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Gas Crisis Drives More Dhaka Families to Electric Stoves, Raising Power Demand Concerns

Gas Crisis Drives More Dhaka Families to Electric Stoves, Raising Power Demand Concerns

With gas supplies failing to meet household needs and LPG prices fluctuating, an increasing number of families in Dhaka are turning to electric stoves for
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today spoke at a civic reception held at the City Corporation premises in Sylhet. Photo: PID
President Mirza Fakhrul Urges Democratic Unity
Bangladesh World Cup Exit Blamed on Asif Nazrul’s Decision: Investigation Committee
Bangladesh World Cup Exit Blamed on Asif Nazrul’s Decision: Investigation Committee
EC steps back on Union Parishad election roadmap
EC steps back on Union Parishad election roadmap
ICT Tribunal-2, headed by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury delivered the verdict on Tuesday.
Obaidul Quader and Six Others Sentenced to Death Over July Uprising Crimes Case
Prime Minister Meets Families of Soldiers Killed in Hathazari Accident
Prime Minister Meets Families of Soldiers Killed in Hathazari Accident
State Minister Humaiun Kobir Urges BIMSTEC to Rise Above Bilateral Tensions
State Minister Humaiun Kobir Urges BIMSTEC to Rise Above Bilateral Tensions
Bangladesh approves purchase of six more LNG cargoes
Bangladesh approves purchase of six more LNG cargoes
The Bangladesh government has approved the purchase of six additional cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet the country’s
Mymensingh Medical College Hospital fire leaves six dead in stampede
Mymensingh Medical College Hospital fire leaves six dead in stampede
ix people, including an unidentified child, were killed in a stampede following a fire at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH)
Protesting the display of Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s photographs at the DUCSU museum, the Student Federation has put up an image of war criminal Ghulam Azam being beaten with shoes at the same spot.
Students Put Up Ghulam Azam Photo to Protest Jinnah Display at DUCSU
A dispute over historical representation at the DUCSU museum escalated Monday when students put up a photograph of war criminal
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban. Photo: PID
President Seeks More UK Support in Education and Trade
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called on the United Kingdom to deepen cooperation in education, human resource development and

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10 Arrested in Chattogram’s Pichchi Zahid Murder Case

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Bangladesh World Cup Exit Blamed on Asif Nazrul’s Decision: Investigation Committee

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Syedpur Cyber Case: Husband, Brother-in-Law Among 3 Arrested

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Lakshmipur district school sports competition concludes

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Chattogram teen rape-murder case: Man gets life sentence

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EC steps back on Union Parishad election roadmap

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Obaidul Quader and Six Others Sentenced to Death Over July Uprising Crimes Case

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Prime Minister Meets Families of Soldiers Killed in Hathazari Accident

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President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today spoke at a civic reception held at the City Corporation premises in Sylhet. Photo: PID
National
President Mirza Fakhrul Urges Democratic Unity
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called on local entrepreneurs and expatriates to boost investments in Sylhet’s promising tourism, tea,

Obaidul Quader and Six Others Sentenced to Death Over July Uprising Crimes Case

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sentenced seven people including Awami League General Secretary Obaidul...
ICT Tribunal-2, headed by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury delivered the verdict on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Meets Families of Soldiers Killed in Hathazari Accident

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met the families of two soldiers killed in a tank-firing accident...
Prime Minister Meets Families of Soldiers Killed in Hathazari Accident

State Minister Humaiun Kobir Urges BIMSTEC to Rise Above Bilateral Tensions

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir has called on BIMSTEC member states to look...
State Minister Humaiun Kobir Urges BIMSTEC to Rise Above Bilateral Tensions

EC to Hold Union Council Elections in Seven Phases, First on Nov 12

The Election Commission (EC) has decided to hold union council elections across the country in...
Bangladesh's Election Commission

President Seeks More UK Support in Education and Trade

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called on the United Kingdom to deepen cooperation in...
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban. Photo: PID

Government Has Specific Energy Plan, Says Mahdi Amin

The Bangladesh government has a specific plan for the energy sector, Prime Minister’s Adviser and...
Government Has Specific Energy Plan, Says Mahdi Amin

Measles: Three More Death as Toll Hits 1,019

Bangladesh recorded three more deaths linked to measles symptoms in the 24 hours leading up...
Measles: Three More Death as Toll Hits 1,019

Healthcare Is a Basic Human Right: Dr. Zubaida Rahman

Dr. Zubaida Rahman the Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, said healthcare must reach...
Prime Minister's wife and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation Dr Zubaida Rahman-File Photo
Bangladesh
Gas Crisis Drives More Dhaka Families to Electric Stoves, Raising Power Demand Concerns
Bangladesh
Gas Crisis Drives More Dhaka Families to Electric Stoves, Raising Power Demand Concerns
With gas supplies failing to meet household needs and LPG prices fluctuating, an increasing number of families in Dhaka are
Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) has won the prestigious ISSCA Global Award 2026.
Bangladesh
BARI Wins ISSCA Global Award 2026 for BARI Chinabadam-9 Groundnut
The Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) has won the prestigious ISSCA Global Award 2026 for developing a highly resilient groundnut
Newly built Kabi Nazrul University School and College building inaugurated at JKKNIU

Newly built Kabi Nazrul University School and College building inaugurated at JKKNIU

This release follows their recent acquittal, marking the end of a long legal ordeal for the eight individuals linked to the widely discussed 2019 Sonagazi tragedy.

Eight Acquitted in Nusrat Murder Case Walk Free, Including Child Born in Prison

LG Shooter Gun, Two Rounds of Ammunition Recovered

LG Shooter Gun, Two Rounds of Ammunition Recovered

10 Arrested in Chattogram’s Pichchi Zahid Murder Case

10 Arrested in Chattogram’s Pichchi Zahid Murder Case

Business
Govt Unveils New Plan to Boost Investment and Exports
Business
Govt Unveils New Plan to Boost Investment and Exports
Oil Prices Jump 3% as Houthi Attacks Hit Saudi Pipeline
Business
Oil Prices Jump 3% as Houthi Attacks Hit Saudi Pipeline
Bangladesh Bank
Business
Bangladesh Bank Allows Importers to Hedge Commodity Prices
Bangladesh Bank has allowed authorized dealer (AD) banks to offer commodity price hedging products to eligible importers with aiming to
Bangladesh Bank Issues New Import Policy Guidelines
Business
Bangladesh Bank Issues New Import Policy Guidelines
Bangladesh Bank May Change Loan Default Rules to Cut NPLs
Business
Bangladesh Bank Considers Changing Loan-Default Rules to Cut NPL Figures
International
Iran Says Saudi Arabia Requested Oman Hormuz Meeting Cancellation
International
Middle East Conflict / Iran Says Saudi Arabia Requested Oman Hormuz Meeting Cancellation
A planned meeting between Gulf foreign ministers and Iran on securing the Strait of Hormuz was called off Monday at
UK Maritime Trade Operations it received the initial report of caught fire after being struck by an unknown projectile.

US - Iran War / Fire Breaks Out on Ship After Strait of Hormuz Attack

Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 passengers, lost contact early Sunday during bad weather while sailing from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan.

140 Missing After Indonesia Ferry Loses Contact

BRICS leaders on Saturday New Delhi Declaration unanimously adopted on the first day of the bloc's two-day summit in India's capital.

BRICS Opposes Forced Displacement of Palestinians From Gaza

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in New Delhi, India, to attend the 18th BRICS Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.

Xi Urges BRICS to Help Resolve Middle East War

A satellite image shows black smoke rising from an area of Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline south of Medina

Saudi Arabia Closes Oil Pipeline After Drone Strike From Iraq

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived on Saturday in New Delhi, India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.

Xi Jinping Arrives in Delhi for BRICS Summit

Iran Reportedly Used Chinese Satellite Images in Attack on US Base in Jordan

Iran Reportedly Used Chinese Satellite Imagery in Strike on US Base in Jordan

IRGC claims to have destroyed a US unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

US - Iran War / Iran Strikes US Drone Ship in Hormuz; Two Other Vessels Hit Off Oman

Sports
Bangladesh World Cup Exit Blamed on Asif Nazrul’s Decision: Investigation Committee
Sports
Bangladesh World Cup Exit Blamed on Asif Nazrul’s Decision: Investigation Committee
A government-appointed inquiry committee has held former Youth and Sports Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul responsible for Bangladesh’s failure to participate
Chattogram Regional T20 Cricket Tournament Starts Wednesday
Sports
Chattogram Regional T20 Cricket Tournament Starts Wednesday
BCB Launches Nationwide Search for New Fast Bowlers
Sports
BCB Launches Nationwide Search for New Fast Bowlers
Pakistan lost 11 World Test Championship points and 50% match fees for a slow over-rate against England.
Sports
World Test Championship / Pakistan Lose 11 Points Over Slow Over-Rate
Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe
Sports
Yamal Says Only Mbappe Can Compete Him for Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi scored his MLS-leading 19th goal of the season as Inter Miami played first-place Nashville to a 2-2 tie on Saturday night.
Sports
Messi Scores But Miami Draws With Nashville 2-2
Neymar sparked reactions online after appearing with his ex and his current partner as they cooked together on Bruna’s cooking show.
Sports
Neymar Caught Playing Poker at Daughter's Party
Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s Four-for Powers Amazon Warriors to Eighth CPL Win
Sports
Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s Four-for Powers Amazon Warriors to Eighth CPL Win
The 23-year-old Slovenian Sesko’s performance was a major takeaway for Manchester United with an emphatic 4-0 victory over tournament debutants Sabah FK.
Sports
UEFA Champions League / Man United Cruises Past Sabah in UCL Return; Musiala Shines for Bayern
Entertainment
American reality star Kim Kardashian
Entertainment
Kim Kardashian Wins Symbolic €1 Damages for 2016 Paris Robbery
U.S. reality star Kim Kardashian has been awarded a symbolic €1 ($1.15) in damages from the thieves who robbed her
Badhon said she received strong support from state and festival authorities but felt abandoned by her colleagues.
Entertainment
Badhon Returns to Dhaka, Says Also Team Distanced Her After Attack
Director May el-Toukhy, winner of the Golden Lion for best film for ‘Woman Unknown’ at the awards photo call during the closing ceremony of the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice.
Entertainment
Venice Film Festival 2026 / "Woman Unknown" Wins Top Prize Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
Maisie Williams from left Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock and Joey King arrive at the premiere of “Practical Magic 2
Entertainment
Hollywood Sequel "Practical Magic 2" Returns After 28 Years in Theatre
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie
Entertainment
Angelina Jolie Shares Parenting Her Six Children and Future Plans
Several high-profile films premiered Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival
Entertainment
Venice Film Festival 2026 Premiere / Elon Musk Musk Documentary to Release in October
In a Facebook Live broadcast on Tuesday Actress Azmeri Haque Badhon.
Entertainment
Actress Badhon Vows Legal Action After Assault in Italy
George Clooney and Laura Dern at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy.
Entertainment
Robert Pattinson and Oasis Bring Star Power to Venice Film Festival
Only two-thirds of the girl band made it to London but fans seemed thrilled nonetheless (L-R: Megan, Yoonchae, Lara and Daniela)
Entertainment
Girls Group Katseye Delivers Stunning Performance First UK Full Concert
Politics
ICT Tribunal-2, headed by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury delivered the verdict on Tuesday.

Obaidul Quader and Six Others Sentenced to Death Over July Uprising Crimes Case

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has sentenced seven people including Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader to death for crimes against humanity committed during July Uprising.

Protesting the display of Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s photographs at the DUCSU museum, the Student Federation has put up an image of war criminal Ghulam Azam being beaten with shoes at the same spot.
Politics
Students Put Up Ghulam Azam Photo to Protest Jinnah Display at DUCSU
Chhatra Dal activists cleaned Lakshmipur Government College's campus.
Politics
Chhatra Dal Cleans Lakshmipur College Campus and Dengue Awareness Campaign in Lakshmipur
The Venice branch of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) recently celebrated the 48th founding anniversary of the party at a restaurant hall near the Mestre city center.
Politics
Venice BNP Observes 48th Founding Anniversary with Call for Unity
Jamaat-e-Islami Amir speaking as chief guest at the closing rally of the 11-party alliance's Dhaka-Chattogram long march on Saturday night.
Politics
Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Warns of Bigger Protests Over Referendum
Bidisha Ershad
Politics
Ershad’s Ex-wife Bidisha Ershad Gets Bail in Old Fraud Case
The event, organized by Chhatra Dal's Ramgarh Upazila Municipal Branch.
Politics
Chhatra Dal Felicitates Over 200 SSC Achievers in Ramgarh
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Nepal's flash flood and landslide

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Japanese Polka Dot Artist Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97

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