Category: General
CNG Station Owners Call Off July Strike, Plan August Indefinite Halt
Dhaka: Bangladesh CNG Filling Station and Conversion Workshop Owners Association on Monday withdrew its planned one-day symbolic shutdown of CNG filling stations scheduled for July 30, citing the ongoing gas supply disruption. However, the association…
Parliament Secretariat Warns Against Forged DO Letters, Urges Verification Before Action
Dhaka: The Parliament Secretariat has urged the public, government and private institutions, media organisations, and all other stakeholders to verify the authenticity of any demi-official (DO) or official letter purportedly issued by the Jatiya Sangs…
Charges Filed Against Hasina, Aziz Ahmed, 39 Others Over Shapla Chattar Crackdown
Dhaka: The prosecution on Monday submitted formal charges against 41 people, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former army chief General (retd) Aziz Ahmed, over the May 5, 2013 crackdown on Hefazat-e-Islam’s Shapla Chattar rally in Dha…
Poor Enforcement Leaves Bangladesh’s E-Waste Crisis Worsening Despite Legal Framework
Dhaka: Weak enforcement of existing regulations, the absence of an effective collection system, and poor coordination among stakeholders are preventing Bangladesh from tackling its rapidly growing electronic waste (e-waste) problem, speakers said at a…
July Memorial Monument to Honor 2024 Mass Uprising Martyrs on Dhaka University Campus
Dhaka: The University of Dhaka (DU) has announced the construction of a ‘July Memorial Monument’ to commemorate those who lost their lives during the July 2024 Mass Uprising. The monument’s foundation stone is set to be laid on August 5, marking the s…
PM Urges Editors to Highlight Both Constructive Criticism and Govt’s Positive Initiatives
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday urged newspaper editors to continue offering constructive criticism of the government while also highlighting its positive initiatives so that people remain informed about measures taken in the public int…
JCD Leaders to Visit Graves of July Martyrs and Meet Families Nationwide
Dhaka: Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leaders across the country will visit the graves of those killed in the July 2024 mass uprising, meet their family members, and hand over gifts on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of the organisation’s month-long pro…
Gas Supply Set to Improve Next Week, Full Restoration Expected Thereafter: Amit
Dhaka: State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit on Monday expressed apologies to the public for the ongoing gas crisis and shared hopes for an improvement in supply from next week, with full restoration anticipated abou…