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Passenger group proposes Tk 0.15 bus fare hike in line after fuel price jump

Dhaka, April 19 -- Amid a sharp rise in fuel prices, the Passenger Welfare Association has proposed increasing bus fares by Tk 0.15 per kilometre, triggering renewed debate over transport costs and tr... Read More


Political parties call for review of fuel price hike, warn of economic strain

Dhaka, April 19 -- Several political parties have expressed deep concern over the government's decision to raise fuel prices, urging an immediate review of the move. In separate statements sent to th... Read More


High Court to hold virtual hearings two days a week amid global economic crisis

Dhaka, April 19 -- The High Court (HC) will conduct judicial proceedings virtually two days a week to conserve energy amid the ongoing global economic situation. The decision was announced in a notif... Read More


Government to launch 10th wage board for journalists soon, says Minister Swapon

Dhaka, April 19 -- The government will initiate the process of forming the 10th wage board for journalists shortly, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has told parliament. Respo... Read More


Bailey Road fire: Court accepts chargesheet against 22, arrest warrants for 13

Dhaka, April 19 -- A Dhaka court has accepted the chargesheet against 22 individuals in the case over the devastating Bailey Road fire that claimed 46 lives two years ago, and issued arrest warrants f... Read More


Bangladesh begins deep drilling at Titas to add 15mmcfd gas to national grid

Dhaka, April 19 -- Drilling has commenced for the country's first deep exploration well at the Titas Gas Field in Brahmanbaria, a move expected to add 15 million cubic feet of gas per day (mmcfd) to t... Read More


Bangladesh aims to vaccinate 1.1 million children on first day of emergency measles drive

Dhaka, April 19 -- The government has set a target to vaccinate around 1.1 million children against measles across Bangladesh on the first day of a nationwide campaign starting Monday. A total of 17 ... Read More


Power sector arrears hit Tk 523bn as govt struggles with payments

Dhaka, April 19 -- The government has an outstanding bill to power plants worth Tk 523 billion, and the state must settle these dues to public, private, and international suppliers, Power, Energy and ... Read More


Govt forced to raise fuel prices due to Iran war, says energy minister

Dhaka, April 19 -- Power and Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood has said the government was forced to raise fuel prices because of the Iran war and its impact on import costs. Speaking to reporters... Read More


LPG price hiked again amid Hormuz crisis, 12kg cylinder now Tk 1,940

Dhaka, April 19 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has again increased the prices of private Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and autogas in April, citing the ongoing conflict in the M... Read More