BD seeks US ban waiver to import Russian energy
Bangladesh Wednesday formally requested a temporary waiver of United States sanctions to import energy from Russia to mitigate fuel crunch amid the Middle East tensions triggered by US-Israel war on Iran.Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury conveyed the request to US Ambassador Brent T. Christensen during a courtesy meeting at...
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First anniv of passing of Manzur Elahi today
Tributes will be paid to eminent industrialist, philanthropist and Adviser of two caretaker governments Syed Manzur Elahi today on the first anniversary of his passing.Chairman of Apex Group, Manzur Elahi breathed his last on March 12 last year at a hospital in Singapore while undergoing treatment for various old-age complications,...
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Major economic impact unlikely in short term
Any significant impact of the ongoing Middle East war on Bangladesh's economy is unlikely in shorter term, a finance division assessment concludes, but predicts a bite if the conflict prolongs.The finance division also does not see any possibility of big shortages of fuel oils and gas in the country during...
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Aramco offers alternative shipping route
Saudi Arabian oil company Saudi Aramco has offered Bangladesh an alternative route to carry the stranded 100,000 tonnes of crude oil, avoiding the restricted Strait of Hormuz, say sources."Aramco intends to carry the stranded crude oil from the Ras Tanura port to Yanbu port through a 150km pipeline for shipment...
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A new-look JS gets going today amid political reset
A new-look parliament goes into its maiden session today, marking the start of new chapter in Bangladesh polity following the fall of the past regime in political upheavals.A slew of 133 ordinances--mostly on changes following the 2024 mass uprising, are to be placed on the opening day after 13th Jatiya...
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Iran's new leader 'safe' despite injury reports
TEHRAN, Mar 11 (AFP): Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "safe and sound" despite reports of an injury during the war with Israel and the United States, said the son of the Iranian president on Wednesday."I heard news that Mr Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I have asked some...
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