Dhaka waste to power generate 42.5MW
The government plans to generate 42.5 megawatts of electricity by August 2028 by processing around 3,000 tonnes of municipal waste produced daily in Dhaka. Prime...
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Govt studies ‘secondary city’ near Dhaka
The government has begun a feasibility study to develop a “secondary city” on the outskirts of Dhaka to reduce growing population pressure, housing shortages and...
HSC examinees block roads in Dhaka, demand suspension of exams amid floods
A section of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinees staged demonstrations and blocked roads in parts of the capital on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of Education...
Who will prevail in the World Cup semi-final?
Big players live for big moments, and they do not come much bigger than a World Cup semi-final. It’s a stage built for superstars, and...
Dhaka ground delay sparks FitsAir passenger fury
More than 180 passengers travelling on a FitsAir flight from Dhaka to Colombo have alleged they were kept inside a grounded aircraft for nearly five...
Hasina’s remarks meant motivating AL activists
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Monday said former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s repeated remarks about returning to Bangladesh appeared to be...
US invests over $1m in BD heritage preservation: Envoy
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen said on Monday that the United States has invested more than $1 million through the Ambassador’s Fund for...
US and Iran trade attacks as Strait of Hormuz dispute deepens
US and Iranian forces exchanged missile and drone attacks on Monday and clashed over control the Strait of Hormuz, casting doubt on the viability of...
Hasina would have to land in jail if surrenders: Shama Obaed
The government on Monday reiterated that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would have to land in jail if she surrenders, while efforts to extradite her...
PM orders maximum alert
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed all relevant agencies and field-level administration to remain on maximum alert and work in close coordination to protect...
Investigations into banking irregularities continue
Responding to lawmakers during the question-and-answer session in Parliament, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday said investigations into irregularities, corruption and large-scale financial...
Public debt hits Tk22.06 lakh crore
Bangladesh’s total outstanding public debt has reached Tk22,06,462 crore, including Tk9,59,311 crore in external debt, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury informed Parliament on Sunday....