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BNP Warns Zainul Abdin Faruk BNP Warns Zainul Abdin Faruk

BNP Warns Zainul Abdin Faruk

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has formally cautioned one of its senior leaders, Zainul Abdin Faruk, following a controversial remark he made about the political future of the party’s acting chairman, Tarique Rahman. Party officials stated that the comment did not reflect the organisation’s official stance and had generated unnecessary debate in the political arena. […]
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Chandpur Mobile Court Jails 14 for Illegal Hilsa Fishing Chandpur Mobile Court Jails 14 for Illegal Hilsa Fishing

Chandpur Mobile Court Jails 14 for Illegal Hilsa Fishing

In Chandpur’s Matlab Uttar area, a mobile court has sentenced 14 fishermen to seven days in prison for illegally catching jatka, juvenile hilsa, in the Meghna River, in direct violation of seasonal fishing bans. The operation underscores the authorities’ ongoing commitment to protecting hilsa, a vital species for Bangladesh’s fisheries and food security. The court […]
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Midnight Storm Risk in Three Regions Midnight Storm Risk in Three Regions

Midnight Storm Risk in Three Regions

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a late-night weather alert warning of gusty winds, rain, and thunderstorms across several parts of the country. The advisory, released for inland river ports, indicates that temporary storms may affect certain regions until 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday (11 March). Meteorologists say the unstable weather conditions could bring short-lived […]
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Bangladesh Requests U.S. Approval to Import Russian Oil Bangladesh Requests U.S. Approval to Import Russian Oil

Bangladesh Requests U.S. Approval to Import Russian Oil

Bangladesh has formally sought special permission, or a temporary waiver, from the United States to import crude oil from Russia, following India’s lead, which has already been granted such authorisation. Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury confirmed the development after meeting U.S. Ambassador Brent T. Christensen on Wednesday (11 March) at the ministry’s […]
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Biman to Restart Dhaka–Manchester Flights in July Biman to Restart Dhaka–Manchester Flights in July

Biman to Restart Dhaka–Manchester Flights in July

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has confirmed the resumption of the Dhaka–Sylhet–Manchester route, which had been suspended for a period. Services are scheduled to restart on 1 July 2026, responding to increasing passenger demand and the need to improve connectivity for the Bangladeshi diaspora residing in the United Kingdom. Official Statement and Rationale Biman’s General Manager for […]
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Hazrat Shahjalal Third Terminal to Launch Within Nine Months Hazrat Shahjalal Third Terminal to Launch Within Nine Months

Hazrat Shahjalal Third Terminal to Launch Within Nine Months

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s much-anticipated third terminal is projected to be operational within six to nine months, Civil Aviation and Tourism State Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat has announced. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday (11 March) after a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen at the Secretariat, the minister outlined the expected timeline for the terminal’s […]
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High Court to Hear Five Election Challenges High Court to Hear Five Election Challenges

High Court to Hear Five Election Challenges

The High Court has accepted five separate petitions challenging the results of the 13th National Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. A single-judge bench, presided over by Justice Md. Zakir Hossain, formally approved the petitions for hearing on Wednesday. The cases allege vote rigging and irregularities across Dhaka-5, Dhaka-13, Pabna-3, Gaibandha-5, and Kushtia-4. Of the five petitioners, […]
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Bangladesh Diesel Imports Become More Diverse Bangladesh Diesel Imports Become More Diverse

Bangladesh Diesel Imports Become More Diverse

Over the past two decades, Bangladesh’s diesel import landscape has undergone a profound transformation. Once heavily reliant on the Middle East—particularly Kuwait—the country now sources diesel from a broader range of suppliers, with South-East Asian nations and India assuming increasingly prominent roles. From Middle Eastern Dependence to Diversification In the 2006–07 fiscal year, 91% of […]
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Bangladeshs Reserves Strengthen Amid Middle East Conflict Bangladesh’s Reserves Strengthen Amid Middle East Conflict

Bangladesh’s Reserves Strengthen Amid Middle East Conflict

Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves have risen to USD 34.29 billion, reflecting a robust economic position despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The development signals resilience in the country’s external sector amidst global uncertainties. The update was confirmed on Wednesday, 11 March, by Arif Hossain Khan, Executive Director and spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank. Current […]
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