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Entry, parking instructions issued for invited guests at JS first session

Dhaka, March 11 -- Authorities have issued instructions regarding entry and parking arrangements for invited guests attending the first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad at the parliament complex on ... Read More


Jamaat Ameer calls for effective parliament to meet public expectations

Dhaka, March 11 -- e-Islami Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday said the Jatiya Sangsad should play a meaningful and effective role in fulfilling the expectations of the nation and its people. "As the op... Read More


Speakers emphasize ensuring safe, hassle-free Eid travel

Dhaka, March 11 -- exchange meeting on Wednesday stressed the need for stronger coordination among transport owners, workers and law enforcement agencies to ensure safe, orderly and hassle-free travel... Read More


Traders fined for selling diesel at higher prices in Manikganj

Manikganj, March 11 -- The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection fined two traders in Manikganj for selling diesel at prices higher than the government-set rate. Assistant Director Asadu... Read More


13th Parliament set to commence with first session Thursday

Dhaka, March 11 -- The 13th Parliament is set to start its five-year journey with its first session on Thursday morning, just one month on from the February 12 general election. Unlike in the past ho... Read More


Yunus meets Japanese partners over training programme for Bangladeshis

Dhaka, March 11 -- Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus met Tsuneaki Hirao and Duncan Power from Japan at Yunus Centre on Tuesday. Together with Grameen Shikkha, their company in Japan have launched a ... Read More


Bangladesh seeks similar waiver to India from US to import Russian oil

Dhaka, March 11 -- Bangladesh has sought support from the United States to facilitate the import of fuel oil from Russia, citing global energy market uncertainties, Finance and Planning Minister Amir ... Read More


Iran launches new wave of strikes, claims attack on US base in Kuwait

Dhaka, March 11 -- Iran has launched a fresh wave of missile and drone strikes targeting Israeli and US-linked sites across the Middle East, with Tehran claiming it also struck a major US military fac... Read More


Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon kill 5 as over 40,000 Americans leave Middle East

Dhaka, March 11 -- Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have killed at least five people and injured several others, while more than 40,000 American citizens have left the Middle East since tensions es... Read More


Ship carrying US wheat arrives at Mongla Port

Dhaka, March 11 -- A consignment of 58,457 metric tonnes (MTs) of wheat imported from the United States has arrived at Mongla Port. The vessel MV Calypso N, carrying the wheat, anchored at the outer ... Read More