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Grid stability concerns grow over Rooppur

As Bangladesh prepares to connect the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) to the national grid, regulators, power-sector officials and policymakers have raised concerns over the grid's ability to maintain stable transmission frequency. They warn that inadequate preparation and coordination could increase the risk of system disruptions once nuclear-generated electricity begins...

Work on for early approval for Teesta Master Plan

Spadework work goes on to secure approval for Teesta Master Plan as quickly as possible, says the Water Resources Minister as the government moves to fast-track the long-stalled crucial water-management project. Mohammad Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee says final assessments are underway to ensure that people living along the Teesta River...

PM stresses investment on education, health as foundation of nation-building

Emphasizing that "investment in children's education and health is the most important investment in nation-building," Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has issued a message on the occasion of the "Primary School Gold Cup Football Tournament (Boys and Girls) 2026," which begins today (Saturday), reports BSS.In his message, the Prime Minister said...

Two years not enough to install 33 elevators!

Two years are seemingly not enough to install 33 elevators at circuit houses and deputy commissioner (DC) offices across the country as the Public Works Department (PWD) recently sought more time to complete the task, officials say.Instead of taking action for the failure to finish the project on time, the...

Domestic credit card spending soars 22pc to Tk 38.68 billion in April

Domestic credit-card spending in Bangladesh witnessed a hefty growth year on year in April this year, reflecting stronger consumer demand despite economic challenges.On the other hand, the overseas spending by Bangladeshi credit cardholders declined over the same period of last year.According to the latest Bangladesh Bank (BB) data, domestic credit...

Five more die with measles symptoms

Five more children died with measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours until 8:0 am on Friday, according to the health authorities.With the latest daily count, the total death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms reached 670 since mid-March this year.Of the total fatalities, 93 were confirmed as measles cases.Besides,...

15 hurt in boiler explosion at N’ganj RMG factory

Narayanganj, June 19 (UNB): At least 15 workers were injured in a boiler explosion at a garment factory in Fatullah, Narayanganj, on Friday morning, triggering a two-hour road blockade by agitated workers protesting alleged safety lapses and other irregularities at the factory.The incident occurred around 8:45am at Nirjan Garments in...

Makeshift shops set up along railway tracks in the capital's Jurain

Makeshift shops set up along railway tracks in the capital's Jurain mostly do business in the afternoon, with vendors operating despite obvious safety risks. — FE Photo K Asad-Uz-Zaman

At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast

BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 19 (Reuters): At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for displaced civilians in northeastern Congo, a death rate that camp officials said was unprecedented, and, because of the symptoms, could indicate Ebola is spreading fast there.It was...

Search continues for Bangladeshi student 'missing' in Cyprus

Despite widespread media reports and social media discussion, a 22-year-old Bangladeshi student remains missing in Cyprus. Local police claim investigations are continuing, reports bdnews24.com. "As part of the examinations, all technological tools are being utilised to locate the 22-year-old and/or the places he was or visited from the moment he...