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Karex, world's biggest condom maker, set to raise prices due to Iran war

Dhaka, April 22 -- Karex, the world's largest condom maker, plans to raise prices by up to 30% or more due to rising production costs. The boss of Karex says the firm may raise the prices if the Iran... Read More


Toyota Bangladesh to showcase hybrid technology at Dhaka Motor Show

Dhaka, April 22 -- Toyota Bangladesh Limited is taking part in the 19th edition of the Dhaka Motor Show, showcasing the latest developments in its hybrid technology. The Toyota pavilion at Hall No. 0... Read More


'Your country won't have electricity in 2-3 months': Power crisis fears cloud Bangladesh RMG orders, says BCI chief

Dhaka, April 22 -- Bangladeshi garment exporters say some foreign buyers are shifting orders to India and other countries over fears of an energy crisis linked to the war in the Middle East. Speaking... Read More


A web of shortages and delays exposes Bangladesh's faltering measles response

Dhaka, April 22 -- Supply Gaps, Deadly Toll Diagnosis in gridlock: With thousands of daily admissions, the nation relies on a single functional public lab. Capped at 120 tests per day and limited by ... Read More


BNP urges China support on Teesta project, Rohingya crisis solution

Dhaka, April 22 -- Senior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has underscored China's "crucial" role in resolving the longstanding Teesta water-sharing issue and the Rohingya humanitarian crisis du... Read More


10 superintendents of police reshuffled in 10 days

Dhaka, April 22 -- The government has reshuffled the posts of 10 officials at the rank of superintendent of police (SP) within the past two days. The Ministry of Home Affairs transferred four of them... Read More


Chattogram clash triggers parliament debate, minister urges probe before blame

Dhaka, April 22 -- A violent confrontation at Chattogram Government City College over "defacement of graffiti and social media posts" escalated into a parliamentary exchange, as rival student wings of... Read More


Octane returns to Chattogram stations, diesel still in short supply

Dhaka, April 22 -- At filling stations across Chattogram, queues for octane have begun to thin following a recent price adjustment, but for diesel users the wait continues -- often ending in frustrati... Read More


Several injured as BNP, Jamaat, NCP activists clash over ferry ghat tender in Narayanganj

Dhaka, April 21 -- Activists from the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party (NCP) have clashed at the Narayanganj Sadar Upazila Parishad premises over bidding for lease of a ferry pier.... Read More


Bangladesh lawyers protest decision on virtual court hearings for energy savings

Dhaka, April 21 -- Lawyers have demanded the decision to run court proceedings virtually at the Supreme Court twice a week be reversed, citing concerns over its impact and lack of consultation. They ... Read More