0 Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has decided to increase fuel oil supply nationwide starting today, Monday (April 20). Based on this month’s sales, diesel and petrol supply will be increased by 10%, and octane by 20%. Md. Sabet Ali, Director (Marketing) of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), confirmed this on Sunday (April 19) night. He stated that in consideration of the ongoing crisis, fuel supply would be increased from Monday. Diesel and petrol will see a 10% additional supply each, while octane will receive a 20% increase. According to BPC data, a total of 307,188 tonnes of fuel were sold in…
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0 Masudur Rahman: The 23rd Commonwealth Games are set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026. However, this edition will be different from all previous ones. After Australia’s Victoria state withdrew as host, Glasgow took on the responsibility, initiating radical reforms for the Games. Currently, Glasgow authorities are finalizing preparations for their “affordable and sustainable” model, which is poised to set a new benchmark in global sports. The most significant feature of Glasgow 2026 is the commitment to building no new permanent facilities. Instead, the world-class venues utilized for the 2014 Games are being…
1 The price of LP gas has been increased at the consumer level. The price of each 12 kg cylinder has been set at BDT 1940, up from BDT 1728. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced this information in a message on Sunday (April 19), stating that the new prices will be effective from this evening. Details to follow… Source link
1 After a long wait, the process of upgrading the nearly 150-year-old Bogura Municipality to a City Corporation has finally been finalized. It has been learned that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will officially inaugurate the City Corporation in Bogura on Monday (April 20). This information has been confirmed by Ujjal Hossain, Protocol Officer-1 to the Prime Minister. Earlier, in 2006, during the tenure of then Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, the area of Bogura Municipality was expanded to 69.56 square kilometers by incorporating 48 surrounding mouzas, and a gazette notification was published in this regard. Concurrently, the number of municipal…
0 The Bangladesh government has increased the prices of all types of fuel oil in the domestic market, aligning with global market rates. According to the new decision, the prices of diesel, kerosene, petrol, and octane have been raised by BDT 15 to BDT 20 per liter. This information was announced in a press release from the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources on Saturday night (April 18). The newly set prices came into effect for consumers from today, Sunday (April 19). As per the new rates, the price of per liter diesel has increased by BDT 15 to…
58 Batting first at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, New Zealand had a great start but failed to capitalize towards the end. Despite fifties from Henry Nicholls and Dane Foxcroft, the Kiwi innings concluded at 247 runs for 8 wickets in 50 overs. Consequently, Bangladesh needs to score 248 runs to win. New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bat at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. Opening their innings, the Kiwis lost opener Nick Kelly in the seventh over, who was dismissed for 7 runs off a delivery by Shoriful Islam. Coming…
5 Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhaowat Hossain has announced that there is no shortage of measles vaccines in the country. He stated that the measles vaccination program will commence nationwide simultaneously on April 20. He shared this information at a press conference held in the meeting room of the Ministry of Health at the Secretariat on Friday (April 17) afternoon. The Health Minister said that the measles vaccination activities have started as per schedule, and there is currently no shortage of vaccines. Regarding the stock of syringes, he mentioned that there are sufficient syringes available until May 15. The process…
6 The government’s Energy and Mineral Resources Division has declared that reports claiming the United States has granted any new waivers for fuel imports from Russia are without basis. This was announced by the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, in a press release issued on Friday (April 17). The press release stated that the Division has taken note of various news reports published in national media concerning a new 60-day US waiver for Bangladesh to import fuel from Russia. However, no authorized official from the Division has provided any information or…
8 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman officially inaugurated this year’s Hajj activities. On Friday night (April 17), he visited Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and Ashkona Hajj Camp in the capital, where he exchanged greetings with the pilgrims. The Prime Minister first arrived at the Hajj camp at 10:50 PM, exchanged pleasantries with the pilgrims, and inaugurated a medical camp. Later, he boarded the first Hajj flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, spoke with the passengers, and prayed for their safe journey. At this time, he requested the pilgrims to pray for the well-being of the country and the nation. The first Hajj…
10 Bangladesh’s first Hajj flight of the current year has arrived in Saudi Arabia. Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG3001 landed at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah at 4:20 AM local time. A total of 419 pilgrims were on board this flight. Bangladeshi pilgrims were welcomed at the airport by Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mohammad Delwar Hossain, and Counselor (Hajj) Mohammad Kamrul Islam. Pilgrims were greeted with flowers and presented with refreshment kits. Also present at the reception were Mohammad Sakhawat Hossain, Consul General of the Bangladesh Consulate in Jeddah, Assistant Seasonal Hajj Officer Mohammad Ruhul Amin, and…