Banglar Joyjatra crosses Hormuz after 115-day ordeal
Bangladesh Shipping Corporation vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra crossed the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, ending a 115-day ordeal in the Persian Gulf amid regional tensions....
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Court to decide AL’s fate
Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said the final decision on whether the Awami League (AL) will be formally...
CoU law students lock classrooms over session jam
Students of the Law Department at Comilla University (CoU) locked several classrooms and staged a protest on Monday, demanding an end to prolonged session delays....
Bill placed in JS against gambling, online betting
A new gambling prevention bill has been placed in Parliament aiming to curb gambling and online betting, including sports betting and casino-related activities, while repealing...
Govt reaffirms pledge to communal harmony
The government remains steadfast in its commitment to communal harmony and equal rights for all citizens, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said on Monday. He said...
BTV income drops sharply as spending continues
State-owned Bangladesh Television (BTV) spent more than 32 times its earnings during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, Information and Broadcasting Minister...
Afroza seeks more flights on Dhaka-Rome route
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam on Monday stressed the need for increasing flight frequencies on the Dhaka-Rome route to better serve the growing...
China to chart future course of bilateral ties
China has said it expects Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of bilateral relations, as Beijing...
Country’s daily deficit 1,146 MMcfd gas despite 7.63 Tcf reserve
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood told the parliament on Monday that the country is experiencing a daily gas supply deficit of...
Row over ministers’ absence in budget session
A discussion on ministerial attendance during the ongoing budget session took place in Parliament on Monday after an opposition lawmaker expressed concern over the frequent...
Gold price rises by Tk 4,432 per bhori
Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) on Monday increased the gold price in the local market by Tk 4,432 per bhori, ending a two-round decline, with 22-carat...
JD Vance says ‘great progress’ achieved towards final deal
Vice President JD Vance has hailed “great progress” in negotiations with Iran and says UN nuclear inspectors will return to verify Tehran’s compliance with the...