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Energy crisis averted for now as more oil, gas on the way

Concerns had mounted that the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel could destabilise global energy supply chains, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz ...
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Officials assure steady fuel supply, yet long-distance operators reduce trips

Long queues and rationed supplies have led many to reduce outbound trips from Dhaka, delay departures, and operate below normal levels.
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Crude bomb explosions leave 3 injured in Cumilla

Cumilla Superintendent of Police Md Anisuzzaman said the priest and two others, including a passerby, were injured in the explosions ...
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Edible oil shortage hits Dhaka markets as consumers buy extra

Some grocery stores still have one-litre and two-litre bottles on their shelves; five-litre bottles have almost disappeared from many markets.
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International Women’s Day to be observed tomorrow

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman issued separate messages on the eve of the day, greeting women across the world.
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BSEC disapproves Yeakin Polymer sponsors' share acquisition over loan NOCs

According to BSEC sources, the application was rejected because the applicants failed to submit the required No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the relevant banks and financial institutions ...
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‘Mother used to put us to sleep’: Child’s plea at human chain for slain IU teacher

Now the four of us stay awake all night and cannot sleep." Nine-year-old Taiba, daughter of slain Islamic University teacher Asma Sadia Runa, said this in a tearful voice during a human chain today (7 ...
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DU student among 2 detained for playing Mujib’s 7 March speech on sound box at Chankharpul

Two individuals, including a Dhaka University (DU) student, were detained by police for playing Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's 7 March speech on a sound box at Chankharpul intersection in the capital today ...
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4 LNG, 2 LPG vessels that crossed Strait of Hormuz before Middle East conflict now headed to Ctg

Four vessels carrying about 247,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and two ships transporting nearly 35,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are heading to Chattogram Port. The vessels ...
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India, Bangladesh stand at threshold of promising future as two forward-looking societies: Pranay Verma

The high commissioner said India has always supported, and will continue to support, a “democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive, and inclusive” Bangladesh.
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Powerful tornado outbreak and giant hail threat moves toward Michigan

A powerful storm outbreak across the United States is unleashing tornadoes, destructive winds and giant hail as the dangerous system moves across the Midwest and toward Michigan. Meteorologists warn ...
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Z-category stocks dominate weekly gainers despite market slump

Despite a steep fall in the benchmark indices last week amid Middle East tensions, several Z-category stocks – commonly considered junk shares – dominated the gainers' chart on the Dhaka Stock ...