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Well-marked low forms in north Bay, cautionary signal maintained at ports

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) says that the low pressure area located on the West Bengal-Bangladesh coast adjacent to the north Bay of Bengal has shifted northw... Read More


3 more LNG terminals planned by 2029, says energy minister

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- The government has plans to set up three more floating LNG terminals by 2029 as the gas crisis has intensified following a fire at a floating LNG terminal, says Power, Energy an... Read More


Agrani Bank official arrested over Tk 43.8mn vault 'embezzlement' in Chattogram

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- A bank official and another man have been handed over to police after more than Tk 43.8 million was allegedly embezzled from Agrani Bank's Laldighi East Corporate Branch in Chat... Read More


Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia pen deal to expand air links

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand passenger and cargo air services. Under the agreement, the number of permitted weekly pass... Read More


Mirza Fakhrul's presidential candidacy formalised as BNP files nomination

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's bid for the presidency has been formalised with the BNP filing its nomination. With the party commanding a two-thirds majority in parliament, its ... Read More


Bangladesh, India signal desire to mend ties, but Hasina remains a sticking point

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Diplomatic Discord: Tensions and Ties Mending fractured ties: Both capitals signal a clear desire to rebuild relations despite recent diplomatic strain Silencing Hasina in Del... Read More


African lizard earns 'Spider-Man' nickname for its striking red-and-blue colours

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- A lizard with the red-and-blue colours of Spider-Man is not a creation of the internet. Several African agamas can display striking colours that closely resemble the superhero's... Read More


How presidential elections have changed over 35 years

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Bangladesh has not witnessed a contested presidential election in three and a half decades, but that changes this month, with both the ruling and Opposition parties fielding can... Read More


Jamalpur autorickshaw drivers block highway over gas shortage

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- CNG-run autorickshaw drivers have blocked the Jamalpur-Tangail Highway for four hours, protesting a severe gas shortage in the district. The blockade ran from 7am to 11am on Th... Read More


BNP presidential candidate decision nears as Tarique meets senior leaders

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has sat down with the party's National Standing Committee and senior leaders to finalise its presidential candidate. The meeting ... Read More