Padma Bridge opens to traffic at year end: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday told the parliament that the long-cherished Padma Bridge will open to traffic at the end of this year, saying the...
Month : April 2022
China reports 20,000 daily Covid cases, most since start of pandemic
China reported over 20,000 Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, the highest daily tally given since the start of the pandemic, with Shanghai the heart of the...
90,000 tonnes of edible oil imported after VAT reduction: Tipu
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi Monday said that around 90,000 tones of edible oil were imported from abroad at a lower rate after VAT was reduced...
Bangladesh mission celebrates 50 years ties with US
Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC has celebrated the 50th anniversary of establishing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the USA in a befitting and festive manner....
ECNEC approves Tk 3,397.81cr city governance project
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) yesterday approved a Taka 3,397.81 crore project to ensure infrastructural development at country’s three selected city...
Biden urges war crimes trial after Bucha killings
US President Joe Biden called Monday for a “war crimes trial” over alleged atrocities in Bucha and vowed tougher sanctions against Moscow, as Ukraine‘s leader...
Jatka conservation can produce more 6 lakh tonnes of hilsa: Rezaul
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim yesterday said it will be possible to produce additional six lakh tonnes of hilsa if jatka is properly...
Quader for completing road repair works before Eid-ul-Fitr
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday directed the authorities concerned to complete the road repair works across the country before upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr and...
PM stresses nature-based development philosophy
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government prioritized nature-based plans to ensure country’s overall development, urging all concerned to conserve rain and flood water...
Baltic states stop Russian gas imports
The head of Latvia’s natural gas storage operator said Saturday the Baltic states were no longer importing Russian natural gas. “If there were still any...