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Gas-power crisis cannot be resolved in one month: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the gas and power crisis cannot be resolved within a month. However, he said the government is working to gradually overcome the crisis.

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World

Gold prices rise further in global market

International gold prices have hit their highest level in more than three months. The surge in the precious metal market has been driven by a decline in the US dollar.

1 month ago 637 views

National

Cabinet reshuffle aimed at revamping aviation and tourism sectors: Rashiduzzaman Millat

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat said the cabinet reshuffle was carried out with the aim of restructuring Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) and the Tourism Corporation.

1 month ago 576 views

National

President plants 'Udaypadma' sapling at National Memorial

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir planted a sapling of the 'Udaypadma' tree in the premises of the National Memorial in Savar.

1 month ago 457 views

National

Bhola is being connected by road, decision to construct highway

A decision has been taken to construct a highway on the Rahmatpur–Hijla–Mehendiganj–Bhola route to connect the island district Bhola with the country's main road network. The decision was made at a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Tejgaon on Saturday (August 22).

1 month ago 502 views

National

Newly appointed ministers and state ministers pay tribute at National Martyrs' Memorial

The newly appointed ministers and state ministers paid tribute to the brave martyrs of the Great Liberation War at the National Martyrs' Memorial in Savar.

1 month ago 473 views

National

Pregnant women will not receive cholera vaccine

The government has started administering oral cholera vaccine in high-risk areas to prevent cholera infection. The program, which begins on Saturday (August 22), aims to vaccinate more than 5.1 million people.

1 month ago 492 views

National

Zubaida Rahman visits free eye treatment camp

Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, visited the free eye treatment camp organized by the Ziaur Rahman Foundation.

1 month ago 497 views

Politics

Jamaat has turned from oppressed into oppressors: Rashed Khan

Prime Minister's Political Assistant Rashed Khan has commented that although Jamaat-e-Islami was once known as an oppressed political party, they have now become 'oppressors'.

1 month ago 662 views

National

Plan for 10,000 MW solar projects to meet electricity demand

The government is planning to implement 10,000 MW solar power projects to meet growing electricity demand. Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir said the initiative is being taken to meet electricity demand in industrial factories and residential sectors.

1 month ago 583 views

National

State minister for foreign affairs calls Sheikh Hasina 'terrorist'

Newly appointed State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir has termed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a 'terrorist'. He said Sheikh Hasina fled to India after killing 1,500 people.

1 month ago 525 views

National

PM greets new President Mirza Fakhrul

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has extended heartfelt greetings and congratulations to Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on being elected as the country's 23rd president.

1 month ago 497 views

Religion

Sheikh Sudais's Special Message on Eid-e-Miladunnabi

The Imam and Khatib of Masjid al-Haram, Sheikh Dr. Abdur Rahman As-Sudais, has given a special statement regarding the observance of Eid-e-Miladunnabi or the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

1 month ago 2,122 views

National

Hefazat protests against making Shamim Kaisar State Minister for Religious Affairs

Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has expressed strong protest and concern over the appointment of Mohammad Shamim Kaisar Lincoln, member of parliament from Gaibandha-4 constituency, as State Minister for the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The organization has demanded the government reconsider the decision.

1 month ago 521 views

National

Dhaka wants 'reset' in relations with Delhi

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's possible India visit is currently suspended. Before the visit, Dhaka has given two conditions to create a 'conducive environment'.

1 month ago 500 views

Expatriates

Strict warning over visas for Bangladeshi students in the United States

The US Embassy in Dhaka has warned Bangladeshi students studying in the United States to comply with their visa conditions. It said student visas may be canceled if students drop out of studies, remain regularly absent from classes, or withdraw from their designated academic program without notifying their educational institution.

1 month ago 675 views

Others

Delhi closely observing Bangladesh's interest in Mecca defence pact: Jaiswal

Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has said that New Delhi is closely monitoring Bangladesh's interest in joining the recently signed ‘Mecca Defence Pact’ between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

1 month ago 843 views

Technology

AI focus leads Apple to cut more than 200 roles

Apple is placing more emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and next-generation device development. To this end, the company has decided to cut more than 200 positions in teams linked to Siri and Vision Pro. The information was reported by US media outlet Bloomberg.

1 month ago 726 views

World

US imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods, Ottawa retaliates

After three consecutive days of trade talks between Washington and Ottawa ended without an agreement, the US has imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.

1 month ago 637 views

Dhaka

Passengers angry over parking lease and fees at metro stations

Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has leased out three stations to introduce parking facilities in empty spaces below metro rail stations. While the parking system launched at ground level at Uttara North, Uttara Center and Uttara South stations has brought some relief, passengers and the general public have expressed anger over the fee collection method.

1 month ago 641 views

Gas-power crisis cannot be resolved in one month: Finance Minister

Gold prices rise further in global market

Cabinet reshuffle aimed at revamping aviation and tourism sectors: Rashiduzzaman Millat

President plants 'Udaypadma' sapling at National Memorial

Bhola is being connected by road, decision to construct highway

Newly appointed ministers and state ministers pay tribute at National Martyrs' Memorial

Pregnant women will not receive cholera vaccine

Zubaida Rahman visits free eye treatment camp

Jamaat has turned from oppressed into oppressors: Rashed Khan

Plan for 10,000 MW solar projects to meet electricity demand

State minister for foreign affairs calls Sheikh Hasina 'terrorist'

PM greets new President Mirza Fakhrul

Sheikh Sudais's Special Message on Eid-e-Miladunnabi

Hefazat protests against making Shamim Kaisar State Minister for Religious Affairs

Dhaka wants 'reset' in relations with Delhi

Strict warning over visas for Bangladeshi students in the United States

Delhi closely observing Bangladesh's interest in Mecca defence pact: Jaiswal

AI focus leads Apple to cut more than 200 roles

US imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods, Ottawa retaliates

Passengers angry over parking lease and fees at metro stations

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