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Bangladesh issues 11 directives to save electricity, fuel in public offices

Dhaka, March 5 -- The government has issued an 11-point directive for all public and autonomous offices to curb electricity and fuel consumption amid a mounting energy crisis. The Cabinet Division on... Read More


Long queues at fuel stations as residents fear supply crisis, price hike amid Middle East tension

Dhaka, March 5 -- Escalating tensions in the Middle East have triggered a wave of panic-buying across fuel stations in Dhaka, with vehicle owners forming long queues to top up their tanks amid fears o... Read More


Petition filed at High Court challenging Ahsan Mansur's removal as BB governor

Dhaka, March 5 -- A petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the legality of removing Ahsan H Mansur as governor of Bangladesh Bank and appointing Md Mostaqur Rahman in his place. The pu... Read More


Police arrest tutor over alleged sexual abuse of students in Chattogram

Dhaka, March 5 -- Police have arrested a young man in Chattogram's Boalkhali Upazila who allegedly sexually harassed children while tutoring them at his house. The suspect, identified only as Imtiaz,... Read More


PM Tarique orders language centres nationwide to help youths find jobs abroad

Dhaka, March 5 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered the opening of language training centres across the country to prepare youths for the global job market. The directive was issued on Thursd... Read More


Khaleda Zia among 15 individuals, five institutions to receive 2026 Independence Award

Dhaka, March 5 -- Former prime minister Khaleda Zia is among the 15 individuals and five institutions who will receive the 2026 Independence Awards, Bangladesh's highest civilian honour, in recognitio... Read More


Journalist Anis Alamgir granted bail in one case

Dhaka, March 5 -- The High Court has granted bail to journalist Anis Alamgir in a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act case at Dhaka's Uttara West Police Station two and a half months after his arrest. ... Read More


Depositors of 5 banks stage blockade around BB demanding return of deposits

Dhaka, March 5 -- Depositors of five banks, who have been protesting to recover their savings with full profits instead of the proposed "haircut", have staged a blockade outside Bangladesh Bank. The ... Read More


Bangladesh to have 7-day public holiday for upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr

Dhaka, March 5 -- The Bangladesh government has announced a public holiday on Mar 18, extending the previously declared holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr. The matter was raised and approved at a cabinet meeti... Read More


Sony-Smart opens flagship showroom in Bogura

Dhaka, March 5 -- A Sony-Smart flagship showroom has been opened in Bogura, expanding the availability of Sony's electronics products and services in the region. The showroom is located on the ground... Read More