Uncertainty loomed over what Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance would decide on crude output in their meeting on Sunday, with analysts saying a production boost was also being considered. The meeting by the group of eight oil-producing countries known as the “Voluntary Eight” (V8) comes as oil prices extended losses in anticipation of ...

Chief Adviser’s special assistant to the ICT ministry Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb has urged the entrepreneurs and investors to invest in Sylhet Hi-Tech Park. “The government is working on how to utilize the existing ICT facilities in various sectors of Sylhet. Now, Sylhet Hi-Tech Park has around 74 acres of land ready for allocation,” he said. Taiyeb made the remarks as ...

Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of playing in a record sixth FIFA World Cup got off to a strong start as he scored twice in Portugal’s emphatic 5-0 win over Armenia in their opening Group F qualifier on Saturday. The 40-year-old forward extended his world record to 140 international goals, reaffirming his hunger to compete at the highest level even in the ...

Admitting that the country’s law and order situation has slightly deteriorated, Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said, ”We will try our best to restore it to the previous state.” While talking to reporters, the Home Adviser said, “The situation was good but based on the incidents of the last few days I would say ...

Former additional inspector general of police M Shamsuddoha Khandaker was arrested from his own resort in Dhaka’s Nawabganj area early Sunday. Nawabganj Police Station OC Mominul Islam confirmed the arrest to media this morning. He said Shamsuddoha was arrested in check fraudulence case. OC Mominul added,Shamsuddoha Khandaker is accused in multiple cases including at least seven cheque dishonour cases and ...

Mid-day meals at primary schools in 150 upazilas will be resumed in September last or October first, said Primary and Mass Education Adviser Prof Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder on Sunday. ”The related works is going on, it will resume in 150 upazilas soon,” the adviser responded during queries of the reporters at the Secretariat. The government will reintroduce the ...

Renowned author, researcher, and leftist political figure Badruddin Umar has passed away. He was 94 years old. He died on Sunday morning, September 7, at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in Dhaka, where doctors pronounced him dead at 10:05 AM. Badruddin Umar had been suffering from age-related complications for a long time. His condition worsened early Sunday, prompting his family to rush ...

Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) on Saturday launched free Wi-Fi and telephone services at Sylhet Osmani International Airport to enhance communication facilities for passengers. The event was inaugurated by Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant on the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb. Addressing the event, he said the new services will significantly improve connectivity for both domestic ...

Home and Agriculture Ministry Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that farmers across the country struggling to get a fair price for their potato crops may soon see relief, as the government is actively working on the issue. Speaking to reporters on Saturday afternoon during a visit to the newly established Guagachhia Police Camp in Gojaria ...

Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, Adviser to Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives and Ministry of Youth and Sports, has alleged that efforts are being made to bring back the Awami League (AL) into the political mainstream. Speaking at an orientation programme for newly-appointed officers and employees of Palli Daridro Bimochon Foundation (PDBF), held at the auditorium of Sher-e-Bangla ...