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LPG prices fall for 6th straight month

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the retail price of the widely used 12-kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder by Tk 29, setting the new rate at Tk 1,241 for October, down from Tk 1,270 in September.In a parallel move, the pump price of auto-gas-LPG used in vehicles-was...

CA for ensuring quality education, nutrition to each girl child

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said every girl child must be ensured safety, quality education and nutrition and must be transformed into skilled human resources as they will be the future mothers, future citizens, reports BSS. "About 45 per cent of the total population of Bangladesh...

TIB contradicts FT's info on Bangladesh's CPI ranking

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has drawn attention of all concerned to 'incorrect and misleading' information regarding position of Bangladesh in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) developed by Transparency International (TI), as published in the Financial Times of London in a report based on an interview with the Acting Chairman of...

Formal charge at ICT bars accused from contesting polls

Any Individuals formally charged at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka will be barred from participating in various polls as well as from holding government positions.President Mohammed Shahabuddin has promulgated an ordinance amending the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, 1973, that incorporated a section in this regard, according to a...

2 die of dengue, 715 hospitalised in 24 hrs

At least two dengue patients died while 715 others were hospitalised in the past 24 hours till 8:00 AM on Tuesday.One of the death cases was reported in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) while another in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).With the new deaths and cases, the total number of...

JERA opens Dhaka office

JERA Co., Inc., Japan's largest power generation company and a global leader in energy innovation, has officially launched its new office in Dhaka-marking a strategic milestone in its expansion across Asia.The move aims to deepen collaboration with key stakeholders in Bangladesh's energy sector as the country pursues its Vision 2041...

BRAC University holds orientation-

BRAC University welcomed its Fall 2025 semester students with an orientation programme held on campus on Monday. The event featured Dr. Mohammad Abdul Momen, Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission, as the chief guest, according to a university statement.In his speech, Dr. Momen highlighted the aspirations of the new generation to...

Weather (2025-10-08)

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