BD-Nepal meeting on energy & power sector cooperation starts today
Diplomatic Correspondent: A two-day meeting of the joint steering committee (JSC) and joint working committee (JWC) on Bangladesh – Nepal power and energy sector cooperation is set to start in Bangladesh today with a target to…
Read More »Great danger signal No 10 issued for Cox’s Bazar
Staff Correspondent: The maritime port of Cox’s Bazar has been asked to hoist the great danger signal 10 as very severe cyclonic storm Mocha over east central Bay and adjoining area moved North-Northeastwards over the same…
Read More »All preparations taken to face cyclone Mocha: PM
Electricity, gas supply to be shut, she saysStaff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said that the government has taken all necessary preparations to tackle cyclone Mocha.“Cyclone Mocha is approaching. We’ve kept ready the cyclone centres…
Read More »Heavy rains may trigger landslides in Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, 3 hill districts
Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Chattogram, Sylhet and Barishal divisions that may trigger landslides in five districts.According to a special bulletin of Met office, Chattogram, Sylhet and Barishal…
Read More »RMG exports growth 9.09pc YoY during July-April of this FY
Industry Desk: Bangladesh’s total RMG exports has recorded a healthy year-over-year (Y0Y) growth of 9.09 percent for the July-April period of the current fiscal year (FY2022-23), according to the latest data released by the Export Promotion…
Read More »US plans $6m for maritime security partnering with SA including BD
Diplomatic Correspondent: US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has said they are seeking to provide $6 million, working with the US Congress, for regional maritime security initiatives – partnering with Bangladesh, India, Maldives, and Sri…
Read More »Metro rail to run 8am-8pm later this month
Staff Correspondent: Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has set new timings for metro rail. Planned to run for 12 hours (8 am to 8 pm) from Agargaon to Uttara section. Passengers will be able to…
Read More »IMF concerned overpower overcapacity
Industry Desk: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concerns over the overcapacity of power generation in Bangladesh, highlighting that the country’s capacity is at 22,566MW while the actual demand is only around 16,000MW.This overcapacity could…
Read More »BD’s GDP growth falls to 6.03pc in FY22-23
Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, has grown by 6.03 percent in the ongoing 2022-23 fiscal year, according to State Minister for Planning Dr Shamsul Alam.The slower than forecast growth rate was shared by…
Read More »India’s cotton exports to hit 18-year low as output drops
International Desk: India’s cotton exports are set to fall to their lowest level in 18 years in 2022/23 as production lagged behind domestic consumption for the second straight year, a leading trade body said yesterday.Lower exports…
Read More »SSC tests depend on the impact of Cyclone Mocha
Staff Correspondent: As Cyclone Mocha nears, students sitting for their Secondary School Certificate and equivalent examinations in coastal districts are waiting to hear if their tests will be delayed.“We’re yet to receive any direction from the…
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