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Solar power theft to draw up to 3 years in jail under new ordinance

, Oct. 20 -- The government has issued the Special Solar Power Installation Ordinance, 2026, introducing strict penalties for theft of solar power and equipment damage, as it seeks to expand the use o... Read More


BIP slams govt move to 'scrap BRT project'

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- The Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP) on Tuesday strongly protested the government's decision to "scrap the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project", describing it as a "black day" in t... Read More


Digital Science and Sunmedia partner to bring research impact reporting to Japan's medical affairs teams

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- Digital Science, a leading technology company serving stakeholders across the research ecosystem, today announced a partnership with Sunmedia , a Tokyo-based scholarly information co... Read More


PM in Rajshahi to visit Puja mandap, attend rally

, Oct. 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Rajshahi on Tuesday afternoon to visit a Durga Puja mandap and exchange greetings with members of the Hindu community. Tarique arrived at Rajshah... Read More


PM Tarique pledges balanced development for all regions, regardless of voting choices

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- In an oblique reference to his party's poor electoral performance in the region, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said his government wants to serve all citizens, regardless ... Read More


Bangladesh, Japan eye widening doors of cooperation; PM-level talks in Tokyo Oct 27

, Oct. 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi are set to hold bilateral talks in Tokyo on October 27 to strengthen bilateral relations, deepen economic partner... Read More


Bangladesh, Japan eye wider cooperation; PM-level talks in Tokyo on Oct 27

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, are set to hold bilateral talks in Tokyo on October 27 to strengthen their "strategic partnership", deepen... Read More


Tarique, Takaichi to hold bilateral talks in Tokyo on Oct 27

, Oct. 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi are set to hold bilateral talks in Tokyo on October 27 to strengthen bilateral relations, deepening economic part... Read More


Govt reports 41pc fall in mob violence; deadly attacks keep concerns alive

Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- Although the government has reported a significant decline in mob violence in Bangladesh during the first nine months of 2026, several recent fatal incidents continue to raise concer... Read More


People of all faiths must work together to build new Bangladesh: Amit

Kushtia, Oct. 20 -- State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit on Monday said people of all faiths must work together to build a new Bangladesh. "Just as we develop mosq... Read More