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Fuel prices see small cuts

Retail prices of diesel and kerosene see a small cut by Tk 1.25 and petrol and octane by Tk 6.0 per litre with effect from September 1, in the interim government's first step on energy pricing. The Energy and Mineral Resources Division (EMRD) under the Ministry of Power, Energy and...

CA to announce roadmap for reform after dialogue with political parties

Chief Adviser of the interim government Dr Muhammad Yunus will roll out a roadmap of his government after the dialogue with the political parties, special assistant to the CA Mahfuz Alam said on Saturday.The roadmap will incorporate reform plans of the government through which transfer of power to an elected...

Flood costs Tk 33.5b in crop losses in south-east

The deluge in south-east and other parts has devastated the key staple rice and other crops in 23 districts, damaging 1.0-million tonnes of produce worth Tk 34 billion so far.Agriculture ministry in its primary projection, released on Friday night, said 1.43-million hectares of land were brought under farming in the...

Push for rewriting Constitution

Speakers at a discussion suggested on Saturday that the Constitution be rewritten to establish good governance, rules of law and real democracy in the country.They also advocated for independence of the judiciary, prevention of constitutional dictatorship and freedom of speech.They came up with suggestions at a national dialogue titled "Constitutional...

Bangladeshis in doldrums about jobs in Europe

About 10,000 Bangladeshis are facing uncertainty about their jobs in Europe due to the suspension of Indian visas, as they have to obtain their visas from India for their western destinations.Croatia, Bulgaria, Poland, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Romania and Portugal do not have missions in Bangladesh. If Bangladeshis want to go...

Israeli strikes kill at least 48 in Gaza

CAIRO/GAZA, Aug 31 (Reuters): Israeli strikes on Saturday killed at least 48 people in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian health authorities said, as clashes took place in central and southern areas of the enclave ahead of the planned start of a polio vaccination campaign.The United Nations is due to start vaccinating...

Briefing 2024-09-01

DSE nominates seven independent directors to revitalise board The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has submitted a list of seven nominees for appointment as independent directors to its board, aiming to make it functional, as suggested by the securities regulator after six independent directors resigned in the wake of political change...