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Gold prices go up after cut in three phases
08:35 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayThe Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has increased the prices of gold after reduction in three phases, with raising 22 carat gold by Tk 3,557 to Tk 1,51,900 per bhori (11.664 grams)...
Interest rates on govt housing loans set to rise
08:20 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayThe Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC), a government entity specialising in housing loans, is increasing interest rates across its loan portfolio.
China, Canada retaliate after Trump trade tariffs take effect
08:02 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayChina and Canada unveiled retaliatory measures against the US after Donald Trump imposed his sweeping tariffs plan at midnight US time, despite warnings it could spark an escalating trade war...
Water-sharing deal being upheld, says Bangladeshi team at Farakka
07:50 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayMohammad Abul Hossen, head of the Bangladeshi delegation to the Joint Rivers Commission (JRC), confirmed on Tuesday, March 4, that the Ganges Water Sharing Agreement is being adhered to.
No room for moral policing in Bangladesh: Rizwana
07:19 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayEnvironment and Forest Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan firmly said that there is no place for mob justice or moral policing in the country.
Champions Trophy: Australia set 264-run target for India
07:08 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayHaving won the toss, Australia managed to finish with a competitive total of 264 riding on fifties scored by Steven Smith and Alex Carey in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions trophy 2025...
Bangladesh to label sugar, salt, saturated fat on packaged foods
06:56 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayEnvironment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan announced a new decision aimed at safeguarding public health. She noted that many countries worldwide list the amounts of sugar, salt, and saturated fat on the packaging of foods and beverages to combat non-communicable diseases and inform consumers.
School admission benefits one-time, not comparable to quotas: Rizwana
06:48 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayEnvironment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan clarified that a one-time decision has been made to facilitate school admissions for family members of those injured or killed during the July-August mass uprising.
Commission investigates 330 cases of enforced disappearance
06:40 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayThe commission established by the interim government to probe enforced disappearances during the previous regime announced today that it is currently examining the cases of 330 victims who remain unaccounted for.
Pakistan drop Babar, Rizwan from T20I series against New Zealand
05:48 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayPakistan have dropped Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from the T20I squad for the upcoming New Zealand series, with the cricket board tapping Salman Ali Agha to lead the side in the shorter form...
Saudi Aramco to supply LNG to Bangladesh below market price
05:40 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdaySyeda Rizwana Hasan, the Forest and Environment Adviser to the interim government, announced that Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, a leading global energy company, has agreed to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Bangladesh at a price below the current market rate.
Exports rise by 2.77% in February
05:32 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayIn February, Bangladesh earned $3.9731 billion from goods exports, marking a 2.77 per cent increase compared to the same month last year.
14 bank accounts of Putul's Suchana Foundation frozen
05:19 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayThe Metropolitan Special Judge Court on Tuesday, March 4, ordered to freeze 14 bank accounts of Suchana Foundation of Saima Wajed Putul, South East Asian Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) and daughter of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina...
Govt to appoint 5,493 more physicians: Rizwana
04:33 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayEnvironment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said the government has decided to appoint 5,493 doctors across the country...
CR Abrar to be appointed as new adviser for education
04:12 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayProfessor Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar is set to be appointed as a new adviser to the interim government. He will take his oath at 11:00am on Tuesday and assume responsibility for the Ministry of Education.
Real face Atletico, Liverpool meet PSG in Champions League last 16
04:05 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayPremier League leaders Liverpool will face Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last 16, while Arsenal take on PSV Eindhoven and Aston Villa face Club Brugge...
Move to fill 2,69,000 vacancies in class III, class IV jobs
03:48 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayApproximately 2,69,000 posts in government jobs, spanning grades 13 to 16 (formerly class III) and 17 to 20 (formerly class IV), remain vacant. These shortages have disrupted government operations, leaving citizens without adequate services. To address this, the interim government has prioritised filling these directly employable positions promptly.
Aminul Islam to become new adviser
03:25 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayProfessor Dr M Aminul Islam, currently serving as the Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant with the rank of state minister, is set to be appointed as a new adviser to the interim government.
Advisory council expands, oath ceremony Wednesday
03:17 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayThe advisory council of the interim government is increasing in size.
‘Decent Tyre Upohar Utshob’ begins
02:50 PM, 04 Mar 2025 TuesdayDecent Tyre, a tyre brand of country's leading business conglomerate RFL, has launched a campaign named 'Decent Tyre Upohar Utshob' with the opportunity to win various products including AC, TV, refrigerator, bicycle on purchasing tyres.