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BAERA approves fuel loading for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

Dhaka, April 16 -- The Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) has approved fuel (uranium) loading for the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marking a key milestone for the ... Read More


Govt plans to generate 10,000 MW of solar power by 2030: Cabinet secy

Dhaka, April 16 -- Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani today (Thursday) said the government has set a target to generate 10,000 megawatts of solar electricity by 2030 to address the energy crisis. "For t... Read More


Dhaka-Mymensingh rail services resume two hours after tree falls on tracks

Dhaka, April 16 -- Rail communication between Dhaka and Mymensingh resumed early Thursday after remaining suspended for nearly four hours due to a fallen tree on the railway track. The disruption occ... Read More


Forensic audit frameworks

Dhaka, April 16 -- In today's globalised, fast-changing financial landscape, banking rests on uninterrupted trust and transparency. While reputable banks are often known for integrity, ethics and stro... Read More


The city eating into vitals of a nation

Dhaka, April 16 -- There is a concept in urban sociology that Saskia Sassen developed in her landmark work on the global city -- the idea that certain metropolises become command centres of the world ... Read More


Broadband now 'main driving force' of Smart Bangladesh: Speakers

Dhaka, April 16 -- Speakers at Broadband Expo 2026 stressed that broadband connectivity has become an essential service underpinning education, healthcare, e-governance and commerce, as Bangladesh acc... Read More


Country has 2.5 months of octane stocks: State Minister

Dhaka, April 16 -- The country has sufficient octane stocks to meet the domestic demand for at least two and a half months, said state minister for the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources ... Read More


Agent Banking meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank held in Noakhali

Dhaka, April 16 -- Al-Arafah Islami Bank, the country's leading Sharia-compliant bank, has organised a meeting and a courtyard meeting for the owners of a total of 54 agent outlets, 6 link branch mana... Read More


BTKG Expo 2026 to kick off on April 29

Dhaka, April 16 -- A four-day-long BTKG Expo 2026 will kick off on April 29 to serve as a global platform for manufacturers, technology providers, buyers, and industry professionals to build connectio... Read More


DIU Professor Dr M A Rahim receives Independence Award 2026 for outstanding contribution to research

Dhaka, April 16 -- Professor Dr M A Rahim of Daffodil International University has been awarded the prestigious Independence Award 2026, the highest civilian honour of Bangladesh, in recognition of hi... Read More