Oil imported with Tk 19,500 crore from project accounts, BPC claims projects will not be affected
A major crisis has emerged in the fuel oil supply system due to the Iran war, which has in turn created various complications over imports. In this situation, the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has used Tk 19,500 crore kept in the accounts of…
19 LNG cargoes coming in two months, no fear of shortage, says Petrobangla
Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation (Petrobangla) has confirmed that there will be no shortfall in the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the country in the coming months of October and November. In line with demand, the import of a total…
Margot Robbie’s ‘Neighbours’ returning in new form on mobile screens
Australia’s popular long-running serial ‘Neighbours’ is now returning in a new format. The serial’s episodes and storylines featuring Margot Robbie will be cut and turned into short vertical videos, which will be released as…
Aishwarya on Paris Fashion Week stage, taunted online over her looks
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has once again drawn attention by appearing on the international stage at Paris Fashion Week. However, alongside the praise, a discussion has arisen around negative comments from a section of social media about…
Teenage athletes are China’s new strength at Asian Games
Behind China’s long-standing dominance at the Asian Games, not only government investment but also the coordinated efforts of families, schools and sports federations are playing a big role. The success of 12-year-old skateboarder Cao Siqi at this…
Injured Raphinha ruled out, will not play for Brazil against India
Brazil will be without Raphinha in the international friendly against India. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has released the forward, who picked up an injury to his right thigh in the last match against Australia, from the national team camp…
Fuel prices hit record as strike paralyses Philippines for third straight day
A nationwide transport strike in the Philippines, launched after fuel prices rose by a record amount, has entered its third day. Meanwhile, the price of diesel has touched a high of 147 pesos per litre in different regions of the country. Following…
China, Pakistan open doors for training of Bangladeshi doctors: Health minister
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain has said China and Pakistan have opened their doors to give Bangladeshi doctors opportunities for training and fellowships. He said China has spoken of taking Bangladeshi doctors on…
Health minister announces 10 dialysis machines for district hospitals, 50 for medical colleges
Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain has said 10 dialysis machines each will be installed at the country’s district-level hospitals and 50 each at medical college hospitals. He said this at a seminar organised on the occasion of ‘World…
Tk 507 crore ghost bill for 235 units, Magura Palli Bidyut GM suspended
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud has expressed strong anger and regret over an incident in Magura in which a residential consumer was handed an absurd bill of about Tk 507 crore against the use of 235 units of electricity.…