Mirza Fakhrul Turns Emotional in Farewell Speech

BNP’s former secretary general and presidential candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir broke down in tears several times during his farewell speech at a meeting of the party’s parliamentary group. Seeking prayers from party leaders and lawmakers, he also urged BNP parliamentarians to vote for him in the presidential election. BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh to Import 14 More LNG Cargoes

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given in-principle approval to import 14 more cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to maintain a steady gas supply across the country. The approval was given at a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday (August 19). Meanwhile, the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase […]Continue Reading

New President’s Oath Date Announced

The new president will take the oath of office tomorrow, Friday (August 21), at 7:30 p.m., ahead of the presidential election. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban, according to the National Assembly Secretariat. Governing party Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni informed the media about the ceremony. The acting president, the […]Continue Reading

Trivedi Seeks Early Summit With PM Tarique Rahman

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has said that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to India should take place sooner. He said a direct meeting between the two heads of government could pave the way for resolving various bilateral differences and outstanding issues through discussions. Mr. Trivedi made the remarks while speaking to […]Continue Reading

LNG Supply Uncertainty Prolongs Gas Crisis

The gas crisis in Bangladesh is intensifying again as LNG carriers are not arriving on time, forcing Excelerate Energy’s terminal in Maheshkhali to suspend operations. The country had already faced a 27-day gas crisis following a mysterious fire at the Excelerate terminal. Supply increased for two days, bringing some relief, but the crisis has worsened […]Continue Reading
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