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Long Queues and Limited Sales: Fuel Shortages Persist Across Dhaka Despite Price Hike

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Fuel supply frustrations are mounting in Dhaka as long queues stretch across petrol pumps, with many stations still limiting sales despite the recent increase in […]

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Government Expands ‘Fuel Pass’ Pilot to 18 Filling Stations Across Dhaka

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The government has expanded the pilot rollout of the ‘Fuel Pass’ system to more filling stations across Dhaka, aiming to modernise fuel distribution and reduce […]

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Death Toll Rises to 24 After Bus Plunges Into Padma River at Daulatdia Ghat

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The death toll from the tragic bus accident at Daulatdia ferry ghat in Rajbari has climbed to 24, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The victims include […]

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Dhaka Sees Heavy Influx as Government Employees Return After Eid Holidays

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Following the week‑long Eid‑ul‑Fitr holiday, large numbers of government employees and working professionals have begun returning to Dhaka, prompting increased pressure across major transport hubs. […]

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Eid Holiday Rush Turns Narsingdi’s Dream Holiday Park Into a Sea of Celebration

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Narsingdi’s entertainment centres have exploded with life during the Eid‑ul‑Fitr holidays, with Dream Holiday Park in Paikarchar, beside the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway, becoming the biggest magnet […]

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Padma and Jamuna Bridges Set New Single‑Day Records for Traffic and Toll Collection

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Bangladesh’s two major river bridges Padma Bridge and Jamuna Bridge have set new milestones, recording the highest number of vehicles crossing and the highest tolls […]

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Dhaka Marks International Women’s Day with Celebrations Highlighting Strength and Equality

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International Women’s Day was observed across the capital on Sunday, with a range of programmes celebrating women’s achievements, resilience and contributions to society. Events throughout […]

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Advance Eid-ul-Fitr Train Tickets for 18 March Go on Sale as Bangladesh Railway Continues Online System

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Advance train tickets for travel on 18 March ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr went on sale Sunday, marking the sixth day of Bangladesh Railway’s staggered online ticketing […]

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Islamic Bank Depositors Clash with Police as Protests Erupt Outside Bangladesh Bank

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Depositors from several Islamic banks staged a human chain and sit‑in outside Bangladesh Bank in Dhaka’s Motijheel district, demanding urgent action over what they describe […]

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Global Media Group Launches Major Reform and Safety Programme for Bangladesh’s Press

International Media Support (IMS) has formally launched its first full-scale media development programme in Bangladesh, marking a significant push to strengthen press freedom, journalist safety […]