Is BD’s weather losing its rhythm?
Bangladesh is experiencing a mixed monsoon pattern, with humid and uncomfortable conditions in Dhaka alongside forecasts of widespread rain and thunderstorms across several parts of...
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Power shortage gets so bad, Palli Bidyut calls police for backup
The Bangladesh Rural Electrification Association (BREA) has sought police protection for power grids, substations and offices of 80 rural electricity cooperatives across the country, citing...
BD seeks economic ties wth US, Maldives
Bangladesh has sought to deepen its bilateral economic engagement with the United States and Maldives, with separate meetings in Dhaka on Wednesday focusing on trade,...
23 senior police transferred
The government has transferred 23 senior police officials, including deputy inspector generals (DIGs), additional DIGs, superintendents of police (SPs) and additional SPs, in a major...
A pink paradise of water lilies
As the monsoon settles over the wetlands of Pabna, Dikshi Beel in Chatmohar upazila has transformed into a breathtaking canvas of pink and green, drawing...
Returnee migrants may get higher allowance
The government is working to increase the allowance provided to migrant workers who return home from abroad, State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment...
Trump says US to ‘keep’ Hormuz strait control
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States is in control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and will “keep it.” “The USA has...
Health impact of dev plans to be assessed: Faridul
State Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Shaikh Faridul Islam, has called on people to participate in environment-friendly waste management to prevent pollution of...
‘Halal economy’ the biggest areas of new potential Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir yesterday emphasized the need to reduce reliance on traditional export products and focus on emerging sectors like building a strong...
BB chief economist removed before contract ends
Bangladesh Bank has cancelled the contractual appointment of its Chief Economist Prof Akhand Mohammad Akhtar Hossain, 10 months before his contract is due to expire....
Govt approves to buy 8 LNG cargoes, meeting urgent gas demand
The government has approved the purchase of eight cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) through direct international procurement to meet the country’s urgent gas demand...