Central Desk
Decision on gas price hike proposal Sunday
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) is set to announce its decision on Sunday on the proposal to raise the price of natural gas. BERC chairman Abdul Jalil will announce the decision at 3 pm at a virtual briefing.
Polls under a party govt challenging: Nurul Huda
Former chief election commissioner KM Nurul Huda on Saturday said there are challenges in holding polls under a party government.
8 killed, 20 injured in explosion in India's Uttar Pradesh
Eight people, including six members of a family, were killed and more than 20 others injured today in an explosion at a fire crackers factory in Haripur district under India's state of Uttar Pradesh.
Putin proposes options for grain exports from Ukraine
Russia guarantees the unimpeded passage of ships carrying Ukrainian grain if Ukraine clears its ports of mines, and can ensure its export through controlled ports such as Berdyansk and Mariupol, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with Rossiya 1 TV channel.
Britain to hold star-studded party for queen's jubilee
Britain geared up Saturday for a "party at the palace" concert starring Diana Ross and Andrea Bocelli, set to be watched by millions to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne.
Hajj flight begins tomorrow
The hajj flight operates for this year carrying Bangladeshi pilgrims will begins from tomorrow.
No Covid-19 death logged in 24 hrs
Bangladesh today logged zero Covid-19 death in the past 24 hours while it recorded 31 coronavirus positive cases during the period.
US urged to recognise Bangladesh's improvement on labour, HR issues
Bangladesh has urged the United States (US) to recognise its continuous improvements of labor and human rights situations.
All political parties to be invited to Padma Bridge inauguration: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Saturday said all political parties, including BNP, which opposed the construction of Padma Bridge, will be invited to the inaugural ceremony of the bridge.
First Hajj flight leaves for Saudi Arabia on Sunday
The first hajj flight, carrying 419 pilgrims, is scheduled to leave Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for Saudi Arabia on Sunday (June 5).
EU bans most Russian oil, sanctions alleged Putin girlfriend
The EU formally adopted a ban on most Russian oil imports on Friday, hitting Moscow with its toughest sanctions over the war on Ukraine after weeks of wrangling with Hungary.
No alternative to Sheikh Hasina for development: Hanif
Awami League joint general secretary Mahabubul Alam Hanif on Friday said there is no alternative to leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for continuation of the country's development spree.
Padma Bridge is a blessing for southern people: Rezaul Karim
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim has said that Padma Bridge is a blessing for the southern people and it will bring unimaginable changes to the economy of the region.
BNP asks Awami League to learn from 1974 famine
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir asked the ruling party Awami League to take a lesson from the famine in 1974 and take effective steps.
Dhaka University holds 'Ga' unit admission test
Dhaka University (DU) on Friday held the admission test of the 'Ga' unit under the Faculty of Business Studies for the 2021-22 academic session.