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Edible oil supply gradually normalising, says Commerce Minister

Edible oil supply gradually normalising, says Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khondakar Abdul Muktadir said edible oil supply in the capital is gradually returning to normal levels and being sold at fair prices, after conducting an unannounced inspection of Ka...

  • 03 May 2026
NCPs Nahid Islam slams debut parliament session as ‘failed’

NCPs Nahid Islam slams debut parliament session as ‘failed’

National Citizen Party (NCP) convener and opposition chief whip Nahid Islam on Sunday declared the first session of the national parliament ‘a failure’, saying the government sidelined reform discussi...

  • 03 May 2026
Titas shuts gas supply in Gulshan-Banani after pipeline damage

Titas shuts gas supply in Gulshan-Banani after pipeline damage

Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC has suspended gas supply to the capital's upscale Gulshan, Banani and Baridhara areas on Sunday following damage to one of its pipelines.In a notice, the st...

  • 03 May 2026
BERC holds LPG prices steady for May

BERC holds LPG prices steady for May

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Sunday announced it will keep liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices unchanged for May, giving consumers a breather after two consecutive hikes last mon...

  • 03 May 2026
10 die of measles, similar symptoms in 24 hours: DGHS

10 die of measles, similar symptoms in 24 hours: DGHS

Ten children died from measles and symptoms consistent with the highly contagious but preventable disease in the country in 24 hours till 8:00am on Sunday, according to the Directorate General of Heal...

  • 03 May 2026
BSEC sets June 30 deadline for listed firms to appoint female independent directors

BSEC sets June 30 deadline for listed firms to appoint female independent directors

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has directed listed companies that failed to appoint female independent directors in line with the Corporate Governance Code, 2018, to complete the ap...

  • 03 May 2026
11 listed banks declare no dividend; 10 more lenders moved to Z category

11 listed banks declare no dividend; 10 more lenders moved to Z category

Eleven listed banks have declared no dividend for the year ended December 31, 2025, with 10 of them newly placed in the Z category, while National Bank PLC remained in the same category.The latest dis...

  • 03 May 2026
Home Minister admitted to hypocrisy, Law Minister lied in parliament: Hasnat Abdullah

Home Minister admitted to hypocrisy, Law Minister lied in parliament: Hasnat Abdullah

National Citizen Party (NCP) chief organiser for the southern region and Comilla-4 constituency MP Hasnat Abdullah on Sunday accused Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed of admitting to "hypocrisy" over ele...

  • 03 May 2026
PM opens DC Conference, issues directives on govt priorities for field administration

PM opens DC Conference, issues directives on govt priorities for field administration

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday inaugurated the four-day annual conference of deputy commissioners (DCs), issuing directives on his government's policies and priorities, and guidance on making...

  • 03 May 2026
PM to inaugurate four-day DC conference today

PM to inaugurate four-day DC conference today

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to inaugurate the four-day annual Deputy Commissioners’ (DC) Conference in Dhaka on Sunday morning, bringing together field-level administrators from across the co...

  • 03 May 2026
PM calls for restraint by law enforcers, urges freedom of expression

PM calls for restraint by law enforcers, urges freedom of expression

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said law enforcement agencies must not detain people simply for expressing their opinions, stressing that citizens should be allowed to speak...

  • 02 May 2026
Anu Muhammad alleges govt pursuing ‘America First’ policy

Anu Muhammad alleges govt pursuing ‘America First’ policy

Economist Anu Muhammad on Friday alleged that the government’s actions indicate an “America First” approach despite its stated commitment to prioritising national interests.Speaking at a discussion in...

  • 02 May 2026
Trump backs Iran’s World Cup participation as FIFA confirms US matches

Trump backs Iran’s World Cup participation as FIFA confirms US matches

US President Donald Trump has said he has no objection to Iran taking part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, after football authorities confirmed the team would play its scheduled matches in the United...

  • 02 May 2026
Mourinho denies Real Madrid contact amid reports over coaching return

Mourinho denies Real Madrid contact amid reports over coaching return

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho has dismissed speculation linking him with a return to Real Madrid, saying no contact has been made by the Spanish club regarding their coaching position.Reports in Spain s...

  • 02 May 2026
Israeli strikes kill 10 in south Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli strikes kill 10 in south Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli forces launched multiple strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least 10 people, according to Lebanese state media, despite a ceasefire declared two weeks ago.Lebanon’s Nation...

  • 02 May 2026
US warns ships against paying Iran fees for Hormuz passage amid sanctions threat

US warns ships against paying Iran fees for Hormuz passage amid sanctions threat

The United States has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they make payments to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions over control of the vital glo...

  • 02 May 2026
Ministry dismisses viral cattle import permit as fake, warns of legal action

Ministry dismisses viral cattle import permit as fake, warns of legal action

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has declared a permit purportedly authorising cattle imports from India, which has been circulating widely on social media and online platforms, to be fabricate...

  • 02 May 2026
Solar power offers way out of Bangladeshs energy trap: Hossain Zillur

Solar power offers way out of Bangladeshs energy trap: Hossain Zillur

Solar energy could be a transformative opportunity in addressing Bangladesh's persistent fuel crisis, the executive chairman of the Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC) said Saturday, warnin...

  • 02 May 2026
U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops from Germany Amid Tensions with Berlin

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops from Germany Amid Tensions with Berlin

The Pentagon announced Friday that the United States will remove around 5,000 troops from Germany within the next six to twelve months, following through on President Donald Trump’s earlier warning. T...

  • 02 May 2026
PM Tarique to visit Sylhet tomorrow

PM Tarique to visit Sylhet tomorrow

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit Sylhet on Saturday on a day-long tour packed with official engagements, including project inaugurations and the launch of Notun Kuri Sports.According to t...

  • 01 May 2026