Dhaka: Authorities on Saturday opened 16 spillway gates of the Kaptai Hydroelectric Power Station as the water level of Kaptai Lake approached the danger mark amid continuous rainfall and upstream water flow. The gates were opened by six inches each …
Dhaka: One dengue-related death was reported and 242 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00 am on Saturday. With the latest fatality, the dengue death toll has risen to 33 in the country this year, accord…
Dhaka: Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal on Saturday called on all stakeholders to work together to strengthen the rule of law, emphasizing that the legal community has consistently stood for justice and against injustice. He…
Dhaka: The government will launch a pilot Probashi Card programme within the next month, with an initial rollout of a dual-currency debit card aimed at providing Bangladeshi expatriates with a wide range of financial, travel, and public service benefi…
Dhaka: Power and Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Saturday accused the former Awami League government of destroying Bangladesh’s once promising jute industry after independence, saying the sector had lost much of its potential due to years of n…
Dhaka: An autorickshaw driver and his passenger were killed in a road accident in Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur early Saturday. The tragic incident took place around 3am in the Sannyasibhita area on the Sherpur-Nalitabari road.
According to United N…
Dhaka: India on Friday launched its first domestically built hydrogen-powered train, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to promote clean energy across its railway network. The new train, consisting of two hydrogen-powered driving cars and e…
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday directed the authorities concerned to intensify efforts to curb air and noise pollution, stressing the need for tougher enforcement against polluting vehicles, brick kilns, and excessive use of vehicle …