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Rampal power plant unit-2 test synchronize successfully

Shawdesh desk: The second 660 MW Unit of the 1320 MW Maitree Super Thermal Power Project of Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company (Pvt.) Limited (BIFPCL) at Rampal of Bagerhat was successfully

Bangladesh PM unveils foundation stones of six development projects

Shawdesh desk: Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday unveiled the foundation stones of six development projects under the Cultural Affairs Ministry, including the multi-storey building for the Department of Public

Three large power units start generation amid lower demand

Shawdesh Desk: When the country’s overall electricity demand dropped to 8,200 megawatt during a national holiday when all the offices, industries and establishments are closed on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha,

Eid-ul-Azha celebrated in parts of Bangladesh on Wednesday

Shawdesh Desk: Muslim devotees of a number of villages in Satkhira, Barishal, Kurigram and Chandpur districts celebrated the Eid-ul-Azha, in line with the celebration in Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday. Saudi

US condemns murder of RMG labour leader Shahidul in Bangladesh

Shawdesh Desk: The United States Department of Labor has condemned the recent murder of Bangladeshi readymade garments labour leader Shahidul Islam. The Bureau of International Labor Affairs of the United

Homegoers enjoying hassle-free Eid journey, says Quader

Shawdesh Desk: Road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said that the journey of home-bound people ahead of the holy Eid-ul-Azha was safe and trouble-free. ‘There is no

Main Eid Jamaat to be held at Nat’l Eidgah

Shawdesh desk: The main congregation of Eid-ul-Azha will be held at 7:30am at the National Eidgah on the High Court premises in the capital on the Eid day. All preparations

Bangladesh, French Development Agency sign $303 credit agreements for 3 crucial dev projects

Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) or the French Development Agency have entered credit facility agreements (CFA) for three crucial development projects, totalling EUR 277 million (approximately