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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz but warns of closure as US blockade continues

Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but warned it could shut it again if the United States continues blocking Iranian vessels and ports.In Beirut on April 18, officials said ships can pass through the key waterway—responsible for about 20% of global oil transport&mda...

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Trump warns of renewed attacks if Iran ceasefire ends without deal

US President Donald Trump has indicated that military attacks could resume if a ceasefire with Iran expires next week without a deal.Speaking to reporters, Trump said the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would remain in place and warned that bombing could restart if negotiations fail.“I don&rs...

World,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,WAR,Middle East

Oil plunges, stocks jump as Iran declares Hormuz open

Oil prices tumbled Friday after Iranian officials said they would allow commercial traffic to resume in the Strait of Hormuz, lifting equity markets in Europe and New York, where major indices hit new records.Citing the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi...

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Awami League activists stage sudden protest in Barishal

UNB, Barishal:: Activists of the Awami League, whose party-related activities are banned, staged a sudden procession in the heart of Barishal city on Friday afternoon, demanding the lifting of the ban on the party’s activities and justice for the killing of police personnel.It triggered a brie...

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Iran, US say Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels

Iran and the United States on Friday said the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened and is fully operational for commercial shipping after nearly seven weeks of disruption that had affected global energy trade.“IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSA...

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Temperatures may rise across country: BMD

Day and night temperatures may rise slightly across the country, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Friday.The highest temperature on Thursday was 36.5 degrees Celsius in Rangamati and Kumarkhali in Khulna, while Dhaka recorded 34.2 degrees Celsius.Meanwhile, rain or thundershowe...

National,Country, Districts,Transportation & Aviation

Commuters suffer as Kushtia bus workers go on strike

UNB, Kushtia:: Bus workers enforced an indefinite strike on short-distance routes in Kushtia on Friday morning to press home a two-point demand, causing suffering for passengers.Bus services on all short-distance routes from the district remained suspended since 5:00am, forcing passengers to rely on...

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Gaza civil defence says Israeli fire kills four, including child

Gaza's civil defence agency said Thursday that Israeli fire killed four people, including one child, in different locations across the Palestinian territory.Violence continues despite a ceasefire in the Gaza war that came into effect on October 10, with both Israel and Hamas regularly accusing e...

World,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Europe may have just 6 weeks of jet fuel left: Energy Chief

AP Report::  Europe has “maybe six weeks or so” of remaining jet fuel supplies, the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday in a wide-ranging interview, warning of possible flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war.IEA Execu...

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10-day ceasefire deal between Israel, Lebanon takes effect

AFP, Beirut, Lebanon:: A 10-day ceasefire deal agreed between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Thursday, as US President Donald Trump said he was trying to set up the first-ever meeting between the leaders of the two countries.The truce, which Trump said would begin at midnight local time in Lebano...

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Housewife allegedly abducted, raped in Cumilla after husband held captive

UNB, Cumilla:: A housewife on Wednesday was allegedly abducted and raped after miscreants intercepted an auto-rickshaw carrying her and her husband and held the man captive in Homna upazila of Cumilla.The incident occurred on a village road in the upazila, and the victim filed a case with Homna Poli...

World,WAR

Trump says Iran agreed not to have nuclear weapon, signals progress in talks

AP Report: US President Donald Trump has said Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons, expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations and the prospects of a long-term deal.Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the agreement under discussion would extend “beyond 20 ye...

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US ready to resume combat if Iran rejects deal: Hegseth

The United States is prepared to resume military operations if Iran refuses to agree to a deal, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday.Speaking to reporters in Washington, DC, Hegseth warned that US forces remain on standby to restart combat if diplomatic efforts fail, reports Al Jazeera...

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Ceasefire in Lebanon as crucial as in Iran: Ghalibaf

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said a ceasefire in Lebanon is just as important as one in Iran, stressing that Tehran is working to secure a permanent truce across all conflict zones.In a post on Telegram following talks related to ending the war between Iran and the United States, Ghalibaf said Iran ...

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Progress seen in U.S.-Iran talks despite pressure tactics

Discussions over a new round of face-to-face talks between the United States and Iran are ongoing, the White House said on Tuesday, even as Washington has fully enforced a blockade on Iranian ports and regional mediation efforts have intensified, with no date yet set for the next round of negotiatio...

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Pakistan Army Chief in Tehran seeking fresh US-Iran talks

Pakistan’s army chief is visiting Tehran on Thursday to hold talks with Iranian officials, aiming to revive negotiations between the United States and Iran and extend an existing ceasefire that has paused nearly seven weeks of conflict in the region.The war — involving Israel, the U.S. a...

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Power shortage triggers persistent load-shedding, disrupts life in Khulna

UNB, Khulna:: Frequent power outages amid a supply shortfall have made daily life increasingly difficult for residents in Khulna as prolonged load-shedding continues in the city and surrounding areas.Amid intense heat, repeated power cuts have left people frustrated, with little relief even during n...

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Second US-sanctioned supertanker enters Gulf through Hormuz Strait

A second US-sanctioned supertanker has entered the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data cited by Reuters.Maritime intelligence data from LSEG and Kpler showed that the empty very large crude carrier (VLCC) RHN entered the Gulf on Wednesday. The vessel, capable of carrying up...

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American YouTuber jailed in South Korea for offensive stunts

A US YouTuber who caused widespread anger in South Korea with a series of offensive online stunts has been sentenced to six months in prison.The Seoul Western District Court on Wednesday found Ramsey Khalid Ismael, known online as Johnny Somali, guilty of several charges, including disrupting busine...

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

UP member jailed for stockpiling diesel in Chuadanga

UNB, Chuadanga :: A mobile court has sentenced a Union Parishad (UP) member to 15-day imprisonment for illegally stockpiling diesel in Sadar upazila of Chuadanga district.The drive was conducted from 5:30pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday at Amirpur village under Mominpur union.The mobile court, led by ...