Bangladesh is in talks with China to bring high-speed bullet trains capable of travelling at around 350 kilometres per hour, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat said on Sunday. “We are in discussions about bringing high-speed bullet trains from China. They can travel at around 350 kilometres per hour. Even if our trains run at a lower speed, ...

State minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku has said the ongoing dengue situation in Dhaka and other districts could take a more alarming turn over the coming months, urging citizens to remain vigilant from now. ‘The risk of dengue may increase further in the coming months, so everyone needs to become aware from now,’ Tuku said while addressing ...

To marinate the hilsa fish • 4 pieces Hilsa fish (Ilish mach) • ½ cup Yogurt (Dahi) • 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste • ½ tsp Cumin powder (Jeera powder) • 1 tsp Red chilli powder • 1 tsp Salt To prepare Beresta (Crispy fried onion) • 2 large Onions, thin sliced • ½ cup oil to deep fry the onions ...

Known as the ‘land of tea’, Sreemangal in Moulvibazar wakes to the footsteps of tea workers moving through its rolling green gardens. From early morning, women and men move from one tea bush to another, picking tender leaves and carrying them in baskets before depositing them into large sacks. Their hands help produce the tea that eventually reaches tables across ...

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to launch a fresh investigation into various allegations of corruption, bribery, tender manipulation and money laundering against NCP spokesperson and former interim government adviser, Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain. Instead of conducting a separate investigation into new allegations, the commission will incorporate them into its ongoing investigation, said ACC Assistant Director (Public Relations) Tanjir Ahmed. ...

South Africa wrapped up a dominant 3-0 ODI series victory over Namibia with a commanding nine-wicket win in the third and final match. Namibia were dismissed for 156 in 36.2 overs, with Bjorn Fortuin leading the South African attack, taking 4-33. The Proteas then raced to 157-1 in just 21.3 overs to secure another emphatic victory. Fortuin was named Player ...

Bangladesh and France on Sunday discussed issues and ways to further strengthen political engagement between the two countries as a three-member delegation of French senators met State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam. The two sides also exchanged views on a range of bilateral and multilateral issues during the meeting held at the state minister’s office here, said a ...

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for further strengthening cooperation with Pakistan in various areas of mutual interest, including trade, commerce and investment, air connectivity, education and training. He made the call during a courtesy meeting with Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider at Bangabhaban on Sunday. During the meeting, the Pakistani High Commissioner reiterated an invitation from ...

Power generation at the Rampal coal-fired power plant fell by half on Sunday noon after its second unit shut down due to a technical glitch. The plant’s power supply to the national grid fell to 600-megawatt from 1,100-megawatt due to the technical issue, which would take at least four days to resolve, said Anwarul Azim, general manager at the power ...

The Australian High Commission in Bangladesh has welcomed Stephen Rodriques, the new Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh. In a Facebook post on Sunday, the Australian High Commission said the meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on Bangladesh’s development priorities and discuss ways to further strengthen the longstanding partnership between Australia and UNDP. The ...