Dhaka: Renewable energy accounts for a mere 5 percent of Bangladesh’s revised development budget allocation for the power and energy sector in the current fiscal year, while fossil fuel-based infrastructure continues to absorb nearly 80 percent of the…
Dhaka: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Telecom and ICT Rehan Asif Asad on Sunday stressed the need for a balanced long-term energy strategy for Bangladesh, warning that expanding renewable energy must not come at the cost of agricultural land.
According…
Naogaon: A fierce nor’wester storm has caused extensive damage in Patnitala upazila of the district, leaving homes, shops, and infrastructure affected.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the sudden storm disrupted daily life, cut off electri…
Dhaka: The National Legal Aid Services Organization (NLASO) has provided legal assistance in 4,66,148 cases at government expense, according to a report published on the organization’s website here today. The report highlighted the detailed statistics…
Dhaka: Dhaka’s Deputy Commissioner Office is set to launch the ‘Hello DC’ app next week to facilitate citizens from any part of Dhaka district to easily get its services online and make complaints over any public issue. Talking to BSS, DC Farida Khana…
Dhaka: Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain today emphasized the importance of prevention and public awareness in tackling the measles and dengue situation in the country, rather than solely focusing on treatment. He made thes…
Dhaka: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Limited in Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ), recently organised an event titled ‘Unlocking Bangladesh Investment Horizons: A Spotlight on Banglade…
Satkhira: A 35-year-old housewife was slaughtered allegedly by her husband in Bhomra area of Sadar upazila in Satkhira on Saturday night. The victim, identified as Taslima Khatun, was found critically injured at her home in Laxmidari village around 11…
Dhaka: Jahangirnagar University: Students of Jahangirnagar University locked the university’s new administrative building on Sunday, demanding the immediate arrest of the accused in an attempted rape case and the resignation of the proctor. The protes…