Orion under fire for Tk 5,000cr power sector scandal
Gazi Anowar and Muhammad Ayub Ali : Orion Group allegedly misappropriated thousands of crore taka from Bangladesh’s private power sector by establishing large-scale power generation...
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CA Yunus reviews state reform progress
Staff Reporter : The Election Reform Commission is taking appropriate steps to ensure the voting rights of Bangladeshi expatriates, the commission’s chief, Dr Badiul Alam...
Tax breaks aim at boosting renewable power plants
Reza Mahmud : Experts believe there is significant potential to meet the entire 17,800 MW energy demand of Bangladesh through renewable sources, expressing optimism about...
Dhaka looks to Jakarta for ASEAN entry support
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has urged Indonesia to support Bangladesh’s bid for ASEAN membership and to explore new business opportunities for...
Expatriates free to invest any amount in wage earner bonds
Staff Reporter : The government has removed the investment ceiling for expatriate Bangladeshi workers on US Dollar Premium Bonds and US Dollar Investment Bonds under...
Adani threatens power halt over unpaid $850m
Staff Reporter : Adani Power has notified Bangladesh of a potential full suspension of electricity supply by 7 November if outstanding payments-estimated at around $850...
Fertilizer shortage fears loom over boro season
Reza Mahmud : An influential group has blocked the release of 22,463.4 metric tons of TSP and DAP fertilizers in the Khulna region, creating fears...
Political influence drove past project approvals Says Debapriya
Staff Reporter : In a notable discussion on past development practices, Debapriya Bhattacharya, head of the White Paper Preparation Committee appointed by the interim government,...
Remittance inflow continues to rise Hits $2.39b in Oct
Staff Reporter : Since the fall of kleptomaniac Hasina regime, Bangladesh’s remittance inflow has continued to rise, with expatriate Bangladeshis sending $2.39 billion in October...
US Elections 2024: Harris, Trump make last ditch effort to get votes
Al Jazeera : The race is still too close to call between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, with only two days to...
Coal shortage halts power generation at Matarbari plant
Staff Reporter : Power generation at two units of the Matarbari 1,200 MW coal-fired plant in Moheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar, has been suspended for three days...
Yarn imports soar as local production struggles
Kamruzzaman Bablu : Yarn imports from India have surged due to rising production costs and disruptions in local manufacturing caused by the ongoing gas crisis....