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Kerosene price up Tk 10, petrol and octane down Tk 3

Dhaka, May 31 -- The interim government has raised the price of kerosene by Tk 10 per litre for June while cutting diesel by Tk 2, and petrol and octane by Tk 3. The revised rates, announced in a not... Read More


Launch services on the Daulatdia-Paturia route resume after 46 hours

Dhaka, May 31 -- Launch services on the Daulatdia-Paturia river route have resumed after being suspended for nearly 46 hours due to rough weather. Operations restarted around 6:45am on Saturday, acco... Read More


Government reduces diesel price by Tk 2 per litre, petrol and octane by Tk 3

Dhaka, May 31 -- The interim government has reduced fuel prices for the month of June, cutting diesel by Tk 2 per litre and petrol and octane by Tk 3 per litre, while keeping the price of kerosene unc... Read More


BCB president Faruque was removed due to poor performance, not corruption: Advisor Asif

Dhaka, May 31 -- Faruque Ahmed's removal as president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was not a disciplinary measure but a result of underperformance, according to Youth and Sports Advisor Asif ... Read More


As Aminul takes BCB reins, can he succeed where Faruque failed?

Dhaka, May 31 -- Aminul Islam Bulbul had just wrapped up his opening address at his first press conference as president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Then came the questions. Understandably, ... Read More


Bangladesh, China sign trade, e-commerce MoUs

Dhaka, May 31 -- Bangladesh and China have signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to form a joint working group for expanding free trade and to enhance cooperation in the field of e-commerce. ... Read More


National eye hospital to remain closed until safety is assured

Dhaka, May 31 -- All services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital (NIOH) are set to remain closed until a "favourable environment is ensured" as doctors and other staff suffer from... Read More


War crimes trials are being circulated as anti-Islamic, says Prof Anu Muhammad

Dhaka, May 31 -- Democratic Rights Committee President Anu Muhammad has said war crimes trials are being propagated as anti-Islamic. Describing those who portray anti-war crimes discourse as anti-Isl... Read More


Forum panel sweeps BGMEA election, wins 31director posts for 2025-27 leadership

Dhaka, May 31 -- The Forum panel has won a landslide in the election to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), winning 31 out of 35 director posts and paving the way f... Read More


Voting underway in BGMEA election

Dhaka, May 31 -- Voting has begun to elect new leadership for the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), more than seven months after its board was dissolved during politi... Read More