The work to install underground cables has been completed in Hatirjheel area, although subsequent road repairs necessitated by the project are progressing slowly. According to official sources, both the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) and Dhaka Power Distribution Company Ltd (DPDC) completed their work in September and deposited their required
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Fall of those who do politics over arson is obvious: Obaidul Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Monday said the fall of those who do politics over terrorism and arson, is inevitable. "BNP wants to oust the government through a sneak attack in the name of blockade. AL leaders and workers should remain alert. The
Opposition’s presence on streets puzzles govt: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday alleged that the ruling party leaders are making unguarded remarks as they have become scared by the huge presence of opposition followers on the streets amid widespread arrests and crackdowns. Speaking at a demonstration in the city's Khilgaon area, he also
BNP’s like-minded parties declare 48-hrs blockade again
Giving a break on Tuesday, the BNP's like-minded opposition parties announced a 48-hour fresh road-rail-waterway blockade across the country beginning from Wednesday to press home their one-point demand. In separate press releases on Monday, the opposition parties, including the Liberal Democratic Party and Labour Party, announced the programme. As per their announcement,
Taka Devalued Against Dollar Interbank rate hits Tk111
The interbank exchange rate in Bangladesh surged to Tk111 a dollar, marking a steady rise amid the ongoing dollar crisis on the country’s financial market. The crisis has resulted in a significant depreciation of the taka over the past two years. The exchange rate was Tk96 a dollar in September 2022 and
Hasan urges all to hand over arsonists to police
Urging party workers to hand over the arsonists to police, Information and Broadcasting Minster and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud here today said BNP is unlashing terror activities in the name of their ‘seize’ programme. BNP leaders are announcing seize programmes from underground and instigating their worker to
LGED implements Tk 4,021cr projects in Khulna
Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) has implemented development projects at a cost of Taka 4,021.1 crore in nine upazilas of the district in the last 15 years, according to officials of Khulna LGED. The upazilas are Rupsha, Paikgachha, Batiaghata, Fultala, Dakope, Terokhada, Digholia, Dumuria and Koyra. The projects which were completed during
The largest traditional wooden boat sails in Bangladesh
Kazi M Hassan takes charge of Robi’s r ventures Times report
Kazi M Hassan, a seasoned expert in tech business, has recently joined Robi’s digital ventures subsidiary, r ventures PLC, as its CEO. r ventures PLC will lead Robi’s ambition in the digital space, working with partners to develop products that add substantial value to the digital footprint of its customers. Prior
OPPO Zero-Power Tag is named among best inventions of 2023
OPPO’s Zero-Power Tag was announced to have landed on TIME’s list of Best Inventions for 2023 in the Experimental category, putting OPPO among the likes of Apple, Samsung, and Sony with a highly prestigious international accolade for invention. At MWC 2023, OPPO unveiled the company’s first battery-free IoT prototype device