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CCGP approves purchase of two more cargoes of LNG

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The government on Monday approved a purchase proposal of two cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from BP Singapore Pte Ltd at a combined cost of more than Tk 1,850 crore, includin... Read More


Three universities to introduce investigative journalism courses for female students

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- Three universities in Bangladesh are preparing to introduce investigative journalism courses for female students following the completion of a two-part co-design process. The partic... Read More


Haryana begins search for new power regulator chief; HERC chairman post vacant since July 23

Panchkula, Aug. 17 -- The Haryana Government has begun the process of appointing a new Chairman of the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), with the key regulatory post vacant since July ... Read More


SIA arrests key narco-terror suspect after four years

Srinagar, Aug. 17 -- J&K Police's State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir, on Monday said it had achieved a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on narco-terrorism by arresting an absconding ... Read More


Badminton: Ayush Shetty pulls off tournament's biggest upset, packs off defending champion Shi Yuqi

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Asian championship silver medallist Ayush Shetty created the biggest upset of the BWF World Championships 2026 as he kept his nerves to upset top seed and defending champion Shi ... Read More


Shooting at journalists: Expelled Swecchasebak Dal leader arrested in Khulna

Khulna, Aug. 17 -- The City Detective Police on Monday arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting incident targeting journalists in the district. The arrestee was identified as Asaduzzaman Mith... Read More


Human rights groups urge Tuvalu and Ireland to put rights at centre of fossil fuel transition talks

Fiji, Aug. 17 -- Human rights groups are calling on Tuvalu and Ireland to make human rights a core part of the second International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, saying rights mu... Read More


NBR clears release of imported goods for solar power generation

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Monday issued a clarification to facilitate the release of imported goods used for solar power generation, amid reports of delays and complicat... Read More


RAB set to give way to new unit, fiscal year to shift to Apr-Mar

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The Cabinet on Monday cleared the draft of a law to abolish the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and establish a new specialised unit, the Special Response Battalion (SRB), under Banglad... Read More


RAB set to give way to new unit, fiscal year to shift to April-March

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- The Cabinet on Monday cleared the draft of a law to abolish the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and establish a new specialised unit, the Special Response Battalion (SRB), under Banglad... Read More