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Fuel Prices to Remain Unchanged in September

Dhaka: The government has decided to keep retail fuel oil prices unchanged for the month of September, allowing consumers to purchase diesel, kerosene, petrol, and octane at existing rates.

According to United News of Bangladesh, a notification iss…

Oil Prices Surge Following US Strike on Iranian Rocket Launchers

London: Global markets exhibited a mixed response on Monday as oil prices saw a significant surge following a United States military strike on Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident has rekindled concerns about potential rene…

Family Allegedly Drugged, Robbed of Tk 4.5 Lakh in Lalmonirhat

Lalmonirhat: A farmer and his family have alleged that a neighbour drugged them by mixing an intoxicating substance in their food and then stole Tk 4.5 lakh in cash and gold jewellery from their home in Aditmari upazila. The incident reportedly took p…

DSCC Launches ‘Waste-for-Goods Market’ to Promote Clean City

Dhaka: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), in collaboration with Bidyanondo Foundation, has launched a ‘waste-for-goods market’ initiative to encourage citizens’ participation in keeping the city clean, promote proper waste management and support mar…

Bangladesh Aims for Over 100 Green-Certified Ship Recycling Yards

Dhaka: The government has announced an ambitious target to increase the number of green-certified ship recycling yards in Bangladesh to over 100, revealed Industries and Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir. Currently, the country has around 31 …

Bangladesh PMI Climbs to 57.8 in July on Manufacturing Rebound

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 57.8 in July, indicating a strengthening economy driven by a manufacturing rebound that coincided with the strongest monthly export earnings in nearly a year, as revealed in a study unveiled…