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Limit lighting, use public transport: Bangladesh issues instructions to save energy

Dhaka, March 4 -- The Bangladesh government has called on the country to be economical in its energy use as the ongoing unrest in the Middle East has disrupted global energy supplies. Instructions ha... Read More


PM Tarique orders authorities to issue 'e-health' card

Dhaka, March 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has given orders to issue "e-health" cards to ensure medical services to the public. The directive came at a meeting involving the health minister, sta... Read More


Govt to prepare nationwide list of extortionists, armed criminals

Dhaka, March 4 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the government will prepare a nationwide list of extortionists and armed criminals and bring them under the law. He announced the move on Wed... Read More


Locals beat suspected thieves in Munshiganj, 2 die in hospital

Dhaka, March 4 -- At least two people have died after locals beat suspected thieves in Munshiganj's Louhajang. They died while undergoing treatment at the Upazila health xomplex on Wednesday, said Lo... Read More


Power minister urges fuel savings until Eid as Middle East conflict squeezes supply

Dhaka, March 4 -- Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud says the impact of the war in the Middle East has caused a slowdown in fuel supply lines that will not only be felt in... Read More


PM reshuffles portfolios of two advisors and eight state ministers

Dhaka, March 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has reassigned the responsibilities of two advisors with the rank of minister and eight state ministers within two weeks of forming his cabinet. The Ca... Read More


State minister waits on veranda as Narayanganj land office staff arrive late

Dhaka, March 4 -- State Minister for Land Kayser Kamal had to wait for about half an hour on the veranda of a land office in Narayanganj's Siddhirganj after arriving for a surprise inspection and find... Read More


Why is Trump lashing out at Spain over Iran attacks?

Dhaka, March 4 -- US President Donald Trump has hit out at Spain after the country refused to allow military bases jointly operated by the United States and Spain to be used for attacks on Iran. The ... Read More


US says Bangladesh must remove 'non-tariff barriers' to boost American investment

Dhaka, March 4 -- The US has said it needs Bangladesh to remove certain "non-tariff barriers" to boost American investment in the country. US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian ... Read More


Verdict deferred in Rampura crimes against humanity case as prosecution eyes new evidence

Dhaka, March 4 -- The verdict in a crimes against humanity case over deaths and injuries in Dhaka's Rampura during the July 2024 Uprising has been postponed after prosecutors sought time to submit new... Read More