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Govt to generate 42.5MW electricity from Dhaka waste by 2028

, July 14 -- The government has taken an initiative to generate 42.5 megawatts (MW) of electricity by August 2028 by processing around 3,000 tonnes of waste produced daily in Dhaka, said Prime Ministe... Read More


Govt considering relocation of hill residents: Minister

, July 14 -- The government is considering relocating families living on hills and at the slopes to safer plain lands, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu said on Tuesday. "To r... Read More


No plan now to nationalise private primary schools: Milon

, July 14 -- The government currently has no plan to nationalise private primary schools, Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon told Parliament on Tuesday. "The government has no plan at pres... Read More


BB grants exemption to Shinepukur Ceramics to open LCs with 100% margin until Dec 2027

, July 14 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has exempted Shinepukur Ceramics Limited from a specific restrictive provision allowing the company to open Letters of Credit (LC) with a 100 percent margin through S... Read More


JCD urges dialogue to resolve HSC exam protest, opposes road blockade

, July 14 -- Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) Central General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir on Tuesday said there is still scope for the government to reconsider its decision regarding the ongoing student... Read More


Govt may hold re-examinations for flood-hit HSC examinees: Education Minister

, July 14 -- Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Tuesday said the government may arrange re-examinations if Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinees were unable to sit their exams d... Read More


101 parks to be constructed in country: Housing Minister

, July 14 -- The government has planned to construct 101 parks across the country to address the acute shortage of parks, playgrounds and open spaces. Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher ... Read More


Four new Bangladeshi RMG factories achieve LEED certification

, July 14 -- Bangladesh's green manufacturing momentum has taken another step forward with the addition of four newly LEED-certified readymade garment (RMG) factories. The update was confirmed by Moh... Read More


Football has "amazing ability" to bring people together, Sarah Cooke says ahead of England-Argentina semi-final

, July 14 -- Expecting a great game of football between Argentina and England, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke on Tuesday said football has an "amazing ability" to bring people tog... Read More


Measles death toll reaches 766 as 7 more children die in 24 hours

, July 14 -- Seven more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am on Tuesday, bringing Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths... Read More