‘Include all in the business plan for the 2023-24 fiscal year’

Dwip Unnayan Sangstha, a non-profit organisation, working for the betterment of the underprivileged, urged the authorities concerned to include all stakeholders in the business plan for the 2023-24 fiscal year
15 June 2023, 17:27 PM

Industry 4.0 shouldn't undermine humanity: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said it must be ensured that the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) tools are not used to hurt or undermine humanity
15 June 2023, 12:55 PM

Runway expansion: Buet, BRTC to carry out feasibility study

The government has appointed BRTC and Buet as consultants for carrying out detail feasibility study and cost estimate for the expansion of Dhaka airport runway from 10,500ft to 12,000ft
4 June 2023, 17:58 PM

Govt reduced rate of poverty significantly: Razzaque

Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzaque today said the government has significantly reduced the rate of poverty and extreme poverty as promised in the election manifesto of 2008
24 May 2023, 14:14 PM

Deal signed to provide uninterrupted internet at union level

Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) has signed an agreement under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) with two private companies to ensure uninterrupted high-speed internet at the union level across the country
22 May 2023, 17:06 PM

Dholaikhal Retention Pond: DSCC to undertake beautification works

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has taken an initiative to beautify the retention pond at Dholaikhal.
17 May 2023, 18:00 PM

All mega projects for the benefit of people: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today categorically said her government has never taken any mega project that would not bring maximum benefits for the people
13 May 2023, 09:25 AM

JS body recommends exclusive zone for foreign tourists in Cox’s Bazar

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry has recommended the government of setting up an exclusive zone for foreign tourists in Cox's Bazar Sea Beach on an emergency basis
10 May 2023, 14:00 PM

Taposh says sorry to locals for felling trees

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh apologised to the locals of Dhanmondi for the felling of trees on Satmasjid Road
10 May 2023, 13:29 PM

CCC mayor wants Japan's cooperation in infrastructure development

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) mayor Rezaul Karim Chowdhury sought Japan's cooperation in increasing investment and employment through the development of Chattogram's infrastructure sector
10 April 2023, 16:39 PM

India, Bhutan express commitment on trilateral cooperation in hydropower sector with Bangladesh

"On the proposed trilateral hydropower cooperation among Bhutan, Bangladesh and India, both sides (India and Bhutan) expressed their commitment towards greater sub-regional cooperation, including in the energy sector which would lead to increased inter-linkages between the economies for mutual benefit of all stakeholders"
5 April 2023, 07:44 AM

Just promoting renewables won’t cut it

Promoting renewable energy will not be sufficient enough for sustainable  development, rather there should be a policy on discouraging fossil  fuel use, said Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) at a media briefing  yesterday.
23 March 2023, 18:00 PM

DSCC aims to clear rainwater in 15 minutes this monsoon: Mayor Taposh

The rain water recedes easily due to their regular cleaning works.
22 February 2023, 14:07 PM

Matarbari port to open in 2026

The port is visible now and the construction work of the jetty and container yard will start in July, he said while talking to reporters after a trip to Matarbari
19 February 2023, 11:22 AM

PM to inaugurate Kalshi flyover tomorrow

According to the project details, the flyover looks like English alphabet "Y". The previously four-lane roads have been widened to six lanes to ease passenger commute
18 February 2023, 12:11 PM

Taposh asks councillors to complete development works before rainy season

He made the comment at a board meeting held at Nagar Bhaban with a target to give the city dwellers respite from waterlogging
14 February 2023, 13:05 PM

Shipment of goods for Bangabandhu Rail Bridge arrives at Mongla port

A ship carrying material for Bangabandhu Rail Bridge has arrived at Mongla port from Vietnam, authorities said today.
28 January 2023, 07:52 AM

A gift to the nation in victory month, says PM after opening 100 roads

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked people to compare the development works done by Awami League and other governments.
21 December 2022, 06:18 AM

51% of HSIA 3rd terminal completed: CAAB

Fifty-one percent of the construction of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's (HSIA) third terminal has been completed so far. The establishment is expected to partially open for operation in October next year.
27 November 2022, 15:37 PM

AL always thinks of taking the country forward: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the Awami League always thinks of modern ways to take the country forward at an unbeatable pace.
26 November 2022, 08:15 AM