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EMRD seeks higher ADP outlay for energy sector

Dhaka, April 20 -- The Energy and Mineral Resources Division (EMRD) has proposed a significant increase in development spending for the next fiscal year (FY 2026-27), reflecting a renewed focus on boo... Read More


Octane: overflowing depots, motorists' empty fuel tanks

Dhaka, April 20 -- The government has claimed that it has sufficient stocks of octane and diesel to meet the local demand. However, supply remains sluggish, and people across the country are still en... Read More


Midland Bank holds 'Workshop on Leadership Excellence & Crisis Management'

Dhaka, April 19 -- Midland Bank PLC organised a "Workshop on Leadership Excellence & Crisis Management" on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the MDB Training Institute. The workshop was arranged with the ... Read More


Bangladesh's remaining gas reserve 7.63 TCF, enough for 12 years: Energy Minister

Dhaka, April 19 -- Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Sunday told Parliament that Bangladesh currently has an estimated 7.63 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural ... Read More


12kg LPG cylinder price rises by Tk 212

Dhaka, April 19 -- The retail price of the widely used 12-kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder has been increased by Tk 212, marking the second hike in just one month. The new price has been set... Read More


DAP fertiliser factory shut down amid ammonia shortage

Dhaka, April 19 -- State-owned fertiliser factory DAP Fertilizer Company Limited (DAPFCL) has been closed due to an ammonia shortage. The DAP fertiliser factory, located in the Rangadia area of Chatt... Read More


Three govt bodies get new chiefs

Dhaka, April 19 -- The government has appointed former senior officials to three bodies, including the NGO Affairs Bureau, on one-year contracts at the secretary rank. The Ministry of Public Administ... Read More


Another child with measles symptoms dies in Cumilla

Dhaka, April 19 -- Another child has died after contracting measles in Cumilla, while adults too have been seeking treatment with symptoms of the disease. On Saturday, district health authorities sai... Read More


Celebrating new beginning for DU Accounting freshers

Dhaka, April 19 -- The University of Dhaka has long been the heartbeat of academic and cultural life in Bangladesh. Its departments do not simply teach students a subject; they shape people. The Depar... Read More


Does Bangladesh require a reimagined inclusion of 'crime education' in school curriculum?

Dhaka, April 19 -- In Bangladesh, conversations about crime often begin only after it happens. A brutal murder makes headlines; a rape case sparks outrage on social media. Only then do we demand justi... Read More