The state-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has failed to float an open tender for setting up 10 grid-connected solar power plants in the private sector, despite a top-level decision by the Power Division as part of renewable energy promotion. "The officials concerned have not been able to complete their preparations
Author: Times Report
3-day ‘Boisabi’ festival begins in Khagrachhari
The three-day long traditional 'Boisabi Festival' of the people of different ethnic communities in Khagrachhari began on Friday. The first day of the festival, known as 'Phul Biju', is celebrated by Chakma, Tripura, Marma communities by decorating their houses with flowers and also immersing them in rivers seeking blessings from the
Prof Abdur Rob Khan joins NSU as treasurer
Professor Abdur Rob Khan has assumed the position of Treasurer at North South University (NSU), following his appointment by the Honorable Chancellor. The official induction ceremony took place on Sunday, December 24, 2023, attended by the esteemed Board Chair and the Vice-Chancellor of NSU. Professor Khan, a distinguished academician, holds a
Baraka Patenga Power holds 13th AGM
The 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Baraka Patenga Power Limited (the second power plant of Baraka Group) was held on digital platform on December 24, moderated by the Company Secretary Mohammad Rana. After recitation from the Holy Quran, the Company Secretary started the main event of the meeting by
BGCB opens branch in Ati Bazar
Bengal Commercial Bank (BGCB) opened its 28th Branch at Ati Bazar in Keraniganj, press release said Wednesday. Shamsul Alam, Director of Bengal Commercial Bank PLC and the Director of Bengal Group of Industries, inaugurated the Branch on 26 December. Tarik Morshed, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank presided over
EBL’s annual agent banking workshop held
Prime Bank partners with Air Astra
Prime Bank PLC, a leading private commercial bank, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Air Astra at Prime Bank head office premises in Dhaka. Under this partnership, Prime Bank Monarch (Priority Banking) Customers, credit/debit card holders, and Prime Bank employees will enjoy a 10% discount on base fare for
BNP expels 15 leaders since schedule announced
The BNP has expelled 15 of its central and grassroots-level leaders since the announcement of the schedule for the 12th parliamentary polls for breaching party discipline and joining the election in violation of the party's decision. The punitive actions were taken against the party leaders by issuing press releases, signed by
2,713 candidates filed nominations for JS polls
A total of 2,713 candidates have filed nomination papers against 300 parliamentary seats across the country to contest the 12th parliamentary elections slated for January 7, 2024. All candidates submitted their nomination papers till Thursday, the last date for submission of nomination papers, said Election Commission (EC) Secretariat Director (Public Relations)
US welcomes Dhaka’s zero- tolerance policy on terrorism
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other Bangladeshi government officials frequently emphasised Bangladesh's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and continued to deny the presence of globally organised jihadist militant groups such as al-Qa'ida and ISIS, said a new report released by the US government on Friday. In 2022, Bangladesh experienced few instances of