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Load-shedding recorded at 97 MW on Jul 12

Dhaka, July 14 -- Load-shedding across the country stood at around 97 MW on Saturday, as 15,413 MW of electricity was generated against the peak demand for 15,510 MW, according to official data of Ban... Read More


Political parties agree on cabinet approval to declare emergency

Dhaka, July 14 -- Political parties at the dialogue with the National Consensus Commission have agreed that the cabinet approval should be added instead of the Prime Minister's signature to declare a ... Read More


Digital Bangladesh faces wellbeing test

Dhaka, July 14 -- From the crowded streets of Dhaka to the quiet corners of backwater villages, the glow of digital screens has become inescapable. Bangladesh's transformation has brought remarkable c... Read More


CNG drivers end blockade as army mediates

Dhaka, July 14 -- CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers withdrew their blockade in the capital's Banani area on Sunday evening after nearly seven hours of protests, allowing traffic to resume on the Mohakhali... Read More


Keen to strengthen ties with Bangladesh: Saudi Ambassador

Dhaka, July 14 -- Newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Zafer H Bin Abiyah on Monday expressed his keen interest in working closely to further strengthen the warm bilateral relati... Read More


Second round of tariff talks with US 'encouraging': Sk Bashir

Dhaka, July 14 -- Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Monday described the second round of tariff policy discussions between Bangladesh and the United States as 'encouraging'. "We returned from the U... Read More


Ordinance for NBR to be amended, says Fouzul

Dhaka, July 14 -- Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Sunday alleged that "trickery tactics" were employed in drafting the Revenue Policy and Revenue Management Ordinance. Those responsible ... Read More


Youths need to be equipped with entrepreneurial, technical skills in AI-era: Prof Yunus

Dhaka, July 14 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has underscored the urgent need for equipping youths with entrepreneurial and technical skills to prepare them for the evolving job market and makin... Read More


Rice prices spike as millers make hay while imports stall

Dhaka, July 14 -- Rice prices spike to the woes of commoners, even, as millers make hay while private import stalls, sources say. Private imports have come to a halt following the end of government z... Read More


Trial over July mass killings to end under current govt: Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, July 14 -- Law Adviser Asif Nazrul on Monday said the trial of the July mass killings is moving forward at a good pace and is expected to conclude under the current government. "I want to assu... Read More