Category: General
Review committee invites complaints on corruption in energy sector
The National Review Committee (NRC) has invited people to submit evidences or information regarding corruption in power and energy sector, according to a public notification issued by the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources here today.
Th…
Tigresses beat Scotland to snap win-drought in T20WC
Bangladesh Women’s team secured an elusive win in
ICC T20 World Cup by cruising to a 16-run victory over Scotland in their
opening game today at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Having done so, Tigresses’ registered their only…
All black laws to be scrapped in phases: Asif Nazrul
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul today said all black laws like Cyber Security Act (CSA) 2023 will be scrapped in phases.
“Bangladesh will be freed from all black laws in phases. The countrymen would see a discrimination …
Quota protest: Indiscriminate killing of students motivated Sabbir to join movement
The indiscriminate killing of students and mass people during the anti-discrimination student movement had inspired Md. Sabbir Hossain to join the movement.
Sabbir Hossain, a student of class ten of the Holy Flower Model School and College at Gabta…
Govt takes initiative to strengthen gas exploration: adviser
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan today said the government has taken an initiative to strengthen exploration work for natural gas aimed at mitigating the prevailing energy crisis.
“The energy crisis is being crea…
Tripartite deal inked to bring 40-MW power from Nepal to Bangladesh
Environment, Forest, Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hassan today witnessed the signing of a 40-megawatt electricity trading agreement among Nepal, Bangladesh, and India.
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), Nepal Electricity Authority…
NBR forms task force to reform income tax law
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has formed a seven-member task force to review and propose reforms to the Income Tax Law 2023, aiming to make it more pro-people and business-friendly.
Led by Tax Commissioner Ikhtiar Uddin Mohammad Mamun, the task…
Maritime ports advised to hoist cautionary signal 3
The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No three.
As deep convection is taking place over North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh squally weather may affect…