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Retailers flout LPG price cap, charge Tk 150-200 more despite BERC order

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Even though the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) had set the price of a 12- kg LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinder at Tk 1,364 for the month of July, many consumers i... Read More


Khosru terms US tariff cut on Bangladeshi products a satisfactory development

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday described the US administration's move to reduce tariffs on Bangladeshi products-from 35 percent to 20 percent-as ... Read More


BSF hands over 17 Bangladeshi nationals

Chuadanga, Aug. 1 -- The Border Security Force (BSF) of India handed over 17 Bangladeshi nationals to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Friday morning. The flag meeting, which started at 11:30 am,... Read More


Housewife murdered by slitting throat in Rangpur

Rangpur, Aug. 1 -- old housewife was murdered by slitting throat at her house in Pirganj upazila of Rangpur district, police said on Friday. The deceased was identified as Asma Begum, wife of Malaysi... Read More


July Charter to be signed soon, hopes BNP leader Salahuddin

Chattogram, Aug. 1 -- BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday said except for 51 points his party has no disagreement with the National Consensus Commission on the remaining recommendations. "We... Read More


China's traditional Baijiu spirit gets a makeover to woo younger drinkers

Baijiu, Aug. 1 -- old high-proof liquor known for its fiery flavor and strong presence at business banquets, is undergoing a transformation as distillers target younger, health-conscious consumers. D... Read More


Ranbir Kapoor praises Saiyaara in chat with Paparazzi

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Actor Ranbir Kapoor had a light-hearted exchange with photographers in Mumbai on Thursday evening, asking, "Saiyaara dekhi?" as he posed for the cameras before entering a Bandra eater... Read More


Nintendo posts strong quarterly profits fueled by Switch 2 success

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Japanese gaming giant Nintendo has reported a robust 18.6% increase in net profit for the April-June quarter, driven by strong global sales of its newly launched Switch 2 console. Th... Read More


July Charter: Protesters continue standoff at Shahbagh through the night

, Aug. 1 -- Protesters under the banner 'July Shahid Paribar O July Joddha' are continuing their demonstration by blocking the Shahbagh intersection, demanding constitutional recognition of the July C... Read More


Court of inquiry formed against army officer for 'political involvement'

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Bangladesh Army formed a court of inquiry against an officer following allegations of political involvement, brought forwarded by a law enforcement agency. Upon receiving the allegat... Read More