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Saturday, 22 February, 2025

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No load shedding during Ramadan, summer, says energy advisor

Bangladeshs electricity and energy advisor, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, has assured that there will be no load shedding during Ramadan and the summer months. Speaking at a seminar on renewable energy at the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) building in Uttara on...

"We seek unity to build just - humane society"

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, called for collective action in building a just and humane society, free from discrimination, based on the principles of the Quran and Sunnah. Speaking at a rally on Friday evening at the Laksam Bypass on the Cumilla-Noakhali highway, he...

Imported fruit prices surge by up to Tk100 per Kg ahead of Ramadan

The prices of imported fruits have soared by Tk30 to Tk100 per kilogram, following the imposition of higher supplementary duties on all imported fruits since January 9, 2025. The Bangladesh Fresh Fruits Importers Association (BFFIA) has reported that traders are significantly reducing the number of...

DMP assures full cooperation in providing security for BAJUS members

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has assured the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) of full cooperation in ensuring the security of jewellery establishments affiliated with BAJUS in the capital. DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sazzat Ali made this assurance during a meeting with a BAJUS...

PSC gets 7 new members

The incumbent government has appointed seven new members of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission, as announced in a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Tuesday, according to BSS. The new members are Dr. Ferdous Arfina Osman, professor of the Dhaka University;...

BIAC delegation meets Chief Justice

A four-member delegation from Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC), led by its chairman Mahbubur Rahman, met Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed at his office in the Supreme Court on Tuesday. The delegation included BIAC Vice-chairman Mohammad A (Rumi) Ali, Chief Executive Officer...

Ferry service on Shariatpur-Chandpur route resume after 4.5 hrs

Ferry services on the Shariatpur-Chandpur water route have resumed following the clearing of heavy fog that had halted operations. The ferry services, which were suspended from 4:00 am today (February 18) due to the thick fog, resumed at 8:30 am, reports UNB. The dense fog began to appear...

Ferry services on Shariatpur-Chandpur route suspended

Ferry services on the Shariatpur-Chandpur waterway have been temporarily suspended due to dense fog. To prevent accidents, the Narsingpur Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) terminal authorities halted ferry operations from 4 am today (February 18), said the terminals Deputy...

Gazette issued on lifting police verification for issuing passport

The government has lifted the police verification system prior to issuing passport for simplifying services and easing the sufferings of the people. The Security Service Division on Monday issued a gazette notification to this end. Bangladesh has a well-organised and reliable database of its...

‘Govt to distribute nearly 7 lakh MT of rice during Ramadan’

Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumdar on Monday said the government will distribute around 7 lakh tonnes of rice during the upcoming Ramadan, reports BSS. The distribution of rice will help significantly in controlling the price of rice . . . different authorities, including food ministry and TCB will...

One crore families to get rice for free: Food adviser

One crore families would each get 10 kilograms of rice during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival towards the end of March, Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder said Monday, reports the Daily Sun. Furthermore, 50 lakh poor families would get 60kg rice twice in March and April at Tk15 per kg. Another...

US egg prices skyrocket amid ongoing bird flu outbreak

An ongoing bird flu outbreak in the United States has sent egg prices soaring, with consumers facing record-high costs for one of their basic protein sources. The average price of a dozen Grade A eggs hit an unprecedented $4.95 in January 2025, according to the latest data from the US Bureau of...

389 more arrested in Operation Devil Hunt

Joint forces arrested 389 more people as part of the countrywide Operation Devil Hunt in the last 24 hours till Sunday evening. According to the Police Headquarters, 751 more people, who were wanted in different cases, were also apprehended during the period. The government launched the...

Central bank increases prices of gold-silver commemorative coins

The central bank of Bangladesh has announced a price increase for its commemorative gold and silver coins, effective immediately. According to a press release from the Department of Communications and Publications, the adjustment comes in response to the rising prices of gold and silver in both the...

Police verification not needed for getting passports: CA

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today (February 16) instructed all the district administrators of the country to inform people that the police verification requirement for getting passports has been scrapped. Necessary legal framework has already been approved in this regard, but unfortunately...

‘Cultural practice is crucial for sustainable environmental dev’

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan emphasized the vital role of cultural practice in fostering sustainable environmental and social development. Culture and the environment are interconnected, and a healthy cultural practice can contribute positively to...

Fire breaks out at building in capital’s Islambag

A fire broke out at a building in the Islambag area of the capital on Saturday afternoon. According to the fire service, the fire began at 3:17 pm. Eight firefighting units are on the scene and working to control the fire. The cause of the fire is still unknown, added the fire service....

World's sea-ice falls to record low, deepening climate concerns

Recent satellite data has revealed that global sea-ice extent has reached an all-time low, highlighting further evidence of the planets warming. According to BBC analysis of data from the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), the combined sea-ice in the Arctic and Antarctic reached 15.76...

Dubai Summit: CJ stresses global cooperation in AI regulation

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Thursday stressed the need for global cooperation in regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies in a bid to address the challenges of a rapidly changing world. As we look to the future, we must also consider the global nature of...

50 lakh families to get 30 kg of rice at Tk 15 per kg in Ramadan: Food Advisor

There is a fear of a food crisis in Myanmars Rakhine state due to the civil war. In this situation, the law enforcement agencies including the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been instructed to strictly monitor the border to prevent smuggling of food grains from Bangladesh, said Ali Imam...

Ferry services resume on Paturia-Daulatdia route after fog delay

The ferry movement between Paturia-Daulatdia river route resumed after 6 hours of suspension due to dense fog disruption, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC0 Paturia Ghat sources said, reports BSS. BIWTC Paturia Ghat Deputy General Manager (DGM) Nasir Mahmud Chowdhury said the...

PRC suggests fair trail of policemen accused of killings during uprising

The Police Reform Commission (PRC) has suggested the policemen and officers accused of killing and injuring students and others during the July-August Mass Uprising must be exposed to justice to establish rule of law in the country. It is necessary to expose the police officers responsible and...

Passenger train services begins on Jamuna Railway Bridge, ending services on Bangabandhu Bridge

After a prolonged wait and multiple trial runs, passenger train services are finally set to commence on the Jamuna Railway Bridge, ending train operations on the Bangabandhu Bridge, reports bdnews24.com. Regular train services on the newly constructed bridge will begin on Wednesday morning....

Gold prices to remain up in 2025

Leading global banks anticipate that gold prices will remain elevated throughout 2025, potentially reaching the $3,000 mark, reports Reuters. The geopolitical uncertainties continue to shape investor sentiment, the report claims citing the global banks. Among the key drivers of this rally are...

Hong Kong to file WTO complaint over US tariffs, official says

Hong Kong will file a formal complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over recent US tariffs, arguing that the US has disregarded the citys status as a separate customs territory, according to Chief Secretary Eric Chan on February 11, reads a Straits Times post. This move is completely...

Expect strict action if anti-social elements threaten anyone: PHQ

The Police Headquarters (PHQ) has said that strict action will be taken if anti-social elements threaten any peace-loving citizen, and strict legal action will be taken against them. In a statement, the PHQ said that it has recently come to the attention of the police that anti-social elements...

Gold price hits record high of nearly Tk1.50 lakh per bhori

Gold prices in Bangladesh have reached a new record, with 22-carat gold rising by Tk1,994 to Tk1,49,812 per bhori (11.664 grams), the highest ever in the country. The Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) made the decision at a meeting...

New study reveals beetroot juice as a secret to Staying Forever Young

A recent study conducted by Wake Forest University has found that drinking beetroot juice before exercise could have anti-ageing benefits for the brain, particularly in older adults with high blood pressure. Beetroot is a nutrient-rich winter vegetable that offers more benefits than just...