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Power Division wants malls to close at 8 pm

Dhaka, April 30 -- The Power Division urged shopping malls and commercial establishments to close at 8 pm to ensure uninterrupted power supply amid the ongoing heatwave. The Ministry of Power, Energy... Read More


ERF and PRAN launch award for journalists

Dhaka, April 30 -- Agro-processing company PRAN and the Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF) have jointly introduced the first-ever 'ERF-PRAN Media Award'. The award will recognise the journalists for the... Read More


International lenders to provide $121.55m in project finance

Dhaka, April 30 -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) will arrange a loan of US$121.55 million for a local private company to set up a 100-megawatt solar power plant in Pabna. The Manila-based lender signe... Read More


Amari Dhaka introduces international food menu at Amaya food gallery

Dhaka, April 30 -- Amari Dhaka launches a new menu adding exquisite cuisines from Thailand, Japan, China, India, and Bengal in Amaya food gallery on Monday for food lovers. Several food bloggers and ... Read More


NCPSRR urges Bangladesh Railway to maintain current ticket prices

Dhaka, April 30 -- The National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads, and Railways (NCPSRR), a civil society group opposed Bangladesh Railway's decision to eliminate fare discounts starting May 4, whi... Read More


ADB to provide $121.55m loan for private sector solar project in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 30 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide US$121.55 million to a Bangladeshi private sector company for constructing a 100-megawatt solar-based power plant in Pabna. The Manila... Read More


Met office informs when rain can occur across the country

Dhaka, April 30 -- The possible time for rain across the country has been announced by the meteorological department on Tuesday morning. Mr Shahinul Islam, chief meteorologist, announced the rain for... Read More


New record in Bangladesh power generation

Dhaka, April 30 -- Power generation in Bangladesh hit a new record around 9:00 pm on Tuesday, when the production reached 16,477 megawatts, according to Bangladesh Power Development Board. The previo... Read More


RMG Sustainability Council holds meeting to discuss RSC issues

Dhaka, April 30 -- A town hall meeting of the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC) was held at a BGMEA Complex in Dhaka to exchange views on various issues related to RSC. Chaired by BGMEA President S M ... Read More


Farmer dies during RAB raid on 'armed kidnappers' in Cox's Bazar

Dhaka, April 30 -- A farmer has been killed and three others, including a RAB personnel, have been injured during a shootout amid a Rapid Action Battalion raid on a 'criminal ring' who had kidnapped a... Read More