November 2, 2026, 8:40 pm
High Court Seeks Report on Rooppur Hiring Irregularities
The High Court has ordered a two-month investigation into serious allegations of irregularities, corruption, fraud, and nepotism in recruitment at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi, Pabna. The benchread more
Harsh climate, poor infrastructure stall rare earth mining in Greenland
Because of the harsh environment in Greenland, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology have so far prevented anyone from building a mine to extract the sought-after rare earth elementsread more
NCP to appoint ‘ambassadors’ in 270 seats: What will they do?
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced constituency-based programmes across the country to ensure a ‘yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum, including the appointment of ambassadors in 270 constituencies, particularlyread more
Biman chooses Boeing
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided in principle to purchase 14 aircraft from Boeing — to expand its fleet and modernise the national flag carrier. The decision was taken at Biman’sread more
Venezuela blames explosions on US ‘military aggression’
Venezuela said it rejected “military aggression” by the United States after multiple explosions rocked capital Caracas and other areas early on Saturday(3 January). Attacks also took place in the statesread more
BCCI asks KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026 squad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today (3 January) asked Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the upcoming Indianread more
NCP Cox’s Bazar Unit Holds ‘Legitimacy to the People – 1971’ Flag Distribution Campaign
The Cox’s Bazar district unit of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) has organized a special flag distribution campaign titled “Legitimacy to the People – 1971.” On Friday morning, party leadersread more
Cement sector reels under overcapacity, weak demand, and financial strain
Bangladesh’s cement industry is grappling with one of its worst downturns as excess production capacity, soaring financial costs, and shrinking demand squeezing producers across the board. Most plants in theread more
Fuel is here, trial operation of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant to start in December
Science and Technology Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has said the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant will begin trial operations in December, noting that fuel for the plant has already arrived. Speaking toread more
Lack of experience seen as key hurdle for youth-led parties, survey says
About 53% of the respondents in a recent survey believe youth-led political parties formed after last year’s July mass uprising will not survive in Bangladesh’s political landscape due to inexperience.read more
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