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Bangladesh welcomes Japan-led energy initiative for Asian region

Dhaka, April 15 -- Bangladesh on Wednesday welcomed a Japan-led initiative to deal with energy issues in an efficient way in the Asian region, noting that all countries need to come together as no cou... Read More


Serial 'sexual predator' arrested: Police link suspect to 10 victims in just 6 weeks

Dhaka, April 15 -- A suspected serial sexual predator has been arrested in the capital's Jatrabari area, with police uncovering a disturbing pattern of abuse, blackmail and exploitation involving at l... Read More


Biman can become international-standard with better management: Civil Aviation Minister

Sangsad Bhaban, April 15 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam on Wednesday said there is an opportunity to turn Biman Bangladesh Airlines into an international standard organisation th... Read More


Banks flush with cash, but businesses starved of credit: DCCI

Dhaka, April 15 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed on Wednesday said Bangladesh's banking sector is facing a "paradoxical landscape" where banks are holding record ... Read More


Dialogue may resolve differences between govt, opposition on constitutional amendment: Chief Whip

, April 15 -- Chief Whip Nurul Islam on Wednesday said the government and the opposition will jointly bring a proposal on amending the Constitution, expressing optimism that existing differences will ... Read More


Over 250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Andaman Sea on Malaysia route including Bangladeshis

Dhaka, April 15 -- At least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, are missing after a boat sank in the Andaman Sea while heading to Malaysia, according to the United Natio... Read More


Govt has plans to explore alternative labour markets amid Middle East tensions: PM

, April 15 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told Parliament that the government has specific plans to explore alternative labour markets in the context of recent instability in Iran and a... Read More


Fuel crisis unlikely in next two months: Energy Division spokesperson

, April 15 -- The government has assured that there will be no fuel crisis in the country over the next two months. "As I mentioned earlier, the current stock of octane and petrol is sufficient to me... Read More


PM seeks $2bn external support to tackle energy crisis

Dhaka, April 15 -- Warning that the energy crisis has already taken a toll on Bangladesh's economy, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday sought a US$2 billion fund from development partners to h... Read More


Fuel prices may rise if Middle East conflict prolongs: PM's Adviser Zahed

Dhaka, April 15 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Wednesday said the government may consider adjusting fuel prices if the ongoing conflict in the Middle... Read More