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Government Amends Import Policy Order with New Provisions for Importers and Industries

The government has introduced several amendments to the Import Policy Order, 2026–2029, bringing changes to provisions related to insurance, specialised products, capital machinery, raw materials and other import-related matters.

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Politics

Mia Golam Parwar calls for cancellation of revised draft of Cyber Protection Act

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar has called for scrapping the revised draft while keeping the Cyber Protection Act-2026 in force.

3 weeks ago 642 views

Dhaka

Meeting with Chinese firm on generating 45 MW electricity from DSCC waste

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shah Alam held a meeting with a delegation from the Chinese company Zhejiang Weiming Environmental Protection Company Limited on producing and operating 45 MW of electricity from Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) waste.

3 weeks ago 676 views

Economy

Monitoring will be strengthened to keep the daily commodity market stable throughout the year: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said market monitoring will be strengthened throughout the year to keep the supply and prices of daily necessities stable.

3 weeks ago 669 views

National

Government stands by victims of Ashulia fire: LGRD Minister visits hospital

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan visited Dhaka Medical College and Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital to inquire about the victims of a gas cylinder explosion at Jamgara Chowrasta area in Ashulia. Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury was present at the time.

3 weeks ago 612 views

National

Bangladesh wants to increase cooperation with Italy in fisheries and livestock sector

Bangladesh has expressed interest in further strengthening bilateral cooperation with Italy in the fisheries and livestock sector. In particular, discussions were held on increasing cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture, marine fisheries, livestock, and the blue economy.

3 weeks ago 647 views

National

Government committed to making Bangladesh leprosy-free by 2030: Health Minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has said the government is firmly committed to making Bangladesh leprosy-free by 2030.

3 weeks ago 588 views

National

There is no scope to view environment and public health separately: Environment Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu has remarked that there is no scope to view the environment, animals and public health separately.

3 weeks ago 666 views

Former Dhaka SP Asaduzzaman dismissed from service

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Former Dhaka SP Asaduzzaman dismissed from service

Six police officers, including former Superintendent of Police (SP) of Dhaka district Md. Asaduzzaman, have been permanently dismissed from service on charges of ‘desertion’ from duty and negligence in performing government duties.

3 weeks ago 685 views

Others

What Shishir Monir said about the ongoing national crisis

Senior lawyer of the Supreme Court and member of Jamaat-e-Islami's Central Working Council, Advocate Mohammad Shishir Monir, recently sharply criticized the country's gas and electricity crisis and the increase in fuel prices at night without following legal procedures.

3 weeks ago 1,225 views

Others

Why was the oil price hike gazette issued at night without following legal process— Shishir Monir asks

The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources has increased the prices of all types of fuel oil in the country. The price of diesel per litre has been increased from Tk 115 to Tk 135. The new price of petrol is Tk 160 per litre and octane is Tk 165.

3 weeks ago 1,011 views

Economy

Bangladesh–Yunnan trade exceeds 1.3 billion yuan

Bangladesh has expressed interest in further expanding education, culture, renewable energy and economic cooperation with China's Yunnan Province.

3 weeks ago 999 views

Lifestyle

Does keeping a water bottle in the fridge reduce the electricity bill?

Keeping water-filled bottles in the empty space of the fridge can help somewhat in keeping the internal temperature relatively stable. But there is no guarantee that this will significantly reduce the electricity bill.

3 weeks ago 704 views

World

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum passes away in Dubai, 10 days of national mourning

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has died. Dubai Media Office confirmed the news of his death on Monday morning (September 21).

3 weeks ago 903 views

National

No scope to vacate MP Nazrul's seat: EC secretary

Although Jamaat-e-Islami has expelled GM Nazrul Islam, the MP for Satkhira-4, the Election Commission (EC) has said there is no scope at this moment to take any action regarding his parliamentary membership.

3 weeks ago 564 views

National

Prime Minister's US visit marks the beginning of a new history on the world stage: Mahdi Amin

Prime Minister's Adviser and Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office Mahdi Amin has described Prime Minister Tarek Rahman's US visit as the beginning of a new history on the world stage for Bangladesh's interests, dignity and future.

3 weeks ago 462 views

National

Bangladesh-China pledge to strengthen cooperation in cyber security and law and order

Bangladesh and China have pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation to combat cybercrime, maintain law and order, and enhance technological capacity.

3 weeks ago 498 views

Country

Protest in Shyamnagar demanding justice for Mariam's death, effigy burned

A protest march and rally were held in Shyamnagar of Satkhira demanding a proper investigation and justice into the death of Mariam Khatun, the second wife of Gazi Nazrul Islam. The protesters demanded the maximum punishment and death sentence for Gazi Nazrul Islam.

3 weeks ago 603 views

World

What are the fuel oil prices in Bangladesh's neighbouring countries?

The government has increased the retail prices of diesel, petrol, octane and kerosene by Tk 20 per litre. From Monday (September 21), diesel is being sold at Tk 135, petrol at Tk 160, octane at Tk 165 and kerosene at Tk 155 at the new prices.

3 weeks ago 814 views

National

Army chief returns home after Japan visit

After a four-day official visit, Chief of Bangladesh Army and President of the Bangladesh Olympic Association General Waker-Uz-Zaman has returned home from Japan.

3 weeks ago 447 views

Government Amends Import Policy Order with New Provisions for Importers and Industries

Mia Golam Parwar calls for cancellation of revised draft of Cyber Protection Act

Meeting with Chinese firm on generating 45 MW electricity from DSCC waste

Monitoring will be strengthened to keep the daily commodity market stable throughout the year: Commerce Minister

Government stands by victims of Ashulia fire: LGRD Minister visits hospital

Bangladesh wants to increase cooperation with Italy in fisheries and livestock sector

Government committed to making Bangladesh leprosy-free by 2030: Health Minister

There is no scope to view environment and public health separately: Environment Minister

Former Dhaka SP Asaduzzaman dismissed from service

What Shishir Monir said about the ongoing national crisis

Why was the oil price hike gazette issued at night without following legal process— Shishir Monir asks

Bangladesh–Yunnan trade exceeds 1.3 billion yuan

Does keeping a water bottle in the fridge reduce the electricity bill?

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum passes away in Dubai, 10 days of national mourning

No scope to vacate MP Nazrul's seat: EC secretary

Prime Minister's US visit marks the beginning of a new history on the world stage: Mahdi Amin

Bangladesh-China pledge to strengthen cooperation in cyber security and law and order

Protest in Shyamnagar demanding justice for Mariam's death, effigy burned

What are the fuel oil prices in Bangladesh's neighbouring countries?

Army chief returns home after Japan visit

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