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Strengthen energy system resilience urgently to tackle future disruptions

Bangladesh must urgently strengthen its energy system resilience through improved storage capacity, better demand forecasting and more coordinated communication to cope with future disruptions, speakers at a webinar said on Saturday.They also underscored the importance of exploring local energy sources, enhancing information management and raising public awareness, warning that without...

Biman Bangladesh Airlines signs a landmark deal with Boeing to purchase 14 aircraft at a city hotel on

Biman Bangladesh Airlines signs a landmark deal with Boeing to purchase 14 aircraft at a city hotel on Thursday. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam, Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Prime Minister's Adviser on Civil Aviation and Tourism Humayun Kabir, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M....

Sonagazi Solar Plant bolsters national grid

The 75-megawatt Sonagazi Solar Power Plant in Feni is significantly strengthening Bangladesh's national grid while accelerating economic activities, particularly in and around the National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ), reports BSS.Constructed by the Electricity Generation Bangladesh PLC with financial support from the World Bank and the Bangladesh government, the plant has...

Ctg port extends suspension of four-times penal rent

Our CorrespondentCHATTOGRAM, May 02: The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has again extended the suspension of its four-times penal rent on imported full container load (FCL) units at both Chittagong Port and Dhaka's Kamalapur ICD, aiming to ease pressure on traders and keep cargo movement steady.This information was given in a...

ONE Bank appoints Iftekhar Ahmed Zafar as DMD

Iftekhar Ahmed Zafar has been appointed Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of ONE Bank PLC.In his new role, he will lead the bank's Transaction Banking and Investment Banking Divisions, while also serving as Chief Strategy Officer, says a press release. Iftekhar brings over 23 years of extensive banking experience across corporate...

BARVIDA demands duty cuts on hybrid, reconditioned vehicles

The Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association (BARVIDA) on Saturday demanded cuts in import duties on hybrid and reconditioned vehicles in the national budget for the next 2026-27 fiscal year.It also proposed increasing the age limit of importable vehicles from the current 5 years to 8 years. There is...

NRBC Bank reports growth in EPS and cash flow

The Board of Directors of NRBC Bank PLC approved the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, at its 235th meeting held on Thursday, subject to shareholders' approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).The bank's 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to be held on...

Power generation resumes at Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant

DINAJPUR, May 2 (BSS): Power generation has resumed at the Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant after a six-day shutdown, officials confirmed on Friday night.Chief Engineer Md. Abu Bakkar Siddique said the plant's first unit, with a capacity of 125 megawatts, was brought back into operation on a trial basis Friday night....