September 2, 2026

Bottled Soybean Oil Price Set at TK 204 Per Litre

Dhaka: A decision has been taken to adjust the retail price of bottled soybean oil, fixing the new price at TK 204 per litre. The announcement came following a meeting between the Commerce Ministry and edible oil traders to assess the current market d…

No Fertiliser Crisis, Nearly 13 Lakh Tonnes in Stock: Minister

Dhaka: Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid has assured the nation that there is no fertiliser crisis, announcing that nearly 13 lakh tonnes of fertiliser are currently in stock. This figure represents an increase from the 12 lakh tonnes availa…

Aman and Aush Paddy Cultivation Surpasses Targets in Barishal

Barishal: Paddy cultivation under the transplanted Aman and Aush varieties has exceeded the set targets in Barishal district this year, reflecting growing farmer interest in high-yielding varieties.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, extensiv…

Bus Collision in Mymensingh Claims Three Lives

Mymensingh: Three people were killed and at least eight others injured when two buses collided head-on in Mymensingh on Wednesday evening. Two of the deceased were identified as Md Abdur Razzak, 60, from Dharapara village in Haluaghat upazila, and Md …

JS Session Adjourned Till 3pm Thursday

Dhaka: The sitting of the parliament session has been adjourned till 3pm tomorrow. Jatiya Sangsad Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal announced the adjournment at 9:22pm today.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the decision to adjourn the …

Seven Police Officers Dismissed for Misconduct and Corruption

Dhaka: Seven police officials, including a former joint commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Detective Branch (DB), have been dismissed from service on charges of misconduct, unauthorised absence, and corruption. The Ministry of Home Af…

Ten More Parliamentary Standing Committees Formed

Dhaka: Ten additional parliamentary standing committees have been established, assigning senior BNP leaders and other lawmakers as chairpersons across various ministries. This development marks a significant step in the ongoing process of setting up t…