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Retail gas prices hiked for power plants, industries and commercial users
The government of Bangladesh has raised the retail gas prices for public, private and captive power plants and also for industries and commercial users with effect from February 1.
Saudi govt reduces Umrah insurance cost for foreign pilgrims by 63%
The Saudi government has announced that the cost of comprehensive Umrah insurance for foreign pilgrims has been reduced by 63 percent.
US will condemn violence – from opposition or govt security forces in Bangladesh: Donald Lu
US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu has emphasised the government and the opposition “working together peacefully” to ensure the freedom of assembly as Bangladesh moves towards the next national election.
Militancy dishonouring Islam instead of dignifying it: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday called upon Alem and Olama (Islamic scholars) to instil humanitarian values among people and guide them against terrorism, militancy and drug addiction.
No discussion on RAB reforms with US: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday said the US side did not discuss anything on the reforms of elite force RAB; rather they described RAB’s current activities “satisfactory.”
Issues of participatory election, CHT discussed over lunch with Donald Lu
Participatory election, overall election process and Chittagong Hill Tracts issues were briefly discussed at a meeting over lunch with US Assistant Secretary of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu held at Foreign Service Academy on Sunday.
First phase of Bishwa Ijtema ends today with ‘Akheri Munajat’
The first phase of the three-day Bishwa Ijtema – the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj – ended today with ‘Akheri Munajat’ (final prayer).
Dhaka air world’s most polluted this morning
Dhaka has topped the list of cities around the world with the worst air quality this morning (January 15, 2023).
2023 Military Strength Ranking: Bangladesh 12th among ‘Powers on the Rise’
Bangladesh has ranked 40th out of 145 countries in the annual Global Firepower 2023 Military Strength Ranking.
Dhaka studying US Indo-Pacific Strategy: Momen
Ahead of US official Donald Lu's visit, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Friday said Bangladesh stands ready to do whatever is needed for the people's welfare, noting that the government is still studying the issues related to US Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS).
Dhaka air world’s most polluted this morning
Dhaka has once again topped the list of world cities with the worst air quality.
Govt desperate to suppress opposition leaders and activists: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that the government has become "desperate" to suppress the opposition leaders and activists being afraid of the ongoing pro-democracy movement.
Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia route resume after five hours
Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route resumed at 10:30am today after five hours of suspension.
Dhaka's air most polluted in the world this morning
The densely populated capital of Bangladesh has once again topped the list of world cities with the worst air quality.
Public suffering for BNP’s mass sit-in programme won’t be tolerated: Minister
Issuing a note of warning, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said public suffering and anarchy centering the BNP’s mass-sit-in programme in the city will not be tolerated.