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Vested groups blocking Bangladesh's renewable transition: Adviser Fouzul

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan on Monday said that the biggest obstacle to implementing renewable energy projects in Bangladesh are officials working within the energy sector itself... Read More


Election Commission to meet President Dec 10

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- The Election Commission will meet President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban on December 10. The President's Office said the meeting has been scheduled for 12:30 pm on that day. ... Read More


Preparations complete for upcoming national election: Home Adviser

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- All preparations have been taken for the upcoming national parliamentary elections, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Monday. "All necessary preparat... Read More


Economy cannot stabilise without balancing power in society: Prof Mahbubullah

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Bangladesh's persistent economic fragility cannot be overcome without establishing a genuine balance of power within society and dismantling a long-running 'loot and plunder economy' ... Read More


Election schedule soon as request made for recording CEC's address

, Dec. 8 -- The Election Commission (EC) is likely to declare the national election schedule soon, as it sent a letter to Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar to record the Chief Election ... Read More


Level-playing field for polls yet to be ensured : Jamaat

, Dec. 8 -- e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar on Monday said a level-playing field has not been ensured yet ahead of the national election. "They (Election Commission) could not confirm yet... Read More


Time running out for election schedule announcement: Jamaat

, Dec. 8 -- e-Islami on Monday sought the Election Commission's specific decision over the schedule announcement as 'time is running out to arrange the polls before the upcoming Ramadan'. A Jamaat de... Read More


Bangladesh's economy 'struggling but could be worse': Ex-World Bank economist

, Dec. 8 -- Bangladesh's economy is 'struggling but could have been far worse' and the country's future now depends on maintaining reform momentum and ensuring an uninterrupted electoral process, said... Read More


Onion import resume through Sonamasjid land port after 3 months

, Dec. 8 -- Onion import from India has resumed through Sonamasjid land port in Chapainawabganj after a three-month suspension. A total of 90 metric tonnes of onions have entered the country so far a... Read More


Bangladesh Bank server still down, interbank platform offline

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Four days after a major power disruption, Bangladesh Bank's server has yet to be fully normal, officials said. They said the online platform for the Interbank Data Processing (ITDP) ... Read More