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Motorists spend night in queues at gas stations

The fuel crisis in the capital worsened sharply on Friday, forcing thousands of motorists and professional drivers to spend hours -- and in many cases the entire night -- waiting in long queues at petrol pumps.From early morning, key roads in Tejgaon, Bijoy Sarani and Paribagh were clogged with vehicles...

Three more with measles-like symptoms die in 24 hours

FE REPORTThree more children with measles-like symptoms died during 24 hours until Friday, as the situation continues to worsen.During the period, 947 people were suffering from measles-like symptoms, including 42 confirmed cases, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) bulletin issued on Friday.The total number of suspected deaths...

Iran targets eight bridges in Gulf after its biggest bridge destroyed by US

EHRAN (AP): Iran has released a list of 8 major bridges across the Middle East, hinting at a tit for tat response after a US Israeli attack on key infrastructure in the northern city of Karaj.Publishing what it described as a potential hit list, Iran's semi official Fars News Agency...

Unsettled insurance claims hit Tk 72.49b

Unsettled insurance claims have swelled to a staggering Tk 72.49 billion, highlighting deep-rooted inefficiencies in claim settlement and intensifying pressure on Bangladesh's insurance sector, sources say.The latest data from the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) shows a substantial portion of claims across both life and non-life segments remains unpaid,...

PM to launch Krishak Card distribution from Tangail on April 14

TANGAIL, April 3 (BSS): Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will formally inaugurate the distribution of krishak cards from Tangail on April 14 next.The card-distribution programme will be held at Shaheed Maruf Stadium on that day.Fisheries and Livestock State Minister Sultan Salahuddin Tuku has said the inauguration of the Krishak Card distribution...

TIB slams bid to repeal judiciary ordinances, suspend NHRC ordinance

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed deep disappointment over the recommendation to repeal two ordinances relating to the appointment of Supreme Court judges and a separate secretariat, and to suspend the National Human Rights Commission Ordinance “in the name of review”. Calling for these ordinances to be placed as bills...

Bangladeshi woman killed in US

A 42-year-old Bangladeshi woman working at a Florida superstore has been fatally attacked with a hammer, according to her employer.The incident took place around 7:30am local time on Thursday in Fort Myers City, store owner Arif Ahmed Ashraf said, reports bdnews24.com.Nilufar Yasmin, the victim, was originally from Lakshmipur's Sadar Upazila.Employed...

BADC chairman inspects field activities

Chairman of the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) Md. Azizul Islam has been conducting regular field visits to enhance transparency, dynamism and accountability in the organisation's operations.The initiative also aims to ensure that BADC services reach farmers in a timely manner, says a press release.As part of the effort, Azizul...