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Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, advisor to the Ministry of Youth and Sports as well as the Ministry of Labor and Employment, has clarified that he has no current political affiliations. In a post on his verified Facebook account on Saturday, September 28, he shared this statement to dispel any misconceptions. In the post, Asif explained, …
After a recent record-breaking hike, the price of gold in Bangladesh has seen a slight reduction. The price of the highest quality 22-carat gold has been lowered by BDT 1,259, bringing it down to BDT 137,449 per bhori. This change was announced on Saturday, September 27, in a press release signed by Masudur Rahman, Chairman …
Internet users in Bangladesh may face slower speeds or complete outages for four hours due to maintenance work on the country’s second submarine cable system. The Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCCL) announced on Friday, September 27, that internet services linked to the Kuakata station could be affected during this period. The maintenance is scheduled to …
Farida Akhtar, Fisheries and Livestock Advisor clarified that the decision to export Hilsa to India falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Commerce, not the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. During a press briefing at the Secretariat on Sunday, Akhtar emphasized that her ministry remains committed to opposing Hilsa exports and ensuring sufficient supply …
Kazipara Station Back in ServiceStarting this week, Dhaka’s metro rail will now operate on Fridays, the weekly holiday. However, services on this day will begin at 3:00 PM and run until 9:40 PM. Additionally, Kazipara Station, which had been closed for repairs, is set to reopen today. For a long time, residents had been demanding …
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has stated that the army should be granted magistracy powers in areas beyond government control. He made this remark during a meeting with the families of martyrs and the injured in a program organized by the Thakurgaon District BNP at the District Press Club on Thursday, September 19, …
Bangladesh’s Foreign Loans Crosses 12.5 Trillion Taka. As of June this year, Bangladesh’s foreign debt has risen to $103.79 billion, according to a report released by Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday, September 18. With the exchange rate set at 120 taka per dollar, the total debt in local currency has now exceeded 12.45 trillion taka. The …
Bangladesh Railway has launched its own call center to provide passengers with information, services, and support related to rail travel. The new Railway call center officially began operations on Tuesday, September 10. This information was announced by Md. Nahid Hasan Khan, Director of Public Relations at Bangladesh Railway. Passengers can now dial 131 from any …
Due to pipeline relocation work, gas supply to all categories of consumers in Narsingdi and surrounding areas will be suspended for 12 hours on Wednesday, September 11. Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company announced this in a press release on Tuesday, September 10. The suspension is part of the “SASEC Dhaka-Sylhet Corridor Road Development” project, …