Shooter Koly’s ban lifted on a set of conditions
The Bangladesh Shooting Federation has lifted the ban imposed on shooter Kamrun Nahar Koly. But Koly’s return is both joyful and challenging, because she will...
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Yunnan Minzu University delegation visits BKSP
A four-member delegation from Yunnan Minzu University (YMU), China, visited Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) on Thursday. The BKSP-team led by Director General Brigadier General...
Bangladesh make winning start in Asian Beach kabaddi
The Bangladesh women’s team made a commanding start in beach kabaddi in Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China defeating one of the tournament’s strongest contenders,...
‘Inspection rooms’ at upazilas stir fears of MP control
A government move to set up designated “inspection rooms” for Members of Parliament inside Upazila Parishad complexes has triggered concern among governance experts, who fear...
Diesel hike fuels rise in freight charges, bus fares
Freight charges for lighterage vessels operating on inland waterways are set to increase by 10 percent following a recent 15 percent hike in diesel prices,...
Commentary: Making solar panel duty free may save billions from fuel imports while reducing load-shedding
Today Bangladesh is spending an estimated $7–9 billion every year importing fuel just to generate electricity. Roughly $3.8–4 billion goes toward LNG, while another $3–5...
Power crisis to ease by May
The government has projected that Bangladesh’s ongoing electricity shortage will begin to ease by May, as authorities move to boost fuel supply and increase generation...
Energy Crisis: Govt, Opposition join hands
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday announced the formation of a 10-member bipartisan committee in parliament to review the country’s energy situation and recommend measures...
Tigers seal series win over Kiwis after 12yrs
Bangladesh Cricket team clinched the One Day International (ODI) series 2-1 after defeating New Zealand Cricket team by 55 runs in the third and final...
Tk20,000cr BB borrowing may stoke inflation
The government injected Tk20,000 crore of high-powered money into the economy in March by borrowing from Bangladesh Bank, a move that could heighten inflationary pressure,...