National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

LNG terminal outage cuts gas supply by 400 MMCFD across Dhaka region

Gas supply in Bangladesh dropped sharply by around 400 million cubic feet per day (MMCFD) after one of the country's two floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) went offline due to a technical fault, authorities said Tuesday.Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company issued a noti...

National,Environment & Nature,Accident, Fire, Disaster

Dhaka jolted by moderate earthquake in Manipur

An earthquake shook Dhaka and surrounding areas early Tuesday morning, causing brief panic among residents, although no damage was reported.According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), the tremor occurred at 6:37:36am and was of moderate intensity.The epicentre was located near the b...

National,Education & Research

Over 18.57 lakh examinees sit for SSC, equivalent exams in bangladesh

This year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations began across Bangladesh on Tuesday, with a total of 1,857,344 candidates participating.The examinations started at 10:00am at 3,885 centres nationwide under the nine general education boards, as well as the Technical an...

National,Business & Commerce,Diplomachy

Treat French and European companies on equal footing as others: French Ambassador

French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet on Monday said it is important that French and European companies are treated on an equal footing with others and can benefit from a level playing field.“We want to act in a spirit of cooperation for the greatest benefit of B...

National,Business & Commerce,Jatiya Sangsad

Bangladesh trade deficit with India hits $7.86 billion: Minister

Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday informed Parliament that Bangladesh witnessed its highest trade imbalance with India among SAARC member countries, with the gap reaching US$ 7.86 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year.“Bangladesh’s trade deficit (among SAARC members) wi...

National,Diplomachy

Bangladesh, India ‘uniquely positioned’ to lead regional economic integration: Pranay Verma

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has said Bangladesh and India, as the two largest economies of the region and close neighbours with focus on building connectivity, are ‘uniquely positioned’ to lead the regional economic integration, and build resilient and future-read...

National,Diplomachy

Bangladesh, EU stress preferential market access, keen to begin talks on FTA, IPA

Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) on Monday highlighted the importance of preferential market access, and the launch of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Investment Protection Agreement (IPA).The issues were discussed during a meeting between Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman a...

National,Jobs,Passport, Vissa, Immigration

1.14 crore workers sent to Middle East in 22 years: Minister

Over 1.14 crore (11.4 million) workers were sent to 12 Middle East countries over the past 22 years, according to the statistics placed by Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury in Parliament on Monday.State Minister Md Nurul Hoque on behalf of the ministe...

National,Diplomachy

Bangladesh, Pakistan engineers call for deeper ties to boost innovation, capacity

Engineers from Bangladesh and Pakistan have underscored the importance of strengthening ties among professional engineering bodies to address emerging technological, infrastructural, and sustainability challenges across the region.The call was made at a meeting between the Institution of Engineers, ...

National,Education & Research,Diplomachy

Bangladesh, US discuss cooperation for future generations

US Special Envoy for Best Future Generations Charles J. Harder has met senior government officials and stakeholders to expand partnerships that support Bangladesh's next generation.He is paying a three-day visit to Bangladesh from April 18 to strengthen Bangladesh-US strategic cooperation on edu...

National,Politics,Crime, Law and Order Situation,Jatiya Sangsad

Mob violence continues despite repeated assurances: Rumeen Farhana

Independent lawmaker Rumeen Farhana on Monday told Parliament that incidents of mob violence continue to occur despite repeated assurances from the home minister to curb such practices in the country.“Our Home Minister is present here. Not once, not twice, but several times he has assured us t...

National,Healthcare

Nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign launched

A nationwide emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign was launched on Monday aimed at addressing the ongoing outbreak.Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain inaugurated the vaccination campaign around 8:15 am at Little Angel Seminary in Jinda Park, Rupganj Upazila of Nar...

National,Diplomachy

Dhaka requests Tehran to facilitate safe passage of ‘Banglar Joyjatra’ through Strait of Hormuz

Bangladesh has requested Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh to use his good offices to facilitate the safe passage of the Bangladesh-flagged vessel ‘Banglar Joyjatra’ through the Strait of Hormuz."We were very thankful when Iran included Bangladesh among the six count...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

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

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 52,300 crore.“The outstanding bills of the country's government and private power plants including electric...

National,Diplomachy

India to send veteran politician Dinesh Trivedi as next envoy to Bangladesh: Report

The Indian government has reportedly decided to send 75-year-old veteran politician and former Union Minister Dinesh Trivedi as next India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh.As a first political appointee in the neighbourhood after a long time, BJP leader Trivedi will replace career diplomat Pr...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

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

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 remaining in its reserves which could meet the country’s demand for around 12 years at the present consumptio...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Second LPG price hike in 18 days; 12-kg cylinder now Tk 1,940

Consumers will pay more for cooking gas as Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) raised Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) price again on Sunday, the second increase in just 18 days.The new rates took effect at 6 pm Sunday.The price of a 12-kg cylinder, the most common household size, has been r...

National,Business & Commerce,Budget

MCCI chief seeks supportive, growth-oriented budget

Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) President Kamran T Rahman on Sunday called for a "supportive and growth-oriented" national budget for fiscal year 2026-27, warning that businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, are under severe strain from high inflation, s...

National,Education & Research

Female student held with ‘drugs’ at JU hall; probe body formed

Authorities at Jahangirnagar University (JU) have detained a female student allegedly along with cannabis from Nawab Faizunnesa Hall.The accused identified as Sanjida Amir Inisha is a student of 2018-19 academic session (48th batch) of the Drama and Dramatics Department and a resident of Begum Khale...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

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

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 artificial fuel crisis.“An artificial crisis is being created due to panic buying and hoarding,” he s...