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Bridge Authority Approves 55MW Solar Plant on Jamuna Bridge Land
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) has approved leasing 120 acres of land at the Jamuna Bridge site to Northwest Power Generation Company Limited (NWPGCL) for setting up a 55-megawatt solar power plant, aimed at promoting environment-friendl…
UAE President Thanks Bangladesh for Solidarity, Seeks Stronger Bilateral Ties
Dhaka: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has conveyed his sincere appreciation for Bangladesh’s solidarity with the UAE following the Iranian attacks on the country. In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Tari…
Bangladesh Seeks Enhanced UNESCO Collaboration on Skills Development and Youth Empowerment
Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to enhancing quality education, skills development, and youth empowerment through stronger cooperation with UNESCO. She emphasized the need for collabor…
High Court Disposes of Over 7,500 Old Cases in a Day
Dhaka: The High Court on Thursday disposed of 7,565 old criminal miscellaneous cases through its 14 Criminal Motion Benches as part of an ongoing special initiative to reduce the backlog of cases. This effort is a continuation of a special disposal pr…
Bangladesh-US Relations on a Positive Trajectory, Says Foreign Minister
Dhaka: Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Thursday emphasized that the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the United States are progressing positively, highlighting their commitment to build on previous achievements. The announcement came …
Barishal’s Manta Community Calls for Inclusive Public Services and Social Protection
Dhaka: Members of Barishal’s floating Manta fisherfolk community have urged authorities to ensure better access to public services, social protection, and recognition of their rights. The demand was raised at a dialogue titled ‘Dialogue with Local Aut…
Nahid Vows to Resist Return of ‘Autocracy’ in Bangladesh
Dhaka: National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam on Thursday declared a firm stance against allowing any ‘autocrat or oppressor’ to remain in power in Bangladesh, asserting that sacrifices would be made if necessary. …
Long-Held Wish Comes True as July Uprising Survivor Presents Blood-Stained Flag to PM
Dhaka: Sheikh Azizur Rahman, who survived a gunshot wound during the July 2024 mass uprising, on Thursday fulfilled a long-held wish by meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and presenting him with the blood-stained national flag he had used to stop t…