National,Administrations,Business & Commerce,Economy

Gold price drops by Tk 5,482 per bhori in Bangladesh

Gold prices in Bangladesh have been cut by Tk 5,482 per bhori, with the price of 22-carat gold now set at Tk 241,445, according to the Bangladesh Jewelers Association.In a statement issued on Wednesday morning, BAJUS said the new prices were fixed considering the overall market situation, particular...

National,Administrations

Govt appoints deputy, assistant press secretaries to President

The government has appointed two Information Cadre officials as Deputy Press Secretary and Assistant Press Secretary to the President.Deputy Chief Information Officer of the Department of Information Molla Ahmed Kutubuddin has been appointed as Deputy Press Secretary to the President on deputation, ...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

PM holds special meeting to tackle fuel crisis

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday chaired a special meeting to determine necessary steps to tackle the fuel situation amid rising global oil prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict.The meeting was held at the Secretariat in the morning with the Prime Minister in the chair, said...

National

Nation to observe Genocide Day Wednesday marking 1971 atrocities

‘Genocide Day’ will be observed in the country on Wednesday, to commemorate brutalities of the Pakistan army during Operation Searchlight, launched on the night of March 25 in 1971, as a last resort to try and suppress the will of the people of what would become, in less than nine months...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad

Constitution should be amended in light of July: Opposition Whip

Opposition Whip and Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Rafiqul Islam Khan on Tuesday said the constitution should be changed if necessary, giving priority to the aspirations of the July Revolution.“The constitution is for the people, not the people for the constitution. Therefore, no ...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Bangladesh raises jet fuel price by around 80 percent

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the price of jet fuel for domestic flights to Tk 202.29 per litre from Tk 112.41.The decision was taken at an emergency meeting on Tuesday, considering the average Platts rates between March 5 and March 22, revised premiums for January–...

National,Bank & Insurance,Diplomachy

IMF programme on track, next review due in July: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said Bangladesh’s ongoing programme with IMF remains on track with the next review scheduled for July as the government advances economic reforms to stabilise the financial sector and support growth.“We already have a programme wit...

National,Education & Research,Politics

PM orders ministry to arrange loan support for outbound students

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed the authorities concerned to facilitate loans for students intending to pursue higher studies abroad.State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Nurul Hoque  Nur disclosed this while talking to reporters after a meeting with t...

National,Politics

Ex-Feni-3 MP Masud Uddin Chowdhury detained in Dhaka

Detectives have detained former Feni-3 lawmaker Lt Gen (retd) Masud Uddin Chowdhury from the capital’s Baridhara area.Masud Uddin, a key figure during the army-backed caretaker government, was picked up from his residence at Baridhara DOHS around 2:30am on Tuesday.Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DM...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Fuel supply disrupted due to surge in demand: Energy Minister

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said the normal fuel supply system has been disrupted due to an unexpected surge in consumer demand.The situation arose as fuel sales at petrol pumps are being exhausted much faster than usual, he told reporters at  Secr...

National,Security & Defence

IGP urges police personnel to play more effective role in maintaining law and order

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir on Tuesday called upon police personnel to play a more effective role in maintaining law and order across the country.He made the call while addressing an Eid reunion programme held at the Police Headquarters on the first working day after the E...

National,Sports,Cricket,Diplomachy

Bangladesh clears six cricketers for PSL following security review

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) cleared six national team players to compete in the upcoming Pakistan Super League on Monday, issuing No Objection Certificates after the government concluded there were no visible security threats in the host country.The board said it consulted extensively with th...

National,Business & Commerce,Diplomachy,RMG

EU apparel imports faced sharp decline in January; Bangladesh exports hit hard

The European Union’s apparel import sector has started the year 2026 on a dull note, recording a double-digit decline in value as major global suppliers, including Bangladesh, face significant negative growth.According to the latest data from Eurostat, the EU's total apparel imports fell b...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Bangladesh to raise fuel imports by 25% amid global supply concerns: Energy Minister

The government has decided to increase fuel imports by 25 percent in the course of the current year to tackle potential supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood said on Monday.“Despite global concerns over fuel supply, there is ...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Fuel pumps may shut nationwide amid security fears, supply crunch: Owners

Petrol pump owners in Bangladesh have warned that fuel stations across the country may shut down due to mounting security concerns and an ongoing fuel supply shortage.The warning came in a late-night press release issued on Sunday by the Bangladesh Petrol Pump Owners Association.The association said...

National,Diplomachy,Law & Justice,Passport, Vissa, Immigration

33 Bangladeshis return home after serving 2 years in Indian jail

Thirty-three Bangladeshis have returned home through Benapole check post after serving three years in jail in India.They were handed over to Bangladesh immigration authorities at Benapole on Sunday evening.Officer in-charge  of Benapole Immigration Police Syed Mortaza, said they went to India w...

National,Politics

BNP announces two-day programme for Independence Day

BNP on Sunday announced a two-day programme to observe the Great Independence and National Day on March 26.BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the programmes at a press conference at the party’s Nayapaltan central office.As part of the programmes, the party will hois...

National,Politics

PM exchanges Eid greetings with Prof Muhammad Yunus

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday exchanged Eid-ul-Fitr greetings with former Chief Adviser of the caretaker government Prof Muhammad Yunus, at the State Guest House Jamuna.“Prof Muhammad Yunus met the Prime Minister and exchanged Eid greetings,” said Prime Minister’s addit...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

Jamaat Ameer exchanges Eid greetings with diplomats

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman exchanged Eid greetings with diplomats of various diplomatic missions in Dhaka on Saturday.He exchanged greetings with them from 11 am to 12:30 pm at his official residence on Minto Road in the capital.Earlier, he offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at around 8:00 am...

National,Politics,Religion

PM exchanges Eid greetings with diplomats, people

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday exchanged Eid-ul-Fitr greetings with diplomats and people from all walks of life at the State Guest House Jamuna.The greetings exchange programme began at 10am where the Prime Minister first greeted members of the foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka.He late...