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Bangladesh, India and Bhutan to build hydropower plants jointly
Bangladesh, India and Bhutan to build hydropower plants jointly
The countries agreed to construct a cost-effective hydropower projects to meet the demand for electricity in all the three countries.
Genius Roopkotha to hold Guinness World Record
Genius Roopkotha to hold Guinness World Record
Wasik Farhan-Roopkotha, a 7-year old kid from Bangladesh, set to hold the record of the youngest 'computer genius' in the Guinness Book of World Record.
2nd US-Bangla partnership dialogue to begin Sunday
2nd US-Bangla partnership dialogue to begin Sunday
The second US-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue begins in city on Sunday (May 26) to discuss the current political uncertainty that has made the investment climate here difficult apart from focusing on four key areas, including security cooperation, US Ambassador Dan Mozena said on Wednesday.
Bangladesh worker deaths may change US buying, poll shows
Bangladesh worker deaths may change US buying, poll shows
About 70 percent of Americans have heard of the building collapse in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,000 people, and for some it means they’ll probably buy fewer goods made in the country.
Hartal begins in Dhaka district amid arson, arrest
Hartal begins in Dhaka district amid arson, arrest
The dawn-to-dusk hartal, called by main opposition BNP, is underway in upazilas, thanas and municipalities of the district on Tuesday.
Film director Mohammed Hossain dies on Everest
Film director Mohammed Hossain dies on Everest
Bangladeshi climber Mohammad Khaled Hossain, also a film director, died Tuesday on Mount Everest, due to a bad weather and lack of oxygen.
Prime Minister's visit to Thailand
Prime Minister's visit to Thailand
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home Tuesday morning after wrapping up her two-day official visit to Thailand. Here is a summary of the whole tour to Chiang Mai to attend the 2nd Asia-Pacific Water Summit.
PM returns home from Chiang Mai
PM returns home from Chiang Mai
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Chiang Mai for Dhaka this morning after wrapping up her three-day official visit to Thailand to attend the 2nd Asia-Pacific Water Summit (2nd APWS).
Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 91
Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 91
At least 91 people, including 20 children, are feared killed by a monstrous tornado which tore through Oklahoma City suburbs, officials in the US state say.
PM seeks Thai support in Rohingya issue
PM seeks Thai support in Rohingya issue
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought Thai support to convince the Myanmar leadership for giving citizenship to the Rohingyas to stop their displacement as refugees.
Bangladesh Election Commission working independently, PM tells Jeremic
Bangladesh Election Commission working independently, PM tells Jeremic
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here on Monday said that Bangladesh Election Commission been working without any government interference as it has been strengthened with necessary reforms.
RMG workers go berserk in Ashulia: 30 hurt
RMG workers go berserk in Ashulia: 30 hurt
At least 30 people were injured as workers of a garment factory went berserk and locked into a clash with police at Narsinghpur in Ashulia on Monday morning.
PM for judicious settlement of water disputes to end global conflicts
PM for judicious settlement of water disputes to end global conflicts
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said only judicious settlement of disputes and management of water resources could resolve the global conflicts over water.
PM discusses KPEZ issues with Korean counterpart
PM discusses KPEZ issues with Korean counterpart
Bangladesh and South Korea today discussed the ways for resolving the problems of Korean Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) to accelerate Korean investment in Bangladesh.
30 International garment companies nod factory safety contract, 14 declined
30 International garment companies nod factory safety contract, 14 declined
More than 30 international brands have agreed the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh pact, however 14 North American brands have declined the contract.
Upload bandwidth would be back to normal as it was
Upload bandwidth would be back to normal as it was
Suman Ahmed Sabir, Chief Strategic Officer of an IIG institution confirmed that upload bandwidth would be back to normal after the fresh orders, he said. “There are no problems on upload speed now.”
Red carpet rolled out as PM reaches Thailand
Red carpet rolled out as PM reaches Thailand
A red carpet was rolled out as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived at Chiang Mai on Sunday afternoon on a three-day official tour to attend the 2nd Asia-Pacific Water Summit (2nd APWS) to be held in Chiang Mai on May 19-20.
Padma Scam: Hasina Denies Corruption charges against Her Family Members (Video)
Padma Scam: Hasina Denies Corruption charges against Her Family Members (Video)
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina rejected the allegations of involvement of her family members in the Padma Bridge scam.
Join House, place demands, Hasina to BNP
Join House, place demands, Hasina to BNP
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the Opposition to place their proposal for discussion in the Parliament.
US wants rapid progress on building safety issue
US wants rapid progress on building safety issue
US Secretary of State John Kerry has urged rapid progress both on fire and building safety inspection issues in Bangladesh and on quick passage of labour law amendments.
