Dhaka: The low-pressure area over the Equatorial Indian Ocean and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a well-marked low over Southeast Bay of Bengal and Equatorial Indian Ocean. This development is expected to influence the regional…
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced a significant reduction in the retail price of furnace oil supplied by the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC). Effective from midnight, the price has been slashed by Tk 15.90 …
Dhaka: Tianford Bangladesh Textile Co., Ltd., a China (Hong Kong)-based company, has signed a land lease agreement with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to establish a garment manufacturing facility at Uttara Export Processing …
Kushtia: Three shops were gutted in a fire that broke out at Lahinipara in Kumarkhali Upazila of Kushtia district early Sunday. The fire started at a furniture shop in the area around 3:30 am and spread to two adjoining shops, said Ali Hossain, leader…
Chattogram: Three complaints have been filed with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), seeking an investigation into alleged irregularities and corruption in leasing key terminals of the Chattogram Port to foreign companies under concession agreement…
Pakistan: Pakistan said it carried out early Sunday airstrikes along the border inside Afghanistan, targeting hideouts of Pakistani militants blamed for recent attacks in Pakistan, while the Afghan Red Crescent reported at least 18 people killed.
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Dhaka: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated legal proceedings against Sheikh Afil Uddin, a former Member of Parliament for Jessore-1, and his wife, Tahera Sobha, by filing two separate cases. They are accused of amassing wealth amounting…
Dhaka: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Sunday instructed field-level police officers to take tough action against extortion, robbery, and drug-related crimes. Speaking at a virtual meeting from Police Headquarters with all unit chief…
Dhaka: Seeking stronger cooperation, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rehman, felicitating him on his recent appointment. Both leaders e…