Global energy markets are facing heightened volatility following escalating military conflicts in the Middle East. The simultaneous surge in crude oil and gas prices, coupled with disrupted supply chains, has reverberated across energy-importing nations, including Bangladesh. Analysts warn that prolonged instability could push crude oil prices higher and create significant shortages in the country’s energy […]

A somber atmosphere has descended upon the Akhaura railway sector following a fatal accident involving the Upakul Express. On the morning of Tuesday, 3 March, a 50-year-old man identified as Rahim Mia lost his life after being struck by an intercity train near the Mandbagh railway station. Details of the Incident The victim, a resident […]

A total of 131 outbound flights from Dhaka to Middle Eastern destinations have been suspended over four consecutive days amid escalating regional hostilities and widespread airspace closures. Authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport confirmed that the cancellations were necessitated by mounting security concerns and the temporary shutdown of airspace in several countries across the Gulf […]

The upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holiday, initially scheduled for five days, could be significantly extended to a ten-day break, offering greater convenience for those travelling home to celebrate the festival. According to sources from the Ministry of Public Administration, the government is considering extending the Eid holiday to allow families more time together. Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the […]