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Reforms can power Bangladesh's energy future

Bangladesh, July 7 -- Bangladesh's energy sector is entering a critical phase as rising global fuel prices, supply disruptions and mounting import dependence pose significant challenges to economic gr... Read More


Govt reviewing 'unethical' power deal

Bangladesh, July 7 -- The government has launched a review of private power purchase agreements and electricity billing practices as part of broader efforts to improve governance and ensure the long-t... Read More


Millions bid final farewell to Ali Khamenei

Bangladesh, July 7 -- Millions of mourners flooded the streets of Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran's assassinated supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, in one of the largest public gatherin... Read More


Monsoon landslides kill nine in Cox's Bazar

Bangladesh, July 7 -- At least nine people, including seven members of two families, were killed in separate landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in Cox's Bazar in the early hours of Monday. Eight ... Read More


Rising prices continue to outrun wage gains

Bangladesh, July 7 -- Bangladesh's average inflation rate has exceeded national wage growth for the fifth consecutive fiscal year, highlighting continued pressure on household incomes and suggesting t... Read More


Saudi Crown Prince, EU invite PM

Bangladesh, July 7 -- Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has formally invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit the Kingdom. Meanwhile, the Eu... Read More


NTPC Bongaigaon Launches 5th Edition of Girl Empowerment Mission 2026 for Rural Girls

India, July 6 -- NTPC Bongaigaon has launched the 5th edition of the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2026, enrolling 50 girls from 12 nearby schools in a month-long residential programme focused on edu... Read More


Honey harvest drops in eastern Sundarbans

Bangladesh, July 6 -- The Forest Department of Khulna missed its total revenue target as the honey and beeswax collection in the eastern Sundarbans fell sharply in 2024-25 to 2025-26. According to th... Read More


Floodwaters fuel boat-building boom in Chalan Beel

Bangladesh, July 6 -- As monsoon floodwaters begin to inundate Bangladesh's Chalan Beel wetlands, boat builders in Natore's Singra Upazila are working around the clock to meet soaring demand, with ris... Read More


Cultural Ministry stands by ailing Shabnam Mustari

Bangladesh, July 6 -- Shabnam Mustari, a renowned Nazrul music artiste, has been battling illness for a long time. This time, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs has come forward to support the artist. ... Read More