- Bangladesh-China trade could drop to 24 hours via Myanmar corridor
- Govt. takes project to bring special children under health coverage: Muhit
- Proposed budget outlines roadmap for reviving devastated economy: Altaf Chowdhury
- 'New taxes could cripple the housing sector'
- JS unanimously adopts motion thanking PM Tarique Rahman for China, Malaysia visits
- 7 more child deaths push measles toll to 709
- Every child with disabilities will be under Govt healthcare: Muhit
- Bangladesh calls for development-centred WTO reform
- Injured Leckie and Italiano ruled out as Australia prepare for Egypt clash
- 'PM’s China, Malaysia visits set benchmark for Bangladesh’s global engagement'
- 'Roid' released across 31 US cities
- PM offers ‘Munajat’ at parents' graves on returning home
- BGB foils BSF's push-in attempt at Habiganj border
- US stocks trim losses as oil falls and investors buy the dip
- US Embassy issues new warning to nonimmigrant visa holders
- Belgium into World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout
- PM Shehbaz accuses India of covert tactics, says Pakistan faces hybrid security threats
- Iran wait on World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw
- Extreme heat puts birds and wildlife under growing stress across Europe
- Scientists seek clues to longevity from three Brazilian sisters over 100
Nepal embassy marks start of new season of power exports to Bangladesh
The Nepal Embassy has marked the commencement of the new season of power exports from Nepal to Bangladesh. A formal programme to this end was held on Friday evening, aiming to highlight the significance of cross-border electricity trade, and the growing potential of energy cooperation between...
BERC raises electricity prices, sparking concern over rising living costs
The government has already increased fuel prices twice due to the Iran war. Following those hikes, electricity tariffs have now been raised, adding further pressure to peoples daily lives. An analysis of the new electricity tariff structure shows that residential consumers will face an average...
Govt inks deal with 12 IPPs for 918 MW power
The government has signed contract with 12 independent power producers (IPPs) to generate 918-MW electricity at an average cost of 7.80 cents (Tk 9.12) per kilowatt-hour, with officials saying amount was roughly 2.5 cents lower than previous such costs. Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB)...
Bangladesh hits all-time high 17,200MW power generation
Bangladesh achieved its highest-ever electricity generation on Wednesday night, with power production reaching 17,200 megawatts at 9:00pm, according to a notification issued by Power Grid Bangladesh PLC. The latest figure surpassed the previous record of 16,794MW set on 23 July 2025. In its...
Recent drone attack on UAE conducted by Israel: Iran
An Iranian military source said the recent drone attack on the United Arab Emirates was carried out by the Zionist regime of Israel, Tasnim News Agency reported. On May 17, the UAE Ministry of Defense claimed in a statement that its air defense systems intercepted three drones that had entered...
Energy minister targets 10,000 MW solar power generation in five years
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku on Thursday announced a major policy initiative aimed at accelerating Bangladeshs transition towards solar and renewable energy, saying the government is preparing comprehensive reforms to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and...
Invisible power drains intensify pressure on national grid
While the government has ordered shopping malls and markets to close by 7:00pm to save electricity, millions of illegal roadside shops across Dhaka and other major cities continue operating late into the night using largely unauthorized power connections. At the same time, the rapidly expanding...
Invisible fault lines between development and power
The Noise Beneath Silence: Youth Gangs, Politics, Development and the Hidden Fractures of Power 1. Youth Gangs: A Mirror of Society Much of the public discourse on youth gangs remains confined to a narrow triangle of punishment, raids and arrestsas if the problem lies on the streets and the...
Bangladesh prepares to send manpower to Japan under SSW category
The government has intensified preparations to send huge numbers of skilled manpower to Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) category, as Japan faces an ongoing shortage of qualified manpower. The Japanese government has set a target to recruit 8.20 lakh foreign workers across 16...
Rooppur to deliver uninterrupted power for 60 years
Fuel loading is set to begin formally at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi of Pabna, marking a major milestone in Bangladeshs power sector. Once operational, the countrys first nuclear power facility is expected to have a standard lifespan of 60 years, during which it will provide...
The light is on, but the pressure is building within
We are living through a strange duality. What we see and what we experience are no longer the same. The lights are on, yet instability grows. Diplomacy appears active, yet trust continues to erode. Women are more visible in public life than ever before, yet real power still lags behind. And...