Sound box or speakers are essential components of any audio system, whether it's for personal use or a public event. The quality of sound boxes plays a crucial role in delivering an immersive and engaging audio experience. Sound boxes made by diverse international and local brands are available in the markets of Bangladesh. However, not all sound boxes can offer high-quality sound and durability. Let's take a look at some of the top sound boxes available in Bangladesh in 2023. Things to consider when buying a Speaker or Sound Box When considering purchasing a sound box, there are a few important factors to keep in mind. Here are some things to consider before deciding: Sound Quality: It is important to choose a sound box that produces high-quality sound and delivers crisp, clear audio. Read More: Home Theater Buyer's Guide with Price Ranges in Compatibility: Ensure that the sound box is compatible with your device, whether it is a smartphone, laptop, or any other device you intend to use with it. Connectivity: Check the connectivity options available, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and wired connections such as USB and HDMI. Size and Portability: Consider the size and portability of the sound box, especially if you plan to use it on the go or in different locations. Durability: Look for a sound box that is built to last and can withstand wear and tear over time. Read More: Bluetooth Headphones Buyer Guide and Price Ranges in Bangladesh Price: Set a budget for yourself and look for a sound box that fits within your price range while also meeting your requirements. Popular Sound Boxes in Bangladesh in 2023 under different Price Ranges Sound Systems Under BDT 5000 F&D W24 Portable Bluetooth Speaker The F&D W24 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a great choice for those who want an affordable, portable speaker with excellent sound quality. With a 1.5-inch full-range neodymium driver, this speaker offers powerful and clear sound. It has a waterproof design (IPX4 grade) and is easy to carry thanks to its slim and polygon shape.  The F&D W24 has a frequency range of 20Hz - 20kHz and a signal-to-noise ratio of >-75dB. It comes with a 4400mAh rechargeable battery and has a Bluetooth range of up to 15 meters. The price of an F&D W24 Speaker in Bangladesh starts from 2,900 BDT. Read More: New device puts music in your head - without headphones

Five out of seven BNP members of the parliament (MPs) submitted their resignation to Speaker of the Parliament Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Sunday, as part of their anti-government movement with a 10-point demand that includes dissolution of parliament. The BNP MPs submitted their resignation letters at 12:20 pm,  Mohammad Siraj, MP of Bogura-6, told UNB. The MPs who resigned are: Md. Zahidur Rahman, Thakurgaon-3; Md. Mosharof  Hosen, Bogura-4; Gulam Mohammad Siraj, Bogura-6; Md. Aminul Islam, Chapainawabganj-2 and Rumeen Farhana, from women’s reserved seats. Read more: BNP declares start of ‘simultaneous anti-govt movement’ on Dec 24 Md. Harunur Rashid of Chapainawabganj-3, who is now in Australia and ailing MP of Brahmanbaria-2 Abdus Sattar Bhuiyan could not submit resignation to the Speaker today. They will tender their resignation later as they have to submit it in person as per the constitution, said Mohammad Siraj. Speaking to reporters at the Jatiya Sangsad, BNP’s international affairs secretary Rumeen said they submitted their resignation to the Speaker following their demand for dissolution of parliament. “This is just the beginning. Now the other MPs from different political parties who support democracy should also come forward and resign,” she added. Read more: BNP activists, locals complain of internet service disruption in and around Golapbagh rally venue Earlier, Rumeen Farhana announced the decision from the party’s Golapbagh rally on Saturday. The MPs sent their resignation through an email on Saturday. BNP on Saturday unveiled a 10-point charter of demands from Golapbagh rally aimed at unseating the government through a simultaneous movement.

All seven BNP Members of Parliament (MPs) will physically submit their resignation to speaker of Parliament on Sunday. The BNP MPs will submit their resignation letters around 11am, according to BNP sources. Read more: BNP declares start of ‘simultaneous anti-govt movement’ on Dec 24 BNP’s international affairs secretary Rumeen Farhana announced the decision from the party’s Golapbagh rally on Saturday. The MPs who resigned are: Md. Zahidur Rahman, Thakurgaon-3; Md. Mosharof Hosen, Bogura-4; Gulam Mohammad Siraj, Bogura-6; Md. Aminul Islam, Chapainawabganj-2; Md. Harunur Rashid, Chapainawabganj-3; Abdus Sattar Bhuiyan, Brahmanbaria-2; and Rumeen Farhana, Women’s Reserved Seat. Read more: BNP’s divisional rally: Heightened security in and around Dhaka The MPs sent their resignation through an e-mail on Saturday.

Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Sunday nominated a five-member panel of chairmen for the 19th session of the 11th parliament. The panel members are Maj Rafiqul Islam (retd), Abul Hasan Mahmood Ali, Abdul Majid Khan, Anisul Islam Mahmud and Ayesha Ferdous The speaker announced their names at the beginning of the day’s business. Also read: Houses of Speaker, Dy Speaker on Parliament premises are legal: SC They will conduct the House proceedings in chronological order in the absence of the speaker and the deputy speaker. END/UNB/FF/F   

Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has said parliamentarians can gather positive experiences through intensified inter-parliamentary communication. The Speaker said this at a meeting with Secretary-General of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Stephen Twigg at a hotel in London, the United Kingdom, said a Jatiya Sangsad release here on Thursday. Read: Development touches entire country: Speaker During the meeting, they discussed different issues including democracy, poverty alleviation, gender equality, climate changes, CPA activities and the 50 years of Bangladesh’s National Parliament. Dr Shirin said Bangladesh National Parliament wants to take stronger activities with CPA on various issues including climate changes, gender equality, poverty alleviation and democracy. Bangladesh has been working to increase the involvement of its parliamentarians, she said. Bangladeshi High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Saida Muna Tasneem was present

UN resident coordinator Gwyn Lewis on Thursday met Speaker of Bangladesh Parliament Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury at the latter’s office here. During the meeting, they discussed different issues particularly Bangladesh’s successful steps to fight Covid-19 pandemic, post-Covid stable economic situation of Bangladesh, women empowerment, socioeconomic development and gender budget. The Speaker said Bangladesh Parliament in coordination with UNDP and UNFPA has been working for the overall development of women and children up to grassroots level. The members of parliament (MPs) are also playing their roles in their respective constituencies in various ways, she said. Dr Chaudhury said the government introduced the gender budget in the 2009-10 fiscal year, which has continued also in the 2022-23 fiscal year. She said the steps taken by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the empowerment of women, economic and social development of women are role models in the world. Read: Gwyn Lewis of Ireland appointed UNRC in Bangladesh The progress of women is now visible in the country thanks to many steps taken by the government to reduce the school dropout and maternal mortality, motivate girls for education through payment of stipend money directly through mobile phones, increase skills of women through training in remote areas, show zero tolerance towards violence against women and empower women as public representatives in local government bodies, said the Speaker. Gwyn Lewis lauded Bangladesh for achieving its unprecedented development. She also praised the government for its role in facing the recent flood properly. United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) country representative in Bangladesh Kristine Blokhus and high officials of Parliament secretariat were present, said a press release.

Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Tuesday said the entire country has got the touch of development thanks to the able leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The development activities were not halted for a single moment even during the Covid-19 pandemic, she said. The Speaker was addressing a function at her parliamentary constituency --Rangpur-6 (Pirganj), said a press release. As part of the development spree, different development activities continue in every union of Pirganj upazila, she said. In the event held on the premises of noted poet Kazi Hayat Mamud's Mazar, 100 bicycles, 22 sewing machines, 20 wheelchairs and 20 spray machines were distributed among the beneficiaries of Chaitrakol and Vendabari unions. Read: Bangladesh enjoying a golden age of information flow: Speaker Pirganj Upazila Awami League acting president Prof Nurul Amin Raja presided over the function moderated by Pirganj Upazila AL general secretary and Pirganj Municipality Mayor ASM Tajimul Islam Shamim. Dr Chaudhury said work on a master plan is underway to make Pirganj a model upazila. She later exchanged views with local AL leaders at the Upazila Parishad Auditorium.

Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has said that Bangladesh is going through a free and golden time of information flow. The speaker made the remarks while virtually participating in the BJC Awards ceremony on Saturday with the protection of journalism in the public interest. BJC President Rezwanul Haque presided over the function. The Speaker said the Broadcast Journalist Center (BJC) has been able to ensure the good standing of journalists by working for their professional development, safety and development of the working environment since 2019. Today’s event is commendable keeping in view the protection of journalism in the public interest. It is such a platform that is playing a leading role in various activities including the welfare of the members, enhancement of skills, risk management, creation of new opportunities in the workplace, and encouragement of journalists in research work. BJC awards in five categories will also inspire the journalists to work in the public interest, she hopes. "The range of media in the country is now very wide and media has become a part and parcel of daily life." Read: Speaker joins IPU assembly The Journalist Center Board of Trustees has also been formed which is playing an important role in the advancement of the media. Speaker said the government has taken various steps including a journalist-friendly policy and the formation of a wage board. The present government is determined to ensure a conducive working environment for the media, she added BJC honorary members including Member Secretary Shakil Ahmed spoke on the occasion. Various dignitaries and media personnel were also present on the occasion.

Any stereo system requires a good speaker setup. Audio speakers are the single determinant that makes the difference between an average sound system and a great sound system. While there is a common misconception that expensive speakers are the best ones, it's not necessarily the case. There are a lot of factors that go behind a home speaker along with the brand value. With that said, here is a detailed buying guide on home speakers along with suggested models at different price points in Bangladesh. Things to Consider Before Buying a Home Speaker Quality of Sound The sound quality or sound preference is a completely personal thing. Some prefer clarity while others are bass heads. The best way to judge a sound system is to test it out with familiar music. Bring along a playlist and test it out at different volume levels. Check for the treble and overall pleasantness to the ear. Another good measure would be to check out the sounds at different bit rates. Simply play songs ranging from 128 kbps to 320 kbps to see how the speakers perform at different bit levels. Read: Used Laptop, PC Buyer Guide: What to look for before buying Types Much of the sound output depends on the size and type of the speaker. Over the years, home audio has had a long evolution. Nowadays, there are options ranging from floor standing, subwoofer, bar, bookshelf and in-wall speakers. Granted each of these has its own unique offerings but not all of them are best for home surround sound. Bar speakers work best as a supporting speaker for monitors and TVs while the in-wall speakers require extensive installation procedures. Subwoofers also aren’t great standalone performers as they work best combined with a satellite-type speaker. The ideal choice is floor standing and a bookshelf for home. They provide the best range while preserving clarity and bass. But it has its issues as well as it tends to take up floor space. Read: Cloud Computing Benefits: Perfect Cloud Service Provider Choosing Tips The in-wall speakers are the overall best choice as they are discreet and don’t interfere with the layout. But we will exclude them from the list as they run a high cost and specialized setup requirements which aren’t often possible from a Bangladeshi context. Room Dimensions The size of the room and its contents plays a huge role in the performance of the sound systems. For example, a satellite speaker with additional sub-woofers works best for a spread-out room with acoustic barriers like furniture, mats, and cushions. But for a small room with a minimal acoustic barrier, floor standing and bookshelf will provide the best performance. The key thing here is sound propagation. Sound travels in a horizontal line. If there are barriers, it's best to settle for overhead speakers. If not, go for any standard speaker options. Read Apartment Buyer Guide: What to consider before purchasing a Flat Power Output Every speaker requires a specified range of power output to perform at an optimum level. It generally ranges from anywhere between 30 watts to 100 watts. Anything less and more than that will result in muffled performance. It might also harm the speaker in the long run. A pro tip for surround sound setup is to use the same brand and same model of speakers. It will ensure an equivalent performance and won't end up distorting the sound. Tuning This is the last thing to ensure for a perfect-sounding home speaker. Tuning can be of two types – physical and acoustic. Test and find the best place where the speakers provide the best performance. In addition to that, play with the tuners to get the desired sound output. Read Projector Buyer Guide and Price Ranges in Bangladesh Best Home Speakers at Different Price Range Below are some of the best home audio speakers at different price ranges currently available in Bangladesh. Top Home Audio Speakers Under 3000 Havit SK755BT Bluetooth Speaker Looking for a funky Bluetooth home speaker? The Havit SK755BT can be a perfect choice. It’s a Bluetooth speaker with a combined battery time of 30 hours in each of the speakers. The speakers are lightweight and are easily portable depending on the setup. In addition to Bluetooth, users can also use an aux cable for stationary use. Key Features - USB and 3.5 m plug-in option - 52 mm driver - 60 Hz to 20 KHz response - Priced at 1,550 BDT Read SD, MicroSD Memory Cards for Smartphones in Bangladesh: Comprehensive buyer guide DigitalX X-Lab Multimedia Speaker The DigitalX multimedia home speaker can be the perfect choice as a standalone stereo speaker. It comes with two supporting speakers along with the main subwoofer. The remote controller also comes in handy for external controls. Key Features - 4-inch subwoofer for high dynamic sound - Aux in and Bluetooth option - 100 Hz to 18 KHz range - Priced at 2,000 BDT Read Bluetooth Headphones Buyer Guide and Price Ranges in Bangladesh Xtreme Phantom 2:1 Multimedia Speaker The Xtreme Phantom provides some of the best clarity and sound separation in the sub 3000 range. In addition to that, the speaker has a distortion of less than 0.5% which enhances the experience even further. The main sub-woofer is complemented by two 2.5-inch speakers making it ideal for a TV or PC setup. Key Features - White noise reduction - Clarity at high volume - 4-inch subwoofer - Priced at 2,900 BDT

Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Monday nominated a five-member panel of chair for the 17th session of the 11th parliament. The panel members are Shahiduzzaman Sarker, Shamsul Huq Tuku, Jewel Areng, Kazi Firoze Rashid and Sherin Ahmed. Also read: Parliament opens 17th session amid social distancing The speaker announced their names at the beginning of the day’s business. They will conduct the House proceedings in chronological order in the absence of the speaker and the deputy speaker. Also read: Focus on having EC formation law passed in current JS session: Minister