Tk7,000cr cost reduced in MRT-5 project
Tk7,000cr cost reduced in MRT-5 project

The cost of the 17.20 km metro rail MRT-5 (Gabtoli-Dasherkandi) Southern Route project saw a sharp 15 percent reduction in cost following a recent review, indicating the potential of savings that can be achieved through reassessments of mega projects, initiated by the previous government, reports...

Robbers snatch child from Azimpur govt residence after looting house
Robbers snatch child from Azimpur govt residence after looting house

A group of robbers on Friday morning looted cash and jewellery, and also kidnapped an 8-month old child from a medical staff quarter in Azimpur in the capital, highlighting the glaring security vacuum prevailing across the country. Police claimed Farzana Akter, an employee at the home ministry,...

Govt job age limit: Police foil protesters
Govt job age limit: Police foil protesters

Police have dispersed a group of students and job seekers who tried to march towards the Secretariat from Shahabagh protesting the governments decision on raising the age limit for public service to 35 from 32, reports UNB. The protesters staged sit-in in front of the National Museum at Shahbagh...