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Fuel prices may be adjusted: Nasrul Hamid

The government may adjust fuel prices, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said.
29 August 2022, 11:08 AM

Hope EVM can help ensure free, fair, participatory elections: Japanese ambassador

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki today (August 29, 2022) hoped that next general elections in Bangladesh will be a better one.
29 August 2022, 08:33 AM

ACC seeks HC order to cancel Samrat’s bail

The Anti-Corruption Commission today (August 29, 2022) filed a petition with the High Court seeking cancellation of the lower court order that recently granted bail to expelled Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Samrat in a corruption case.
29 August 2022, 06:55 AM

No Covid-19 deaths, 217 cases recorded in 24hrs

At least 217 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00am today (August 28, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
28 August 2022, 12:06 PM

Who will have the last laugh in the high-voltage India-Pakistan clash?

Description: India-Pakistan matches always bring an extra excitement and fever pitch atmosphere among the fans of the two teams, not just across the border but way beyond that and across the globe.
28 August 2022, 12:01 PM

Drives against unauthorised hospitals, clinics to resume Monday

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is going resume its drives against unregistered hospitals and clinics from tomorrow (August 29, 2022) after a three-month break.
28 August 2022, 10:23 AM

Met office forecasts rain showers across Bangladesh for next 24hrs

The weather department has predicted showers across Bangladesh in 24 hours commencing 9am today (August 28, 2022).
28 August 2022, 07:08 AM

1 Covid-19 death in 24 hours, current positivity rate 4.15%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (August 22, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
26 August 2022, 11:35 AM

Ex-additional secretary sued for land allotment through forgery: ACC

The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed a case against a former additional secretary of the Posts and Telecommunications Division and four others for allotment of a three-katha land through forgery.
25 August 2022, 15:45 PM

JS body blasts industries minister over sugar price hike

A parliamentary body today (August 25, 2022) came down heavily on Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun and State Minister Kamal Ahmed Mojumder for hike in price of sugar.
25 August 2022, 15:38 PM

Will the amended Press Council Act further restrain free press?

Another law is being prepared to throttle press freedom and the freedom of expression. Again, vague terms like “harming public harmony” and “state security” are being inserted into a law to be interpreted subjectively, and used recklessly, only to harass and intimidate journalists and punish dissenting voices.
25 August 2022, 15:00 PM

Policy Café on women’s safety in public places to be aired Friday

Rumi (not her real name) was going to the washroom from her cabin in a Barishal-bound passenger launch from Dhaka. At the end of the nightlong journey, she would reach her beloved home in the morning.
25 August 2022, 14:29 PM

8th Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge in Pirojpur to open on Sep 4

The much-awaited Bekutia Bridge, formally known as the 8th Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge, in Pirojpur is set to be opened on September 4.
25 August 2022, 12:03 PM

1 Covid-19 death reported in 24 hours

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (August 22, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
25 August 2022, 11:51 AM

Rohingya crisis: Five years on, home still beckons

Has anything changed in these five years since the Rohingya influx in Bangladesh? How is life now for those living in the camps? The Daily Star Deputy Chief Reporter Mohammad Al-Masum Molla is in Kutupalong Refugee Camp.
25 August 2022, 11:15 AM

Bangladesh in discussions with Russia to procure fuel: Envoy

Bangladesh is in discussions with Russia to procure crude and refined oil, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytskiy said today.
24 August 2022, 15:01 PM

Fire at commercial building in Paltan brought under control

The fire that broke out at a three-storey commercial building in Bijoynagar of Paltan this evening (August 24, 2022) has been brought under control.
24 August 2022, 13:09 PM

3 Covid-19 deaths reported in 24hrs, positivity rate now 3.89%

Three people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (August 24, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
24 August 2022, 10:55 AM

Tarique gave order to kill Sheikh Hasina at Hawa Bhaban meeting: Joy

Prime Minister's son and ICT Advisor Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said BNP leader Tarique Rahman had a meeting with the planners and enforcers at Hawa Bhaban prior to August 21 grenade attack in 2004.
24 August 2022, 10:36 AM

Petrol pump owners’ strike on Aug 31 for increase in fuel sales commission

Petrol pump owners today called a symbolic strike on August 31 in demand of increased commission for selling fuel.
24 August 2022, 09:35 AM