Fuel-import reliance rendering BD susceptible to external shocks

Years of electricity-generation expansion falls short of catering Bangladesh's demand and its reliance on imported fossil fuels leaves the country susceptible to global price shocks and supply shortages, experts alert.A new report by the International Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) highlights how dependency on imported fuels has...

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Bangladesh looks for new financiers as Indian LoC projects stall

Bangladesh had to forsake Indian line of credit (LoC) support for three major infrastructure projects after months of noncooperation from the lender and contractors after the regime change through July 2024 uprising.Dhaka is now looking for alternative funding sources to keep the delayed schemes alive, officials said Thursday.The projects-two railway...

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RUCSU poll pushed back to Oct 16

Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) polls have been pushed back to October 16, although all preparations for the long-awaited election were nearly complete. The poll schedule has been changed four times, while the election timetable has been revised on at least seven occasions.Although RU officials suspended their shutdown on...

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AUTUMN SERENITY

Under the overcast autumn sky, vast stretches of white catkin (kash) flowers in Dhaka's Satarkul area sway gently with mild wind blowing. The tranquil, picturesque scene enchants visitors and nature lovers. — FE Photo by K Asad-Uz-Zaman

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BIDA wavers over permitting tobacco sector investment

A proposed export-oriented joint venture in tobacco sector has put Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) in wavering over investment permission because of restrictions from the top court and health ministry. Officials say the issue came to the spotlight after a proposal was placed to the authority for setting up an...

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Prayer Timings (2025-10-03)

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