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DMP arrests 152 'extortionists' in 48-hour special drive

Dhaka, May 3 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested a total of 152 alleged extortionists during a special drive conducted across the capital over the 48 hours. The information was disclosed ... Read More


Govt to provide three months' food assistance to flood-hit haor farmers: Minister

Lalmonirhat, May 3 -- The government will provide food assistance for three months to farmers in haor regions affected by flashfloods and onrush of hilly water, Disaster Management and Relief Minister... Read More


LPG price to remain steady for May

Dhaka, May 3 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced on Sunday that it will keep the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price unchanged for May, giving consumers a breather after tw... Read More


Titas shuts gas supply at Gulshan, Banani after pipeline damage

, May 3 -- Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC suspended gas supply to the capital's Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara and adjacent areas on Sunday following damage to one of its pipelines. In a not... Read More


Rampal power plant sets record with over 760 million units generation in April

Bagerhat, May 3 -- India Friendship Power Company Limited (BIFPCL) has set a new record in national power generation, producing over 760 million units of electricity from Rampal power plant in April t... Read More


PM's pledge fulfilled as Shaheed Zia Degree College in Bogura set for nationalisation

, May 3 -- The government has initiated the process of nationalising Shaheed Zia Degree College in Gabtali upazila of Bogura, fulfilling a commitment made by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman during his r... Read More


Govt starts process to form Media Commission to strengthen media freedom, accountability: Information Minister

, May 3 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Sunday said the government has initiated the process of forming a strong Media Commission aimed at building an independent and re... Read More


One West Bengal constituency to remain out of result tally amid repoll order in Falta

, May 3 -- The results of the West Bengal Assembly elections will be declared on May 4 for 293 of the 294 constituencies, but Falta seat will remain outside the final tally due to allegations of serio... Read More


BSEC sets June 30 deadline for listed firms to appoint female independent directors

Dhaka, May 3 -- The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has directed listed companies that failed to appoint female independent directors in line with the Corporate Governance Code, 2... Read More


10 die of measles, similar symptoms in 24 hours: DGHS

, May 3 -- Ten children died from measles and symptoms consistent with the highly contagious but preventable disease in the country in 24 hours till 8:00am on Sunday, according to the Directorate Gene... Read More