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Bangladesh among 'friendly nations' getting green light

Bangladesh is among several "friendly nations" named by Iran whose vessels may be allowed safe passage through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran says the crucial maritime route remains partially open notwithstanding the ongoing Middle-East turmoil.In a notable diplomatic development, Iran has indicated that ships linked to a number...

Spirit of solidarity rekindles as nation celebrates Independence Day

At daybreak Thursday, all roads led to the national memorial for homage paying as Bangladesh celebrated its Independence Day with great respect to the sacrifices made by the martyred freedom fighters. It appears as semblance solidarity rekindled as national leaders and people from all walks of life offered petals and...

26 bodies recovered, 5-member probe body formed

A total of 26 bodies were recovered until 10:00am on Thursday after a bus had plunged into the Padma River at the Daulatdia ferry terminal in Rajbari's Goalanda upazila on Wednesday afternoon.Assistant Commissioner and Executive Magistrate of the Rajbari Deputy Commissioner's office Md Hafizur Rahman said the bodies of 21...

ME conflict may cut Asia growth, lift inflation

Prolonged Middle-East conflict could cut economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific by up to 1.3 percentage points in 2026-2027 and push inflation higher by 3.2 percentage points if energy disruptions last over a year.Such forecast comes from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), as the US-Israel war on Iran...

Power Division seeks Tk 201b subsidy boost

The Power Division has sought an additional Tk 201.36 billion in subsidies for the remaining months of FY2026 to keep newly added power plants running and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the upcoming irrigation and summer peak season.In a proposal sent to the Finance Division, the Ministry of Power, Energy...

Trump urges Iran to make deal orUS will 'keep blowing them away'

WASHINGTON, Mar 26 (Reuters): President Donald Trump on Thursday urged Iran to make a deal to end U.S. and Israeli bombing or face more strikes on their country."They now have the chance, that is Iran, to permanently abandon their nuclear ambitions and to join a new path forward," Trump said...