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LPG prices witness 2.5pc hike in Oct

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) raised further the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by around 2.50 per cent for October trading. The new price for a 12-kg LPG cylinder is now Tk 1,456, a hike by Tk 35 from September's Tk 1,421. The price of such a container...

Cancel Lathitila safari park project

The Ministry of Environment recommended on Wednesday to the Planning Commission (PC) the cancellation of the approval for a project to build a safari park in Lathitila, Moulvibazar.This project raised concerns among environmentalists, who feared it would endanger the pristine biodiversity of the reserved forest. A letter regarding this recommendation...

ACC launches graft probe against 10 AL MPs, others

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday launched an inquiry into the allegations of embezzlement, illegal wealth accumulation, and corruption against 20 leaders, including 10 former members of parliament (MPs) from Awami League (AL). Based on gathered information, the ACC initiated this probe and decided to move forward with the inquiry,...

Italy offers support for BD's police reforms, safe migration

Italian Ambassador Antonio Alessandro on Wednesday met Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and said his country would support Bangladesh's police reforms and work together for formal migration to the country, reports UNB.Safe, organised and regular migration to Italy, economic and trade cooperation, and police reforms dominated the talks during the...

BD Climate Action Forum in Dhaka Oct 10

Bangladesh Climate Action Forum, organised by the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE), will be held on October 10 in Dhaka, uniting many contributors to advancing climate action and sustainability, reports UNB."Achieving a net-zero carbon future is not just a necessity, it's an urgent responsibility," said Mostafiz Uddin, Founder & CEO of...

Public awareness, fines to begin from Dec: Rizwana

The government is set to implement a gradual ban on vehicle honking across Dhaka city by December, with the goal of making the entire capital a "quiet zone" by early next year, according to Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. This initiative is...

Employee kills owner over 'low pay'

The Rapid Action Battalion has arrested a store employee over a double murder in Dhaka's Gulshan. The law enforcers say the detainee killed his employer after they argued over his salary and killed a co-worker who witnessed the crime, reports bdnews24.com.The RAB held a press conference in Dhaka on Wednesday...

Two battery-driven auto-rickshaws were seized by the traffic police

Two battery-driven auto-rickshaws were seized by the traffic police at Hatkhola in the capital on Wednesday for plying illegally the main road. — FE Photo

Weather (2024-10-03)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office.The highest temperature in the country on Wednesday was recorded at...