19 April 2026

CATEGORY: BANGLADESH

News and updates from Bangladesh

Gas Cylinder Price Rises by Tk212

by Bangla Press 6 hours ago

Bangla Press Desk:   The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at the consumer level has been increased, with the cost of a 12kg cylinder rising by Tk212.The new price has been set at Tk1,940, up from the previous rate of Tk1,728.The Bangladesh...

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Three govt bodies get new chiefs

by Bangla Press 6 hours ago

Bangla Press Desk:   The government has appointed former senior officials to three bodies, including the NGO Affairs Bureau, on one-year contracts at the secretary rank.The Ministry of Public Administration issued separate notifications on Satur...

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Ammonia Crisis Forces Closure of DAP Fertiliser Plant

by Bangla Press 6 hours ago

Bangla Press Desk:    State-owned fertiliser factory DAP Fertilizer Company Limited (DAPFCL) has been closed due to an ammonia shortage.The DAP fertiliser factory, located in the Rangadia area of Chattogram’s Anwara Upazila, halted producti...

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Fire guts Khagrachhari school

by Bangla Press 6 hours ago

Bangla Press Desk:    A fire has gutted a private school in Khagrachhari's Ramu Upazila.The fire broke out at Kalabari High School around 7:45 pm on Saturday, said its Principal Md Abdul Kader, reports bdnews24.com.He said, "The fire origin...

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Good news for bikers in the capital

by Bangla Press 1 day ago

Bangla Press Desk:   The government has expanded the pilot use of the ‘Fuel Pass’ at filling stations across Dhaka in a bid to modernise and ensure greater transparency in the country’s fuel supply system.Officials say the initiative is expected...

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Hajj Costs to Be Reduced Further, PM Assures

by Bangla Press 1 day ago

Bangla Press Desk: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman early Saturday said that his government will try to further reduce the expenses of pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia from next year to facilitate the country’s Muslim devotees to perform the holy Hajj at lowe...

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