PM seeks faster progress on Dhaka’s two waste-to-energy projects
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to expedite two major waste-to-energy projects for Dhaka, saying the schemes must be implemented on...
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Teesta running shallow as sedimentation mounts
Decades of sediment and sand accumulation have significantly altered the morphology of the Teesta River, particularly around the Teesta Barrage at Dalia, reducing the river’s...
Win public trust to save $5bn spent on overseas treatment, PM tells doctors
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday urged doctors to earn people’s trust through compassionate, quality care and a humane approach, saying stronger confidence in the...
Rain, hill runoff trigger fresh flooding
Bangladesh’s flood situation deteriorated further on Friday as relentless monsoon rain and surging upstream flows from India inundated fresh areas across the southeast, northeast and...
Rain leaves Ctg underwater; landslides, floods kill 30
Heavy rain has submerged large parts of Chattogram city and its surrounding upazilas, triggered deadly landslides in Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar, and cut off road...
PM calls for making Bangladesh a safe habitat for all living beings
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday called for concerted efforts to make Bangladesh a safe habitat for all living beings, saying protecting wildlife and preserving...
Flash flood risk looms over 4 divs
Rising river levels in Chattogram, Sylhet, Mymensingh and Rangpur divisions may trigger short-term flooding, forecasters say, as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal...
Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar rail services suspended as tracks go under floodwater
Train services on Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar route have been suspended after continuous rainfall and flash flood from surrounding hills submerged parts of the railway line. Bangladesh...
Chronic risks exposed as monsoon landslides kill 11
At least 11 people have been killed in a series of landslides triggered by four days of relentless monsoon rain in Cox’s Bazar, with officials...
PM makes surprise visit to Army summer exercise, observes field training
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday made a surprise visit to the Bangladesh Army’s summer exercise in Manikganj and interacted with troops. Tarique arrived at...
Rising prices continue to outrun wage gains
Average inflation reaches 8.68pc in FY26 against 8.10pc wage growth Bangladesh’s average inflation rate has exceeded national wage growth for the fifth consecutive fiscal year,...
PM orders steps to protect Gulshan Lake, improve waste management
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed the authorities concerned to take necessary steps to protect the environment of Gulshan-Banani-Baridhara Lake, prevent water pollution and...