A pilot phase of a QR code-based “Fuel Pass” system has been introduced in Dhaka as part of a broader initiative to enhance discipline, transparency and operational efficiency within Bangladesh’s fuel distribution network. The digital platform is designed to streamline the supply of petrol, ease congestion at filling stations, and curb irregular practices in fuel […]

The courtroom of the International Crimes Tribunal witnessed heightened tension and brief disorder on Thursday following the verdict in the case concerning the alleged murder of Abu Sayeed, treated as a crime against humanity. The situation escalated shortly after the announcement of sentences, leading to a brief confrontation between convicted individuals and police personnel stationed […]

A fresh consignment of octane has arrived in Bangladesh following recent disruptions in global energy markets triggered by conflict in the Middle East, offering relief to supply concerns that had affected parts of the domestic fuel distribution network. The vessel MT Central Star docked at Chattogram Port on Thursday afternoon carrying approximately 26,000 tonnes of […]

In Natore’s Beraigram Upazila, residents of Bonpara staged a protest on the Bonpara–Hatikumrul highway on Wednesday at around 11:30 a.m., demanding a consistent supply of fuel. The demonstration, which temporarily halted traffic, highlighted growing frustration over irregular fuel availability in the area. According to the Beraigram Upazila administration, the Patowari Filling Station in Bonpara had […]