Weekend
Work on 20-year STP begins today
The government is going to implement the 20-year Strategic Transport Plan with the aim to free the capital from nagging tailbacks. The project will be implemented on a stretch of 17,500 square kilometres of area in the Dhaka city and Narayanganj, Munshiganj, Narsingdi, Gazipur and Manikganj districts under a proper transport plan...[ + ]
PDB takes steps for smooth power supply in Ctg during Ramadan
The Power Development Board has taken special measures, including increasing generation and rearranging distribution, to improve the abysmal power situation in Chittagong during the month of Ramadan. According to PDB sources in Chittagong, Bakhrabad Gas Systems Limited will supply additional 10 million cubic feet gas every day to the Raujan Power Plant from the beginning of the month of September...[ + ]
Magnificent Mehrab
An all-round performance from Mehrab Hossain Jr, which included an attacking unbeaten 132 and a three-wicket haul, guided Bangladesh to a comprehensive 120-run victory against Northern Territory Chief Minister’s XI at the Gardens Oval on Wednesday. Bangladesh’s batting effort was backed by solid partnerships and that helped in compiling an imposing 305, which proved way out of reach for the home side...[ + ]
Abahani storm
into semis
Dhaka Abahani stormed into the semi-finals of the Citycell Federation Cup Football with a 2-0 win over Sheikh Russell at the Bangbandhu National Stadium on Wednesday. The match kicked off 20 minutes late due to the heavy downpour and was suspended for another six minutes during the first half as the floodlights dimmed...[ + ]
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