Electricity generated in Nepal will now reach Bangladesh via the Indian grid, marking the first trilateral power transaction.
Md. Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser to Bangladesh Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources; Haryana Chief Minister and Indian Minister for Power, and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar; and Dipak Khadka, Nepal Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation jointly inaugurated the historic milestone in regional energy cooperation.
This landmark development strengthens sub-regional connectivity and sets a new benchmark in the South Asian power sector.
A cargo vessel from Pakistan Karachi has arrived at Chittagong Port, the first-ever direct maritime link between the two countries.
Carrying a diverse array of goods with an estimated 2,300 TEUs of capacity, the vessel voyage highlights growing demand for direct trade between the two countries, said a press release on Wednesday.
Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Syed Ahmed Maroof termed the direct shipping route a major step forward in enhancing bilateral trade and business ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh besides boosting a more integrated and trade network across the region.
He said that the initiative will not only accelerate the existing trade flows but also promote new opportunities for businesses on both sides.
Bangladesh Army recovered more than 6000 illegal guns and arrested over 2,500 people as part of its move to strengthen security since the students-people upsurge that ousted Sheikh Hasina from power on August 5.
Col Intekhab Haider Khan, Colonel Staff of the Directorate of Military Operations, today disclosed the information at a press briefing at Officers Mess-A of the Army Headquarters.
During the press briefing, he spoke about the activities of the Army deployed In Aid to Civil Power.
At the moment, he said, the army personnel are actively performing their duties in 62 districts across the country in maintaining law and order through coordinated efforts with the interim government, relevant ministries, law enforcement agencies, local administration, various organizations, media and local people.
A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Dr. Selina Hayat Ivy, former Mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation, in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation. The order was issued on Wednesday by the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court.
The court acted on an application filed by Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Deputy Director Mohammad Neyamul Ahsan Ghazi. The ACC submission detailed allegations against Ivy, including abuse of power, financial misappropriation, and corruption involving irregularities carried out in her name and those of her family members.
The ACC argued that the travel ban was necessary to ensure a fair investigation, citing credible concerns that Ivy might attempt to flee the country.