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Trump cites progress with Iran, US proposes plan to end war

Dhaka, March 25 -- US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the US was making progress in its efforts to negotiate an end to war with Iran, including winning an important concession from Tehran, whil... Read More


Iran's military rejects Trump's talk of negotiation, Israel and Iran launch airstrikes

Dhaka, March 25 -- Israel and Iran exchanged airstrikes on Wednesday, as Iran's military rejected President Donald Trump's assertion the US was in negotiations to end the war which has roiled energy a... Read More


NBR reports strong 12% growth over 8 months despite October, January, February slowdowns

Dhaka, March 25 -- Revenue collection has rebounded sharply from the slump seen during the interim government's final months, registering a 12 percent growth in the first eight months of the ongoing f... Read More


Cabinet secretary says Bangladesh has sufficient fuel reserves for a month

Dhaka, March 25 -- Bangladesh has enough fuel reserves to last about a month, Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani has said. On Wednesday, Ghani said the exact quantities of each type of fuel were not imm... Read More


Bus sinks 30ft into Padma River at Daulatdia terminal, rescue efforts under way

Dhaka, March 25 -- Rescue teams have located the bus roughly 30 feet below the water after it lost control and plunged into the Padma River at Daulatdia Ferry Terminal in Rajbari. On Wednesday evenin... Read More


Bangladesh to purchase two more LNG cargoes from spot market

Dhaka, March 25 -- The government has approved the purchase of two more liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the spot market to tackle the ongoing energy strain linked to instability in the Middle... Read More


CMP commissioner reassigns seven inspectors after his transfer

Dhaka, March 25 -- Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasib Aziz has issued a reshuffle of seven inspectors shortly after receiving his own transfer order. Wednesday's order includes t... Read More


Bangladesh to get next IMF loan instalment following April assessment

Dhaka, March 25 -- Bangladesh is set to receive the sixth instalment of its $5.5 billion IMF loan after an assessment mission visits in April to evaluate macroeconomic performance, financial sector re... Read More


Government considers reducing SSC subjects from 2027

Dhaka, March 25 -- The government is considering reducing the number of subjects in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations from 2027. Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque ... Read More


Bus carrying 50 passengers plunges into Padma River at Daulatdia, casualties feared

Dhaka, March 25 -- A bus carrying more than 50 passengers has lost control and plunged into the Padma River at Daulatdia Ferry Terminal in Rajbari, raising "fears of casualties". Bangladesh Inland Wa... Read More