Eklas Haque Experts and policymakers are calling for the quick integration of solar energy into Bangladesh’s transport sector to alleviate the country’s current energy crisis, reduce fuel imports, and establish a sustainable transportation network. The development of Continue Reading
BNP’s former secretary general and presidential candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir broke down in tears several times during his farewell speech at a meeting of the party’s parliamentary group. Seeking prayers from party leaders and lawmakers, he also urged BNP parliamentarians to vote for him in the presidential election. BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique […]Continue Reading
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given in-principle approval to import 14 more cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to maintain a steady gas supply across the country. The approval was given at a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday (August 19). Meanwhile, the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase […]Continue Reading
The new president will take the oath of office tomorrow, Friday (August 21), at 7:30 p.m., ahead of the presidential election. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban, according to the National Assembly Secretariat. Governing party Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni informed the media about the ceremony. The acting president, the […]Continue Reading
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 10 projects at a total cost of Tk 9,333 crore and Tk 58 lakh. Six are new and four are revised projects. Government funding will cover Tk 8,488 crore and Tk 71 lakh, while Tk 844 crore and Tk 87 lakh will come as […]Continue Reading
Nine people were killed in a devastating fire at a residential hotel in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The Foreign Ministry said five of the victims have been identified as Bangladeshi nationals. The information was disclosed in a press release issued on Wednesday. However, the ministry did not provide the names or detailed identities of the […]Continue Reading
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has said that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to India should take place sooner. He said a direct meeting between the two heads of government could pave the way for resolving various bilateral differences and outstanding issues through discussions. Mr. Trivedi made the remarks while speaking to […]Continue Reading
The gas crisis in Bangladesh is intensifying again as LNG carriers are not arriving on time, forcing Excelerate Energy’s terminal in Maheshkhali to suspend operations. The country had already faced a 27-day gas crisis following a mysterious fire at the Excelerate terminal. Supply increased for two days, bringing some relief, but the crisis has worsened […]Continue Reading
The government has launched a pink-coloured women-only bus service to ensure safe, comfortable and hassle-free travel for women. The service, operated by female drivers and conductors, was formally inaugurated yesterday at the BRTC Dhaka Truck Depot in Tejgaon. Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam MP said women need a safe […]Continue Reading
Md Shamsul Alam Khan Is It a Gas Crisis or a Conspiracy? The 210MW power plant of state-owned Rural Power Company Limited (RPCL) at Shambhuganj in Mymensingh, built at a cost of Tk 1,500 crore, has remained shut for 26 consecutive days. The authorities say the plant’s entire production has stopped due to a gas […]Continue Reading






















