National,Education & Research

Over 1.35 lakh SSC candidates face uncertain futures over late syllabus changes

The academic future of more than 1.35 lakh SSC candidates for the 2026 session has been thrown into uncertainty following a sudden decision by the education authorities to examine them under the 2025 syllabus.The affected students, who registered for the 2023-24 session but studied under the 2026 cu...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Politics

Mirza Fakhrul denies fuel crisis, says 'situation created artificially'

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said there is no fuel shortage in the country and the current situation has been artificially created by some people involved in unethical business practices.“There is ...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

Bangladesh should avoid aligning 'too closely' with any single country or bloc: Int'l Crisis Group

The International Crisis Group has said diversifying ties would give Bangladesh more 'strategic autonomy' and allow it to navigate changing regional politics more effectively, stressing that Dhaka should avoid aligning too closely with any single country or bloc."Given intensifying majo...

National,Economy

Bangladesh among 10 countries bearing two-thirds of global acute hunger burden

Ten countries, including Bangladesh, accounted for two-thirds of all people facing high levels of acute hunger, says a global report released on Friday.The nine other countries are Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Sudan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic...

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

Fuel price hike not to stoke inflation: Minister

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Friday said the recent fuel price hike will have only a minimal impact on inflation, assuring that the government will manage the situation to protect consumers.“The diesel price has increased by 15 percent. This slight increase may raise commodity...

National,Business & Commerce,Economy

Chicken prices drop; eggs, sugar, onion get costlier

Prices of Sonali chicken in Dhaka markets fell sharply on Friday after more than a month of elevated rates, bringing some relief to consumers, though prices of eggs, sugar and onions moved in the opposite direction.Retail surveys across key markets, including Karwan Bazar, Shantinagar, Rampura and B...

National,Healthcare

Govt, WHO stress stronger protection against NCDs for all Bangladeshis

With strong leadership from the government of Bangladesh and technical support from WHO, every Bangladeshi - wherever they live - can be better protected from NCDs and live longer, healthier lives, said the UN agency.In a first-of-its-kind move, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) last week brief...

National,Politics,Education & Research

Facebook post triggers tension in Shahbagh as DUCSU leaders come under attack

Tension gripped Shahbagh police station on Thursday evening following a clash between activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) leaders over a Facebook post.Two DUCSU leaders elected from the panel backed by Islami Chhatra Shibir, were bri...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Jatiya Sangsad

Loadshedding on course to hit 3,000MW on Thursday: Power Division

Bangladesh is likely to experience around 3,000 megawatts (MW) of load shedding on Thursday due to a significant gap between electricity demand and generation, officials said.Umme Rehana, Joint Secretary of the Power Division’s Planning-1 Branch, said the country’s electricity demand is ...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Gas supply to Ashuganj fertiliser plant to resume May 1: Energy Minister

Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Thursday announced that gas supply to Ashuganj fertiliser factory will resume from May 1, prioritising agricultural needs despite potential impacts on electricity generation.“Although power generation may be affected, we have decided to supply gas to the...

National,Business & Commerce,Industries & Factories

Six closed jute mills to reopen under pvt management within six months: Minister

Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Thursday said the government has decided to reopen six of the closed state-owned jute mills under private management within the next six months.He made the announcement at a press conference held at the ministry following an urgent meeting with ...

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

Bus fare raised by 11 paisa per km

The government has raised bus fares by 11 paisa per kilometre, in the wake of the recent hike in fuel prices.Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam made the announcement of new fares for buses and minibuses following a meeting with transport owners and workers at the Secretariat on T...

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

Bus fare raised by 11 paisa per km

The government has raised bus fares by 11 paisa per kilometre, in the wake of the recent hike in fuel prices.Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam made the announcement of new fares for buses and minibuses following a meeting with transport owners and workers at the Secretariat on T...

National,Business & Commerce,Transportation & Aviation,Diplomachy

Deal with Boeing by Apr 30 to procure 14 aircraft: Millat

The government is working to sign a deal with US-based Boeing Company by April 30 to purchase 14 aircraft and lease several others from it, as part of efforts to make Biman Bangladesh Airlines a profitable entity.State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat made the announcem...

National,Politics,Media,Education & Research

Six journalists harassed allegedly by JCD at DU

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) activists have allegedly harassed six journalists at Dhaka University (DU) in two separate incidents.Three members of the DU Journalists’ Association (DUJA) were harassed while covering a tense situation at Bijoy Ekattor Hall on Wednesday evening over wall writin...

World,WAR,Middle East

US military seizes oil tanker linked to Iran

The U.S. military seized another tanker Thursday associated with smuggling Iranian oil.The U.S. Defense Department said it seized the oil tanker Majestic X in the Indian Ocean.“We will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels providing material sup...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Politics,President, Prime Minister

PM proposes 10-member joint committee to address energy challenges

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday proposed in Parliament the formation of a 10-member joint committee, seeking five names from the opposition to work together on finding ‘rational solutions’ to the country’s ongoing energy crisis in the national interest.The proposed body w...

National,Business & Commerce

Gold price drops by Tk 3,266 per bhori in Bangladesh

The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 3,266 per bhori, with the new rate for 22-carat gold set at Tk 246,927, according to the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS).In a notice issued on Thursday morning, BAJUS said the decision to lower the price was taken following a dec...

National,Politics,Security & Defence

13 senior police officers sent into compulsory retirement

The government has sent 13 senior police officers with the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and Additional DIG into compulsory retirement.The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday, saying the action was taken in public interest under Section 45 of the Gover...

National,Business & Commerce,Infrastructure, Development

No plan to hand over Chittagong Port to foreign operator: Shipping Minister

Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Wednesday told Parliament that the government has no plan to hand over the Chittagong Port to any foreign operator.“There is no plan to hand over the Chittagong Port to any foreign operator,” he said, while replying to a tabled question from treasu...