The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors on Friday approved $650 million to help Bangladesh invest in infrastructure critical for developing the Bay Terminal deep seaport. The Bay Terminal, located in the Anandangar/Sandwip channel, west of the Chittagong port and close to existing road and rail links to Dhaka, is expected
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Bangladesh incinerator project sparks row between government & contractor
A disagreement between the Bangladesh government and the contractor China Machinery and Engineering Corp. (CMEC) has apparently stalled the implementation of the first-ever waste-to-power project in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka. This has exposed a debate about whether the government should proceed with the controversial incineration project. The contracting authority, Dhaka North City
Bangladesh Venture Capital invests in Chaldal and Sokrio
Bangladesh Venture Capital made a total of BDT 25 million investments in Chaldal Limited and Sokrio Technologies Limited. This substantial financial support is aimed at promoting the growth of these enterprises. BVCL’s Chairperson Dr. Md. Sabur Khan mentioned that this is demonstrating our commitment to nurturing the next generation of
China to continue all possible support to Bangladesh: Jianchao
Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Liu Jianchao on Tuesday said that China is willing to continue all possible co-operation for the development of Bangladesh. The visiting Chinese minister said this in a meeting with President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban. Welcoming the Minister
Finance Minister seeks more support from OPEC Fund for Bangladesh
The OPEC Fund will sign a framework agreement for 3 to 5 years for having a wider cooperation with Bangladesh. President of OPEC Fund Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said this in a meeting with Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali in Austria. A fruitful discussion was held between them. The Finance Minister thanked OPEC
Bangladesh Senior Citizen Welfare Society signs MoU with DIU
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Daffodil International University (DIU) and Daffodil Family along with Bangladesh Senior Citizen Welfare Society today on 25th June at 71 Auditorium of Daffodil Plaza in Dhanmondi in the capital to prevent the deterioration of social values and suffering of the growing elderly
Bangladesh suffer thumping defeat to India in T20 World Cup
Bangladesh endured another heavy defeat on Saturday in Antigua, losing by 50 runs to India in their latest T20 World Cup encounter, marking their fifth consecutive loss against India in the T20 World Cups. India secured victory through a collective batting effort, posting a near-200 run total despite no individual fifties
Australia cruise to victory over Bangladesh in rain-shortened T20 WC match
Australia beat Bangladesh by 28 runs under the DL method in their first Super Eights match of the ongoing T20 World Cup in Antigua. Rishad Hossain shone with the ball for Bangladesh on a slightly slower pitch, but Australia managed to secure victory after Bangladesh failed to mount a strong challenge. The
Nation celebrate Eid-ul-Azha amid festive spirit
Muslims across Bangladesh are celebrating Eid-ul-Azha today with prayers and festivities, with large congregations taking place in various regions. Nearly three lakh Muslims gathered to perform Eid prayers at the Gor-e-Shahid Maidan in Dinajpur, the country's largest Eidgah ground. The main congregation, led by Maulana Samsul Haque Qasemi, took place at
Tigers secure Super 8 spot beating Nepal at T20 World Cup
Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Mustafizur Rahman took seven wickets between them as Bangladesh beat Nepal by 21 runs Sunday to claim the last Super Eight place at the Twenty20 cricket World Cup. Bangladesh now will play with India, Afghanistan and Australia in one Super Eight group while the United States, England,