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Police investigate diplomatic information scam using cabinet secretary's identity

Dhaka, April 19 -- Police have launched an investigation after attempts were made to collect sensitive information from foreign diplomatic missions by impersonating Bangladesh's cabinet secretary, usi... Read More


Pump owners association 'hails' govt's decision to raise fuel prices

Dhaka, April 19 -- A section of petrol pump owners have welcomed the government's decision to increase the price of fuel oil. Adjusting prices in line with rising global market prices will reduce sto... Read More


Shamim Osman faces prosecution over 'direct participation' in July Uprising killings

Dhaka, April 19 -- Allegations of direct, armed involvement in one of the deadliest episodes of the July Uprising have been raised against former lawmaker Shamim Osman at the International Crimes Trib... Read More


Arrest over 'sharing cartoon' triggers debate on accountability, cyber law use in parliament

Dhaka, April 19 -- A recent arrest over "sharing a cartoon" has ignited sharp debate in parliament, with lawmakers questioning both the use of cyber laws and the shrinking scope of ministerial account... Read More


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