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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Messi lands in Argentine hometown after WC defeat
Argentina’s defeated football hero Lionel Messi returned to his hometown on Tuesday after a painful World Cup (WC) final loss. The national squad captain landed...
Low costs alone won’t sustain apparel growth
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry has reached another significant milestone by overtaking China in the US apparel market for the first time in decades. Yet the...
BD passport offers visa-free access to 35 destinations
Bangladeshi passport holders can now travel to 35 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The London-based citizenship...
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...
Ukraine reshuffles military leadership amid war with Russia
Ukraine pressed ahead with its war effort against Russia on Wednesday under a new military leadership after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy overhauled the country’s top defence...
Preparing Bangladesh’s schools for the Age of AI
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things, data analytics, and robotics, is transforming industries, economies, and societies at an...
Should UP chairmen hold degrees?
The High Court on Wednesday issue.d a rule asking why candidates for Union Parishad chairman elections should not be required to hold at least a...
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...
Tk 14,411cr rolled out for 8 infra, energy schemes
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) yesterday approved eight major development projects with an estimated total cost of Tk 14,411.21 crore. Out...