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RNPP starts generating power; begins internal use

Bangladesh, Oct. 30 -- The first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) on Friday commenced power start-up operation and began to use internally. "Power start-up operations for Unit-1 commenc... Read More


Golam Porwar warns govt against pushing country towards political confrontation

Bangladesh, Oct. 30 -- Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar on Friday warned that the government's refusal to implement the referendum verdict could push the country towards political co... Read More


7 more Saudi fire victims' bodies to return Saturday

Bangladesh, Oct. 30 -- The bodies of the remaining seven of 16 Bangladeshi workers killed in a fire at a sofa factory in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh are being brought home. They are due to arrive at Dhaka'... Read More


SSC 'mark fraud' exposed as failed student handed passing grades

Bangladesh, Oct. 30 -- An examinee who scored zero in two subjects was credited with passing marks of 45 and 46 in the official results of this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations, ... Read More


HSC, equivalent exam results on Saturday

Bangladesh, Oct. 30 -- HSC, equivalent exam results on SaturdayThe results of this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations, in which more than 12.70 lakh examinees took p... Read More


Bangladesh, Thailand agree to expand trade, connectivity at 4th FOC

Bangladesh, Oct. 30 -- Bangladesh and Thailand have agreed to elevate economic, trade, and diplomatic cooperation following the 4th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held at the Ministry of Foreign A... Read More


NCP calls for resignations of home, power ministers; warns PM of blockade

Bangladesh, Oct. 30 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has staged a mass protest outside the National Museum in Dhaka's Shahbagh to push for four demands, including the resignation of the home affair... Read More


4 AL & affiliate activists arrested after Dhanmondi cocktail blast

Bangladesh, Oct. 30 -- Police have arrested four activists of the Awami League, whose activities remain banned, and its affiliate organisation Jubo League after a cocktail explosion in the capital's D... Read More


Gains from cashless society

Bangladesh, Oct. 30 -- The transition towards a cashless society is often framed as a story of technology: mobile apps, QR codes, digital wallets, and instant payments. But for Bangladesh, the signifi... Read More


Digital finance yet to reach its full potential

Bangladesh, Oct. 30 -- In Bangladesh's garment sector, digital wage payments expanded sharply after 2020. For workers who still need cash to pay rent and cover everyday expenses, receiving wages digit... Read More