Bangladesh eyes greater energy security with Tk 3,600cr investment plan

Bangladesh is moving to strengthen its energy security and expand electricity access through a new set of government-funded projects targeting gas exploration, power generation and energy sector capacity building.According to a list of proposed projects under the power and energy sector, the government has taken initiatives worth over Tk 3,600 crore to help meet the country’s growing demand for electricity and fuel amid rapid industrialisation, urbanisation and expanding economic activities.Officials said the projects have been designed to boost domestic gas supply, reduce dependence on imported fuel, improve energy infrastructure and extend electricity coverage to remote areas.Under the power generation sub-sector, a project titled “Electricity Supply through Installation of Solar Panels in Remote Areas of the Chattogram Hill Tracts (3rd Phase)” has been proposed for implementation by the Chattogram Hill Tracts Development Board under the Ministry of Chittagong Hill ...

Bangladesh Bank unveils Tk 60,000cr stimulus package to revive economy, create 2.5m jobs

Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Saturday announced a massive Tk 60,000 crore stimulus package for 2026, aiming to revitalise a slowing national economy, spur private sector development and generate over 2.5 million jobs.Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mostaqur Rahman made the announcement at a press briefing at the central bank headquarters.Detailing the interest rate structure, the governor said commercial banks will disburse loans under the package at a market interest rate of 10 to 11 pc.To ease the bur...

PM test-drives locally made electric vehicles, assures support to manufacturers

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday test-drove locally manufactured electric vehicles (EVs) and praised the initiative, assuring necessary government support for the country’s emerging EV industry.In the morn...

PM Tarique grants Tk 1.63cr for CCC sanitation workers

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has provided financial assistance of Tk 1 crore 63 lakh 50 thousand for the sanitation workers of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) ahead of Eid.The cheque was handed over to CCC Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain on Friday evening at the political office of the BNP Chairperson in Gulshan of Dhaka. During the event, cheques were also distributed among mayors and administrators of different city corporations across the country.It was announced at the programme that a total of 3,270 sanitation workers employed under Chattogram City Corporation will receive the financial assistance. Each worker will get Tk 5,000 as Eid support.Expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister, CCC Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain said sanitation workers play a vital role in keeping the port city...

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Dhaka joins global “One Run-2026” in celebration of sport, unity

Over a thousand sports enthusiasts, including members of the diplomatic corps, corporate leaders, youth, children, and athletes, on Saturday participated in the international half marathon “One Run-2026” in the capital, aiming to create awareness about health and the environment.State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque and Barrister Zaima Rahman, daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, attended the awards ceremony as guests.Photo: Md. Rakibul Hasan/UNB“We would be able to bring about a qualitative change in the country if we can create a sports-friendly environment,” said the State Minister at the prize-giving ceremony at Hatirjheel Amphitheatre.Zaima said this kind of event should be encouraged more in the country, connecting people from all walks of life. “There should be more participation of people of all abilities,” she said. Photo: Md. Rakibul Hasan/UNBCosmos Group was a co-sponsor of the event while news agency United News of Bangladesh (UNB) served as the media partner and  weekly Dhaka Courier as the print media partner and. The international media partner was TASS, the TV partner was Jamuna TV, and the online partner was Alap.Employees of the Russian Embassy, the Russian House, and the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant joined the event, which was organised by the Russian sports team "Hero League" and the Bangladeshi company GamePlay.Photo: Md. Rakibul Hasan/UNBParticipants could choose one of four distances: 1 km, 5 km, 10 km, and 21.1 km. The routes circled Hatirjheel Lake.All runners received memora...

Save the eye of children

Nowadays bespectacled children with minus power glasses are a common sight; but people seem to be unperturbed by such a phenomenon as it appears nothing serious to them. We should know that ignorance ...

Govt move to reopen closed sugar mills hailed

Industries, Commerce, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir very recently said the government is firmly committed to reopening the country’s closed state-owned sugar mills. He underscored that decisions would be taken prioritizing...

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