase the international achievement of shooting. I believe it is possible to achieve better results in shooting at the international level.

Assured to assist in collecting sponsors to advance the shoot or organize a tournament or event.

It should be noted that the minister awarded the winners of the 6-day long competition. BKSP became the runner-up and champion of Bogra Army Shooting Club.

Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation President Lieutenant General (retd) Ataul Hakim Sarwar Jahan Secretary General Intekhabul Hamid was present in the event

February 16, 2024

Youth and Sports Minister Nazmul Hasan said that Bangladesh is a changing country under the leadership of Bangabandhu’s daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh was once known to the world as a country prone to floods, droughts, famines and poverty. Today, Bangladesh is an emerging economy in Asia under the leadership of Bangabandhu’s daughter. Bangladesh has already been identified as a country of immense potential in various international journals.

He said these things in the speech of the chief guest at the workshop titled “What to do by the Youth Development Department in the implementation of the election manifesto” organized at the head office of the Youth Development Department on Thursday morning, 08 February 2024.

The minister said that Digital Bangladesh was established under the leadership of Bangabandhu’s daughter. Which was once unimaginable. Padma Seth has been built with its own funding after breaking through hundreds of conspiracies. Now, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced to build a prosperous modern smart Bangladesh by 2041. And youth society has a pioneering role in building Smart Bangladesh.

He also said that our youth society is very talented. There is nothing they cannot do. Youth can also play an important role in building Smart Bangladesh. For this, they will be provided modern and up-to-date training in line with the fourth industrial revolution through the Youth Development Department. Of course, more emphasis will be given to quality than quantity in all these trainings.

Director General of Youth Development Department in the workshop. Gazi Md. Saifuzzaman presided over the program as a special guest. Youth and Sports Secretary Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed. Besides, the officials of Ministry of Youth and Sports and Directorate of Youth Development were present.

September 19, 2023

Emerald, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of its association as the Youth Sports Development Partner for the first-ever Youth Sports Festival organized by the Youth Sports Club. The event, which took place at Nooraniya M.M.V – Uyanwatta, witnessed an overwhelming participation of 900 students from the local community, creating an electrifying atmosphere of enthusiasm and camaraderie.

“We are immensely proud to have been the Youth Sports Development Partner for the remarkable event organized by the Youth Sports Club,” said Mr. Ashkar Hussain, Head of Marketing of Emerald. “The energy and passion displayed by the young athletes were truly inspiring. Our commitment to uplifting sports and fostering a culture of sportsmanship and unity among the youth remains unwavering. This event marks just the beginning of our journey to support and empower talented youth. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Youth Sports Club – Uyanwatta, the organizers, volunteers, and all the participants for their dedication in making this tournament a resounding success.”

The Youth Sports Festival was a momentous occasion that brought together young athletes to showcase their skills and passion for the sport. The event provided a platform for four outstanding students from the area who had previously represented national teams at prestigious events such as the SAF Games and Asian Games. Their inspiring journey and dedication served as a testament to the untapped sporting potential within the community.

Emerald’s commitment to youth sports development went beyond the festival. As part of their initiative to empower the younger generation, they conducted a follow-up event, where they donated sports goods to underprivileged children. Emerald firmly believes in the transformative power of sports and aims to instill skills such as leadership, discipline, and resilience, which are integral to their holistic growth.

This initiative aligns with Emerald’s vision of empowering youth through sports development, and the company is dedicated to creating opportunities for children to engage in sports, irrespective of their backgrounds. As the Youth Sports Development Partner, Emerald seeks to encourage a culture of athleticism, healthy competition, and teamwork, nurturing a new generation of sports enthusiasts.

Through their partnership with the Youth Sports Club, Emerald is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young athletes and promoting the development of sports in the community.

November 15, 2022

Sports and Welfare Society of People’s Leasing and Finance PLC (PLC), the pioneer Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) in Sri Lanka, marked the World Children’s Day themed “Sihina Dakina Ape Lowak”.

As a responsible employer, the event was organized as an initiative to recognize and reward the talents of the children of PLC employees from islandwide branch footprint in five different age categories up to the age of 17 years.

Accordingly, demonstrated singing, dancing and artistic talents of over 250 children were independently evaluated by six teachers from Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya and D.S. Senanayaka College. The award ceremony was ceremoniously held on the 27th of October 2022 at the BMICH with the participation of 45 winners. Winners were rewarded with medals, certificates and gift vouchers at a ceremonial event graced by the Chief Guest of the event, Shamindra Marcelline Chief Executive Officer / General Manager of PLC and the corporate management team. Prior to the ceremony, the winning children were able to enjoy a sightseeing tour on a double-decker bus in Colombo city.

PLC is a subsidiary of the People’s Bank, one of the largest state-owned banks in the country. Commencing operations in 1996 as a specialised leasing company, PLC was listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange in 2011. PLC has six subsidiaries in allied areas of specialization including an overseas venture in Bangladesh.

August 2, 2022

Proving its passion and relentless commitment to create employee-rich experiences and great working atmosphere, Aqua Dynamics, one of the world’s most versatile action sports leader in the leisure sector, was recently ranked among 50 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka for 2022, a list compiled by the global authority and pioneer in evaluating workplace cultures, Great Place to Work Institute.

Aqua Dynamics is no stranger to the list, having been named among 40 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka last year in addition to making to the Best Workplaces in Asia under Large Category. Its workplace is consecutively assessed and recognized with the annually recurring Great Place to Work certification which speaks volumes about the company’s intention in sustaining a high-trust, high-performance culture.

Frank Ulmer, Managing Director of Aqua Dynamics (Pvt) Ltd, said ‘We are honored yet again to be recognized as one of the best workplaces in the country. This achievement is dedicated to all our employees whose resilience, commitment and loyalty goes beyond what words can describe.’

During the unprecedented Covid-19 outbreak, the company continued to tighten its policies and measures in ensuring health and safety of employees and took proactive steps in reinstating their confidence and wellbeing amidst the many uncertainties and prioritized in instilling a sense of security and comfort, paying full salaries, bonuses and benefits without any cuts.

Aqua Dynamics focuses on actively upskilling and enhancing the knowledge and skills of its employees, and strongly encourages its employees to take on risks and challenges, acknowledging them to make mistakes and grow. It pursues an open-door policy enabling any employee to raise concerns and speak up with active discussions with the Joint Workers Council to address gaps between the workforce and the management, and fosters an inclusive work environment honoring their diverse ideas and suggesstions.

The strongest indicator in its annual survey conducted among employees is ‘pride’, with employees positively willing to put in extra effort to get the job done. ‘We strive to foster a stimulating, stress-free environment where every employee can pursue and reach both their professional and personal goals and we always empower them to participate and contribute in all our company-wide efforts,’ added Lalindra Fernando, General Manager.

With over 2,200 employees, Aqua Dynamics has a diverse workforce with industry best practices on equity and inclusivity and has a zero-tolerance policy in harassment and discrimination.

Established in 1988, Aqua Dynamics has evolved from a windsurfing sail manufacturer to a leader in manufacturing tens of thousands of big boat sails, windsurfing sails, paragliders, surf kites, tents annually including cutting, printing, and accessories at its state-of-the-art 30,000 sqm workspace. The company today has an average global market share of 25pct in the leisure sports sector with plans underway to expand its capacity.

February 10, 2022

Emirates reveals the most popular movies, TV and sport programmes enjoyed at 40,000 feet in 2021

Dubai, UAE – 9 February 2022: Sci-Fi action thriller Tenet and family favourite Cruella were among the most-watched movies, while Friends: The Reunion topped the TV charts at 40,000 feet in 2021, according to viewing trends released today by Emirates.

The largest airline in the world offers more than 4,500 channels of entertainment on ice (Information Communication Entertainment), its multi award-winning inflight entertainment system where passengers can watch the latest movies and TV series, listen to music and podcasts, follow their flight’s progress and see views from the aircraft’s external cameras; watch live news and sport, and stay connected through Wi-Fi.*

Emirates continually updates its inflight content, adding hundreds of movies, TV shows, podcasts and music channels each month to its extensive entertainment library on ice.

Top movies in 2021 on ice

The most viewed movie on Emirates flights last year stars John David Washington and Robert Pattinson and features Michael Caine and Kenneth Branagh. Tenet follows a secret agent who learns to manipulate the flow of time to prevent an attack from the future that threatens to annihilate the present world.

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s action and comedy Bad Boys for Life and Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard with Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek were also among the top most-watched movies on a list that trended towards action, comedy and thriller movies.

World cinema is also very popular on ice and top picks in 2021 included French drama Who You Think I Am starring Juliette Binoche and the Oscar-winning film from Denmark Another Round.

Family favourites

Across all cabin classes, family movies were also hugely popular and the top performing films in this genre in 2021 included Cruella, a big hit on board starring Emma Stone and Emma Thompson and Mulan, the story of a young Chinese maiden who disguises herself as a male warrior to save her father.

Animated films Luca and Soul were also hugely popular, as was the new Wizarding World collection on ice, where adults and children alike enjoyed watching the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.

There are more than 1,500 movies from multiple genres available in up to 45 languages for passengers in First, Business and Economy Class on ice.

The most popular TV in the sky

Emirates’ 2021 launch of TV series from HBO Max proved very popular with customers. Friends: The Reunion which was exclusively on board Emirates in the region, was among the most watched TV programmes. Other top TV selections included the award-winning drama series, Mare of Easttown starring Kate Winslet, and The Flight Attendant, a comedy, drama, mystery and thriller all-in-one, starring Kaley Cuoco. The HBO Max content on ice continues to delight passengers in 2022, with the addition of all three seasons of the hit series Succession.

Unmissable live sports

For many sports fans, not being able to tune into their favourite sporting events and live games is unthinkable, but with Emirates, you never have to miss a minute of live action on the Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra channels.

Some of the top live sporting events that customers enjoyed live on board in 2021 were the UEFA Euro 2020, the rescheduled 2020 Summer Olympics, Wimbledon 2021, The British Open, NBA finals and many more.

Emirates offers four live channels of sports and international news channels including CNN, BBC World News, Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra.

2021 was another multi award-winning year for ice, where customers voted Emirates ‘Best Inflight Entertainment’ at the 2022 APEX Passenger Choice Awards®. Emirates has won Skytrax World’s Best Inflight Entertainment accolade every year since 2005.

Emirates operates a modern fleet of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft and is currently flying to a network of more than 120 destinations across six continents, as it rebuilds its network safely and appropriately following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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September 15, 2017

A pedestrian walking past DSI’s PUMA Store in Bambalapitiya on the 5^th of September would have been in for a sensational surprise. Joining in the celebration of the launch of the new NET-FIT collection by PUMA was none other than the brand’s ambassador and Indian Cricket Captain, Virat Kohli.

The NET-FIT shoe comes with a customizable lacing system, which enhances fit, and support by combining a high-grade engineered net with a form-fitting base material. This enables the wearer to lace the shoe according to his/her liking, resulting in total comfort and confidence.

Designed to accommodate the myriad of ways in which each athlete requires their shoe to fit. NETFIT will be applied to a range of sneakers across PUMA’s footwear range in five lacing options — Standard, Stability, Wide and Narrow Foot, and Heel Support. The NETFIT range is available at the PUMA showrooms in Bambalapitiya, Havelock City and the Kandy City Centre.

As the main marketing and distribution sector of the DSI Samson Group, D. Samson & Sons (Pvt) Ltd is one of the largest retail networks in the country that provides footwear, accessories and apparel to the local customer. The organization is the sole distributor for local footwear brands; DSI, Ranpa, Samson, Jessica and AVI while also distributing international brands such as Reebok, Puma, Fila, Clarks, U.S Polo Assn, Arrow and Red Tape.

It is Possible to do Better in Shooting at the International Level: Youth & Sports Minister

Youth To Be Provided With Up-To-Date Training To Build Smart Bangladesh: Youth & Sports Minister

Emerald International Takes Strides in Empowering Sports in Rural Communities and Promoting Youth Development

PLC Celebrates World Children’s Day in style

Aqua Dynamics among 50 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka

Tenet, Friends: The Reunion, and live sport top the entertainment charts in the sky

Emirates reveals the most popular movies, TV and sport programmes enjoyed at 40,000 feet in 2021

Virat Kohli Visits PUMA Store To Launch The Brand New Net-Fit Collection