Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Road Transport and Bridges and Railways Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has said that it is very important to control LPG prices to fight against the country’s short-term energy crisis. ”The current price of a 12kg LPG cylinder is around Tk 1,200, but it should come down below Tk 1,000. LPG is largely under the ...

Riyad Mahrez ruled out extending his international career into his forties like Cristiano Ronaldo, declaring the 2026 World Cup will be his last after guiding Algeria to a fifth appearance at the tournament. The 34-year-old winger, who plays for Al-Ahli – the reigning Asian champions – scored once and assisted twice in Algeria’s 3-0 win over Somalia in the penultimate ...

Argentina shrugged off the absence of Lionel Messi to ease to 1-0 victory over Venezuela in a friendly international in Miami on Friday. A well-worked 31st-minute goal from Giovani Lo Celso secured the win for the reigning world champions in a match played before just 15,000 fans at the 65,000 capacity Hard Rock Stadium. Inter Miami star Messi looked on ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to leave for Rome, Italy on Sunday to attend the flagship event of World Food Forum, hosted by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. According to Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, Professor Yunus and his delegation will depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 11:30 AM aboard a Biman ...

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Saturday emphasized the urgent need for legal protection and institutional safeguards for environmental human rights defenders in Bangladesh, noting that such individuals are increasingly targeted with violence and even death globally. Speaking at National Consultation on the Draft National Human Rights Commission Ordinance, 2025, held at a Dhaka hotel, Rizwana said the proposed ordinance ...

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said his party’s vision for Bangladesh is one where every girl has the same freedom, opportunity and safety that any parent would wish for their own child. In a post on his Facebook page marking the International Day of the Girl Child on Saturday, Tarique said, “Let’s celebrate every girl’s right to dream, to ...

Renowned Bangladeshi photographer and human rights activist Shahidul Alam returned home early Saturday (October 11) after being released by Israeli authorities. A flight of Turkish Airlines carrying Shahidul Alam landed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka around 4:55AM. Earlier on Friday, he landed in Istanbul around 2:30PM (local time), where he was received by Bangladesh Consul General Mohammad Mizanur Rahman. ...

Asian equities edged lower on Friday, capping off a volatile week marked by optimism over a Middle East ceasefire and booming AI investments, tempered by mounting concerns about a US government shutdown and possible overheating in the tech sector. Despite record highs earlier in the week for some markets—as well as gold and bitcoin—investors are increasingly wary that valuations, particularly ...

Ingredients: * Water Lily Stem – 5 cups (Cut into 2″ long pieces) * Kalo Jeera or Nigella Seeds – ½ tsp * Mustard Oil – 2 tbsp * Cumin Paste / Powder – 1 tsp * Mustard Paste – 2 tsp * Green Chilli – 2-3 * Grated Coconut – 4-5 tbsp * Sugar – ½ tsp * Salt ...

Shane Nigam’s upcoming romantic drama Haal has run into trouble with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which has reportedly suggested 15 changes to the film, including the removal of a scene allegedly depicting the characters consuming beef biryani. The release of Haal is now uncertain due to delays in certification. According to the film’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), ...