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Oil prices rise again in world market

Fresh US-Iran attacks and counter-attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns over global fuel oil supply. As a result, crude oil prices have risen again in international markets.

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Politics

Sheikh Selim will perform duties of Awami League president in my absence

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said that Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim will perform the duties of Awami League president in her absence. She said this in a telephone interview given to Indian media outlet The Wall.

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Law Justice

Three issued show-cause notice over cake-cutting in tribunal lock-up

The tribunal administration has issued show-cause notices to three people over an incident of cake-cutting in the lock-up of the International Crimes Tribunal.

1 month ago 702 views

National

Bangladesh and Italy will work together on economy, employment and skilled human resource development

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr. Abdul Muyeen Khan emphasized further increasing Bangladesh-Italy cooperation in various fields including economy, employment, skilled human resource development, legal migration and urban management.

1 month ago 530 views

National

Country Must Move Forward Through Consensus, Not Conflict: President

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for advancing the country through dialogue and consensus, avoiding violence and conflict. He also urged everyone to remain aware so that democracy, achieved through many sacrifices, is not lost again.

1 month ago 459 views

Economy

Country's foreign exchange reserves cross $36 billion

The country's foreign exchange reserves have increased further to $36.38 billion. According to Bangladesh Bank data, as of September 6, total reserves stood at $36,385.92 million.

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Agriculture

BAPA's 25th Annual General Meeting held at Gulshan Club

The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Bangladesh Agro-Processors' Association (BAPA) was held on 05 September at Gulshan Club in the capital.

1 month ago 728 views

National

Even at the cost of life, want to protect the country and independence: President

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed his resolve to protect the country and its independence even at the cost of life if necessary. He said there can be no compromise on questions of independence and sovereignty. He urged all to remain united by giving the highest priority to the country's interests.

1 month ago 624 views

Banking Insurance

Conscious Customers Forum warns of tough movement if board not formed

Leaders of the Conscious Customers Forum met with Mohammad Zahir Hossain, the administrator of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, to press various demands including formation of the board of directors and issues related to S Alam Group's shares. The meeting was held at the bank's head office on Sunday afternoon.

1 month ago 798 views

Football

Government assures all-out cooperation in developing women athletes

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has assured full cooperation from the government to develop women athletes in the country and bring out their promising talents.

1 month ago 814 views

National

Aviation minister makes surprise visit at Shahjalal, directs reducing baggage handling time

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat made a surprise visit to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. During the visit, he instructed to reduce the time needed to deliver passengers' baggage quickly and safely.

1 month ago 619 views

National

Cultural unity is a major force for harmony in Bangladesh-India relations: Culture Minister

Culture Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury has said the shared cultural heritage of the two countries is the strongest foundation of Bangladesh-India bilateral relations. He said the deep similarities in language, literature, music, folk traditions and human values have built a bridge between the peoples of the two countries.

1 month ago 991 views

National

Nepalese Ambassador pays courtesy call on Environment Minister

Ghanshyam Bhandari, Nepal's Ambassador to Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on Abdul Awal Mintu, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

1 month ago 596 views

National

Parliamentary committee meeting on Ministry of Home Affairs held

The third meeting of the standing committee on the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Thirteenth National Parliament was held. The meeting took place at the National Parliament House on Sunday under the chairmanship of committee president Jainul Abedin.

1 month ago 586 views

Country

No Distinction of Religion or Caste; Our Bigger Identity Is That We Are Bangladeshis: Food Minister

Food Minister Afroza Khanam has urged everyone to forget differences of religion and caste and remain united under the Bangladeshi identity. She said Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists or Christians—there is no discrimination in identity; everyone’s biggest identity is that we are Bangladeshis.

1 month ago 605 views

Economy

Punishment of 20 NBR officials waived on President's order

Various punishments imposed on 20 officials of the National Board of Revenue for participating in a past movement have been waived. As the President granted the appeals filed by the officials seeking pardon, these penalties have been revoked.

1 month ago 617 views

Crime

Case filed over exhumation of Pir Shameem's remains

A case has been filed over the exhumation of remains from the grave of controversial Pir Abdul Rahman Shameem, also known as Kalandar Baba, at Daulatpur in Kushtia. Additional police have been deployed to control the law and order situation as tension has risen in the area over the incident.

1 month ago 684 views

Country

Parents must also be responsible in improving education quality: MP Sarwar

Sarwar Alamgir, member of parliament for Chattogram-2 constituency, urged parents, alongside teachers, to play a responsible role in improving the quality of education and keeping students on the right path.

1 month ago 620 views

Religion

Government returning Tk 4 crore 87 lakh to 4,341 Hajj pilgrims

The government will refund Tk 4 crore 87 lakh 23 thousand 14 to 4,341 Hajj pilgrims who performed Hajj under government management this year.

1 month ago 883 views

Country

Burning thousands of litres of fuel to hold opposition’s long march is unreasonable: Water Resources State Minister

State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad has described the opposition’s long march programme as unreasonable, saying it burns thousands of litres of fuel amid a global fuel crisis caused by wars in various parts of the world.

1 month ago 674 views

Oil prices rise again in world market

Sheikh Selim will perform duties of Awami League president in my absence

Three issued show-cause notice over cake-cutting in tribunal lock-up

Bangladesh and Italy will work together on economy, employment and skilled human resource development

Country Must Move Forward Through Consensus, Not Conflict: President

Country's foreign exchange reserves cross $36 billion

BAPA's 25th Annual General Meeting held at Gulshan Club

Even at the cost of life, want to protect the country and independence: President

Conscious Customers Forum warns of tough movement if board not formed

Government assures all-out cooperation in developing women athletes

Aviation minister makes surprise visit at Shahjalal, directs reducing baggage handling time

Cultural unity is a major force for harmony in Bangladesh-India relations: Culture Minister

Nepalese Ambassador pays courtesy call on Environment Minister

Parliamentary committee meeting on Ministry of Home Affairs held

No Distinction of Religion or Caste; Our Bigger Identity Is That We Are Bangladeshis: Food Minister

Punishment of 20 NBR officials waived on President's order

Case filed over exhumation of Pir Shameem's remains

Parents must also be responsible in improving education quality: MP Sarwar

Government returning Tk 4 crore 87 lakh to 4,341 Hajj pilgrims

Burning thousands of litres of fuel to hold opposition’s long march is unreasonable: Water Resources State Minister

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