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Fuel pumps in Dhaka go dry a day after price cut

On Sunday morning, Md Azad went to several fuel pumps in Dhaka. He could not find fuel anywhere. Eventually, his bike stalled in the middle of the road and he had to push the vehicle all the way from Banani to Mohakhali's Amtali in search of fuel.Azad said: "I have...

Ex minister, state minister to face investigation

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday decided to investigate corruption and irregularities allegedly committed by a former minister and a state minister of the immediate-past government, and five other individuals.Former Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim and former State Minister for Labour and Employment Monnujan Sufian, and the individuals...

Bangladesh's Litton Das plays a shot

Bangladesh's Litton Das plays a shot during the third day of the second and last Test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Sunday. — AFP

Dhaka Chamber welcomes cut in fuel oil prices

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) welcomes the interim government's decision reducing fuel-oil prices. "DCCI praised the interim government for taking the decision to reduce the prices of fuel oil at all stages adjusting with the international market," said a statement of the trade body issued on the day.In...

HC issues rule over recovery of benefits

The High Court (HC) on Sunday directed the government to submit a report on expenditure of the state for all the benefits and properties provided to the family members of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman under two acts enacted to provide especial security to them. Law secretary, home secretary, finance secretary...

Court freezes 19 bank A/Cs of ex-senior secy Shah Kamal, his wife

A Dhaka court on Sunday ordered authorities concerned to freeze 19 bank accounts of Shah Kamal, former senior secretary at the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, and his wife Farzana Siddiqua in connection with corruption allegations. Judge of the Metropolitan Senior Special Judge's Court in Dhaka, Mohammad Ash-Shams Joglul...

Tarique urges party men to win people's heart

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman Sunday called upon the partymen to win people's heart and achieve their love with generosity and justice, not showing power or intimidation."My clear message to you, win people's heart with fairness and kindness, not showing power or intimidation. Achieve people's love," he...

BB gradually raising cash withdrawal limit

Bangladesh Bank is gradually increasing cash-withdrawal limits to restore normalcy in the banking sector. This move aims to strike a balance between public demand and financial stability, reports UNB.In the latest update, Bangladesh Bank raised the cash withdrawal limit to Tk 0.5 million per account this week, up from Tk...

Special loan repayment facility for flood victims

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has announced a special facility for flood-affected farmers and CMSME (Cottage, Micro, Small and medium enterprises) entrepreneurs to repay the loan installments, reports UNB.In this case, August installments of short-term agriculture and CMSME sector term loans in these areas can be repaid over three months.The Banking Regulations...

DIGs, Addl DIGs, SPs transferred

The interim government Sunday transferred a total of 64 senior police officials to new stations.The officials include- 16 Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs),26 Additional Deputy Inspector Generals (Addl-DIGs) and 22 Superintendents of Police (SPs), reports BSS.The Public Security Division of the Home Ministry has issued three separate orders in this regard.DIGs...

10 die in Gopalganj, Narsingdi road crashes

At least ten people died and scores injured in road crashes in Gopalganj and Narsingdi districts on Saturday night and Sunday, reports UNB.In Gopalganj, a head-on collision between a bus and a truck on Dhaka-Gopalganj highway in Kashiani upazila of Gopalganj early Sunday left five people dead, said police.He said...

Two defamation cases filed against Bashundhara chairman, MD

DHAKA, Sept 01, 2024 (BSS) - Two defamation cases were filed today against 10 people including Bashundhara Group chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan and his son and group's Managing Director (MD) Sayem Sobhan Anvir.Diamond World Ltd Managing Director Dilip Kumar Agarwala brought Taka 1,000 crore defamation charges with the court of...

CID starts probe into Beximco money laundering

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has launched a probe into allegations of massive laundering of money abroad by Beximco Group, and individuals and institutions related to its interests, reports UNB.The financial crime unit of CID is starting an investigation against Salman F Rahman's Beximco Group under the Money...

FS Masud Bin Momen to go on LPR from today

The foreign ministry on Sunday accorded a farewell reception to foreign secretary Masud Bin Momen. According to foreign ministry he will be on LPR from Monday for one year.The government has decided to cancel the contractual appointment of the FS, foreign adviser Towhid Hossain told the FE on Sunday evening.The...

Those involved in piling bodies on van in Ashulia identified: Police

The police officers who were seen present and involved in piling up dead bodies on a van in Ashulia have been identified, police said, reports UNB."We are not disclosing names to allow for further steps. But it will be revealed to you very soon," Dhaka District Superintendent of Police (SP)...