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Massive Solar Power Project Planned in Rampal

Rampal:The government is set to launch an ambitious project to construct a 442-megawatt peak (MWp) solar power plant in Rampal, Bagerhat. The initiative, with an estimated cost of Tk 2,498.08 crore, aims to boost renewable energy production, diversify…

Bangla Academy Unveils New Font to Boost Digital Use of Bangla

Dhaka:The Bangla Academy has launched the ‘Bangla Academy Font’ as part of its initiative to enhance the use of the Bangla language in the digital realm. The font was introduced during a programme at the Shaheed Munier Chowdhury Conference Hall of the…

Historic Methanol Shipment Departs Assam for Dhaka

Dibrugarh:A cargo barge carrying 540 metric tonnes of methanol embarked from the Bogibeel terminal on the Brahmaputra River in Assam’s Dibrugarh, heading to Dhaka, Bangladesh. This marks the first cargo shipment from Upper Assam to an international po…

Ex-MP Mustaque Ahmed Ruhi Remanded in 2024 Uprising Murder Case

Dhaka:A court has placed former Member of Parliament from the Netrokona-1 constituency, Mustaque Ahmed Ruhi, on a four-day remand in connection with the murder of courier service employee Raju Ahmed. The incident occurred in the Mohammadpur area durin…

Government Plans to Revive Village Governance for Civic Services

Dhaka:State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam, MP, announced plans to reinstate the village government system to improve delivery of civic services in remote areas.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangs…

Preparations in Full Swing for Durga Puja Celebrations in Khulna

Khulna:Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Durga Puja, the largest festival for the Hindu community, set to commence on October 16. Artisans, known locally as pauls, are tirelessly putting the final touches on the idols of Goddess Durga.

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