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Quader says no decision made on VAT on metro rail tickets

Dhaka, April 5 -- Road Transport Minister Obaidul Quader says the government has 'no information' regarding news reports that a VAT price hike will be imposed on Dhaka metro rail fares from Jul 1. Th... Read More


Relations with Bangladesh are 'very strong and deep', India says amid boycott campaign

Dhaka, April 4 -- India has issued a reminder of the robust and profound relations it enjoys with Bangladesh amid a 'boycott India' campaign by a section of Bangladeshis. During a routine press brief... Read More


Sonali Bank manager abducted by robbers is released 'after RAB mediation'

Dhaka, April 4 -- The Rapid Action Battalion says it has secured the release of Nezam Uddin, the manager of the Sonali Bank's Ruma branch in Bandarban who was abducted during a daring heist. In a tex... Read More


Final draft of AI law will be ready by September: minister

Dhaka, April 4 -- The final draft of a law on artificial intelligence will be ready by September this year, according to Law Minister Anisul Huq. The draft will be formed after speaking to the stakeh... Read More


Government claims it lowered prices of heart stents. Rates increased instead

Dhaka, April 4 -- The Directorate General of Drug Administration on Tuesday announced new prices for 23 types of stents, commonly called heart rings in Bangladesh, proudly claiming the rates of 22 hav... Read More


West should take action over Israel's attack on aid workers, says Bangladesh FM Mahmud

Dhaka, April 4 -- Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud says he hopes Western countries will take action against Israel for the attack on aid workers during its ongoing assault on Gaza. "I hope that, after y... Read More


Eight former and current NSU trustees prosecuted for 'embezzlement' over luxury cars

Dhaka, April 4 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission has prosecuted eight current and former members of North South University's Board of Trustees for misusing over Tk 100 million by purchasing luxury car... Read More


Trains carrying first Eid holidaymakers set off

Dhaka, April 3 -- Several make-shift entrances made of bamboo have been installed at the Kamalapur Railway Station ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr this year. Passengers are entering the platforms through the ga... Read More


LPG price declines by Tk 3.34 per kg in April

Dhaka, April 3 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has reduced the price of liquid petroleum gas, or LPG, by Tk 3.34 per kg to Tk 120.18 for April. The price of LPG was Tk 123.52 per kg in... Read More


LPG prices decline by Tk 3.34 per kg in April

Dhaka, April 3 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has reduced the price of liquid petroleum gas, or LPG, by Tk 3.34 per kg to Tk 120.18 for April. The price of LPG was Tk 123.52 per kg in... Read More