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BIDA, DESCO sign MoU for 150kWp rooftop solar at Biniyog Bhaban

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and Dhaka Electric Supply Company (DESCO) Limited on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to install, operate ... Read More


57 million in Bangladesh severely affected by extreme heat: Study

, Sept. 17 -- Bangladesh ranked among the countries hardest hit by abnormal heat this summer, with 57 million people-over a third of the population-facing dangerously high temperatures, according to a... Read More


BNP leaders meet EU team; discuss election, democratic transition

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- member BNP delegation on Wednesday held a meeting with representatives of the European Parliament at the European Union (EU) office and discussed various issues related to the next ... Read More


Super subs combine to give Arsenal a 2-0 winning start at Bilbao

, Sept. 17 -- Arsenal kicked off their Champions League campaign in style on Tuesday, as two goals from substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard powered them to a 2-0 victory over Athletic ... Read More


NBR seizes two more lockers of Hasina at Agrani Bank

, Sept. 17 -- The Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Wednesday seized two more lockers of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Agrani Bank's Dilkusha head offi... Read More


Fakhrul urges vigil to safeguard communal harmony during Durga Puja

, Sept. 17 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday urged the people of all faiths and political beliefs to remain alert against any attempt to disrupt communal harmony and th... Read More


Govt raises Durga Puja grant to Tk 5 crore

, Sept. 17 -- The government has increased its grant for Durga Puja celebrations to Tk 5 crore this year, up by Tk 1 crore from last year's allocation of Tk 4 crore. Home Adviser Lt Gen (retired) Jah... Read More


Govt approves project to procure new drilling rigs for Bapex

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- The government has approved a project to procure new drilling rigs in a bid to strengthen the capacity of Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Limited (Bapex) and... Read More


Indices fall despite higher turnover in Dhaka, Chattogram bourses

, Sept. 17 -- The country's twin bourses witnessed higher turnover on Wednesday, but key indices closed lower as most companies saw a fall in their share prices. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), th... Read More


Bangladesh only to prioritise essential foreign loans: Planning Adviser

, Sept. 17 -- Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Wednesday said the government will no longer take foreign loans merely because they are available, emphasising that external financing will now b... Read More