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Bangladesh seeks foreign investments in D-8 energy forum

Staff Reporter Power, energy and mineral resources minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmood has sought foreign investments in the energy sector to ensure energy security of the country. “Bangladesh requires substantial investments

Retail power tariff hiked by 16.68% per unit amid subsidy cuts

TDS Desk: In a major blow to inflation-burdened consumers, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the consumer-level retail electricity price by 16.68% (Tk1.52) per unit on a weighted

PM rejects proposal to rename Keraniganj TTC after Khaleda Zia

UNB Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday rejected a proposal to rename the Keraniganj Technical Training Centre (TTC) after former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, saying existing institutions should not

Ali Akbar Khan made acting Chief of CID

Staff Reporter Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ali Akbar Khan has been appointed as the acting chief of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police. The appointment was made through a

Minister Dipen Dewan submits resignation citing health reasons

Staff Correspondent Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan has submitted his resignation letter to the Prime Minister, citing health complications as the reason for stepping down from office.

Islami Bank: Police fire sound grenades, water cannons at protesters over new Chairman appointment

Staff Correspondent Police have disrupted a human chain organised to protest the appointment of the new chairman of Islami Bank. The demonstration, held under the banner of the ‘Islami Bank