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Rooppur NPP: Turbine installed at the first unit

The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has reached a major milestone with the successful installation of the turbine at Unit 1. ...

25 Mar 2025 16:28 PM

Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi hosts an interaction with Indian investors and business leaders ahead of the Investment Summit in April

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi hosted an event for Indian investors and business leaders to explore investment opportunities ...

20 Mar 2025 22:55 PM

Low budget allocation for hypertension control in Bangladesh raises concerns

Hypertension and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) cause 71% of deaths in Bangladesh, yet only 4.2% of the health budget is allocated ...

19 Mar 2025 19:05 PM

Hydraulic tests completed at Rooppur nuclear power plant, preparing for next phase

Hydraulic tests at 24.5 MPa have been successfully completed at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marking ...

19 Mar 2025 19:01 PM

Fortify Rights: 65 Rohingya refugees killed in militant attacks in 2024

A new Fortify Rights report exposes atrocities committed by Rohingya militant groups in Bangladesh, including killings, abductions, and torture, potentially ...

19 Mar 2025 18:52 PM

ATMA calls for reform of cigarette price tiers to strengthen tobacco tax measures

The Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) has proposed merging Bangladesh's low and medium cigarette price tiers to strengthen tobacco tax measures ...

18 Mar 2025 20:06 PM

Rooppur NPP Unit-2 to receive new heavy cranes from Russia

A 50-ton bridge crane for Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is ready for shipment from Russia. With advanced equipment and ...

17 Mar 2025 15:29 PM

Experts propose merging cigarette price tiers to improve tobacco control in FY 2025-26 budget

Experts at a workshop in Dhaka proposed merging Bangladesh’s low and medium-tier cigarette categories to enhance tobacco tax effectiveness. The ...

13 Mar 2025 18:55 PM

Assembly of RITM-200 reactor vessel for Russia's nuclear icebreaker Leningrad begins

The assembly of the RITM-200 reactor vessel for Russia's nuclear icebreaker Leningrad has begun. Part of Project 22220, these powerful ...

13 Mar 2025 18:52 PM

Shapla, Shahbagh, and Jamaat: Advisor Mahfuj's post unravels a complex legacy

Advisor Mahfuj Alam, now heading the Information Ministry, has become a focal point of political controversy, particularly following the Long ...

13 Mar 2025 10:10 AM