Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with state-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) to set up a 1000MW solar power plant in Bangladesh. Read more
Among a number of incidents taking place on Tuesday (29 November), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you…
PM receives eye treatment as general patient
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today had her eyes checked up like a general patient after buying a Tk10 outdoor ticket at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital. Read more
HC gives 3 months to complete investigation in BASIC Bank scam
The High Court on Tuesday gave the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) an ultimatum of three months to complete the investigation of 61 cases filed in the incident of money laundered by BASIC Bank through a loan scam. Read more
Russian shipbuilders hiring Bangladeshis for the first time
The Russian shipbuilding industry is seeking to hire skilled manpower from Bangladesh for the first time in history. Read more
BNP gets Surawardy Udyan for 10 Dec rally under 26 conditions
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has approved BNP to use Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital instead of proposed Naya Paltan as the venue for its rally slated for 10 December under 26 conditions. Read more
WHO renames monkeypox as mpox, citing racism concerns
The World Health Organization has renamed monkeypox as mpox, citing concerns…
