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Bangladesh to import 5 cargoes of LNG at higher cost to tackle energy crisis

Dhaka, June 3 -- The government has approved the import of five cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to address potential energy supply challenges arising from the Iran war. Of the five cargoes, tw... Read More


Government to bring English medium schools under a uniform policy framework: Bobby Hajjaj

Dhaka, June 3 -- The government is moving to bring all English-medium schools in Bangladesh under a unified policy framework, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has said. The ... Read More


Bangladeshi general leading blue helmets in Cyprus calls on Tarique

Dhaka, June 3 -- Lt Gen Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam, the Bangladesh Army officer chosen to lead the UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus, has met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman before leaving for his... Read More


Finance Minister Khosru, US Ambassador Christensen discuss energy imports, gas exploration, investment opportunities

Dhaka, June 3 -- With uncertainty hanging over global energy markets amid the conflict in West Asia, Bangladesh is looking to strengthen cooperation with the United States on fuel imports, gas explora... Read More


Dhaka stock market turnover hits nine-month high on post-Eid rally

Dhaka, June 3 -- Bangladesh's largest stock market, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), has seen turnover rise to a nine-month high amid renewed post-Eid buying interest and improved investor participatio... Read More


UNGA victory a triumph for 170mn people of Bangladesh, Shama Obaed says

Dhaka, June 3 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed has described Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman's victory in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) presidential election as a triump... Read More


Seven more child deaths push Bangladesh's measles-linked toll past 600

Dhaka, June 3 -- The death toll from confirmed and suspected measles cases in Bangladesh has climbed past 600 after seven more children died over the past 24 hours. The Directorate General of Health ... Read More


Assailants riding motorcycle shoots BNP leader in Khulna

Dhaka, June 3 -- A ward level BNP leader has been shot in Khulna's Rupsha Upazila, police say. The incident took place in the Taltala area around 10:30pm on Tuesday, said Rupsa Police Station chief A... Read More


High Court throws out writ petition challenging BCB election schedule, voter list

Dhaka, June 3 -- The High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the schedule and voter list for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) directors' election, clearing the way for the polls to proc... Read More


Crocodile being taken to Khulna after fatal attack at Khan Jahan Ali shrine pond

Dhaka, June 3 -- The lone female crocodile living in the pond of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali's shrine in Bagerhat has been removed. The reptile is being taken to the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation cent... Read More