Bangladesh
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Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, a symbol of strong bilateral ties: Putin
Oct 5, 2023Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, declared today that the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) would continue to stand as a testament to the close links between Moscow and Dhaka. “The flagship project meets the interests... -
Floods hit days after fires in eastern Australia
Oct 5, 2023Emergency services issued a warning for people to leave the area as floods threatened more than 130 properties in eastern Australia on Thursday. According to David Baker, deputy chief of the state’s emergency service, the McAllister... -
Nuclear fuel handing, receiving ceremony for RNPP tomorrow
Oct 4, 2023Tomorrow at the plant site, the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) will hold its nucleofuel handing and receiving event (graduate ceremony), with virtual participation from Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh.... -
‘Mujib: The Making of a Nation’ to be released on October 13
Oct 2, 2023On Friday, October 13, the much-anticipated biography of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation, will be released in theaters around the country. The film, directed by master filmmaker Shyam Benegal, will be released... -
Estimated magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts Bangladesh
Oct 2, 2023Dhaka was among the cities in Bangladesh that were affected by an earthquake on Monday, October 2. Around 6:45 pm, an earthquake was detected in Bangladesh. Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Bhutan, and China are the affected nations.... -
All set to open HSIA’s third terminal on October 7
Oct 2, 2023With over 90% of the exciting new terminal’s construction finished as of today, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) is prepared for the soft opening of its third terminal on October 7. “The terminal is ready to... -
Dengue death toll crosses 1000-mark
Oct 1, 2023With 17 additional fatalities reported in the last 24 hours up until Sunday morning, the total number of dengue infection-related deaths this year has increased to 1006. Additionally, according to data issued by the Directorate General... -
Networking Meeting held with journalists on palliative care at the Bandar Press Club
Oct 1, 2023A networking meeting was held on Saturday (30th September) in the hall of the Bandar Press Club of Narayanganj district under Compassionate Narayanganj project implemented by Ayat Education and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University with journalists... -
Over 300 tourists stranded on St Martin’s Island
Sep 30, 2023The local government has banned all sorts of watercraft, including tourist ships, speed boats, and service trawlers, from traveling between Teknaf and Saint Martin’s Island, leaving over 300 people stranded there. Low pressure in the Bay... -
Dollar price set at Tk 123.35 as forward rate under new rules
Sep 30, 2023New guidelines with a specified maximum rate have been implemented by Bangladesh Bank to decide the price of the dollar in the future (forward rate). According to these rules, the bank may charge a maximum of...
