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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...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,President, Prime Minister

Working with top priority to recover laundered assets: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told Parliament that the government is attaching top priority to recovering assets siphoned off from Bangladesh.“As part of a broader strategy to combat corruption, money laundering and financial crimes, the present government is working with the high...

National,Politics,Agriculture & Farming

PM pledges swift purge of ‘fascist-era’ fertiliser dealers to ease farmers’ woes

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the government will take swift action to remove dealers appointed during the “fascist regime” to ease suffering of farmers and check artificial crisis of fertiliser.He made the remarks while replying to a question in this regard from Chief ...

National,Politics

Jubo Mohila League activist Shilpi released on bail

Jubo Mohila League activist Shilpi Begum, who secured bail on Tuesday in an explosives case filed during July-August uprising, was released from Kashimpur Women's Central Jail on Wednesday.She walked out of Kashimpur Women’s Central Jail around 12:00pm along with her one-and-a-half-month-o...

National,Agriculture & Farming

Govt to procure Boro paddy at Tk 36, rice Tk 49

The government will procure 18 lakh tonnes of Boro paddy and rice at Tk 36 and Tk 49 per kg respectively during the current season starting from May 3, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday.Besides, the government will procure 50,000 tonnes of wheat at Tk 36 per kg, he said while speaking...

National,Economy

CPD urges tax justice overhaul as Bangladesh eyes post-LDC future

With Bangladesh's tax-to-GDP ratio languishing at a mere 7.3 percent, the lowest not only in South Asia but across Asia, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to fundamentally overhaul the country's tax architecture ahead of FY 2026–27 budge...

National,President, Prime Minister

Bangladesh Scouts delegation calls on PM Tarique

The National Executive Committee of Bangladesh Scouts paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday.The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s special conference room under the Cabinet Division at the Secretaiat, said his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.He...

National,Diplomachy

Bangladesh eyes broader bilateral engagements with African countries unlocking full potential

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has emphasised that although Bangladesh and African countries collaborate extensively in multilateral settings, there is a pressing need to establish regular bilateral political consultations.She said such initiatives would further deepen mutual u...

National,Diplomachy

Bangladesh, Ethiopia eye deeper economic ties

Bangladesh and Ethiopia have agreed to elevate their bilateral relations to a higher level through enhanced economic cooperation.Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman, now visiting Ethiopia, held a meeting Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos and discussed issues of mutual interest. Phot...

National,Diplomachy

President Trump sets forward clear vision to take ties with Bangladesh to next level: Ambassador Christensen

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen said US President Donald Trump has set forward a clear vision to take relations with Bangladesh to the next level, and he is working hard in Dhaka to make that a reality.“After 100 days, I am even more optimistic about the future of US-Banglades...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election,Women & Children

54 nomination papers filed for 50 reserved women’s seats

A total of 54 nomination papers were submitted against 50 reserved seats for women in Parliament, exceeding the number of seats by four.According to officials, 53 nomination papers were submitted within the stipulated deadline of 4:00 pm on Tuesday. Of them, 36 candidates were nominated by the BNP-l...

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Iran to facilitate safe passage of Bangladeshi vessels through Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian Embassy in Dhaka on Tuesday said it will continue its efforts to facilitate the safe passage of Bangladeshi vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and has also facilitated the safe evacuation of 186 Bangladeshi nationals from Iran via Azerbaijan.The Embassy, in a press statement, called up...

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

Transport fares to be rationally adjusted: PM’s Adviser Zahed

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting  Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said transport fares will be rationally fixed in line with the recent increase in fuel prices.He made the remarks at a press briefing on the progress of various government activities at the Press Infor...

National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance

NBR faces Tk 98,000cr revenue shortfall as businesses push for duty cuts ahead of budget

Bangladesh's National Board of Revenue (NBR) is running nearly Tk 98,000 crore behind its revised collection target for the current fiscal, even as it posted over 11 percent growth in revenue.The gap came into sharp focus Tuesday as business associations urged the tax authority to slash import d...