The government should formulate a legal framework and rules for a sustainable waste management system in order to improve the lives of those who live by collecting waste, feel experts. Green activists and civil society members yesterday urged the government to take immediate steps in this regard. The…

Information Secretary Martuza Ahmed yesterday  said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is working to materialize Bangabandhu's dream of transforming the country into 'Sonar-Bangla', reports BSS. "She (Sheikh Hasina) is working relentlessly to build a poverty and hunger-free 'Sonar…

The BNP wants to stage a big show at its November 12 rally at Suhrawardy Udyan to mark the National Revolution and Solidarity Day, which the party observes on November 7. BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia is scheduled to be present at the rally as the chief guest. Along with the party leaders from Dhaka,…

Speakers at a discussion in the city on yesterday stressed the need for taking initiative for sustainable garbage management and quick formation of legal framework and policy in this regard, reports UNB. Poribesh Bachao Andolon (Poba), an environmental advocacy group, and Grambanglar Unnayan Committee…

Mitsui & Co. Ltd of Japan and Coal Power Generation Company Bangladesh Limited inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday to set up a 500MW LNG-based power plant in Cox’s Bazar’s Matarbari. The combined cycle power plant will use imported LNG as fuel. As a joint venture project,…

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president, Joynul Abedin, alleged yesterday (Wednesday) that recently judges of the Supreme Court (SC) have been visiting Bangabhaban frequently, which is not a good sign for the judiciary. “It is not good sign for the judges to go to Bangababhan frequently.…