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Alia's controversy image distorted

Bangladesh, April 24 -- A Pakistani clothing company has been accused of using Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt's image without permission. The company is using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to... Read More


Tk20,000cr BB borrowing may stoke inflation

Bangladesh, April 24 -- The government injected Tk20,000 crore of high-powered money into the economy in March by borrowing from Bangladesh Bank, a move that could heighten inflationary pressure, warn... Read More


Tigers seal series win over Kiwis after 12yrs

Bangladesh, April 24 -- Bangladesh Cricket team clinched the One Day International (ODI) series 2-1 after defeating New Zealand Cricket team by 55 runs in the third and final ODI at the Bir Shreshtha ... Read More


Energy Crisis: Govt, Opposition join hands

Bangladesh, April 24 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday announced the formation of a 10-member bipartisan committee in parliament to review the country's energy situation and recommend measu... Read More


Power crisis to ease by May

Bangladesh, April 24 -- The government has projected that Bangladesh's ongoing electricity shortage will begin to ease by May, as authorities move to boost fuel supply and increase generation capacity... Read More


Commentary: Making solar panel duty free may save billions from fuel imports while reducing load-shedding

Bangladesh, April 24 -- Today Bangladesh is spending an estimated $7-9 billion every year importing fuel just to generate electricity. Roughly $3.8-4 billion goes toward LNG, while another $3-5 billi... Read More


Diesel hike fuels rise in freight charges, bus fares

Bangladesh, April 24 -- Freight charges for lighterage vessels operating on inland waterways are set to increase by 10 percent following a recent 15 percent hike in diesel prices, officials said. The... Read More


'Inspection rooms' at upazilas stir fears of MP control

Bangladesh, April 24 -- A government move to set up designated "inspection rooms" for Members of Parliament inside Upazila Parishad complexes has triggered concern among governance experts, who fear i... Read More


Yunnan Minzu University delegation visits BKSP

Bangladesh, April 24 -- A four-member delegation from Yunnan Minzu University (YMU), China, visited Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) on Thursday. The BKSP-team led by Director General Briga... Read More


Shooter Koly's ban lifted on a set of conditions

Bangladesh, April 24 -- The Bangladesh Shooting Federation has lifted the ban imposed on shooter Kamrun Nahar Koly. But Koly's return is both joyful and challenging, because she will have to comply w... Read More