Govt plans to privatise power distribution
The government is planning to privatise electricity distribution at the consumer level in a move aimed at improving accountability, enhancing service quality and strengthening bill...
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Modi under pressure as ‘cockroach’ protests intensify
Pressure has been growing on India’s government with thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters continuing to protest in the capital Delhi despite heavy rains...
Khalil invites Secretary Rubio to visit Bangladesh
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has reaffirmed that Bangladesh’s foreign policy will be guided by a “Bangladesh First” approach, underscoring the government’s commitment to advancing...
NCP voices concerns over trade deal
United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen held talks with National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday, with discussions focusing on Bangladesh’s...
Retired teachers left waiting
The Retirement Benefit Board for Teachers and Employees of Non-Government Educational Institutions is grappling with a severe financial crisis, leaving tens of thousands of retired...
Records reopened as Mozaffar held after 45 years
The long shadow cast by the assassination of former President Ziaur Rahman has returned to the spotlight, as the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 ordered the...
Won’t back down
Rahul, Priyanka detained Blood spots on the walls, overturned barricades, shattered mirrors and sandals strewn across the road. A scarf here, broken glasses and a...
Abu Dhabi-based EQUILINE FINANCE plans $2b investment in Bangladesh
The Government of Bangladesh has consistently undertaken extensive development initiatives to strengthen the country’s capacity across various sectors. Significant opportunities exist in power, energy, transportation,...
BIMSTEC agrees regional AML action plan
BIMSTEC member states have finalised an Action Plan to Prevent Illicit Financial Flows across the Bay of Bengal region and agreed on a Memorandum of...
BNP allies want a place in govt
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman held his first formal meeting with leaders of the parties allied in the joint anti-government movement on Monday...
World Bank backs govt priority programmes
The World Bank has expressed interest in supporting several of the government’s priority programmes, including the proposed Family Card and Farmers’ Card initiatives, employment generation...
Energy security gets strategic boost
The government has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to strengthen Bangladesh’s long-term energy security, centred on the creation of strategic fuel reserves, expanded storage capacity, increased...