In Manikganj, two traders were collectively fined 55,000 taka for selling fuel above the government-regulated price, following an inspection by the National Consumer Rights Protection Department. The operation took place on Thursday, 2 April, in the district’s Kafatia and Balirtek markets. According to official sources, the inspection was conducted based on confidential intelligence provided by […]

In a bid to enhance pedestrian safety and ease business operations, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita has submitted a formal Development Outline (DO) letter to the relevant ministry proposing the construction of a modern overpass or underpass at the busy Manikganj bus stand. The letter, signed on Thursday, 2 April, emphasises the […]

Bangladesh has formally sought Malta’s support for its candidature for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly for the 2026–2027 term, underscoring its growing ambition to play a more influential role in global multilateral diplomacy. The request was made by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam during a […]

A tragic road accident on the Dhaka–Rangpur Highway in Mithapukur Upazila, Rangpur, claimed the life of a 58-year-old motorcyclist, while another passenger sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred on Thursday, 2 April, around midday, near the area of Gorer Matha. The deceased has been identified as Anisur Rahman, a resident of Rambhadra village in Bamandanga […]

Sirajganj district is experiencing a rising number of cholera cases, prompting significant crowds at vaccination centres. Parents are enduring long waits in the sweltering heat to ensure their children receive the oral cholera vaccine. Many children who missed their scheduled doses are returning to the centres, creating congestion. Although there was a recent shortage of […]