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BMD forecasts Kalbaishakhi in six divisions, issues warning signal in river ports

Dhaka, April 18 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a warning of Kalbaishakhi storm and rain with thunder in six divisions. A special warning issued by the Met Office on Satu... Read More


Fuel to cost more from midnight as govt announces price hike

Dhaka, April 18 -- The government has hiked the prices of four types of fuel, increasing rates by Tk 15 to Tk 20 per litre in a single jump. The Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources annou... Read More


Fuel shortage disrupts irrigation, farmers return empty-handed

Dhaka, April 18 -- Alauddin, a farmer identified by a single name, has spent four days trying unsuccessfully to get diesel to irrigate his field. On Saturday, he spent hours standing under the scorch... Read More


Authorities grant bus operators three-months to close counters outside terminals

Dhaka, April 18 -- Bus owners have been given three months to close all bus counters outside the terminals to reduce traffic congestion in Dhaka and modernise traffic management. A public notice issu... Read More


'Misleading info' on Chief Whip Moni lands content creator in jail

Dhaka, April 18 -- Content creator AM Hasan Nasim has been sent to jail in a case filed on charges of spreading misleading information about Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni and blackmailing him. Dhaka's ... Read More


Govt moves to introduce retirement benefits for journalists, says Zahir Uddin Swapon

Dhaka, April 18 -- Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said the government is working to introduce a retirement benefit for journalists. He made the remarks on Saturday while visiting ailing ... Read More


Bangladesh introducing retirement benefits for journalists, says Information Minister Swapon

Dhaka, April 18 -- Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said the government is working to introduce a retirement benefit for journalists. He made the remarks on Saturday while visiting ailing ... Read More


Major excavation for power line work paralyses traffic on key Paltan-Ramna stretch

Dhaka, April 18 -- Year-round road excavation across Dhaka's two city corporations has once again tightened its grip on commuters, this time paralysing movement from Paltan to Ramna Police Station as ... Read More


Bangladeshi vessel turns back near Hormuz, heads again for UAE waters

Dhaka, April 18 -- The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra has failed to cross the Strait of Hormuz and has turned back towards its previous position near the UAE coast. ... Read More


Khalilur Rahman calls for 'coordinated global initiative' to solve Rohingya crisis

Dhaka, April 18 -- Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has called upon the international community to move beyond mere humanitarian aid and take proactive steps to ensure the safe, dignified, and volunta... Read More