BERC keeps LPG price unchanged for March
The country's energy regulator has kept the 'official' price of 12-kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder unchanged at Tk 1,341 each for the month of March, although its market price is 50 per cent higher at around Tk 2,000.The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) fixed the price as part of...
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Rainfall offers some respite to sweltering Dhaka
Dwellers of Dhaka city got much-needed relief from the scorching heat on Monday as rain pelted the capital, bringing down temperatures and easing the discomfort caused by the recent heatwave.The sudden showers, accompanied by gusty winds, cooled the streets and offered respite to residents who had been struggling with high...
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PM gets three deputy press secretaries
Mostafa Julfikar Hasan, Md Sujauddoula and Md Jahidul Islam have been made deputy press secretaries to Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman, reports UNB.The Ministry of Public Administration issued separate gazette notifications on Monday confirming their contractual appointment.According to the notification, Mostafa Julfikar Hasan (popularly known as Hasan Shiplu), Md Sujauddoula...
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DNC official shot during drive in city
An official of the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) was shot and injured by a suspected drug dealer and terrorist during an anti-narcotics drive in the capital's Sayedabad area on Monday.The injured, Siddiqur Rahman (41), is an inspector of DNC Khilgaon zone.DNC inspector Md Fazlul Haque Khan said Siddiqur Rahman...
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DUCSU holds gayebana janaza for Khamenei
Leaders of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) have held a gayebana janaza (funeral prayer in absentia) for Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following his death.The prayer took place at the VC Chattar on the Dhaka University campus around 10:40 pm on Sunday. DUCSU Vice President Abu Shadik Kayem...
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Dhaka University observes National Flag Hoisting Day
The Dhaka University (DU) observed the National Flag Hoisting Day on Monday, marking the historic occasion with due solemnity and respect.The programme began in the morning with the hoisting of the national flag of independent Bangladesh in front of the university's Arts Building. A commemorative discussion was later held at...
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A group of female workers passing a busy time in sewing tupi (cap)
A group of female workers passing a busy time in sewing tupi (cap) targeting the Eid-ul-Fitr festival, when the demand for the item increases. The snapshot was taken from the capital's Kamrangirchar area on Monday. — FE Photo
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