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Tepid interest from IOCs in offshore oil, gas exploration
04:15 PM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayDespite significant efforts by Bangladesh to attract foreign investment in offshore oil and gas exploration, the response from international companies has been lukewarm, with only two companies—ExxonMobil and Chevron—responding to Petrobangla's inquiries regarding the lack of tender submissions.
Preparing to hold elections engaging total strength: CEC
04:00 PM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayChief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said that the Election Commission is fully committed and deploying all its resources to ensure free, fair, and acceptable elections.
Bangladesh end Under-19 T20 WC with a victory
03:52 PM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayThe Bangladesh Under-19 Women's team ended their T20 World Cup mission with a victory when they crushed West Indies by 10 wickets at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday, January 28...
Govt yet to decide on dearness allowance: Salehuddin
02:18 PM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayThe government has not yet made a decision regarding the dearness allowance for government officials and employees, said Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday.
Strike by holding passengers hostage unfortunate: Rail adviser
01:12 PM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayMuhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, the Adviser to the Ministry of Railways, commented that it is unfortunate that the running staff of Bangladesh Railways are on strike, holding passengers hostage. He stated that the general public is suffering the most due to this situation.
Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok: Trump
12:00 PM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayUS President Donald Trump has said that Microsoft is in discussions to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a "bidding war" over the sale of the social media app.
Passengers can use train tickets to travel on BRTC buses
11:27 AM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayA nationwide strike by Bangladesh Railway's running staff has halted train services. In response, the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) has introduced bus services on key routes to accommodate passengers, allowing them to travel with their purchased train tickets.
Angry passengers vandalise Rajshahi station after train halt
10:39 AM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayAngry passengers vandalised Rajshahi Railway Station on Tuesday morning after train services were halted due to a strike by running staff. The running staff across the country, including in Rajshahi, stopped train services in protest against the decision to cut mileage allowances from pensions.
Train passengers to receive refunds for canceled journeys
09:50 AM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayPassengers will receive a refund for tickets purchased prior to the cancellation of train journeys. Rezaul Karim Siddiqui, the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Railways, confirmed this on Tuesday (January 28).
Neymar leaves Al-Hilal by mutual consent
09:33 AM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayBrazilian star Neymar on Monday ended his injury-plagued 18 month stay in Saudi Arabia as his club, Al-Hilal said they had "agreed to terminate the player's contract by mutual consent".
Railway running staff strike halts train services nationwide
08:45 AM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayThe running staff of Bangladesh Railway have begun their pre-announced work abstention programme due to unresolved issues concerning the inclusion of their running allowance with their basic salary for pension and gratuity benefits.
EU reaffirms support to inclusive reform process in Bangladesh
08:39 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayThe European Union has expressed its commitment to continuing collaboration with Bangladesh and exploring new opportunities for partnership, including a potential Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement.
Japan to provide five patrol vessels
07:23 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayJapan is set to supply Bangladesh with five patrol vessels to bolster coastal patrolling and is ready to finalize an agreement to provide air pollution monitoring equipment.
Deadly grip of banned nets vanishes fisheries
07:07 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayThe coastal waters of Barguna, once teeming with marine life, are now under siege. Unauthorised trawling boats equipped with micro-looped banned nets are ravaging the Bay of Bengal, threatening not just its fragile ecosystem but also the livelihoods of the communities that depend on it.
Factories shutter, unemployment soars
06:32 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayThe industrial hub of Gazipur is witnessing the closure of garment factories one after another, leading to rising unemployment and increasing hardship for workers. Families are struggling to survive, and some unemployed individuals are reportedly turning to crime, contributing to a rise in theft and robbery cases in the area.
Gas price hike: Apparel, textile sectors to face Tk 18,000cr additional cost
05:12 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayIndustry leaders in apparel and textile sectors have expressed deep concern over the government's proposal to increase gas prices by 150 per cent in the industrial sector. They estimate that this hike would result in an additional annual cost of approximately Tk 18,000 crore for captive power plants, severely impacting industrialisation and the economy.
No decisions against Shariah, agree BNP, Islami Andolan
04:22 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayThe BNP and Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) have reached a consensus on a 10-point agenda, which includes a commitment to making no decisions against Islamic Shariah and holding a credible national election after completing essential "minimum" reforms.
Additional VAT better than underhand deals: Salehuddin
04:06 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayPaying additional VAT is preferable to underhand deals, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said at a seminar titled Reforms in Customs Income Tax and VAT Management to Address the LDC Graduation.
Seven colleges to end affiliation with DU
03:56 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondaySeven government colleges will no longer remain affiliated with Dhaka University (DU) starting from the 2024-25 academic year. Admission tests for these colleges under DU have been discontinued, as per a decision made during an emergency meeting on Monday (January 27).
7 colleges’ issue can be resolved through dialogue: Jahangir
03:02 PM, 27 Jan 2025 MondayThe ongoing issue between Dhaka University and its seven affiliated colleges can be resolved through dialogue, said Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.