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'We must accelerate impact, not just conversations' - Motunrayo Opayinka

Nigeria, April 22 -- Motunrayo Opayinka is the CEO of Womenovate Ltd, an EdTech platform focused on bridging the gender gap in STEM. In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Mrs Opayinka reflects on her... Read More


Protest against N'ganj truck stand construction

Dhaka, April 22 -- Locals in Fatullah, Narayanganj, staged a protest on Sunday (April 20) by blocking the Dhaka-Narayanganj Link Road in Lamapara. They were opposing the construction of a truck stand ... Read More


CPD flags soaring tax evasion, corruption in NBR

Dhaka, April 22 -- Tax evasion in Bangladesh soared to an estimated Tk 226,236 crore in 2023, according to a study released yesterday by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). The findings indicate a s... Read More


Spl security measures for foreign investors

Dhaka, April 22 -- In a bid to strengthen investor confidence, Bangladesh Police has introduced a dedicated emergency contact line for foreign investors, enabling them to report incidents and receive ... Read More


Fascist's cohort promoted as Asst. Engr at BADC Jhalokathi

Dhaka, April 22 -- Despite specific allegations of irregularities and massive corruption against Md. Jamal Uddin, Sub-Assistant Engineer of Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) in Ba... Read More


3,382 buildings built in violation of approved plans to be demolished

Dhaka, April 22 -- The Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) has begun identifying and demolishing the illegal portions of 3,382 buildings under construction in Dhaka that violate approved plans, said... Read More


India's expanding maritime vision

India, April 22 -- As India reimagines its role in the Indo-Pacific, this quiet yet profound pivot signals not only a strategic response to China's growing presence, but also a deeper civilisational r... Read More


India's demographic dividend at risk

India, April 22 -- India boasts a demographic dividend, with a working-age population (15-64 years) of around 67 per cent, which can propel economic growth. This momentous opportunity, however, necess... Read More


Bridging the agritech divide with advanced farming technology

India, April 22 -- As the agriculture sector stands at a crossroads, scalable innovations like satellite-based sensing, region-specific tools, and inclusive pricing models offer a path toward a more s... Read More


Delhi unveils action plan to combat heatwave

New Delhi, April 22 -- Aimed at combating the adverse effects of rising temperatures, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday unveiled the Heat Action Plan 2025 and activated the disaster management mach... Read More