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Common river water fair share still a far cry

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Farakka Long March, renewing Bangladesh’s call for a fair share of water from the transboundary rivers shared with India. On May 16,

Dhaka Airport 3rd terminal to double capacity, boost aviation sector: CAAB chairman

The long-awaited third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport will, once fully operational, nearly double the airport’s current passenger handling capacity, according to the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority

Zubaida Rahman inaugurates ‘Shishu Swarga Model’ programme

Prime Minister’s wife Dr Zubaida Rahman on Thursday inaugurated the “Shishu Swarga Model” programme as part of healthcare and rehabilitation activities for people with disabilities. The event was organised by the

Fuel loading completed at first unit of RNPPR

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) authorities has successfully completed fuel loading at its first unit. The fuel loading process began on April 28. A total of 163 fuel assemblies were

Advance Eid train tickets for 23 May available today

Bangladesh Railway has started advance ticket sales for Eid-ul-Azha travel to ensure a smoother journey for holidaymakers heading home. Assuming Eid will be celebrated on 28 May, advance train ticket

PM chairs ECNEC meeting

An Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) meeting is being held on Tuesday with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The meeting began at the Public Administration

Govt approves Tk34,494cr Padma Barrage project

The government has approved the implementation of the Padma Barrage project involving an estimated cost of Tk34,494 crore, aiming to bring major changes to agriculture and water management in the

56 under-12 girls raped in four months

The recent rise in rapes of girls across the country has raised concerns as at least 56 under-12 girls were victims of the sexual crime in the first four months