Bangladesh’s Rooppur nuclear power plant will be ready on time, but power generation delayed
The Tk 109.8 billion transmission project is unlikely to be completed before the middle of next year, according to officials.
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Gladiatorial’ street contests and prospects of fair elections
The writer says that as the election is getting nearer, the possibility of a nightmarish pre-election period is driving fear and panic among the people.
Is the Awami League worried?
The writer says that it appears that the ruling party is courting all the powers that matter in Bangladeshi politics.
India may import wheat from Russia at discount
The imports would allow New Delhi to intervene more effectively in the market to drive down wheat prices that stoked inflation to a 15-month high in July.
Cox’s Bazar Sea Beach: Hidden canals pose fatal threat to tourists
Cox's Bazar is one of the prime tourist getaways in the country, and is visited by millions of tourists from home and abroad every year.
Aftermath of Chattogram floods: Many children yet to return to school
Floods for seven days following persistent rains compelled the schools in Satkania upazila of Chattogram to remain closed for two weeks.
Bangladesh crab exports recovering from pandemic loss
The recovery comes after the Department of Fisheries started issuance of certificates to exporters in line with the requirement of Chinese authorities regarding crabs and eel fish…
Government cuts Bangladesh Bank borrowing to tame inflation
The government has targeted to keep inflation within 6 percent this fiscal year.
In funding climate actions, we can be more creative
The writer says a simple loss and damage aviation levy could be imposed on passengers flying on airlines to contribute to a climate loss and damage fund.
Onion prices rising again in Bangladesh
Farmers claim most of their onion supply is already finished, with the small reserve remaining not enough to cover the total demand until fresh stocks arrive after the next four…