Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood today told Parliament that Bangladesh is currently reviewing the joint construction of a 683-megawatt hydropower plant with Nepal."In a bid to import more hydropower from Nepal, the issue of jointly constructing a 683-MW hyd...
Football
Argentina defeated arch-rivals Brazil 4-2 in a symbolic friendly football match organized in Dhaka, claiming the championship title in an event aimed at promoting sportsmanship, friendship and healthy recreation among students.Held under the slogan “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind,” the exhib...
City,MISCELLANEOUS
A sensational information has come to light about an attempt to defame a top official of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) and demand money by misusing digital technology. It has been alleged that a vested interest group is blackmailing the director of the port department ...
National
The government has decided to deploy army personnel in six districts from June 22 to 30 to prevent any potential acts of sabotage surrounding the June 23 founding anniversary of Awami League which is facing ban on its activities.The Home Ministry sent a letter to the deputy commissioners of si...
Social Welfare, and Women and Children Affairs Minister AZM Zahid Hossain on Sunday called for integrated and evidence-based preventive initiatives to protect young people from the harmful effects of drugs.He said drug control efforts should not be confined to law enforcement or fear-based campaigns...
Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee on Sunday told Parliament that the government is reviewing existing agreements and memoranda of understanding on transboundary river water sharing and pursuing new treaties with upstream countries to secure Bangladesh's fair share of water.Rely...
National,Healthcare
Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Health Affairs Ziauddin Hyder said on Sunday that forming an inquiry committee over the measles vaccination lapse is unnecessary, as the reasons behind the shortfall have already been identified.“There was negligence here and we can say that without ...
Diplomachy
Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Nicolas Weeks met Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman at his Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban office on Sunday.At the meeting, the two sides discussed the post-election situation in Bangladesh, bilateral relations and investment betw...
Crime, Law and Order Situation
The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 1,606 cases for traffic rule violations in different parts of the capital on Saturday.During the drives, DMP filed 62 cases in the Ramna zone, 142 in the Lalbagh zone, 406 in the Motijheel zone, 125 in the Wari zone, 106 in the Tejgao...
Budget
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today outlined a comprehensive reform agenda aimed at strengthening fiscal sustainability, improving governance, expanding social protection and accelerating private sector-led growth as part of the national budget implementation strategy.“The FY20...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left for Malaysia on Sunday afternoon on his first overseas visit since taking office, aiming to strengthen economic ties, boosting investment, expand labour market opportunities and deepen strategic cooperation.A special Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying the Pr...
Economy
Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Sunday said the national budget for FY2026-27 reflects a clear philosophy of economic recovery through human development but its ambitious macroeconomic targets rest on shaky ground and the fiscal framework is unlikely to hold as proposed.CPD Executive Director Dr...
Bangladesh today formally launched the process of formulating its first-ever integrated Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) to guide the sustainable and long-term development of the country’s aviation sector over the next three decades.The formal journey of preparing the national aviation roadma...
Environment & Nature
Experts, academics and civil society members today called for turning urban greening programme into a strong social movement to make Dhaka more livable and environmentally sustainable.They made the call at a seminar titled ‘Greening Movement for Sustainable Development of Dhaka,’ jointly...
Bangladesh and China are expected to sign 15 to 17 bilateral instruments during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s upcoming visit to China, with discussions on the long-awaited Teesta project.Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam disclosed the information at a media briefing at the foreign ministry to...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to embark on his first foreign tour since assuming office four months ago, travelling to Malaysia and China on a six-day visit aimed at strengthening economic ties, boosting investment, expanding labour market opportunities and deepening strategic cooperation.The...
Country, Districts
The Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) has strongly condemned and protested the filing of a criminal case against four journalists in Bogura, describing it as an attack on press freedom and freedom of expression.In a joint statement issued on Sunday, BMSF President and Secretary General ...
Environmental activists and civil society leaders on Friday called on the government to ensure a dedicated allocation in the national budget for protecting Bangladesh's disaster-prone coastal regions from the growing impacts of climate change and environmental degradation.The demand was raised d...
Environment & Nature,National
Speakers at a consultation with journalists on Thursday called for stronger media engagement in shaping policies for climate-displaced people, saying Bangladesh needs coordinated action to protect millions forced from their homes by climate change and ensure their access to basic rights and public s...
Business & Commerce
Bangladesh and the United Kingdom on Thursday discussed the possibility of increasing bilateral trade and expanding British investment in Bangladesh, which could create new employment opportunities in the country.The issues came for discussion when British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke...
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