PPP shows tremendous success in project implementation
However, he said, the PPP Authority is implementing mega projects that are strategically important for the development of the nation as a whole. Since its inception, the PPP Authority has been actively engaged in identifying, prioritizing, and selecting potential PPP projects. To realize these objectives, he said, the PPP Authority has become a cornerstone of Bangladesh's development strategy. Describing the regularity framework of PPP, Rahman said the PPP Act of 2015, along with various guidelines and rules, ensures a standardized and internationally recognized approach to public-private partnerships. "Some of these guidelines include the Procurement Guidelines for PPP Projects (2018), Guidelines for Unsolicited Proposals (2018), G2G Policy (2017), Rules for National Priority Projects (2018), and Rules for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for PPP Projects (2018)," he added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 11, 2023 09:29 UTC
Death toll in Mohakhali petrol pump fire rises to three
Another victim of the fire at Royal Filling Station in Mohakhali has died on Monday, pushing the death toll up to three. Five other victims are undergoing treatment in the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, reports bdnews24.com. Amir Hossain Suman, 32, who worked as the cashier at the fuel station, died around 7:15 am on Monday from his injuries. Motor mechanic Md Salahuddin, 38, and engineer Abul Khair Gazi had previously died from burns suffered in the same incident. Both of them worked at the petrol pump.
Source:bd News24
December 11, 2023 08:05 UTC
General Daily Insight for December 11, 2023
General Daily Insight for December 11, 2023 We can all get along on a day like this. Cancer June 21 – July 22 A very pleasant day is ahead of you, and you’ve possibly got a particular person to thank for it. There is an easy flow of energy overhead as Mercury in your responsible 6th house sextiles Venus in your feelings-focused 4th house. This energy gets an extra boost as Mercury works with entrancing Venus in your 3rd House of Communications. Mental Mercury in your foundational 4th house is sextiling Venus in your 2nd House of Income, which could help you come up with modern ways to increase your net worth.
Source:Daily Sun
December 11, 2023 07:42 UTC
25 BNP men jailed for three years for vandalism
A Dhaka court has sentenced 25 activists of the BNP and its affiliate organisations to three years in jail each for vandalism, reports bdnews24.com. 68 BNP faction, and Razia Alam aka Razia Sultana, president of the Dhaka South Mohila Dal. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Sheikh Sadir delivered the verdicts in the absence of the defendants, said Neehar Hossain, a member of their defence team. The court heard the arguments for the prosecution and defence and recorded the statements of three witnesses for the prosecution. A case was filed against 25 suspects at Bangshal Police Station over the incident.
Source:bd News24
December 11, 2023 05:59 UTC
Embattled wolves gain a new frontier in Democratic Colorado. The move is stoking political tensions
Corsicana, TX (75110)TodayPartly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph..TonightMostly cloudy. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Source:Daily Sun
December 11, 2023 05:25 UTC
Over 300 Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar arrive in Indonesia's Aceh region after weeks at sea
Over 300 Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar arrive in Indonesia's Aceh region after weeks at seaTwo boats carrying more than 300 Rohingya Muslims, including emaciated women and children, have arrived at Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh after being adrift for weeks
Source:Daily Sun
December 11, 2023 03:05 UTC
BFF bans BKSP for one year over registration issues, hiding information
The Bangladesh Football Federation has banned Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan, or BKSP, from all football-related activities for a year over a player registration issue and on charges of concealing information. The incident occurred in the 2023 Second Division Football League 2023 and Under-17 Third Division Football League, both of which operate under the BFF. Following a second-division match between BKSP Academy and Arambagh Football Academy in November, Arambagh raised complaints over BKSP players, prompting an investigation where the disciplinary committee found proof that the BKSP fielded a different player in place of one officially in the line-up. According to a contract in the U17 third-division league, the BKSP was supposed to feature Naimur Rahman, Hasan Mia and Mohammad Zifat for Chawkbazar KIngs. But those who actually played using their names were Mohammad Tasin, Ihsan Habub Ridwan and Rifat Kazi.
Source:bd News24
December 11, 2023 00:52 UTC
Laura Pritchett: The gift of a sweater can’t change a life, but a book can
I’d gone from a book-a-day kiddo to a young woman who didn’t read much in high school, despite my professed love of books. Maybe it’s aging or phones or ADHD or the pandemic, but they find it hard to sink into a good book. I don’t remember a single other graduation gift or who gave me what or if they gave me anything at all. As they say, a sweater or a necklace never changed a life. So gift a book or 10 this year — and support indie bookstores, authors, art, ideas — and best of all, perhaps, expand someone’s life.
Source:Daily Sun
December 10, 2023 21:07 UTC
Bangladesh looks to early season onions as India export ban send prices spiralling
The government is banking on onions being harvested early ahead of the season as prices of the kitchen staple have almost doubled overnight after India banned exports to stabilise the domestic market. India on Thursday replaced a floor price to export onions with a near total ban until Mar 31, 2024. The decision prompted traders in Bangladesh to raise the prices of imported onions to Tk 190 a kg while locally produced onions are being sold at Tk 200. The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection conducted drives across the country to prevent profiteering and stockpiling.
Source:bd News24
December 10, 2023 19:52 UTC
Emission reduction pledges for 2030 needs to be increased seven times: Shahab Uddin
Emission reduction pledges for 2030 needs to be increased seven times: Shahab UddinDHAKA, Dec 10, 2023 (BSS)-Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin today said the ambition of emission reduction pledges for 2030 needs to be increased seven times to keep 1.5 degree goal of the Paris Agreement. The minister said the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), Adaptation Fund (AF) and GEF Trust Fund should be strengthened with adequate resources and access of that funds should be quick and easy. Bangladesh firmly emphasizes the doubling adaptation fund and support for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) implementation, which is the priority of 49 countries those have already prepared and submitted their NAPs. “We are looking forward to adopting a decision on Global Goal on Adaptation emphasising on time bound implementable targets for achieving climate resilience,” Shahab Uddin said. It is also important for the discussion of New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) of climate finance, the minister said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 10, 2023 19:16 UTC
Govt trying to bring back convicted war criminals Mueen, Ashraf
DHAKA, Dec 10, 2023 (BSS) - The government's effort has been continuing to bring back convicted war criminals Chowdhury Mueen Uddin from the UK and Ashrafuzzaman Khan from the US. Mueen and Ashraf were sentenced to death after Special War Crimes Tribunal found them guilty of abducting and murdering 18 intellectuals including nine university teachers, six journalists and three doctors in December of 1971. Immediately after December 16, 1971, when Bangladesh achieved victory in the war, Mueen, a leader of infamous Al-Badr Bahini, fled Bangladesh and emerged as a leader of the Muslim community in the UK. After his conviction, Bangladesh requested the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) to issue a red notice to arrest Mueen. As Al-Badr commander, he not only helped in the abduction and massacre of the intellectuals but himself shot seven professors of Dhaka University in the killing ground of Mirpur.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 10, 2023 18:05 UTC
BNP urges people to keep shops closed, cancel overseas trips to resist government
The BNP has called upon the people to keep their shops closed, cancel overseas trips and scale down wedding parties to resist the government through noncooperation before the Jan 7 election. Opposition activists took to the streets on Sunday with the families of 'missing' and 'murdered' party loyalists to demand the release of its incarcerated leaders and activists and the protection of human rights in the country. In a departure from its recent stream of hartals and blockades, BNP adherents lined the sidewalk outside the Jatiya Press Club to stage a human-chain protest to mark Human Rights Day. Selima Rahman, a member of the BNP’s policymaking National Standing Committee, said their Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has urged all to say “No” to the government. Keep your shops shut, stop travelling abroad and scale down wedding parties,” she said.
Source:bd News24
December 10, 2023 16:56 UTC
25 BNP activists get 3 years in jail for vandalism
The activists were accused of vandalising vehicles and stores in Dhaka’s Bangshal in 2018A Dhaka court has sentenced 25 activists of the BNP and its affiliate organisations to three years in jail each for vandalism and stirring unrest. 68 BNP faction, and Razia Alam aka Razia Sultana, president of the Dhaka South Mohila Dal. The chief of Bangshal Police Station was tasked with apprehending them after warrants for their arrest were issued. On Sept 6, 2018, Taiju and other activists for the BNP and its affiliate organisations gathered near the Ahmed Bawani School in Dhaka’s Bangshal area to demand the release of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, the case documents say. A case was filed against 25 suspects at Bangshal Police Station over the incident.
Source:bd News24
December 10, 2023 14:51 UTC
BNP stages human-chain protest to mark Human Rights Day
The BNP has taken to the streets with the families of 'missing' and 'murdered' party loyalists to demand the release of its incarcerated leaders and activists and the protection of human rights in the country. In a departure from its recent stream of hartals and blockades, BNP adherents lined the sidewalk outside the Jatiya Press Club to stage a human-chain protest on Sunday, marking Human Rights Day. They chanted slogans emphasising the importance of preserving fundamental rights, while reiterating calls for the resignation of the Awami League administration and the establishment of a neutral election-time government.
Source:bd News24
December 10, 2023 13:30 UTC