September 20, 2025

Kaptai Hydroelectric Spillways Closed as Water Level Stabilizes

Kaptai: The 16 spillways of the Karnaphuli Hydroelectric Power Station were closed this morning following a return to normal water levels in Kaptai Lake.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Engineer Mahmud Hasan, Manager of the power station, …

Partial Solar Eclipse to Occur on Sunday

Dhaka: A partial solar eclipse is set to occur on Sunday.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this astronomical event will not be visible in Bangladesh, as confirmed by an ISPR release. The regions where the eclipse will be visible include Ne…

Commercial Cultivation of Desert Fruit Sammam Begins in Khulna

Khulna: Farmers in Bhulbaria village under Sharafpur union of Dumuria upazila in Khulna have started commercial cultivation of Sammam, a desert fruit popularly known as rock melon, which is gaining fast popularity in local markets. Cultivated on trell…

Misinformation Circulating About DUCSU Elections: CEC

Dhaka: Prof. Mohammad Jahsim Uddin, the Chief Election Commissioner of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU), expressed concerns over misinformation being spread about the DUCSU elections.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, certai…

Vegetable Prices Fall in Chattogram as Supply Improves

Chattogram: Vegetable prices in the city have started to decline gradually as supply has increased in various kitchen markets across the city and its upazilas, following a break in the recent spell of heavy rainfall. Traders expect that prices will fa…

Fair Polls Possible If EC Wants: Iftekharuzzaman

Dhaka: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman today said the Election Commission (EC) can hold fair elections if it wants. He made the remark while speaking at the inaugural session of an election news report…