Govt mulls over awarding a dozen solar projects
The government is planning to award around a dozen solar-based power-plant projects as it has received lower tariff rates in tenders compared to all such previous facilities."We got better tariff rates in the tenders and are expecting to award those as soon as possible," Adviser for the Ministry of Power,...
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Port, logistics upgrade urgent to boost US-BD trade
Comprehensive reforms in Bangladesh's port and logistics sector are urgent to enhance trade efficiency and woo greater US investment, suggests the American trade chamber in Bangladesh.The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) call came from a meet in Dhaka on Monday -- at a time when the two countries...
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Downpour turns city streets into rivers, one dead
A heavy spell of rain early Monday once again flooded Dhaka's streets, paralysing the mega-city for hours and exposing its long-standing waterlogging problems and inadequate drainage system.The accumulation of water on roads led to severe traffic congestion, inconveniencing office-goers and daily commuters, sources say. Md Amin, 30, a shop employee,...
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Deal signed with UK to upskill outmoded customs for accelerating trade
Bangladesh's customs administration is set for a major overhaul under a broad-based accord signed Monday with the United Kingdom for faster foreign trade clearance sans red tape and revenue leaks, officials said. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) of Bangladesh inked the memorandum of understanding with the UK's His Majesty's...
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Digitally linked new election infrastructures to cost Tk 4.65b
Setting up new election infrastructures is estimated to cost Tk 4.65 billion under an Election Commission scheme for constructing 46 new server stations and regional, district and upazila offices. With national elections ahead for transition from the current post-uprising stand-in regime, the EC project aims to strengthen the electoral database...
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Prayer Timings (2025-09-23)
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