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The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been increased again for consumers. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced on Monday, September 2, that the price of a 12kg cylinder has been raised by Tk 44, bringing it to Tk 1,421 for September. This marks another hike from August when the price was set …
In a significant move to support the flood-affected people of Feni, Lakshmipur, Comilla, and Noakhali districts, Bangladesh Bank has announced a financial aid package of Tk 23 crore. The announcement was made in a press release signed by Mohua Mohsin, the Director of Communications and Publications of Bangladesh Bank, today, Thursday (August 29, 2024). According …
Popular YouTuber and food vlogger, Iftekhar Rafsan, known as “Rafsan the Chotobhai,” has been fined 1.6 million Taka by the Pure Food Court. Additionally, the court ordered the withdrawal of his unapproved drink “BLU” from the market within seven days. This order was issued today, Wednesday, (August 28) by Judge Alaoul Akbar of the Pure …
A tragic incident occurred at the Gazi Tire Factory in Rupganj, Narayanganj, where a massive fire broke out. As of now, 160 people are reported missing. The fire started in the factory, and 12 units of the Fire Service and Civil Defense are currently working to control it. They have compiled a list of 160 …
Hobiganj, Bangladesh: The Chairman of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC), Jalal Ahmed, has assured that there will be no immediate increase in gas and electricity prices in the country. He highlighted that in the past, previous governments would raise gas and electricity prices through executive orders, bypassing the Energy Regulatory Commission. However, the current …
The sudden opening of all gates at India’s Farakka Barrage is set to release 1.1 million cusecs of water into Bangladesh within a single day. The gates has opened on Monday, August 26, raising concerns about severe flooding in several districts across the country. M. Anwar Hossain, Director of Riverine People, a research organization focused …
Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Today, Monday, marks the auspicious occasion of Shubho Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Sri Krishna, a revered figure in the Sanatan Hindu community. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna was born on the eighth day of the waning moon in the month of Bhadra. This day is celebrated with great religious …
Dhaka, Bangladesh: The headmaster of Haji Moazzem Ali High School in Demra, Md. Aftab Uddin Chowdhury, has been absent from the school for the past 11 days, allegedly due to ongoing student protests. The absence of the headmaster has severely disrupted the educational activities at the school, leading to widespread concern among students, teachers, and …
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Tensions escalated near the Dhaka Secretariat on Sunday, August 25, as students from Dhaka University and other colleges clashed with Ansar members, leading to a chaotic scene. The confrontation resulted in at least 30 students, including journalists, being injured. The incident began earlier in the evening when Ansar members, who had been protesting …