Not only 10 projects, now the Power Division is contemplating to set up many more solar power plants as it received the NBR's notification for reinstating the tax exemption on such private investment. Power Division officials said it is now certain the number of solar projects is going to be increased
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Country looks to high-profile US team’s visit
Bangladesh looks forward to have a ‘multi-dimensional’ discussion as it prepares to welcome the first US delegation after the formation of interim government led by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on August 8. "The arrival of the first team of the United States (during this tenure) is a great reflection of
Country crawls back to normalcy after 200 killed in violence
Bangladesh was crawling back to normalcy with limited internet and office hours Wednesday after more than a week of chaos over student protests involving government job quotas. Nearly 200 deaths were reported in just over a week of violence. Most of the country remained without internet, but thousands of cars were
Country experiencing frequent power outages
Country facing high losses due to inadequate e-waste management
Global loss due to inadequate e-waste management practices amounts to $37 billion annually, with Bangladesh being a significant contributor, according to a study conducted by the International Telecommunication Union. The report “The Global E-WASTE Monitor 2024” published by the ITU, a specialized agency of the United Nations, Bangladesh is one of
Country becomes food surplus one for new tech: Palak
State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak Friday said agricultural output has increased many folds due to newly-invented technology and the availability of fertilizer, seed, and irrigation facilities, apart from the training imparted to farmers. "The availability of fertilizer, seed, and irrigation facilities, along with providing machineries
No more Rohingya will be allowed in country: Kamal
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal Friday said no more Rohingya or Myanmar national will be allowed to enter Bangladesh. He said this to journalists while visiting Ukhia Rohingya Camp in the district Friday morning. Asaduzzaman said weapons are being used in Rohingya camps while Rohingyas are divided into different groups and sub-groups. Border
Won’t clear any project that doesn’t benefit country: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday made it clear she won't approve any unnecessary projects which are taken just for the sake of construction without calculating their benefits for the country and its people. "There must not be any construction just for the construction. This is my request. If I see
Country has no electricity deficit as per demand: Nasrul
The two-day “Bangladesh Denim Expo” ended here on Tuesday with a call to buyers to choose Bangladesh and pay a fair price. Bangladesh Apparel Exchange hosted the expo titled “Bangladesh Denim Expo - Thriving the Denim industry through Innovation & Embracing the Future!” where over 60 exhibitors from 11 countries showcased
Country has no electricity deficit as per demand: Nasrul
State Minister for power, energy and mineral resources Nasrul Hamid on Tuesday said the country has no deficit of electricity as it has generated highest level of some 16,477 megawatt electricity on April 30 this year. "Now the country's power output capacity is more than the overall demand of electricity, however,