Month: June 2025

Chhatra Dal leader dies after being shot six days after clash between two BNP factions in Narsingdi

admin

Desk Report, Chhatra Dal leader dies after being shot six days after clash between two BNP factions in Narsingdi Ismail Hossain (26), who was shot during a clash between two BNP factions in Palash, Narsingdi, has died after being under treatment for six days. He died at the capital’s Dhaka Medical College Hospital around 2 pm today, Saturday. Ismail’s father Abdur Rahim Bhuiyan confirmed the death. Chhatra Dal leader dies after being shot six days after clash between two BNP factions in Narsingdi The deceased Ismail Hossain is the son…

Read More

Why are mango prices falling? What are traders saying?

admin

Desk Report, Why are mango prices falling? What are traders saying? This time, there has been a good mango harvest. But farmers and traders are being hit by the price. They are disappointed that they are not getting a good price for mangoes in the market during the peak season. Traders have mentioned several reasons behind the fall in mango prices. Why are mango prices falling? What are traders saying? Due to the excessive heat, various varieties of mangoes have ripened early. Transactions were halted as banks were closed for…

Read More

Tarique Rahman doesn’t answer many people’s telephone calls

admin

Desk Report, Tarique Rahman doesn’t answer many people’s telephone calls BNP Chairperson’s Advisor Abdus Salam said, “Many of the central leaders know that Tarique Rahman’s telephone has been switched off for many. Tarique Rahman does not answer many telephones. Whose telephone he does not answer, understand.” Tarique Rahman doesn’t answer many people’s telephone calls He said this as the chief guest at the review meeting of the Rajshahi division district and metropolitan BNP and its affiliate organizations at the Badalgachhi Upazila Parishad auditorium in Naogaon on Thursday afternoon. He also…

Read More

Expelled leader of Naogaon Gana Odhikar Parishad announces joining NCP

admin

Desk Report, Expelled leader of Naogaon Gana Odhikar Parishad announces joining NCP After being expelled Expelled leader from the post of convener of the district committee of the Gana Odhikar Parishad in Naogaon, Golam Rabbani has announced his joining the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP). He made this announcement at a press conference at a restaurant auditorium in Naogaon city on Friday morning. Expelled leader of Naogaon Gana Odhikar Parishad announces joining NCP In a written statement at the press conference, Golam Rabbani said that he has been associated with the…

Read More

Jamaat in favor of expanded Electoral College voting in presidential elections

admin

Desk Report, Jamaat in favor of expanded Electoral College voting in presidential elections Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Naib-e-Amir Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher talking to reporters. Photo: Dipu Malakar Jamaat in favor at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital today, Thursday Jamaat in favor of expanded Electoral College voting in presidential elections

Read More

World Bank approves $500 million budget support for Bangladesh

admin

Desk Report, World Bank approves $500 million budget support for Bangladesh The World Bank has approved a budget support of $500 million to Bangladesh. At current market rates, this amount is slightly more than 6,000 crore taka. World Bank approves $500 million budget support for Bangladesh The loan was approved at a board meeting held at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, USA, on Saturday. The money will be spent on increasing transparency, accountability and stability in the financial sector. This was stated in a press release sent by the…

Read More

Heated Security Council meeting: Iran-Russia weigh in on Israel and the US

admin

Desk Report, Heated Security Council meeting: Iran-Russia weigh in on Israel and the US The Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, speaks during a video message to the UN Security Council on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. June 20, 2025, at the UN headquarters in New York. Photo: Reuters Heated Security Council meeting: Iran-Russia weigh in on Israel and the US The UN Security Council meeting on Friday turned into a heated debate. Iran and Israel, along with their allies, blamed each other for…

Read More

LNG import at risk, gas crisis may increase

admin

Desk Report, LNG import at risk, gas crisis may increase Gas production in the country is declining. Therefore, reliance is increasing on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG). Currently, LNG meets more than 30 percent of the existing gas demand. LNG prices are increasing in the global market. There is instability in the Middle East due to the Iran-Israel conflict. This may disrupt LNG imports. If this happens, the gas crisis in the country will increase. LNG import at risk, gas crisis may increase Bangladesh Oil, Gas, Mineral Resources Corporation (Petrobangla)…

Read More

Eucalyptus-Akashmani debate: Enemy of the environment or source of wood?

admin

Desk Report, Eucalyptus-Akashmani debate: Enemy of the environment or source of wood? A row of eucalyptus trees has grown in front of Basudebpur High School in Charghat Upazila of Rajshahi File photo Prothom Alo Eucalyptus-Akashmani debate: Enemy of the environment or source of wood? Many foreign trees have become part of the country’s vegetation by integrating with the soil, water and weather of Bangladesh. However, there is controversy about eucalyptus and akasamoni. Recently, the government banned the production, planting and sale of seedlings of the two trees. In view of…

Read More