The first night of curfew and a surprise ‘abduction’
It was a clear moonlit night. There was a slight breeze. An eerie quiet blanketed the streets.
5h ago
$14b a year lost to capital flight during AL years
Bangladesh has lost around $14 billion a year on average to capital flight during the Awami League’s 15-year tenure, according to the draft report of the committee preparing a white paper on the economy.
1d ago
Nagorik committee: Members split over ex-Shibir leader joining
Jatiya Nagorik Committee has included a former top leader of Islami Chhatra Shibir in its extended central committee, ignoring objections from a section of committee members.
3d ago
Power, Energy Sector: Arrears, subsidies weighing down govt
The interim government is struggling to pay the power bill arrears that were caused largely by “unfair” contracts signed between the previous administration and power producers, and rising international fuel prices.
1w ago
Now coal power plants scaling back production
Coal-fired power plants are dialling down production or even shutting down due to financial, legal or technical issues, leading to power cuts across the country, especially the rural areas.
3w ago
Outstanding bills: Adani halves power supply to Bangladesh
India’s Adani Power Jharkhand Limited has halved its power supply to Bangladesh, saying it has yet to receive outstanding bills.
4w ago
Heatwave cost Bangladesh $21b last year
Heat exposure had severe economic consequences for Bangladesh last year, leading to an estimated income loss of $21 billion due to reduced labour capacity, according to the latest Lancet Countdown report.
4w ago
AL govt put finance adviser, BB governor in legal trouble
The immediate past Awami League government’s failure to settle an international arbitration claim has left Bangladesh in a legal tangle in the US, leading to a surprise judicial order against two top officials of the interim government during their official visit to Washington last week.
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June 15, 2021
Oxford of the East: A moniker that couldn't ring hollower
It has long been debated whether it is true that Dhaka University is the “Oxford of the East”.
June 11, 2021
Universities' poor show in global rankings: Lack of research, quality publications key reasons
Lack of support for research and a dearth of quality publications are the main reasons for Bangladeshi universities lagging behind in most of the world rankings, said educationists.
June 9, 2021
Purbachal: An extension of chaotic Dhaka?
The “ideal town” planned in Purbachal to ease Dhaka’s burden of overgrowing population is likely to become yet another extension of the unplanned capital, thanks to the long delay in implementation and constant changes in project design, according to urban planners.
June 6, 2021
Focus shifting from power generation to transmission
The government has shifted its focus from power generation to transmission and distribution as the sector is struggling with overcapacity even though consumers are yet to receive a credible supply of electricity.
June 3, 2021
Haris dropped from police wanted list
The name of Haris Ahmed, younger brother of army chief Gen Aziz Ahmed, has been removed from the list of “wanted person” in the police website following his application in March.
May 7, 2021
Visa delays leave students worried
Thousands of USA-aspirant students are worried about the future as visa-related services have been halted in Bangladesh amid Covid-19 related restrictions. Despite securing scholarships and funding for their degrees, the students remain unsure whether they will be able to pursue higher education in the United States.
April 20, 2021
Hefajat Mayhem 2013: CID asked to probe 23 cases
Irked by Hefajat’s violent activities starting with the protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit last month, the government has decided to bring to book everyone involved in the mayhem in different parts of the country, especially Brahmanbaria.
March 24, 2021
Plagiarism found in work of two DU teachers
Over the last few months, plagiarism at the country’s premier university has been a hotly debated topic in the world of academia.
February 21, 2021
Int’l Mother Language Award: PM to honour three individuals, one org
Three individuals and an international organisation have been nominated for the International Mother Language Award, due to be handed over today in a virtual programme by the International Mother Language Institute (IMLI).
February 20, 2021
Mother tongue neglected in higher education
Bangla has long been neglected in the country’s higher education as a medium of teaching and learning mainly because of a lack of textbooks and adequate research work.
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