Dhaka: The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has proposed raising wholesale electricity tariffs by Tk 1.20 to Tk 1.50 per unit, a move that implies a 17 percent to 21 percent hike over existing rates. The proposal was formally placed on Wednes…
London: Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon today emphasized the need for education systems to undergo reform to equip students with essential skills, confidence, creativity, and values alongside academic qualif…
Parbatipur: Stone extraction at Maddhapara Granite Mining Company Limited (MGMCL) in Parbatipur upazila of Dinajpur district has been suspended again due to a shortage of ammonium nitrate, an explosive material used for breaking underground rock layer…
Rabat: Bangladesh and Morocco have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, skills development, and multilateral affairs. The agreement was reached during a meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obae…
Dhaka: Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Paulo Fernando Dias Feres today met with Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid at the latter’s office in the Bangladesh Secretariat here. The meeting focused on enhancing bil…
Khulna: A fire broke out on the third floor of Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) early Wednesday, triggering panic among patients, attendants and staff and leaving several people injured during a chaotic evacuation. The fire originated around 6:0…
Gazipur: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of the National Institute of Disaster Management Research and Training building in Gazipur. The ceremony took place at 2:00 pm at Sataish Chowrasta in the Dhorpara area of G…
Dhaka: The government has reconstituted the Press Accreditation Appeal Committee, appointing the information and broadcasting secretary as its chairperson, according to a recently issued notification. Principal Information Officer (PIO) Syed Abdal Ahm…
Bangladesh police: On Wednesday, Bangladesh Police urged train passengers to remain vigilant against incidents of stone-throwing during their journeys and emphasized the importance of securing belongings during Eid travel. The advisory comes as part o…