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BPDB seeks 'clear directive' from Power Division

The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has sought a "clear directive" from the Power Division to decide on the fate of 34 solar power plants, officials said.The BPDB in a recent letter sought the directive after its board of directors earlier this month decided to seek government approval to scrap...

CA stresses revitalising regional ties thru SAARC

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday at the State Guest House Jamuna.The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties, boosting trade, youth-to-youth exchanges, increased education and cultural exchanges and revitalising regional cooperation through...

Ishaq Dar pays a courtesy call on BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar pays a courtesy call on BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan residence in Dhaka on Sunday. — Focus Bangla Photo

Next govt likely to decide on LDC graduation: Dr. Manzur

The interim government is committed to ensuring on-time graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status, for which a number of expert committees are working, said Dr. Monzur Hossain, a member of General Economic Division of the Planning Commission."The decision so far is to continue the implementation of the programmes...

BD needs $42b investment by 2040, says CPD

Bangladesh will need an additional 18,162 megawatts (MW) of renewable power capacity by 2030 to reach a 20 per cent share of total power capacity, and 35,713 MW by 2040 to achieve a 30 per cent share, according to research by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).Presented at a dialogue...

Eid-e-Miladunnabi on September 6

The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, which marks the anniversary of the birth and passing of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), will be observed across the country on September 6 with due religious solemnity, reports BSS.The decision was made at the meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee, which took place at the Islamic...

NCC meets with experts over implementing July Charter

The National Consensus Commission (NCC) on Sunday held a meeting with experts including the Law Adviser and Attorney General to discuss the ways and means of implementing the July National Charter.The meeting was held at the Foreign Service Academy, according to the Commission.In addition to Adviser to the Ministry of...

Ctg city to get new bus terminal by Feb

CHATTOGRAM, Aug 24: After more than three decades, Chattogram city will get a new bus terminal at Kulgaon in Hathazari, with the city corporation planning to finish it by January 2026 and start operations in February.The last time the port city saw a new bus terminal was in 1993 at...

HC orders BB to act on reinstatement of 547 staff

The High Court (HC) on Sunday directed the Bangladesh Bank (BB) governor to promptly consider the application submitted by 547 dismissed employees of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC seeking reinstatement in their jobs.The court also issued a rule asking the respondents to explain within four weeks why they should not be...

Bhogra-Purbachal section of bypass expressway opened

GAZIPUR, Aug 24 (BSS): Road Transport and Bridges Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan today inaugurated the 18-kilometre Dhaka Bypass Expressway from Bhogra in Gazipur to Purbachal section.The expressway has been constructed under the project of upgrading Joydevpur-Debgram-Bhulta-Madanpur (Dhaka bypass) road into four lanes.Addressing the function the adviser said after completion...

Doctor says he was offered 'Singapore trip' to alter Abu Sayed's post-mortem

A doctor has testified that he was offered the chance to travel to Singapore or Thailand in exchange for altering the post-mortem report of Abu Sayed, a student who was killed during last year's July Uprising, reports bdnews24.com.On Sunday, Dr Rajibul Islam, assistant professor and head of the forensic department...