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Govt has plans to explore alternative labour markets amid Middle East tensions: PM

, April 15 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told Parliament that the government has specific plans to explore alternative labour markets in the context of recent instability in Iran and a... Read More


Fuel crisis unlikely in next two months: Energy Division spokesperson

, April 15 -- The government has assured that there will be no fuel crisis in the country over the next two months. "As I mentioned earlier, the current stock of octane and petrol is sufficient to me... Read More


PM seeks $2bn external support to tackle energy crisis

Dhaka, April 15 -- Warning that the energy crisis has already taken a toll on Bangladesh's economy, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday sought a US$2 billion fund from development partners to h... Read More


Fuel prices may rise if Middle East conflict prolongs: PM's Adviser Zahed

Dhaka, April 15 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Wednesday said the government may consider adjusting fuel prices if the ongoing conflict in the Middle... Read More


Govt expands measures to curb corruption in land offices: Minister Mizanur

, April 15 -- Land Minister Md. Mizanur Rahman Minu on Wednesday told parliament that the government has taken a series of steps to curb irregularities and corruption at upazila-level land offices acr... Read More


2 killed as truck rams auto-rickshaw in Barguna

, April 15 -- Two people were killed and three others injured when a truck rammed into a battery-run auto-rickshaw on the Dhaka-Kuakata highway in Amtoli upazila of Barguna district on Tuesday night. ... Read More


Govt committed to sustainable tourism, focus on Kuakata, coastal areas:PM

, April 15 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to developing Bangladesh's tourism sector in a planned manner, with a particular focus on preserving the... Read More


Wellness vital amid wars, inequality, climate crisis: Nepalese Ambassador

, April 15 -- Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari on Wednesday underscored the relevance of wellness in today's world, marked by multiple challenges, including wars and armed conflict... Read More


Spain moves to legalise undocumented migrants, including Bangladeshis

, April 15 -- Spain has approved a major plan to grant legal status to around 500,000 undocumented migrants, a move that is expected to benefit thousands of Bangladeshis living there without proper do... Read More


BNP has political track record of managing crises, achieving growth: Titumir

, April 15 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir on Wednesday said the BNP government has a proven political history of navigating global crises while simultaneo... Read More