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German co Sonnex to set up 500MW Solar PV module hub in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 14 -- With dozens of solar power plants in the establishment stage, a German company has come forward to set up a 500-megawatt (MW) Solar PV module-manufacturing hub in Bangladesh to tap th... Read More


Nestle's commitment to Swiss quality nutrition for school children in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 14 -- Nestle Bangladesh PLC, the Switzerland-originated company, on Monday, announces the launch of its latest product, NIDO School Age 5+, specifically designed for school-going children. ... Read More


DU Student Shammo Murder: Angry locals torch suspect's house in Madaripur

Dhaka, May 14 -- Angry locals set fire to the house of Tamim Howlader, arrested for the murder of Dhaka University student Shahriar Alam Shammo, in Brahmandi village, Madaripur, on Wednesday evening. ... Read More


13th AGM of ActionAid International Bangladesh Society held

Dhaka, May 14 -- The 13th annual general meeting of ActionAid International Bangladesh Society (AAIBS) was held in Dhaka in hybrid mode on Wednesday (14 May), in presence of both Executive Board and G... Read More


6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Greece

Dhaka, May 14 -- A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Fry in Greece, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The tremors were felt as far as Cairo, Egypt, as well as in Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan, accord... Read More


Taskforce on strengthening BBS to sit with key stakeholders

Dhaka, May 14 -- A government-formed taskforce on strengthening BBS has decided to sit with key stakeholders aiming to make its recommendations for the sake of an inclusive and forward-looking reforms... Read More


Barishal University VC, pro-VC, treasurer sacked

Dhaka, May 14 -- The education ministry has removed Barishal University's Vice-Chancellor Prof Sucharita Sharmin, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Golam Rabbani, and Treasurer Md Mamun Or Rashid from their po... Read More


SME Foundation urges VAT exemption for businesses with turnover up to Tk 10m

Dhaka, May 14 -- The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Foundation on Tuesday called for exempting annual turnover of up to Tk 10 million from Value Added Tax (VAT), aiming to ease the financial burden... Read More


DU student stabbed to death near Suhrawardy Udyan

Dhaka, May 14 -- A student of Dhaka University (DU) died after being stabbed by miscreants near the Suhrawardy Udyan area adjacent to the campus late Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as Sha... Read More


Prof Yunus begins Chattogram tour with packed engagements

Dhaka, May 14 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus began his visit to his home district of Chattogram on Wednesday morning for the first time since taking office, with a series of engagements pla... Read More