Against the odds of displacement, fires burning down learning centres, and Cyclone Mocha's wrath, classrooms in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh are filling up today with children, excited on the first day of school. Thanks to expanded education opportunities for teenagers and girls, a record 300,000 children are enrolled for
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People don’t support corrupted BNP: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Sunday said the country's people do not support corrupt BNP as they know if the party goes to power, it will destroy the country. "The country's people cannot support a party whose leader is a fugitive convict. If
Govt using internet shutdown as weapon: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that the government is using "internet shutdown" as a weapon to suppress the movement of the opposition. Speaking at a press conference at the BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office, he said the current regime is also using the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission
Hasina isn’t afraid of anyone’s threat: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Saturday said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is not afraid of visa policy and anyone's threat. "...she (Sheikh Hasina) will never bow down to anyone," he said. Quader, also road, transport and bridges minister, said this while addressing a peace, development and citizens' rally organized by
One-Point Movement, BNP to hold rally in city next Thursday
The BNP will hold a public rally in the capital on Thursday (July 27) to press home their one-point demand, i.e. the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and holding the next national election under a neutral government. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced the programme from a mammoth
17 killed in massive road crash at Jhalakathi
Qualified officers deserve promotion in Army: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday asked Bangladesh Army Selection Board-2023 to choose qualified and prudent officers for promotion in the army through a neutral evaluation. "You should do it considering professional competence, drawing comparative evaluation in logical and scientific ways. Besides, you need to pay attention to whether the officers
Renewable Energy Country for boosting share in fuel-mix: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said enhancing the share of renewable energy in Bangladesh's fuel-mix is being encouraged. "We've been working adopting strategies on energy diversification, clean energy and climate change mitigation to promote renewable energy. By 2041, the government is moving ahead with the
Singer annouces 17.8% increase in sales revenue
Singer Bangladesh Limited Saturday announced that its profit after tax increased from Tk. 230 million to Tk. 583 millionin 2023 with a growth of 153% with earnings per share increasing from Tk. 2.31 to Tk.5.85. In its unaudited results for the 2nd quarter ended June30, 2023, the company said the gross
Rangs Motors introduces new range of Eicher Skyline buses In Bangladesh
Rangs Motors, one of the most renowned conglomerates in Bangladesh, announced the launch of the Eicher Skyline 20.15 Bus, which will cater to the needs of bus operators for a wide range of applications. Loaded with a host of industry-leading features, Eicher Skyline 20.15 is all set to provide segment-leading