New Lines to Ease Congestion, Boost Regional Connectivity
Bangladesh has announced plans to expand Dhaka’s metro rail network, with three new lines set to be completed by 2030.…
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Govt Steps Up Vector Control Amid Rising Cases
Bangladesh’s Health Ministry has launched a nationwide dengue awareness campaign as cases surged in Dhaka, Chattogram, and several northern districts.…
Bangladesh Boosts Power Sector with $24M Equipment Export
Bangladesh’s Energypac Engineering has exported $24 million worth of power transformers and substation equipment to Nepal’s Electricity Authority. This export…
Green License: Digital Carbon Footprint Labels for Motor Vehicles
In a pioneering move, Bangladesh has rolled out a digital “Carbon Tag” system for all new vehicle registrations. Each vehicle’s…
Innovative Trellis: Dhaka Launches Canal-Borne Market Hubs
To cope with rapid urban densification, Bangladesh is piloting floating marketplaces on select canals in Dhaka. These eco-friendly floating platforms,…
Cutting-Edge Renewable Energy Debuts in River City
Dhaka is implementing a pilot project to install floating solar panel arrays on urban canals—an innovative way to generate clean…
Bangladesh Averts Severe Food Crisis Amid Global Price Surge
Following a spike in global food prices—the highest in over two years—Bangladesh’s government implemented a rapid import strategy for rice…
Bangladesh Announces ‘Green Dhaka’ Initiative to Combat Urban Heat
Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, has launched the “Green Dhaka Initiative,” a plan to plant 1 million trees within the city limits…
Bangladesh Opens South Asia’s Largest Solar Park in Gaibandha
Bangladesh has inaugurated South Asia’s largest solar power plant, a 600 MW facility in Gaibandha district, developed with support from…
Dhaka to Build 1,200 MW Solar Parks by 2030
In a major green energy push, Bangladesh has secured $500 million in funding from the World Bank to construct large-scale…