‘Garden of Memory’ ceremony held in Dhaka
Russian House in Dhaka organises a “Garden of Memory” tree-planting ceremony at Dhanmondi Lake, bringing together guests, students and members of the public in a...
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‘Govt vows to root out graft in judiciary’
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman said the government is determined to remove all the roots of corruption in the judiciary. “The independence...
Tk20,000cr BB borrowing may stoke inflation
The government injected Tk20,000 crore of high-powered money into the economy in March by borrowing from Bangladesh Bank, a move that could heighten inflationary pressure,...
Tigers seal series win over Kiwis after 12yrs
Bangladesh Cricket team clinched the One Day International (ODI) series 2-1 after defeating New Zealand Cricket team by 55 runs in the third and final...
Energy Crisis: Govt, Opposition join hands
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday announced the formation of a 10-member bipartisan committee in parliament to review the country’s energy situation and recommend measures...
Power crisis to ease by May
The government has projected that Bangladesh’s ongoing electricity shortage will begin to ease by May, as authorities move to boost fuel supply and increase generation...
Commentary: Making solar panel duty free may save billions from fuel imports while reducing load-shedding
Today Bangladesh is spending an estimated $7–9 billion every year importing fuel just to generate electricity. Roughly $3.8–4 billion goes toward LNG, while another $3–5...
Diesel hike fuels rise in freight charges, bus fares
Freight charges for lighterage vessels operating on inland waterways are set to increase by 10 percent following a recent 15 percent hike in diesel prices,...
‘Inspection rooms’ at upazilas stir fears of MP control
A government move to set up designated “inspection rooms” for Members of Parliament inside Upazila Parishad complexes has triggered concern among governance experts, who fear...
Bangladesh make winning start in Asian Beach kabaddi
The Bangladesh women’s team made a commanding start in beach kabaddi in Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China defeating one of the tournament’s strongest contenders,...