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174 Bangladeshis repatriated from Libya

Dhaka, April 23 -- A total of 174 Bangladeshi nationals detained in various centres in Libya were repatriated today (Thursday) through a joint initiative involving Bangladesh authorities, the Libyan g... Read More


Motorists' woes persist despite 'fuel pass'

Dhaka, April 23 -- Motorists in Dhaka continue to endure long queues and hours of waiting for fuel despite the introduction of a fuel-pass system at selected filling stations, with many describing the... Read More


Govt unlikely to renew work permits of errant foreign nationals

Dhaka, April 23 -- The government may refrain from renewing the work permits of foreign nationals found involved in illegal activities, particularly in Bangladesh's export-oriented apparel sector, off... Read More


Tk 1.17t kept as block, special allocations in next ADP

Dhaka, April 23 -- The Ministry of Finance has earmarked Tk 1.17 trillion, or 39 per cent of the proposed Tk 3.0-trillion Annual Development Programme (ADP), for the next fiscal year, as block and spe... Read More


Modhumoti Bank PLC inaugurates its Rowmari Agent Point

Dhaka, April 23 -- Modhumoti Bank inaugurated its "RowmariSadar Agent Point" under the control of the Modhumoti Melandaha Branch, located at the Upazila Chattar, Rowmari, Kurigram, on Wednesday, April... Read More


Govt plans 110MW load shedding in capital

Dhaka, April 23 -- The government has decided to introduce a trial 110 megawatt load shedding in the capital to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply for irrigation in rural areas amid a severe n... Read More


BIDA, UCB sign MoU to further simplify foreign investment process

Dhaka, April 23 -- UCB Bank PLC has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) to integrate its banking services into BIDA's Online On... Read More


Power situation to improve from early may with 1,982 MW added supply

Dhaka, April 23 -- The country's overall electricity generation is set to increase by around 1,982 megawatt (MW) from the first week of May as one closed unit of India's Adani power plant and another ... Read More


PM proposes 10-member joint committee to address energy challenges

Dhaka, April 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday proposed in Parliament the formation of a 10-member joint committee, seeking five names from the opposition to work together on finding 'ra... Read More


Gap between govt and private sector must narrow: Business leaders

Dhaka, April 23 -- Business leaders in Bangladesh remain uncertain and hesitant about expanding operations and making fresh investments, largely due to concerns over energy supply, said Mahbubur Rahma... Read More