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Gas tariff raised by 82pc for fertiliser factories from Dec 1

Gas price for fertiliser factories has been hiked by 82.81 per cent to Tk 29.25 per cubic meter from the previous rate of Tk 16 per cubic meter with effect from December 1.Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Chairman Jalal Ahmed announced the enhanced tariff at a press briefing at its...

ICT-1 sets dates for charge framing hearing against Hasina, army officers

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on Sunday set December 3 and 7 respectively for charge framing hearings against 30 accused, including Hasina and 25 army officers in two cases over crimes against humanity involving enforced disappearances and torture during the Awami League regime, reports UNB.A three-member bench headed by ICT-1...

Fire service issues safety guidelines, as earthquakes jolt BD

The Fire Service and Civil Defense (FSCD) has called upon the public to remain calm and follow essential safety measures during earthquakes, reports BSS.The fire service on Sunday issued a safety guideline for the public to be maintained during earthquakes after several earthquakes including a magnitude 5.7 tremor recorded at...

Bhutan PM's visit reaffirms enduring Dhaka-Thimphu ties

The visit of Bhutanese Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay to Bangladesh has reaffirmed the deep-rooted friendship and goodwill that have long shaped bilateral relations, according to a joint statement issued on Sunday during his ongoing three-day state visit, reports BSS.Prime Minister Tobgay is visiting Bangladesh from 22 to 24 November...

UIU holds seminar on earthquake risk

The Department of Civil Engineering of United International University (UIU) on Saturday organised a seminar on earthquake risk and its mitigation in the urban areas of Bangladesh.The seminar was held at 2:30 pm at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue in the capital, according to a press release.Prof. Dr. Mehedi...

Adviser Rizwana urges modern planning for a livable Dhaka

Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday called for a fundamental shift in the development approach of Dhaka to make the capital more livable, reports BSS."Excessive concrete-based development has made the city unsafe and unmanageable. We talk about problems year after year, but...

Gas supply halted in Panchabati-Muktarapur area due to pipeline damage

Gas supply has been suspended in Panchabati-Muktarapur area and its adjacent Narayanganj and Munshiganj districts after a gas pipeline was damaged during road construction work, reports UNB.Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited announced the temporary suspension in a press release issued on Sunday.The Titas Gas authorities said the gas...

Man shot dead by 'Indian Khasia' in Sylhet

SYLHET, Nov 23 (UNB): A 45-year-old Bangladeshi man was shot dead allegedly by Indian Khasias along the Sylhet border in Kanaighat upazila on Saturday night.The deceased was identified as Jamal Uddin, son of Makram Ali of the upazila.Abdul Awal, officer-in-charge of Kanaighat Police Station, said Jamal went to the betel...

Weather (2025-11-24)

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Monday). Light fog may occur at places during early morning. Temperature may remain unchanged.The highest temperature in the country on Sunday was recorded at 32.4 degrees Celsius in Sitakunda...