National conference showcases Temple based edu prog
The sixth-phase National Conference of the Temple-Based Children and Mass Education Programme was held at the National Museum auditorium in the capital on Monday, with...
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Bangladesh’s blue economy needs clear investment path MIDA Chief
Bangladesh’s blue economy holds enormous untapped investment potential, but investors need a clearer pathway from opportunity to implementation, Executive Chairman of the Maheshkhali Integrated Development...
DB seizes 20,000 yaba tablets
Detectives have arrested an alleged drug trader and recovered 20,000 yaba tablets during an anti-narcotics operation in the Gendaria area of the capital, continuing efforts...
BADC steps up jute seed production plan
The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) is taking special initiatives aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in jute seed production, as part of efforts to strengthen the...
Gross forex reserves hit $37b after 4 years
Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves have risen above $37 billion for the first time in nearly four years, supported by strong remittance inflows and sustained...
June electricity bills face scrutiny
Rising public complaints over unexpectedly high electricity bills for June 2026 have prompted the Power Division to intervene, directing distribution utilities and companies to thoroughly...
Awareness gap helps persist child labour
The government will launch more pilot projects to accelerate efforts to eliminate child labour across the country, Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury said...
BMD issues lightning, thundershower alerts for 6 districts
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a lightning and thundershower alert for six districts, warning of sudden gusty winds and rain on Monday. According...
2 units resume, power supply improves
Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Monday said the country’s power supply situation has improved after two generation units resumed operation, reducing the supply deficit...
Dipu Moni back in jail after treatment
Former Education Minister Dipu Moni was returned to Munshiganj District Jail on Monday after receiving medical treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) following a...
Probe finds cop at fault in Naeem harassment
An investigation committee formed over the alleged harassment of national cricketer Naeem Hassan has found police members at fault and recommended departmental action against several...