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Solar-Powered Irrigation Transforms Farming in Jhenaidah

Jhenaidah:Solar-powered irrigation pumps are providing significant benefits to farmers in Jhenaidah, helping them reduce irrigation costs amidst escalating fuel and electricity prices, while also offering a new income stream by selling surplus water.
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Rajshahi Urged to Use Technology for Promoting Tourism

Rajshahi:Speakers at a recent discussion emphasized the importance of using modern technology to showcase Rajshahi’s history, heritage, archaeological sites, and natural beauty to both domestic and international audiences.

According to Bangladesh Sa…

Dhaka Ranks 28th in Global Air Quality Index

Dhaka:The city of Dhaka ranked 28th among the world’s most polluted cities on Sunday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 72 recorded at 915 am.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the AQI scale classifies this level of air quality …

Man Arrested for Using AI-Generated Images to Commit Fraud

Dhaka:A man has been apprehended by the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) for allegedly defrauding an Italy-based Bangladeshi expatriate of approximately Tk 700,000 by posing as a female Bangladesh Army soldier using AI-generated images.

Accordin…

PKSF Allocates Tk 500 Crore for Rooftop Solar Expansion

Dhaka:The Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has announced plans to provide Tk 7,245 crore in financing aimed at expanding renewable energy use and fostering entrepreneurship in the cottage and microenterprise sectors.

According to United News of…

Toddler Fatally Falls from Staircase in Banani

Banani:A 14-month-old girl tragically died after falling from a second-floor staircase at the Sattola slum in Banani on Sunday.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the child, identified as Khadija Akter, was the daughter of Dulal Hossain, a clea…