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International Women’s Day today

International Women’s Day is being observed today across the country as elsewhere in the world with the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”. President Mohammed Shahabuddin and

Prime Minister turns down proposal to increase fuel prices

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has rejected a proposal to increase fuel prices, directing authorities instead to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply and prevent panic in the market. The decision was made

Khaleda Zia honoured with ‘Best Indomitable Woman’ award for democracy

Former prime minister Khaleda Zia has been honoured with the ‘Best Indomitable Woman’ award posthumously for her outstanding contribution to the advancement of democracy in Bangladesh. Barrister Zaima Rahman accepted

Eight fuel-laden vessels arrive at Chattogram Port

Eight vessels carrying gas and petroleum products have arrived at Chattogram Port, offering temporary relief to Bangladesh’s fuel supply chain amid rising tensions and conflict in the Middle East. According

1 killed, 11 hurt during arbitration

A youth was killed and 11 others were injured in a clash during an arbitration session in Osmani Nagar upazila of Sylhet on Friday night. The deceased was Abdul Samad,

US, Israel hit five oil sites in Iran

The United States and Israel hit five oil facilities with overnight strikes in and near the Iranian capital that killed four people, an official told state TV on Sunday. ‘Last

China FM blasts Middle East war, urges US to manage ties

China’s top diplomat condemned on Sunday the war in the Middle East and urged the United States to iron out its differences with Beijing. Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a

Tension near Shahbagh police station over March 7 speech

The area in front of Shahbagh Police Station turned tense on Saturday night over the playing of Bangladesh’s founding president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s March 7 speech. The tension followed the