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● Nation waves final goodbye to uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia ● Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Nazrul ● Pakistan, Nepal envoys call on CA after attending Khaleda Zia’s funeral ● DITF key to boosting local products, exports: CA ● Pakistan Speaker, India’s FM hold brief meeting in Dhaka ● ‘Pray for my mother,’ Tarique appeals to nation at Khaleda Zia’s janaza ● Nepal, Bhutan FMs convey condolences to Tarique Rahman

Soybean oil supply to stabilize soon: Commerce Adviser

Shakib Ahmed

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Monday said that the supply of soybean oil in market is expected to return to normal within the next two days.He made the statement on Monday while speaking to the media after visiting the

Sadeeq Agro Chairman arrested in Tk 133cr money laundering case

Shakib Ahmed

Imran Hossain, Chairman of Sadeeq Agro, has been arrested by Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with a Tk 133 crore money laundering case.A spokeperson from CID Additional Special Police Superintendent Jasim Uddin Khan confirmed the arrest on Monday afternoon.The

12-kg LPG cylinder price reduced by Tk 28

Shakib Ahmed

The price of a 12-kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder has been lowered to Tk 1,450 for March, marking a Tk 28 decrease from February's price of Tk 1,478.The new pricing took effect at 6 PM on March 3 (Monday),

First cluster of Zika virus cases reported in Bangladesh: Icddr,b

Shakib Ahmed

Scientists at the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (Icddr,b) have identified the country’s first cluster of Zika virus cases.Five confirmed infections were detected among patient samples collected in 2023.The findings, published on the Icddr,b website on Monday, highlight

EU pledges €68m for Rohingya crisis, supports Bangladesh’s renewable energy goals

Shakib Ahmed

The European Union (EU) will provide €68 million this year for the Rohingya response in Bangladesh and humanitarian aid for conflict-affected people in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib announced during a meeting with Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad

India defeats New Zealand, sets up semi-final clash with Australia

Shakib Ahmed

India secured a 44-run victory over New Zealand on Sunday, sealing their spot in Champions Trophy semi-finals, where they will face Australia. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy was the standout performer, claiming his maiden ODI five-wicket haul (5-42) in just his second

I have full confidence in Yunus's capabilities to overcome ongoing challenges: Amartya Sen

Shakib Ahmed

Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen has expressed deep concern about Bangladesh's current situation and its ability to address future challenges.In an interview with a news agency PTI at his residence in Santiniketan, West Bengal, Sen shared his thoughts on Bangladesh,

Mirza Abbas warns against efforts to sow division

Shakib Ahmed

BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas has cautioned against attempts to create divisions in the country, urging Islamic scholars to remain vigilant. Speaking at an Iftar gathering with orphans and religious scholars on Sunday, he pointed to emerging narratives that,

Bangladesh poised to attract major investments in renewable energy, carbon market

Shakib Ahmed

Bangladesh has significant potential to attract large-scale investments in renewable energy and the carbon market, experts told Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during a high-level meeting at the State Guest House today. A delegation of development and renewable energy specialists,

4 LNG cargos to arrive to meet electricity demand: Energy Advisor

Shakib Ahmed

Advisor to the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, Mohammad Fawzul Kabir Khan, has stated that the government is importing four additional LNG (liquefied natural gas) cargos to meet the increased electricity demand during Ramadan and ensure uninterrupted power