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Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran

Dhaka, April 13 -- Oil prices have risen sharply following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a naval blockade of Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose more than 8 percent on ... Read More


New executive board of Bangladesh Physical Society formed

Dhaka, April 13 -- The election for the Executive Board of the Bangladesh Physical Society (BPS) for the 2026-2027 terms has been completed on Saturday at Mokaram Bhaban of the University of Dhaka. A... Read More


Moving bus catches fire in Bogura

Dhaka, April 12 -- A moving passenger bus has caught fire in Bogura's Shahjahanpur Upazila, but all passengers have managed to get off quickly and escape unharmed. The incident occurred around 8:00 a... Read More


Bank Asia holds 13th Extra-Ordinary General Meeting through digital platform

Dhaka, April 12 -- Bank Asia PLC convened its 13th Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Sunday through a digital platform. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Romo Rouf Chowdhury, Chairman of the ... Read More


Standard Islami Bank holds Quarterly Business Review Meeting 2026

Dhaka, April 12 -- Standard Islami Bank PLC organised a Quarterly Business Review Meeting at the bank's Head Office, Dhaka, on Saturday with the participation of Heads of selected branches of the bank... Read More


Bangladeshi killed in wall collapse at Saudi construction site

Dhaka, April 11 -- A 24-year-old Bangladeshi expatriate, Mohammad Yousuf, has been killed after being crushed by a collapsing wall at his workplace in Saudi Arabia's Dammam, according to officials and... Read More


Parliament passes bill to safeguard depositors' interests

Dhaka, April 10 -- The "Deposit Protection Bill, 2026" was passed in Parliament on Friday to safeguard the interests of depositors and ensure stability in the country's financial sector. The proposed ... Read More


Railways to add 200 Indian broad gauge coaches by 2027: Minister

Dhaka, April 9 -- Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has told Parliament that the supply of 200 broad gauge coaches from India is expected to start within this year, which would be added to the Bang... Read More


Nor'wester likely to hit Dhaka, four other divisions

Dhaka, April 9 -- The Met Office said nor'wester may sweep over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet in the next 12 hours commencing 08:00 am on Thursday. Bangladesh Meteorological Departme... Read More


Five get life imprisonment for killing man in Mymensingh

Dhaka, April 8 -- A Mymensingh court on Wednesday convicted five people and sentenced them to life imprisonment for killing a man over a land dispute in 2023. Mymensingh District and Sessions Judge F... Read More