Tuesday | February 03, 2026 | Dhaka
Staff Reporter : Summit Power Limited, a publicly listed company in the power and energy sector, has ceased operations at five of its power plants: Jangalia, Madanganj, Ashulia, Chandina, and Madhabdi.According to the Dhaka...
Staff Reporter : Newly-appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin stated on Tuesday that the Election Commission (EC) has initiated the necessary steps to hold the upcoming national election within the timeframe set...
Staff Reporter : Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has urged the interim government to allow at least a month for a comprehensive review and inclusive consultation process before enacting the draft “Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2024.”...
Muhid Hasan : Only 12.29 percent of the government’s annual development programme (ADP) was implemented in the first five months (July-November) of the current financial year of 2024-25, dragged to a record low utilization...
Staff Reporter : BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman emphasised the urgent need for swift state reforms, stating on Sunday that the public deserves clarity on the interim government’s intentions, timeline, and required duration for...
Diplomatic Correspondent : Bangladesh and Timor-Leste have expressed optimism in enhancing bilateral relation and mutual cooperation in trade and economy as well as investment. The issues came up following the meeting between Chief Adviser...
Abu Jakir : Bangladesh is set to observe Victory Day today (December 16), marking the 53rd anniversary of its emergence as a sovereign nation following the War of Liberation in 1971. This year’s celebrations...
Staff Reporter : The Home Ministry has announced that the formation of an independent national committee to investigate the 2009 BDR (now BGB) headquarters carnage cannot proceed at this time, as two related cases...
Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh Bank has disclosed alarming data regarding Beximco Group’s financial obligations, revealing total outstanding loans and liabilities exceeding Tk50,098 crore as of 30 September 2024. Of this amount, more than...
Staff Reporter : Energy expert Professor M Tamim yesterday said, unless the so-called “mafia system” in the energy and power sectors is dismantled and those involved are held accountable, systemic corruption will persist. He...
