The price of a 12-kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder has been lowered to Tk 1,450 for March, marking a Tk 28 decrease from February’s price of Tk 1,478. The new pricing took effect at 6 PM on March 3 (Monday), according to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC). As per the latest BERC announcement, the cost of LPG per ...

As the crescent moon graces the sky, heralding the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort extends an invitation to embark on a journey of spiritual serenity and gastronomic delight. With an ambiance infused with warmth, tradition, and hospitality, the hotel promises an experience that captures the true essence of Ramadan. This Ramadan Dhaka Regency ...

A Dhaka court has ordered to arrest the six high-profile individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s adviser on private industry and investment, Salman F Rahman, former Law Minister Anisul Huq and Food Minister Kamrul Islam, in connection with the murder of Atiqul Islam on March 3. Metropolitan Magistrate Partha Bhattacharya granted the arrest order on Monday following a hearing ...

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin has said that Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) would begin sale of commodities across the country from Wednesday (March 5). This programme is already underway in six districts, while 56 more districts will be added to this programme afresh. The Commerce Adviser said this while addressing before the Deputy Commissioners in a virtual meeting regarding ...

Overeating even the healthiest foods can negatively impact health. While nutritious foods provide essential vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients, excessive consumption can lead to imbalances, weight gain, digestive issues, and other health concerns. For example, too many healthy fats can cause calorie overload, excessive fibre can lead to bloating, and overconsumption of protein can strain the kidneys. Moderation is key to ...

Police arrested six people including the leader of an inter-district robber gang at Shantiganj upazila in Sunamganj. The robber gang leader Mortuz Ali, 38, was arrested from Ganiganj Bazar under Patharia union under Shantiganj Police Station around 7:30 pm on Sunday. Based on the information given by him during the police interrogation, five more people were arrested during the raid ...

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday upheld the High Court’s earlier verdict that acquitted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia from seven-year jail sentence and Tk 10 lakh fine in Zia Charitable Trust graft case. A three-member bench of the Appellate Division bench, led by Senior Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam, issued this order after holding appeal hearing. Earlier, the ...

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Sunday met Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin. The two sides had in-depth exchanges of views on China-Bangladesh relations and other issues of common concern.  

Currently, there are 12,37,32,274 voters in the country. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin announced the total number at the inauguration of National Voter Day in front of the Election Building in Agargaon on Sunday. The EC published the final list which was finalised in 2024. CEC Nasir Uddin said, “We have promised the nation to hold free, fair ...

Londoners are being asked for their views on the potential pedestrianisation of Oxford Street. Sir Sadiq Khan hopes that altering the famous shopping street will increase visitor numbers, create jobs, and boost growth for London. The consultation is the mayor’s latest attempt to change the street; his attempt in 2018 was blocked by the then Conservative-run local authority. Last year ...