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27,300 tonnes of diesel arrive in Ctg, two more fuel ships coming

Dhaka, April 1 -- The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) is continuing its import activities to maintain regular fuel supply across the country despite the ongoing war in the Middle East. A ship ... Read More


Six killed in separate road accidents on Dhk-Ctg Highway in Cumilla

Dhaka, April 1 -- Six people, including a schoolboy, have been killed and five others injured in four road accidents on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Cumilla. The crashes took place mostly due to r... Read More


Iran envoy hopeful six Bangladeshi ships will pass Hormuz soon

Dhaka, April 1 -- Iranian Ambassador to Dhaka Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi has expressed hope that six Bangladeshi ships caught in the Persian Gulf amid the ongoing war in the Middle East will pass through... Read More


US court allows probe to demand Jewish staff list at University of Pennsylvania

Dhaka, April 1 -- In a ruling that has stirred controversy, a US federal judge has allowed the Trump administration's inquiry into alleged antisemitism at the University of Pennsylvania to proceed, de... Read More


Government proposes parliamentary committee for constitutional reform

Dhaka, April 1 -- The ruling party has proposed forming a special parliamentary committee to coordinate constitutional amendments, including all parties and independent members. The Opposition, howev... Read More


Eviction drive to clear Dhaka's footpaths

Dhaka, April 1 -- The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has begun an eviction drive to free the footpaths and streets of Dhaka from illegal encroachment. The drive, which began ... Read More


Thirst grips Bandarban hills as unsafe water pits replace reliable sources

Dhaka, April 1 -- By the end of February, the hills had already begun to thirst. What should have been the early stretch of a manageable dry season has instead turned severe. Tube wells falter, ring ... Read More


Saudis face SR30,000 fine, travel ban for visiting prohibited countries

Dhaka, April 1 -- Saudi Arabia has unveiled stricter measures governing international travel, warning citizens that visiting countries not approved for travel could carry significant financial and leg... Read More


Committee finds proof of hard drive change in missing footage incident from ICT CCTV

Dhaka, April 1 -- Authorities have found proof that a hard drive has been changed in an incident involving CCTV footage going missing from the prosecution office of the International Crimes Tribunal (... Read More


Bangladesh to review 'tax evasion' by major companies

Dhaka, April 1 -- The Bangladesh government is reviewing alleged tax evasion by major companies as it attempts to raise revenue amid the "three-sided challenge" of economic recovery amid various crise... Read More