Bangladesh Bridge Authority has collected Taka nearly 64 crore as toll from the vehicles crossed the Padma and the Jamuna bridges during the last 10-days from May 21. During the period, 318,515 vehicles crossed the Padma Bridge generating Taka 361,195,900 as toll revenue while 361,482 vehicles crossed the Jamuna Bridge generating Taka 276,854,900 as toll revenue, according to Bridges Division Secretary Mohammad Abdur Rouf. In a statement issued here today, he said effective management of Padma and Jamuna bridges ensured safe, smooth and peaceful travel by road for Eid-ul-Azha holidaymakers. Although traffic volume was higher this year compared to previous…
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By BSS Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that Tehran will not agree to any deal with the United States that fails to secure the rights of Iranians. “We will not approve any agreement until we are certain that the rights of the Iranian people have been upheld,” Ghalibaf said, in a video broadcast on state television. He added that Iranian negotiators “neither trust the enemy’s words nor its promises.” His remarks came as Iran and Washington continue to exchange proposals over a framework for a deal to end the war that broke out on February 28,…
By Staff Correspondent : Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir, MP, today said Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman had brought about “massive and positive changes” to the country’s governance and economy within a very short time after assuming state responsibility. “His sense of duty and patriotism were unparalleled. Under his visionary leadership, the country was rebuilt from ravages,” he said while addressing as chief guest a discussion meeting marking the 45th martyrdom anniversary of BNP founder and proclaimer of independence, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam. The programme, organised by Sylhet city unit of BNP as part of…
By BSS The government has kept the retail price of diesel unchanged at Tk 115 per litre for June while adjusting the prices of other fuel oils in line with developments in the international energy market. Under the revised rates, the price of petrol has been fixed at Tk 140 per litre, octane at Tk 145 per litre and kerosene at Tk 135 per litre. The Energy and Mineral Resources Division issued a notification in this regard today. According to the notification, the adjusted prices will come into effect from June 1, 2026.
By BSS Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers who lost their lives while serving under the UN flag in Abyei will be posthumously honoured with the prestigious ‘Dag Hammarskjöld Medal’ at the United Nations Headquarters on June 5. The medals will be awarded by UN Secretary-General António Guterres during a ceremony marking the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, which will be observed at the UN Headquarters in New York on June 5, according to a UN press release. The six Bangladeshi peacekeepers are Md Jahangir Alam, Md Sobuj Mia, Md Masud Rana, Md Mominul Islam, Shamim Reza and Santo Mondol. They were…
By BSS Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today said the prosecution would seek the maximum punishment for the accused in the sensational Ramisa rape and murder case, the trial of which is set to begin tomorrow. “We expect that the available evidence will ensure the maximum punishment for the accused,” he said. The law minister made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a financial assistance cheque distribution programme held this morning at the auditorium of Shailkupa Upazila Parishad in Jhenaidah district. The Jhenaidah Zila Parishad organised the programme. Md Asaduzzaman said that five members…
By BSS Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed MP warned of launching stringent drives against violence-mongers, saying “Jungle Salimpur will no longer remain a sanctuary for criminals and the government has no plan to evict any innocent individuals from the area now”. “We will root out terrorism from this area through a coordinated and strategic operation. Besides, operations will be carried out in the Betua and Tea Garden regions too to free the entire areas from terrorist groups,” he said. The Home Minister made the remarks while briefing the press during his visit to the Jungle Salimpur area this afternoon. Jungle Salimpur,…
By Staff Correspondent : Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today said that his government is committed to fulfilling all expectations of the country’s people. “The current government is running the state being inspired by the philosophy of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and the main objective of the government is to fulfill the hopes and aspirations of the people through implementing the BNP’s election manifesto,” he said. The Prime Minister made the remarks while taking part in a discussion as the chief guest at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) auditorium in the city this afternoon. The ruling Bangladesh Nationalist…
By BSS President Donald Trump has sought to change several terms of a proposal to end the Middle East war, US media reported Saturday, as a finalized deal remains elusive among the parties. The New York Times reported Trump’s changes involved toughening the terms of the deal, and has sent the new framework back to be considered by Iran, according to officials familiar with the proceedings. The report said it was not immediately clear what the changes entailed, but news site Axios reported Trump wanted to reinforce multiple points of the deal that he personally felt were important, such as…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged the BNP leaders and activists to stand by the helpless people of the country. “Today is the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. Those of you who have been associated with the party for a long time know that since the martyrdom of Shaheed Zia, we have tried to stand by the helpless people on this day,” he said. In this context, the Prime Minister said, “We have tried as much as we can for the helpless people who are in different places on this day and those who are in difficulty”.…
