Gas supply suspended in Dhaka areas today: Emergency pipeline will operate from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Today, Sunday, gas supply will be closed for 4 hours – from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm – for emergency work on the pipeline in many areas of Dhaka. The areas where gas supply is suspended include Khilgaon, Nandipara, Bashabo, Madartek, Goran, Sipahibagh, Rampura, Banashree, Mugda and Manda. Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited […]

Emir of Qatar's visit to Bangladesh: Focus on energy, trade and cooperation 22 April

Several senior diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that Qatar's former Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani had visited Bangladesh in 2005. Another Emir of Qatar is set to visit Bangladesh after almost two decades. Qatar's diplomatic relations with the Arab League, particularly other Middle East countries and Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia, […]

China-Bangladesh enjoy solid political trust and fruitful cooperation: Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said Bangladesh and China enjoy “solid and deep” political trust and “meaningful practical cooperation” in various fields, bringing concrete benefits to both countries. Xi Jinping said that over the past 53 years, Bangladesh has steadfastly maintained its independence, strived to develop its economy and improve people's livelihood, and to realize […]

Dhaka's canals transformed into lush green fields: delay in garbage removal for years

From December 2020, Dhaka North City Corporation and Dhaka South City Corporation officially took over the charge of canals and drains from Dhaka WASA. South City got the responsibility of maintaining seven canals. Of these, three are box culverts (Arambagh-Segunbagicha, Panthapath and Dholai Khal). Dhaka North City got the responsibility of maintaining 29 canals. In […]