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$45.2b required for transition to green energy: SANEM

An investment of up to US$ 45.2 billion is needed to transition to green and clean energy, according to the studies of the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM).The studies explore three investment scenarios based on least-cost approaches to achieve policy goals. It identifies funding requirements of $36.3 billion,...

World Bank's exhibition on Jul-Aug graffiti begins

The World Bank on Saturday launched a wall arts exhibition based on graffiti created by students and youths during the July-August uprising, reflecting their hopes and aspirations for a prosperous and inclusive Bangladesh.Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed inaugurated the exhibition titled "Paint Your Sky, Make it Yours: Future Bangladesh in...

National dialogue on 'Working Towards a National Consensus on the Rohingya Policy of Bangladesh'

Lieutenant General (retd) Abdul Hafiz, special assistant to chief adviser of the interim government, speaking at a national dialogue on 'Working Towards a National Consensus on the Rohingya Policy of Bangladesh' at the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) Auditorium in the capital on Saturday. North South University...

‘Accidents on roads, railways, waterways killed 575 in Oct’

A total of 575 people lost their lives in transport accidents across the country in October, a report of Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association said, reports bdnews24.com.The month saw a total of 534 accidents, which also left 875 others injured.Half of these accidents involved vehicles ramming pedestrians, while one-fourth were due...

Fire breaks out at Farmgate building

A fire broke out at the basement of Manosi Plaza in the capital's Farmgate area on Saturday. However, there was no report of casualties. Rozina Akter, duty officer of Fire Service and Civil Defense control room, told the FE that the fire originated at the basement of the building at...

Weather (2024-11-24)

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Sunday), according to the Met Office.The highest temperature of the country was recorded on Saturday at 31.2 degrees Celsius in Cox's Bazar while the lowest temperature was 14.5 degrees Celsius in Srimangal of...