The World Bank (WB) yesterday approved $300 million to help Bangladesh improve the efficiency of gas distribution and end-use through pre-paid metering systems for residential and industrial consumers and reduce methane emissions along the natural gas value chain.   The Gas

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), a grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), will be observed across the country tomorrow (July 29) with due religious solemnity.   Tomorrow is the 10th day of the month of Muharram in

A Narayanganj leader collapsed with heart attack during BNP's grand rally in Nayapaltan on Friday (July 28) noon. The deceased Md Mahmudur Rahman, 62, was member of the convening committee of Narayanganj district unit of BNP.   BNP men who also joined the rally said,

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (July 28) said   people have trust and confidence of getting justice due to her government's initiatives for the overall development of the judiciary.   "People have the trust and confidence that they will definitely get

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places in the country for the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (July 28). According to the Met office bulletin, light to

The United State (US) ambassador to the United Nations with 13 of his colleagues expressed concern over violence in Bangladesh.  Congressman Bob Good shared the matter through a Twitter post on Thursday evening (US time). He said, "The people of Bangladesh deserve free and

Customs officials seized 1.890 kilograms of gold from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital on Thursday night. The estimated market value of the gold is Tk 1.89 crore. This information was disclosed through a press release on Friday (July 28). The gold was found

Mohammad Amanullah, father of Rongdhanu Group Chairman Rafiqul Islam, passed away at Evercare Hospital in the capital on Thursday. He was 80. Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan expressed deep shock at the death of Mohammad Amanullah. In a message of condolence, Ahmed

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Friday (July 28) arrested 32 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

Two death-row convicts in a case filed over murder of Rajshahi University (RU) Professor S Taher Ahmed have been executed tonight. Two convicts are Associate Professor Dr Mia Mohammad Mohiuddin of the same university and deceased’s caretaker Md Jahangir Alam. Sources said

The first unit of coal-fired Matarbari Power Plant in Cox's Bazar expected to go on trial run on July 29. The power plant has 600 MW generation capacities while officials expect its commissioning in December. Project director Abul Kalam Azad confirmed the matter. He said the

A nine-month pregnant woman died of dengue at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College Hospital in Faridpur on Wednesday (July 27). The deceased was identified as Ruma Bishwas, 26, wife of Liton Ghosh. She hailed from Baliakandi upazila of Rajbari. Liton Ghosh said his wife tested

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested a suspected smuggler along with four gold bars weighing 2.35gram from Sultanpur border in Chuadanga on Thursday (July 27). BGB arrested Kushum Poddar, 47, from Hothatpara rail crossing area in Dharshana at 7 am. According to BGB,

BNP and Awami League will not get permission to hold rallies in the capital tomorrow (July 28) if adequate law enforcers cannot be deployed, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Khandker Golam Faruq. He said: “A large number of law enforcers will be on duty to ensure

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur across the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (July 27). According to the Met office bulletin, light to moderate rain or

Today is the 52nd birth anniversary of Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her information and communication technology (ICT) affairs adviser. He was born to nuclear scientist MA Wazed Miah and Bangabandhu’s eldest daughter Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka amid the

Principal Deputy Spokesperson at the US Department of State, Vedant Patel said that the United States supports Bangladesh’s goal of holding a free, fair, and peaceful election. He said: “So we’ve been clear that political violence has not place in a democracy and that

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in different operations in the last 24 hours till 6 am Thursday (July 27) arrested 59 persons for their alleged involvement in selling and consuming drugs. Being informed, the DMP’s police and detective units conducted the anti-drug campaign in

Journalist leader and former Chief News Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) M Shahjahan Mian died of old-age complications at his city's Rampura residence Wednesday night, family sources said. He was 82. Miah, a valiant freedom fighter and former President of undivided

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home from Italy early hours of today (July 27) after attending the UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment. A regular flight of Qatar Airways, carrying the premier and her entourage members, landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport