Central Desk
Liz Truss rules out windfall tax to fund energy price freeze
Liz Truss on Wednesday faced her first parliamentary grilling as British Prime Minister, ruling out a windfall tax to fund any freeze on energy bills to offset huge rises in the cost of gas and electricity.
Biden says 'sure' to see Xi if he joins G20 meeting in Bali
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said he was "sure" he'd meet Xi Jinping in November if the Chinese leader decides to attend a G20 meeting planned in Indonesia's resort island of Bali, reports AFP.
Xi and Putin to meet in Uzbekistan next week: Russia
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin will meet next week during a regional summit in Uzbekistan, a Russian diplomat said Wednesday, in what would be the Chinese leader's first trip abroad since the early days of the pandemic.
Pakistan opt to bowl against Afghanistan in key Asia Cup tie
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field first against Afghanistan in their bid to seal a final spot in the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament on Wednesday.
BNP believes in gun, foreigners: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said BNP believes that it could go to power relying on the strength of gun, foreigners and conspiracy.
New Delhi gives all that Dhaka sought: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said India has given all that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought to the neighbouring country for the welfare of the people and address the ongoing global crisis.
Bangladesh logs zero Covid death, 282 positive cases
Bangladesh today logged zero Covid-19 death while it recorded 282 coronavirus positive cases during the same period.
India offers free transit to Bangladesh for exports to third countries
India has offered free transit via its territory to Bangladesh for exporting its products to third countries through specified land customs stations, airports and seaports.
Up to PM to decide whether Momen will remain foreign minister or not: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said It is up to the prime minister to decide whether AK Abdul Momen will remain the foreign minister or not.
12kg LPG cylinder price hiked by Tk 16
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Wednesday hiked the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 1.33 per kg.
PM seeks India's larger investment in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called Bangladesh the most liberal nation for investment, urging Indian investors to invest largely in her country's infrastructure, manufacturing, energy and transport sectors.
Nagar Paribahan buses to launched two new routes from Oct 13
The buses of Nagar Paribahan will be launched on two new routes from October 13, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh said Tuesday, reports UNB.
BNP leader, his manager shot in Khulna
A leader of Bangladesh Nationalist Party and his manager returning home on a two-wheeler were shot by two bike-borne men in Khulna on Tuesday night.
Biman remained in profit through pandemic: State Minister
National flag carrier Biman is now a profitable organisation, thanks to the efforts and various initiatives taken by the government, according to State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Md Mahbub Ali.
Dhaka to list Indian Oil as G2G supplier of refined petroleum products
Bangladesh has agreed to designate Indian Oil Corporation Limited as a Government to Government, or G2G, supplier of refined petroleum products, according to Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, reports UNB.