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President administers oath to Speaker, Deputy Speaker

, March 12 -- Senior BNP leader Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikrom and MP Barrister Kayser Kamal on Thursday took oath as Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively of the 13th Parliament. Pres... Read More


PTA negotiations feature in Dhaka-Jakarta discussions

Dhaka, March 12 -- Bangladesh and Indonesia on Wednesday discussed ways to expand cooperation in areas including trade and investment, energy, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges. Both sides... Read More


Gold price drops by Tk 3,324 per bhori in Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 12 -- The price of gold in Bangladesh dropped by Tk 3,324 per bhori on Thursday, following two consecutive hikes, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS). In a notifica... Read More


Beyond strikes and explosions: The broader cost of Iran conflict

, March 12 -- The conflict with Iran is already costing the United States and its allies billions of dollars in military spending, and analysts say the expenses could rise significantly. Estimates fr... Read More


Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong to visit Bangladesh Apr 2-3

, March 12 -- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong will pay an official visit to Bangladesh on April 2-3 and will lead the Chinese delegation to the 14th Bangladesh-China Diplomatic Consultations... Read More


Bangladesh, Pakistan agree to continue close engagement

Dhaka, March 12 -- Reaffirming their commitment to strengthening relations, Bangladesh and Pakistan on Wednesday agreed to continue close engagement to advance bilateral and multilateral cooperation. ... Read More


Jamaat expresses dissatisfaction over lack of consultation on chair nomination

Dhaka, March 12 -- e-Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami and deputy leader of the opposition Syed Abdullah Muhammad Abu Taher on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction on behalf of the opposition party for not consu... Read More


Transformer blast leaves 3 injured in Gazipur

Gazipur, March 12 -- Three people sustained burn injuries after an electrical transformer exploded in Sreepur Upazila on Wednesday night, triggering a fire that spread to a nearby market. The identit... Read More


Cosmic rays help unlock ancient Australian landscapes

, March 12 -- Scientists have developed a new method to explore the deep history of Australia's landscapes, offering insights into past climate changes, geological activity, and potential mineral depo... Read More


PM seeks support from people, MPs to build self-reliant Bangladesh

, March 12 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday sought support and cooperation from people and Members of Parliament (MPs) including those from the opposition to transform Bangladesh into a se... Read More