1 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced its final list of candidates for the reserved women’s seats of the 13th National Parliament. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi declared the list on Monday (April 20) at noon. Among those nominated in the announced list are—Selima Rahman, Shirin Sultana, Rasheda Begum Hira, Rehana Akhter Ranu, Newaz Halima Arli, Mosammat Farida Yasmin, Bilkis Islam, Shakila Farzana, Helen Zerin Khan, Nilufar Chowdhury Moni, Nipun Roy Chowdhury, Jeba Amin Khan, Mahmuda Habiba, Sabira Sultana, Sansila Jebreen, Sanjida Islam Tuli, Sultana Ahmed, Fahmida Haque, Anna Minj, Subarna Shikdar, Shamim Ara Begum Swapna,…
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1 Prime Minister Tareque Rahman stated that the rule of law alone is not the ultimate solution, and establishing justice in crime suppression is equally crucial. He emphasized that merely enforcing laws is insufficient to ensure lasting peace and order in society; the actual establishment of justice is essential. He made these remarks on Monday (April 20) around 11:30 AM in Bogura, during the inaugural ceremony of ‘e-Bail Bond,’ a digitization initiative for the judiciary. Earlier, he inaugurated the new building of the Bogura District Bar Association, formally opening it around 11:00 AM. This marks his first visit to his…
0 Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has decided to increase fuel oil supply nationwide starting today, Monday (April 20). Based on this month’s sales, diesel and petrol supply will be increased by 10%, and octane by 20%. Md. Sabet Ali, Director (Marketing) of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), confirmed this on Sunday (April 19) night. He stated that in consideration of the ongoing crisis, fuel supply would be increased from Monday. Diesel and petrol will see a 10% additional supply each, while octane will receive a 20% increase. According to BPC data, a total of 307,188 tonnes of fuel were sold in…
0 Masudur Rahman: The 23rd Commonwealth Games are set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026. However, this edition will be different from all previous ones. After Australia’s Victoria state withdrew as host, Glasgow took on the responsibility, initiating radical reforms for the Games. Currently, Glasgow authorities are finalizing preparations for their “affordable and sustainable” model, which is poised to set a new benchmark in global sports. The most significant feature of Glasgow 2026 is the commitment to building no new permanent facilities. Instead, the world-class venues utilized for the 2014 Games are being…
0 Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie announced that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Jashore on April 27 and Sylhet on May 2 to inaugurate the canal excavation program. The Minister disclosed this information on Sunday (April 19) afternoon after a meeting of the Water Management Committee, chaired by Tarique Rahman, at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie, State Minister Farhad Hossain Azad, water expert Ainun Nishat, along with the Ministry’s secretary and senior officials. Following the meeting, the Water Resources Minister told reporters that there had…
1 The price of LP gas has been increased at the consumer level. The price of each 12 kg cylinder has been set at BDT 1940, up from BDT 1728. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced this information in a message on Sunday (April 19), stating that the new prices will be effective from this evening. Details to follow… Source link
1 After a long wait, the process of upgrading the nearly 150-year-old Bogura Municipality to a City Corporation has finally been finalized. It has been learned that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will officially inaugurate the City Corporation in Bogura on Monday (April 20). This information has been confirmed by Ujjal Hossain, Protocol Officer-1 to the Prime Minister. Earlier, in 2006, during the tenure of then Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, the area of Bogura Municipality was expanded to 69.56 square kilometers by incorporating 48 surrounding mouzas, and a gazette notification was published in this regard. Concurrently, the number of municipal…
0 The Bangladesh government has increased the prices of all types of fuel oil in the domestic market, aligning with global market rates. According to the new decision, the prices of diesel, kerosene, petrol, and octane have been raised by BDT 15 to BDT 20 per liter. This information was announced in a press release from the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources on Saturday night (April 18). The newly set prices came into effect for consumers from today, Sunday (April 19). As per the new rates, the price of per liter diesel has increased by BDT 15 to…
1 Do you know how many hours you spent on your phone today? Three hours? Five hours? Or maybe eight hours? Most people don’t know how much time they spend looking at their smartphone screens. And even if they know, they don’t want to admit it. Smartphone addiction is now a global problem. Eye damage, neck pain, sleep problems, decreased productivity, and rifts in family relationships are all behind excessive screen time. But it’s not enough to know what the problem is; you also need to know how to fix it. Let’s see how to effectively reduce screen time. First,…
0 Due to the ongoing US sanctions, Iran has once again closed the crucial waterway, the Strait of Hormuz, the country’s state media reported. Iran’s military stated that the decision was made in response to the United States’ continued blockade of their ports. As a result, ship movement through the strait has once again become uncertain. Earlier on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi had announced that the Strait of Hormuz would remain “completely open” for commercial shipping during the ceasefire period. However, shortly after his statement, US President Donald Trump said that while the strait would be open for…