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DHAKA : Iran has granted permission for six Bangladesh-flagged ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz to pass. Iran’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi disclosed the development at a press conference at the Iranian Embassy here today. “We informed Tehran...

CHATTOGRAM : The ship MV MP Ultra Max 2, carrying 61,000 metric tons of wheat from the United States (US) as part of Cash Purchase Agreement No. 3 between the US and Bangladesh, has arrived at the outer Anchorage...

Bangladesh is planning to increase fuel imports from India as supplies from the Middle East face disruption due to the ongoing conflict. Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman is set to visit New Delhi ahead of attending the Indian Ocean Conference...

DHAKA : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today directed the Education Ministry to explore alternative measures to ease traffic congestion in the capital during school hours. The premier came up with the directive at a meeting with Education Minister Dr ANM...

DHAKA : The Energy Division of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources today said that the country's fuel reserve remains satisfactory and the supply situation is normal. At the same time, monitoring activities in this regard have been...

DHAKA : Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today stressed conveying the real history of the Liberation War to the new generation. "The history is self-contained. It is born in the course of its own evolution. Shaheed President Ziaur...

Dhaka : State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today said Bangladesh is intensifying diplomatic efforts to diversify fuel sources and boost reserves, assuring there is no actual energy shortage despite attempts to create an artificial crisis through...

DHAKA : A bilateral meeting was held today between Bangladesh’s Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad and Saudi Arabia’s Hajj and Umrah Minister Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, aimed at strengthening services and cooperation related to Hajj...

DHAKA : State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque has sought cooperation of China in developing the Bangladesh’s sports sector. The Chinese cooperation was sought when Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Yao Wen met the state minister at his...

DHAKA : Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Professor Abu Zafar Md Zahid Hossain has urged doctors to come forward with a spirit of service to provide treatment to people. "We have a responsibility towards the people of...