Major solar power plant to replace coal-based one at Matarbari
A major 430-megawatt grid-tied solar-power plant is being established at Matarbari in Cox's Bazar instead of planned coal-fired facilities at the seaside transport-economic hub.Officials say Coal Power Generation Company Bangladesh Limited (CPGCBL) has decided to conduct detailed feasibility study, including environmental-and social-impact assessment for the proposed power project. The site...
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More than $5.5 billion announced for TFFF
During a lunch at the Belém Climate Summit, President Lula received leaders from over 30 countries, the UN Secretary-General, and a representative from the World Bank on Friday at the COP30 Leader's Summit, in Belém.The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) was officially launched during a high-level event with leaders of...
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BB issues draft regulation for payment system operators
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has published the draft 'Payment System Operator (PSO) Regulation 2025'.This move is set to integrate the regulation with the existing Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2024.The central bank recently published the draft regulation seeking public feedback. After consultations with stakeholders, a committee will finalise the regulation.According to...
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Donald Trump expects int'l stabilisation force in Gaza 'very soon'
WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (AFP): President Donald Trump said Thursday he expects a US-coordinated international stabilization force to be on the ground in Gaza "very soon," following two years of war in the territory between Israel and Hamas.The multinational force -- likely to include troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the...
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Assistant teachers of government primary schools stage a protest
Assistant teachers of government primary schools stage a protest at the Central Shaheed Minar in the city on Friday to press home their three-point demand. — Focus Bangla
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German exports to US rebound after tariff-driven declines
FRANKFURT, Germany, Nov 7 (AFP): German exports to the United States rebounded in September after months of decline following the introduction of US tariffs, helping drive a bigger-than-expected rise in overall shipments, official data showed on Friday.Exports of German products to the world's top economy were up almost 12 percent...
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