Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) was observed across Bangladesh on Wednesday with religious solemnity and enthusiasm. Jashne Julus, discussions, Milad gatherings, prayers and other religious programmes were held in Dhaka and different districts and upazilas. In Dhaka, a colourful Jashne Julus Continue Reading

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen said China is actively working to help Bangladesh tackle its current energy crisis, with the two countries jointly focusing on renewable energy, particularly solar power, to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. He made the remarks after a meeting with Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Dr Abdul Moin […]Continue Reading

The country’s unprecedented gas and energy crisis stems from corruption, nepotism, Opaque contracts and undue political influence during the Sheikh Hasina government, writer and political analyst Pinaki Bhattacharya has claimed in a recent investigation. In a video analysis, Mr. Pinaki said gas supply to Habiganj Industrial Park fell to zero on August 12, forcing 171 […]Continue Reading

China has expressed interest in working with Bangladesh on solar power as an alternative energy source to tackle the country’s energy crisis. It has also assured Bangladesh of increasing investment in waste and water management, renewable energy and other sectors. At the same time, China has expressed interest in maintaining good political relations with the […]Continue Reading

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by sudden floods and landslides in Nepal. Bangladesh has also expressed solidarity with the Nepalese government and people and assured all possible assistance in rescue and relief operations. More than 100 people have died and hundreds remain missing […]Continue Reading

Seventeen senior police officers have been transferred and given new responsibilities, with major changes made to key posts in RAB, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Special Branch (SB), Armed Police Battalion (APBn) and Rangpur Metropolitan Police (RPMP). The transfers and postings were ordered Continue Reading

The 11-party alliance will hold a Dhaka-Chattogram long march on September 5 over six demands, including implementation of the referendum verdict, trial of the July mass killings, resolution of fuel and fertiliser shortages, control of prices of essentials, improvement of law and order, and an end to politicisation at all levels of the administration. The […]Continue Reading