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10 ministries, divisions spent additional Tk 1.30 lakh cr in FY25: Finance Ministry

Dhaka, June 17 -- Ten ministries and divisions have spent an additional Tk 1,30,512 crore beyond their original budgetary allocations in the ongoing 2024-25 fiscal year, according to the Supplementary... Read More


Tk 55 lakh looted from Nagad official in Jashore

, June 17 -- Muggers snatched away Tk 55 lakh from an official of mobile financial service provider Nagad at Kuada Jamtala intersection on Jashore-Monirampur road in Jashore district on Tuesday. The ... Read More


China starts evacuation of its citizens amid Iran-Israel tensions

Beijing, June 17 -- As tensions escalate in the Iran-Israel conflict, the Chinese government has swiftly initiated evacuation procedures for its citizens in the affected regions. Responding to the ur... Read More


Four key parliamentary committees to be chaired by opposition: Salahuddin

, June 17 -- Four out of the 50 parliamentary standing committees in the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad will be chaired by members of the opposition, said BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Tu... Read More


Deer traps, illegal crab-catching tools seized in Sundarbans

, June 17 -- Forest Department officials seized 600 deer traps and 16 illegal crab-catching tools from the Sundarbans in Tiar Char in Bagerhat district on Monday. The forest officials on Monday condu... Read More


Abu Dhabi flights hit by Israel-Iran conflict continues

, June 17 -- Flights at Zayed International Airport continue to face significant disruption due to ongoing regional tensions, particularly stemming from the Iran-Israel conflict. UAE carriers, includ... Read More


Low pressure area formed over Bay, heavy rains likely

, June 17 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the country and asked country's four seaports - Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra - ... Read More


No plan to raise fuel prices right now, says Finance Adviser amid Iran-Israel conflict

Dhaka, June 17 -- The government is closely monitoring the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel but has no immediate plan to raise fuel prices, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday.... Read More


Diplomats at Bangladesh Embassy in Tehran to be shifted to safe location soon

Dhaka, June 17 -- Against the background of the Iran-Israel war, diplomatic and other staff stationed at the Bangladesh Mission in Tehran are likely to be shifted to a safer location any day now, cons... Read More


Movement over govt service ordinance to continue until its withdrawal: Protesters

Dhaka, June 17 -- The movement at the Secretariat will continue until the government service ordinance is completely withdrawn, said Md Badiul Kabir, president of the Secretariat Officers and Employee... Read More