Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday told the Parliament that the stability of parliamentary democracy since 2008 created a scope for massive development in Bangladesh, reports UNB."During the last three terms --2008, 2014 and 2018-- in line with the constitution, the continuous progress of Bangladesh National Parliament, the consistency of...
Read moreMUMBAI: Adani Power Ltd, part of billionaire Gautam Adani's group of companies, on Friday said that its power plant in Jharkhand began commercial operations. The facility is part of the 2x800 MW ultra-supercritical power project of Adani Power (Jharkhand) Ltd (APJL), according to an exchange filing.APJL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of...
Read moreTickets for train travel on April 17, prior to the Eid-ul-Fitr festivities, went on sale Friday and were swiftly scooped up by enthusiastic travellers via online channels. The Bangladesh Railway confirmed that the advance tickets sold out in mere minutes, with no remaining inventory for trips bound for northern districts...
Read moreThousands of shoppers flocked to Dhaka New Market and other shopping malls and hubs on Friday in the run-up to Eid-ul-Fitr.This time, pressure has intensified in New Market and its adjacent markets and malls following the deadly Bangabazar fire last week.More than 5,000 shops at Bangabazar caught fire in the...
Read moreA study report has revealed that unscrupulous traders across the country are selling at least three dozen of food items, except for potatoes, with adulteration, severely affecting human health. The list of adulterated items includes edible soybean oil, milk, mustard oil, turmeric, flour, ata, sweets, pepper, various spices, various fruits...
Read moreBANDARBAN, Apr 7 (UNB): Eight people were killed in a gunfight between two local armed groups at Rowangchhari upazila in Bandarban district on Thursday night, police said.Among the deceased, four were identified as Lal Lian Ngak Bom and Lal Tha Jar Bom, Van Lal Duh Bom and San Phither Thang...
Read moreIndia has said it has no immediate response to Bangladesh's diplomatic communication seeking information over media reports on West Bengal digging two more canals to use Teesta water, reports UNB."I don't have any immediate response. I don't have the details whether we have responded yet or not," Ministry of External...
Read moreWorkers start taking away things mostly unscathed by the devastating fire at the Bangabazar market in the city, clearing the area so that traders can resume their trading soon. The photo was taken on Friday. — Focus Bangla
Read moreThe United States hopes that the Government of Bangladesh would examine the allegations brought against Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in a documentary aired and an article published by German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW), reports UNB."I'm not going to preview any actions from up here. But we will examine the allegations...
Read moreLOS ANGELES, April 7 (XINHUA): Two people were killed and another hospitalized after a shooting at a residence Thursday in U.S. state of Colorado, authorities said.Police were called to the residence for reports of shots being fired at approximately 11:52 a.m. local time (1752 GMT) in City of Lakewood, located...
Read moreCHATTOGRAM, Apr 07 (UNB): At least three people were killed in a landslide at Beltoli Ghona area of AkbarShah Union in Chattogram today.One of the three workers was Khoka, 45. The others were not immediately identified.The incident occurred around 5:45pm. Locals rescued and rushed them to hospital, where they succumbed...
Read moreTAIPEI, April 7 (AFP) : China sent warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day on Friday, Taipei said, after President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing by meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Three Chinese warships sailed in waters surrounding the self-ruled island, while a fighter jet and an anti-submarine...
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