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No 'S Alam controversy' affects Industries Ministry projects: Muktadir

, April 19 -- Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday told Parliament that the allegations of corruption and money laundering against S Alam Group have not affected any project under hi... Read More


Outstanding power plant bills stand at Tk 52,300 crore: Minister

, April 19 -- Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Sunday told Parliament that the total outstanding bills of government and private power plants stand at around Tk 52,... Read More


REHAB elects new leadership for 2026-2028 term

, April 19 -- The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) has announced the results of its biennial election for the 2026-2028 term, with Ali Afzal elected as president and Abdur Raz... Read More


No real fuel shortage in Bangladesh, crisis artificially created: Energy Minister

, April 19 -- Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Sunday said unscrupulous traders are hoarding and black marketing fuel in different parts of the country, creating an... Read More


Fuel price hike inevitable amid global shock: Minister

, April 19 -- Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Sunday said the government was compelled to raise fuel prices due to rising global costs and mounting import pressure... Read More


Cultural bonds 'older, deeper' than national boundaries: Pranay Verma

, April 19 -- Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has said that the cultural bonds between Bangladesh and India are 'older and deeper' than national boundaries, noting that two eminent... Read More


Bangladesh's remaining gas reserve 7.63 TCF, enough for 12 years: Energy Minister

, April 19 -- Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Sunday told Parliament that Bangladesh currently has an estimated 7.63 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of natural gas r... Read More


'Who Is he?': Pezeshkian hits back at Trump on nuclear issue

, April 19 -- Masoud Pezeshkian has sharply criticised Donald Trump, questioning his authority to deny Iran its nuclear rights. According to remarks reported by the Iranian Student News Agency, Pezes... Read More


Sacked employees of six Shariah-based banks seek reinstatement

, April 19 -- based banks, who were terminated and affected during the interim government period, formed a human chain in the capital's Motijheel area on Sunday to press for a six-point demand, includ... Read More


Muktadir for turning FBCCI into more effective, stronger trade body

, April 19 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday underscored the need for transforming the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) into a truly representat... Read More