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BSTI opens state-of-the-art solar panel testing lab

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) on Wednesday opened a state-of-the-art Solar Panel Testing Laboratory at its headquarters aimed at strengthening country's renewabl... Read More


French Ambassador presents credentials to President

, Nov. 5 -- designate of France to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday. The President welcomed the new French envoy and expresse... Read More


Settle applications of expat voters by Thursday: EC to field officials

, Nov. 5 -- The Election Commission has directed its field officials to dispose of applications, filed by expatriate Bangladeshis for registering as voters, by Thursday (Nov 6) ahead of the general el... Read More


Jamaat forms 2-member committee to hold talks with political parties

, Nov. 5 -- e-Islami has formed a two-member committee to hold discussions with political parties to formulate a framework over the electoral structure, July Charter implementation and a referendum ba... Read More


Probe body recommends shifting all BAF initial trainings outside Dhaka

, Nov. 5 -- A probe body, formed after the July jet crash, on Wednesday recommended that all initial trainings of the Bangladesh Air Force will be held outside Dhaka city. "We have capacity to do (in... Read More


Probe body forms over graft allegation against Addl Secy Zia Uddin

, Nov. 5 -- The government has formed a three-member committee to look into the allegations against Additional Secretary Zia Uddin Ahmed during his tenure at the Food Ministry. Headed by Social Welfa... Read More


Rizwana urges developing world to prioritise people over mega-projects

, Nov. 5 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has urged the developing nations to shift away from costly mega-projects toward protecting the most vulnerable. "Development has no meaning if peop... Read More


BCB finalises five franchises for next BPL season

, Nov. 5 -- The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will feature five teams in its next edition, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) finalising franchise ownership following a meeting of the BPL Gover... Read More


Will contest election, says AG Asaduzzaman

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman Ripon said on Wednesday that he would participate in the next national election slated for February 2026. "I have sought nomination (BNP). I will cont... Read More


Dick Cheney, influential and controversial former US Vice President, dies at 84

, Nov. 5 -- Dick Cheney, one of the most influential and divisive figures in American politics and a chief architect of the Iraq invasion, has died at the age of 84. Cheney passed away on Monday from... Read More