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One unit of Adani power plant shut down, load shedding may increase

After coal supply became normal, while generation was being increased, a unit of Adani's power plant shut down due to a technical fault. As the unit shut down around 12:00 midnight on Thursday (September 10), the plant's generation fell below 750 MW. This has created fears that load shedding may increase further in the country.

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National

10,066 Bangladeshis imprisoned in various countries' jails

Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman has said that about 10,066 Bangladeshi citizens are currently imprisoned in prisons in various countries. The government is continuing diplomatic efforts to bring them back home while respecting the laws and judicial processes of the respective countries.

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National

Prime Minister assures to tackle energy crisis with opposition

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has assured that he will work with the opposition to tackle the gas and electricity crisis.

2 weeks ago 632 views

Politics

9 members including Shafiqur Rahman on Defence Ministry parliamentary committee

Md. Ashraf Uddin, MP for Narsingdi-5, has been made chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Defence of the 13th National Parliament. Jamaat-e-Islami Amir and Opposition Leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman is a member of the committee.

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Economy

Emphasis on building a competitive economy to attract global investment

Minister of Commerce, Industry and Textiles and Jute Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has emphasized making Bangladesh's economy international-standard and competitive to attract global investment. To this end, he stressed policy stability, reducing supply costs, automating the customs system, and simplifying the business startup process.

2 weeks ago 553 views

Cricket

Dhaka-Kathmandu wants to strengthen relations through cricket and sports diplomacy

Discussions have been held on further strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Nepal through cricket and sports diplomacy. Emphasis has also been placed on increasing sports and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

2 weeks ago 576 views

Education

Tk 1,100 crore allocated for honoring religious leaders and service providers

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain (Kaikobad) said Tk 1,100 crore has been allocated in the 2026-27 fiscal year to expand the state honorarium program for religious leaders and service providers.

2 weeks ago 537 views

Economy

Prospects of Potato Export to Sri Lanka; Bangladeshi Delegation to Visit to Assess Market

Bangladesh will soon send a trade delegation to Sri Lanka to assess the potential for exporting Bangladeshi potatoes to the Sri Lankan market. At the same time, opportunities for onion exports will also be explored.

2 weeks ago 705 views

National

SRB bill passed in Parliament abolishing RAB

The SRB Bill-2026 has been passed in Parliament, abolishing the Rapid Action Battalion.

2 weeks ago 562 views

Education

Strict action including jail and fine if mosquito breeding occurs due to negligence: DSCC administrator

Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md. Abdus Salam has warned that strict legal action, including jail and fines, will be taken against those concerned if mosquito breeding sites are created due to negligence around houses, shops, or institutions.

2 weeks ago 558 views

Politics

Nepal's ambassador pays courtesy call on Leader of the Opposition

Nepal's Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ghanshyam Bhandari, made a courtesy call on Leader of the Opposition in the National Parliament and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman.

2 weeks ago 542 views

National

Government will not interfere with media freedom: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Andalib Rahman has said that the government will not interfere in any way with media freedom and journalists' professional work. He said the media has an important role in democratic progress, and the government is committed to ensuring an environment for free and responsible media.

2 weeks ago 516 views

National

Government committed to ensuring food security under Prime Minister's leadership: Food Minister

Food Minister Afroza Khanam said that the government is working with the utmost importance to ensure food security under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and to supply safe and quality food to the people.

2 weeks ago 462 views

National

Prime Minister not going to BRICS summit in India

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir said Prime Minister Tarek Rahman will not participate in the BRICS summit to be held in India.

2 weeks ago 581 views

National

We do not want laws that curtail media freedom: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Barrister Andaleeve Rahman Partha has said that no law will be enacted that curtails media freedom or creates an opportunity to suppress anyone's voice.

2 weeks ago 476 views

Law Justice

Dr. Yunus must pay Tk 666 crore in tax

The High Court has ruled that Grameen Kalyan, an institution owned by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, must pay Tk 666 crore in tax demanded by the National Board of Revenue.

2 weeks ago 607 views

National

Innovation must be taken from concept to market: Minister of Science and Technology

Minister of Science and Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam has emphasized not only creating innovations but also transforming them into economic and social value and bringing them to market. To this end, he called for ensuring financing, policy support, partnership with the industrial sector, and intellectual property protection for innovators.

2 weeks ago 518 views

National

Special measles vaccination campaign starts from September 25

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain said a special vaccination campaign will begin across the country again from September 25 to tackle measles infections.

2 weeks ago 413 views

National

Allocation of Journalist Welfare Trust to be increased from Tk 6 crore to Tk 25 crore: State Minister for Information

At the anniversary event of Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU), State Minister for Information Yaser Khan Chowdhury said an initiative has been taken to increase the allocation of the Journalist Welfare Trust, formed for the welfare of journalists. An initiative has been taken to increase the current allocation from Tk 6 crore to Tk 25 crore.

2 weeks ago 393 views

National

LGRD Minister expects further expansion of Bangladesh-UK cooperation

Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has expressed the expectation of creating new areas of cooperation by further expanding the existing friendly relations between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom.

2 weeks ago 418 views

One unit of Adani power plant shut down, load shedding may increase

10,066 Bangladeshis imprisoned in various countries' jails

Prime Minister assures to tackle energy crisis with opposition

9 members including Shafiqur Rahman on Defence Ministry parliamentary committee

Emphasis on building a competitive economy to attract global investment

Dhaka-Kathmandu wants to strengthen relations through cricket and sports diplomacy

Tk 1,100 crore allocated for honoring religious leaders and service providers

Prospects of Potato Export to Sri Lanka; Bangladeshi Delegation to Visit to Assess Market

SRB bill passed in Parliament abolishing RAB

Strict action including jail and fine if mosquito breeding occurs due to negligence: DSCC administrator

Nepal's ambassador pays courtesy call on Leader of the Opposition

Government will not interfere with media freedom: Information Minister

Government committed to ensuring food security under Prime Minister's leadership: Food Minister

Prime Minister not going to BRICS summit in India

We do not want laws that curtail media freedom: Information Minister

Dr. Yunus must pay Tk 666 crore in tax

Innovation must be taken from concept to market: Minister of Science and Technology

Special measles vaccination campaign starts from September 25

Allocation of Journalist Welfare Trust to be increased from Tk 6 crore to Tk 25 crore: State Minister for Information

LGRD Minister expects further expansion of Bangladesh-UK cooperation

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