ADB approves $167m loan for gas infrastructure
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $167 million loan to promote sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty in Bangladesh by improving production efficiency at a key gas field north of the capital Dhaka and by expanding transmission infrastructure.
PM seeks to showcase Bangladesh as SDG 6 model
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday sought Bangladesh to be showcased as an international model for SDG 6, involving clean water and sanitation, through adopting appropriate strategy and action plan.
1.43 lakh students absent on first day of primary exams
About 1.43 lakh students were absent from the first exam of primary and ibtedayi completion examinations on Sunday, according to Directorate of Primary Education exam control room.
None will be allowed to trespass into Bangladesh, says home minister
The minister for home affairs, Asaduzzman Khan, on Sunday said Bangladesh would not allow anyone to trespass into its territory in the wake of severe sectarian violence in Myanmar.
JnU students, trader clash leave 5 injured
At least five people, including, a policeman were injured in a clash between Jagannath University students and traders of Patuatuli market in the capital on Sunday following an altercation over purchasing a wrist watch.
Derailment snaps rail link with north, south dists
Railway communication of the north-southern districts with rest of the country remained snapped since around 11:00am on Sunday following derailment of a goods train’s locomotive and six wagons in Eco Park area in Sirajganj.
Dearth of open space chokes city life
Most of the open spaces under Dhaka North City Corporation have remained in an abandoned state while others have gone to the grabbers, leaving hardly any recreational facilities for more than 40 lakh of its residents.
Mobilise public opinion against terrorism, extremism: PM
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Saturday iterated her call to the people of all strata to mobilise public opinion against terrorism and militancy as she vowed again to establish Bangladesh as a peaceful nation in the world.
BNP proposals on Election commission: Initiate talks, tweets Khaleda
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday claimed that discussion should be initiated immediately based on her party’s recent proposals on Election Commission for holding a fair general election.
Citizens want justice of attack on Santals
Eminent citizens on Saturday urged the government to ensure justice for the November 6 attack on Santals at Sahebganj-Bagda farm of Rangpur Sugar Mills at Gobindaganj in Gaibandha and proper compensation for the victims.
