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Payment delays put Thakurgaon power plant's foreign IPP in quandary

Foreign owners of the EPV Thakurgaon 115-megawatt power plant rue recurrent payment delays that cause severe financial and operational difficulties to the company.The independent power producer -- one of numerous ones hired by the past government -- has alleged the payment backlog in a letter as Bangladesh Power Development Board...

Biman to operate extra flights to Rajshahi, Syedpur, Cox's Bazar during Eid

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced additional flights on domestic routes ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha to accommodate the expected surge in holiday travel, reports bdnews24.com.In a press release issued on Friday, the flag carrier said it will operate extra flights from Dhaka to Rajshahi and Syedpur in the north, and to...

Army urges people not to be misled by rumours

The Bangladesh Army has urged the people not to pay heed to a 'fake statement' making the rounds on social media, which falsely claims to represent members of the Armed Forces, reports bdnews24.com.Amid growing social media chatter, a press release purportedly issued by junior officers and soldiers from the Army,...

BSRC president on hunger strike for DUCSU polls roadmap

Bin Yamin Molla, central president of the Bangladesh Students' Rights Council (BSRC), has been on a hunger strike for over 52 hours, demanding a clear roadmap for the long-pending DUCSU election, justice for slain Dhaka University (DU) student Shammo, and installation of CCTV cameras in and around the university's campus.He...

Four detained during push-in by India

THAKURGAON, May 23 (BSS): Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has detained four individuals after Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed them into Bangladesh at Thakurgaon and Dinajpur borders.According to officials, a patrol team from BGB 42nd Battalion detained two women near the Bairuchuna border in Pirganj upazila of Thakurgaon district and...

Artistes performing at a programme

Artistes performing at a programme - marking the 34-year celebration of 'Amra Kuri' - at the Shilpakala Academy in the capital on Friday. — Focus Bangla

17 more dengue cases reported, total number reaches 3,767

Seventeen more new dengue cases were reported in the last 24 hours until Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 3,767 this year, reports UNB.According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), new cases were reported as follows, 10 in Barishal Division (out of city corporation), one...

Barapukuria Power Plant unit-1 resumes generation

DINAJPUR, May 23, 2025 (BSS): Unit-1 of 525 MW Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant has resumed generation after two days of closure, official said on Friday.The 125-MW unit resumed generation at 12 noon after necessary maintenance, and it started power supply to the national grid from 2 pm, said chief engineer...

RAJUK demolishes illegal establishments in Savar

SAVAR, May 23 (BSS): A mobile court of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) at a drive demolished illegal structures of unauthorised 'Relic Housing Company' at Birulia in Savar on Thursday.RAJUK Deputy Director (Estate and Land)-3 and Executive Magistrate M Liton Sarker said the company had been unlawfully conducting housing development activities...

BWDB authorities bulldozed illegal establishments

Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) authorities bulldozed illegal establishments to recover its land on Mirpur Beribadh in the capital during a drive on Wednesday. — Press Release

Weather (2025-05-24)

Rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Khulna and Sylhet divisions until 6:00 pm today (Saturday), according to the Met Office. Day and night...