Analysis How high will fares be on such costly metro rail projects?

The fare set for the Uttara–Motijheel route under Awami League government, which was ousted in the July mass uprising, is higher than fares on metro

ECNEC meeting 3 Metro Rail projects in Dhaka to cost Tk 2.5 trillion

At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) yesterday, Wednesday the government increased the costs of two metro rail projects

Universal pension scheme: Money can be withdrawn after 5 years

The proposals will be presented at a meeting of the National Pension Authority’s board of directors at the Secretariat Thursday.

Local government elections unlikely this year

Government sources said the issue of students’ examinations and preparations was being given importance in determining the timing of the elections.

Photo story A home for birds at Arakul Math

Malaysia PM to offer to host Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing in deal for Rohingya return

BGMEA leaders exchange views with Opposition leader

The meeting took place on Wednesday evening at the Leader of the Opposition’s official residence on Minto Road in the capital.

US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly

The US has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week’s UN General Assembly.

No one will be forced to join political programmes: JCD president

JCD President Rakibul Islam urged students not to miss classes or exams for political events, promising no coercive campus politics or forced participation.

BRAC welcomes Arinjoy Dhar as deputy executive director

Milestone School teacher killed in Banasree road crash

SRB formally begins journey as specialised police unit

DUCSU term ends, current committee can stay on for 3 months with limited powers

Class XI admission: First-phase results published, here’s how to check

Rooppur Power Plant Work underway to supply 300MW to national grid within next month: Russian Ambassador

Teacher killed in mugging DB now says 3 suspects held by RAB were not involved

Class XI admission: More than 980,000 selected, 416 colleges get no students

TOP SHOTS (16 September 2026)

Bangladesh’s Nepal tour confirmed; three-match T20I series to honour flood victims

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Construction works of metro rail project in DhakaProthom Alo file photo

Analysis How high will fares be on such costly metro rail projects?

The fare set for the Uttara–Motijheel route under Awami League government, which was ousted in the July mass uprising, is higher than fares on metro

ECNEC meeting 3 Metro Rail projects in Dhaka to cost Tk 2.5 trillion

Universal pension scheme: Money can be withdrawn after 5 years

Local government elections unlikely this year

Photo story A home for birds at Arakul Math

Century-old Arakul Math area in Dakshin Keraniganj was once alive with the chirping of parrots and many other species of birds.

Malaysia PM to offer to host Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing in deal for Rohingya return

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said he would invite Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing for an official visit if Myanmar accepts returning Rohingya refugees.

BGMEA leaders exchange views with Opposition leader

US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly

No one will be forced to join political programmes: JCD president

BRAC welcomes Arinjoy Dhar as deputy executive director

Milestone School teacher killed in Banasree road crash

SRB formally begins journey as specialised police unit

DUCSU term ends, current committee can stay on for 3 months with limited powers

The one-year regular term of the current committee of Dhaka University Central Students’ union (DUCSU) has ended

Class XI admission: First-phase results published, here’s how to check

The first-phase results of students selected for admission to Class XI at colleges and madrasas for the 2026–27 academic year were published

Rooppur Power Plant Work underway to supply 300MW to national grid within next month: Russian Ambassador

Khozin also said Russia had issued visas to around 3,000 Bangladeshi workers in recent months.

Teacher killed in mugging DB now says 3 suspects held by RAB were not involved

Class XI admission: More than 980,000 selected, 416 colleges get no students

TOP SHOTS (16 September 2026)

Bangladesh’s Nepal tour confirmed; three-match T20I series to honour flood victims

Readymade garment factories: Are physical and mental stress behind the ‘ghost’ scare?

ECNEC meeting 3 Metro Rail projects in Dhaka to cost Tk 2.5 trillion

At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) yesterday, Wednesday the government increased the costs of two metro rail projects

Universal pension scheme: Money can be withdrawn after 5 years

The proposals will be presented at a meeting of the National Pension Authority’s board of directors at the Secretariat Thursday.

Local government elections unlikely this year

Teacher killed in mugging DB now says 3 suspects held by RAB were not involved

Class XI admission: More than 980,000 selected, 416 colleges get no students

TOP SHOTS (16 September 2026)

Bangladesh’s Nepal tour confirmed; three-match T20I series to honour flood victims

Readymade garment factories: Are physical and mental stress behind the ‘ghost’ scare?

Construction works of metro rail project in DhakaProthom Alo file photo

Analysis How high will fares be on such costly metro rail projects?

The fare set for the Uttara–Motijheel route under Awami League government, which was ousted in the July mass uprising, is higher than fares on metro

Photo story A home for birds at Arakul Math

Century-old Arakul Math area in Dakshin Keraniganj was once alive with the chirping of parrots and many other species of birds.

Malaysia PM to offer to host Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing in deal for Rohingya return

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said he would invite Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing for an official visit if Myanmar accepts returning Rohingya refugees.

BRAC welcomes Arinjoy Dhar as deputy executive director

Milestone School teacher killed in Banasree road crash

SRB formally begins journey as specialised police unit

DUCSU term ends, current committee can stay on for 3 months with limited powers

The one-year regular term of the current committee of Dhaka University Central Students’ union (DUCSU) has ended

Class XI admission: First-phase results published, here’s how to check

The first-phase results of students selected for admission to Class XI at colleges and madrasas for the 2026–27 academic year were published

Rooppur Power Plant Work underway to supply 300MW to national grid within next month: Russian Ambassador

Khozin also said Russia had issued visas to around 3,000 Bangladeshi workers in recent months.

BGMEA leaders exchange views with Opposition leader

The meeting took place on Wednesday evening at the Leader of the Opposition’s official residence on Minto Road in the capital.

US again denies Palestinian leader Abbas visa to attend UN assembly

The US has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week’s UN General Assembly.

No one will be forced to join political programmes: JCD president

JCD President Rakibul Islam urged students not to miss classes or exams for political events, promising no coercive campus politics or forced participation.