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Gas crisis looms large in Ramadan

State-run Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has floated tenders again to purchase three spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for March 05-06 and March 10-11 delivery windows.The RPGCL's previous tenders, which were re-issued ones and closed on February 16, could not attract suppliers.Only one bidder took part in the...

DCs asked to ensure digital displays in visible places

The government has ordered the deputy commissioners (DCs) of several districts to ensure that cold-storage owners put the key pieces of information, including prices and stocks, on digital displays in visible places, sources said.The DCs of Munshiganj, Rajshahi, Bogura, Rangpur, Dinajpur, Khulna, Cumilla, and Pabna were asked to implement the...

Judiciary sees further buildup of case backlog

Bangladesh's judiciary sees a gloomy future, as pending cases are making one of three organs of the state overburdened and unable to function properly. Although various initiatives were taken on different occasions to solve this long-standing issue, the backlog of cases continues to rise.Courts across the country, including the Appellate...

Kuet suspends academic activities until Feb 28

KHULNA, Feb 19 (Agencies): Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) authorities on Wednesday suspended academic activities until February 28 amid growing tensions between two groups of students over the demand for banning student politics on its campus.The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the university Syndicate, with...

5 reform commissions’ tenures extended until March 31

The tenures of the five reform commissions that were formed later, separately from the six that have already submitted their reports, have been extended until March 31, 2025, reports UNB.They include the Women's Affairs Commission, the Labour Reform Commission, the Local Government Reform Commission, the Media Reform Commission, and the...

33 jt secys made OSD for role in 2018 nat'l election

A total of 33 joint secretaries, who served as Deputy Commissioners and Returning Officers during the controversial 2018 national election, have been designated as officers on special duty (OSD).The Ministry of Public Administration issued six separate notifications on this matter on Wednesday.Previously, 12 officers had been made OSDs for the...

CIC uncovers transactions of Tk 2.42t connected to S Alam, family

The intelligence unit of the National Board of Revenue, or NBR, has uncovered financial transactions amounting to Tk 2.42 trillion in the accounts of prominent businessman Md Saiful Alam, commonly known as S Alam, and his family, reports bdnews24.com.Ahsan Habib, director general of the Central Intelligence Cell, or CIC, shared...

HSC exams start Jun 26

The Higher Secondary Certificate, or HSC, and equivalent exams are scheduled to begin on Jun 26, with theoretical exams running until Aug 10.The Dhaka Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education released the exam schedule on Wednesday, reports bdnews24.com.The 2025 HSC and equivalent exams will follow the shortened syllabus. Unlike previous...

Students of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University paint the ground at the Central Shaheed Minar

Students of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University paint the ground at the Central Shaheed Minar in the city on Wednesday, marking the International Mother Language Day, which will be observed tomorrow. — FE Photo

Court orders to seize 130 bighas of land of DB Harun, his brother

A court in Dhaka on Wednesday ordered to seize 130 bighas of land belonging to former Chief of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Harun or Rashid and his brother ABM Shahriar, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order after an application...

Freeze 28 bank accounts of Addl DIG Mozzamel: Court

The Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court on Wednesday ordered to freeze 28 bank accounts of Additional Deputy Inspector General (Adi-DIG) of police Gazi Md Mozammel Haque and his family members where Taka 14 crore, 56 lakh and 63 thousand have been deposited, reports BSS.

Rich nations owe BD $5.8t in climate debt

A new report by ActionAid exposes the stark reality of Bangladesh's debt crisis, revealing that while the country grapples with an external debt of US$78.06 billion, it is owed a staggering US$5.8 trillion in climate debt by rich, high-polluting nations. The report, 'Who Owes Who?', highlights the urgent need for...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus along with others releases a commemorative postage stamp

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus along with others releases a commemorative postage stamp at his Tejgaon office in the city on Wednesday on the occasion of the seventh National COMDECA 2025 celebration. Information, Posts and Telecommunications Adviser Md Nahid Islam was present. — PID

Pakistan's Babar Azam plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match

Karachi, Sindh : Pakistan's Babar Azam plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 321, Pakistan were struggling on 229 for eight after 44 overs. —AFP