Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s power import to go up to 9,000 MW by 2041: State Minister
Bangladesh’s electricity import will go up to 9,000 MW by 2041 as it will meet 15 percent of its demand by cross border power trading as per the power system master plan.
Rohingyas happy in Bhasan Char, yet they want to return to Myanmar
Back from Bhasan Char
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Caseload now 539,571
Bangladesh’s daily coronavirus infection rate fell to 2.65 percent on Thursday as the country ramps up vaccination drive and awareness campaigns.
Work to ensure people’s welfare: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday called upon the elected public representatives to work for the welfare of people and the progress of the country.
“As the public representatives, your aim should be to work for the welfare of people and change their fate,” she said while addressing the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected Mayor and Councillors of Chattogram City Corporation at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium.
Dhaka keen to sign PTA with Male; 2 MoUs signed
Bangladesh has expressed its interest to enter into a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with the Maldives within the purview of the WTO provisions, with a view to harnessing the trade potentials.
Three Mymensingh war criminals jailed unto death
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday sentenced three people of Gafargaon upazila in Mymensingh to jail unto death for their crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War.
Bangladesh seeks increased FDI in economic zones
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday laid emphasis on increasing the foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Economic Zones placing Bangladesh on a higher development trajectory to achieve the dream of ‘Sonar Bangla’.
Rezaul Karim takes oath as Chattogram City Mayor
The newly elected mayor and 55 ward councillors of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) were sworn-in at a ceremony at Osmani Memorial Auditorium on Thursday.
Motivate rural people to get vaccinated: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the members of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP to motivate rural people to receive the Covid-19 vaccine to eliminate the pandemic.