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Fuel Irregularities in Manikganj Two Traders Fined Fuel Irregularities in Manikganj: Two Traders Fined

Fuel Irregularities in Manikganj: Two Traders Fined

The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) has penalised two businessmen in Manikganj district a total of 175,000 BDT following separate drives targeting the illegal stockpiling and overpriced sale of fuel. Conducted on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, the operations were led by Asaduzzaman Rumel, the Assistant Director of the Manikganj DNCRP. The raids were […]
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Metro Rail Seeks Senior Professionals Metro Rail Seeks Senior Professionals

Metro Rail Seeks Senior Professionals

The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), the state-owned authority responsible for operating the capital’s metro rail system, has launched a significant recruitment campaign targeting experienced professionals for senior leadership roles. Announced on 22 April 2026 under Special Recruitment Circular No. 08, the initiative invites applications for Grade 3 to Grade 5 positions across multiple […]
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Two Fatal Rail Incidents in Charghat Two Fatal Rail Incidents in Charghat

Two Fatal Rail Incidents in Charghat

Two separate railway-related fatalities in Charghat, Rajshahi district, occurring within the same day have prompted renewed concern over safety along local rail corridors, following the deaths of a woman in the morning and a young man later that night on Tuesday. According to local accounts, the first incident took place at approximately 8:45 a.m. near […]
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Man Reunited After 27 Years Abroad Man Reunited After 27 Years Abroad

Man Reunited After 27 Years Abroad

A poignant chapter of separation and hope came to an end in Shariatpur’s Naria upazila as 62-year-old Amir Hossain Talukder returned home after being missing from his family’s life for nearly 27 years. After decades of silence and uncertainty, Amir arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka shortly after midnight on Wednesday, aboard Batik […]
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Storage Pressure Mounts Amid Fuel Bottlenecks Storage Pressure Mounts Amid Fuel Bottlenecks

Storage Pressure Mounts Amid Fuel Bottlenecks

Despite a steady inflow of fuel oil cargo vessels at Chattogram Port and seemingly adequate national reserves, fuel distribution across Bangladesh continues to face serious operational strain, with motorists and farmers enduring prolonged queues at filling stations. According to port and sector sources, five fuel-laden vessels carrying a combined 169,000 tonnes of petroleum products are […]
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Rising Homicides Raise Nationwide Alarm Rising Homicides Raise Nationwide Alarm

Rising Homicides Raise Nationwide Alarm

A marked escalation in homicide cases has been reported across the country, with authorities attributing the surge primarily to domestic disputes, struggles for local dominance, narcotics-related conflicts, land ownership disagreements, and factional violence. In a growing number of incidents, victims have been killed by close family members, highlighting the deepening strain within households and communities. […]
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No Bus Fare Hikes Pending Government Approval No Bus Fare Hikes Pending Government Approval

No Bus Fare Hikes Pending Government Approval

The Bangladesh Road Transport Owners Association has formally instructed all transport operators to refrain from increasing bus fares until an official government decision is ratified. This directive was communicated on Tuesday, 21 April, via a press release issued by Saiful Alam, the Secretary General of the association. The announcement mandates that all transport owners must […]
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Government Expands Global Drive on Illicit Funds Government Expands Global Drive on Illicit Funds

Government Expands Global Drive on Illicit Funds

The government of Bangladesh has intensified its efforts to recover money allegedly laundered abroad, with Mutual Legal Assistance Requests (MLARs) sent to 23 countries so far, while a further 21 requests are currently in the pipeline. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury informed Parliament of these developments on Wednesday (22 April) during the question-and-answer session. […]
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Foreign Exchange Rates Show Mixed Movements in Dhaka Foreign Exchange Rates Show Mixed Movements in Dhaka

Foreign Exchange Rates Show Mixed Movements in Dhaka

Foreign currency trading in Bangladesh’s money market continued to fluctuate on Wednesday, with most major currencies recording marginal declines amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. Market analysts point to continued pressure stemming from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and broader external imbalances, which have contributed to volatility in exchange rates over recent days. According to […]
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