- Trump arrives in Washington as inauguration celebrations begin
- Joy, fear as displaced Palestinians pack up to return home
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- Tk 1.5 billion granted for treatment of injured in July Uprising
- Govt to sell hilsa at Tk600/kg from tomorrow
- Hasina will be brought to country and tried: Press Secretary
- 'Bangladesh Single Window' to be effective within March: Lutfey Siddiqi
- Riders to celebrate GSL triumph with fans in Rangpur
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- ‘Government to try holding national elections in December’
- Matiur sent to jail in arms case
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- Zia’s 89th birth anniversary Sunday
- History will be trash if Chatradal's struggle is ignored: JCD President
- War against extortion will continue: Jamaat Ameer
- Jamal wants more footballers like Hamza to play for Bangladesh
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- Recommendation made to cut addl duty on drugs: Adviser
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- Civic volunteer convicted in RG Kar rape-murder case
100 reserved seats proposed for women
The Electoral and Constitutional Reform Commissions are submitting significant recommendations for women empowerment, including the increase in the number of reserved seats for women, and election system. According to the recommendation, 100 seats will be reserved for women, who will be elected...
President urges Kuwait to recruit more Bangladeshi manpower
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday urged Kuwait government to recruit more skilled and semi-skilled manpower from Bangladesh, reports BSS. He made the call when the ambassador-designate of the oil-rich Middle Eastern country Kuwait in Dhaka Ali Tunyan Abdul Wahab Hamadah presented his...
Magisterial powers of armed forces extended for another 60 days
The Ministry of Public Administration announced on Sunday that the magisterial powers of Army, Navy, and Air Force officers have been extended for another 60 days, effective from January 14. This marks the second extension. According to the notification, Army captains and equivalent commissioned...
ACC finds evidence of graft, power abuse by Hasina
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has found clear evidence of corruption and power abuse by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, ACC Director General Akhtar Hossain told reporters Wednesday. So far, the ACC investigation team has gathered substantial information confirming Hasinas complicity...
Major winter storm strikes USA affecting 60 million people
A powerful winter storm is currently sweeping across the central and eastern United States, bringing a dangerous mix of snow, ice, and heavy rain to millions of people. Over 60 million individuals are under winter weather alerts, with hazardous travel conditions, power outages, and school and...
Nationwide gas supply reduction to cause low pressure for 4 Days
The Bangladesh Oil, Gas, and Mineral Resources Corporation (Petrobangla) has announced a temporary reduction in gas supply and low pressure across the country due to scheduled maintenance. The supply of RLNG from the LNG FSRU operated by Accelerate Energy at Maheshkhali will be suspended for 72...
‘No matter how powerful the occupants are, action will be taken’
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change,and the Ministry of Water Resources stated that strict measures would be taken to protect forests and the environment. She narrated, No matter how powerful the illegal occupants are, action will be taken...
Shuvosangho empowers 20 underprivileged women in Boalkhali with sewing machines
After completing four months of intensive sewing training, 20 underprivileged women from Boalkhali, Chattogram, are transforming their newfound skills into opportunities. Sumi, Sanjeeda, and their peers proudly displayed their handcrafted garments for women and children. With sewing machines...
Bangladesh presses Adani to revise its power deal
The Prof Yunus-led interim government has started pressing Adani Power, directly linked to Indias government, to renegotiate its power export deal, accusing the company of not complying with the clause to pass on Indian tax benefits to Bangladesh. The company already charges 55% more than the...
Scientists unveil solar-powered method to convert saline water into drinkable
A team of researchers has introduced a revolutionary method for transforming salt water into fresh and drinkable water, offering a potential breakthrough in tackling the global water scarcity crisis. This innovative technique, which harnesses solar energy, is not only more efficient but also more...
Govt faces challenges in settling huge debts to Adani
Adani Power has escalated its efforts to recover dues from Bangladesh, with the companys Chairman Gautam Adani threatening to cut off the power supply unless payments were made. The warning was issued in a letter to the chief advisor of the interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus. The interim...
Matarbari power plant resumes production after one-month closure
The Matarbari coal-fired power plant in Coxs Bazar has resumed operations after being closed for a month due to a coal shortage. The power plant resumed operation on Saturday afternoon with the first unit supplying electricity to the national grid, reports The Business Standard. According to...
Ukraine's energy sector 'under massive enemy attack': minister
Ukraines power infrastructure was under massive enemy attack on Thursday, the countrys energy minister said, after a countrywide air raid alert was declared due to incoming missiles, reports AFP. Once again, the energy sector is under massive enemy attack. Attacks on energy facilities are taking...
HC orders to ban battery-run rickshaws in city within 3 days
The High Court has ordered a ban on battery-run rickshaws in Dhaka metropolitan area within the next three days. The High Court bench of Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Mahmudur Razi delivered the order on Tuesday. Sanjid Siddiqui and Tahsina Mridu held the hearing on behalf of the writ...
Armed forces get magistracy power for 60 more days
The government has extended the magistracy power given to commissioned officers of the Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force for another 60 days. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard on Friday (November 15). The ministry published the notification today (16...
Electricity from Nepal will now reach Bangladesh
Electricity generated in Nepal will now reach Bangladesh via the Indian grid, marking the first trilateral power transaction, reports UNB. Md. Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser to Bangladeshs Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources; Haryana Chief Minister and Indian Minister for Power, and...
DNCC removes battery-powered rickshaws from Mirpur’s main roads
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) conducted a drive in Mirpur on Monday to curb the movement of illegal battery-powered rickshaws on main roads. The operation took place on the main road in front of Mirpur Bangla School and College, from noon until evening, reports UNB. DNCC Executive...
Netherlands, CGS launch project to empower women and youth in Bangladesh politics
The Netherlands, represented by its Embassy in Bangladesh, is launching a project in collaboration with the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) to encourage the political involvement of women, youth, and marginalized communities, reports UNB. The project aims to empower women and youth in...
Industrial production slumps amid investment crisis
The country is experiencing stagnant investment due to various issues, including high interest rates, instability in industrial zones and a power and energy crisis. This has stunted job creation, and industrial production has hit rock bottom. Amid the push to create extensive employment for...
Two units of Matarbari power plant go offline
The power generation of the two units of the Matarbari 1,200MW coal-fired plant in Moheshkhali upazila of Coxs Bazar has been stopped due to a shortage of coal. The two units of the power plant went offline on Thursday due to a coal supply shortage and power generation is expected to resume by...
Saudi Arabia Keen to recruit more workers from Bangladesh: Envoy
Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Youssef Essa Al Duhailan on Sunday expressed eagerness to recruit more workers, especially skilled and trained workforce, to support its ambitious initiatives like Green Saudi Initiative and mega projects under the Kingdom Vision 2030. The Ambassador recalled...