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Cabinet committee approves emergency import of 260,000 tonnes of fuel

Dhaka, March 31 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Tuesday approved in principle the emergency procurement of 260,000 metric tonnes of fuel including diesel and crude oil to streng... Read More


Govt mulls hybrid classes at schools amid energy crisis: Education Minister

, March 31 -- The Ministry of Education is considering introducing both online and offline classes at the school level amid the global energy crisis. "A proposal in this regard will be placed before ... Read More


Bangladesh's fuel stock stands at 192,919 tonnes: Energy Division

, March 31 -- The total stock of all types of fuel oil in Bangladesh stood at 192,919 tonnes, the Energy and Mineral Resources Division said on Tuesday. Division's spokesperson and Joint Secretary (O... Read More


PM seeks steps to reduce school-time gridlock

Dhaka, March 31 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday asked the Education Ministry to explore alternative measures to ease traffic congestion in the capital during school hours. The directive c... Read More


US announces $235,000 grant to restore historic Musa Khan Mosque at DU

Dhaka, March 31 -- The United States has announced a $235,000 grant to support the restoration of Mughal-era Musa Khan Mosque at Dhaka University. U.S. Ambassador Brent T. Christensen announced the g... Read More


Limited fiscal space, economic pressure challenge new govt's first budget: Debapriya

Dhaka, March 31 -- The new government of Bangladesh is facing challenges in formulating its first national budget amid mounting economic pressure, structural weaknesses and limited fiscal space, said ... Read More


Music education to be introduced from primary to high school level: Minister

Dhaka, March 31 -- The government has decided to introduce music education alongside regular academic studies from primary to high school level, Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury said on T... Read More


Iran arrests two suspected of sharing sensitive information with US, Israel

Dhaka, March 31 -- Iranian security forces have detained two individuals in northwestern Iran who are accused of transmitting information about sensitive sites to US and Israeli intelligence agencies,... Read More


Gazipur authorities seize 34,000 litres of illegally stored fuel, manager jailed

Gazipur, March 31 -- A mobile court in Gazipur recovered 34,000 litres of fuel illegally stored at a filling station in Konabari area on Monday and sentenced the station manager to one month in prison... Read More


Former DIG Abdul Jalil Mondal detained by DB in Dhaka

Dhaka, March 31 -- Detectives from the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have detained former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Abdul Jalil Mondal from the capital's Sabujbagh area on Monday evening. DMP'... Read More