The entire world will suffer if the ongoing talks between the United States and Iran fail, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said. She made the comment while speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday evening, April 12.
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said edible oil prices are not increasing in the country for now, and no discussion worth mentioning on raising prices has taken place yet. He made the remarks after a meeting reviewing the edible oil supply situation on Sunday, April 12.
Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has instructed party leaders and activists to cooperate with law enforcement agencies to maintain peace and order in the country.
Two ships carrying LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) from India and Malaysia have arrived at the outer anchorage of Chattogram port to meet the country's energy demand and alleviate the ongoing gas crisis. Four more LPG and LNG (liquefied natural gas) vessels are expected to arrive this month, said Chattogram Port Secretary Syed Refayet Hamim.
Iman alias Alex Iman, the leader of the 'Alex Group' teen gang, was killed in a clash between two groups over supremacy in the Rayerbagh Budhhijibi area of Mohammadpur, capital. Police have arrested three people in connection with the incident.
There is no threat of any militant attack surrounding Pahela Baishakh, said Md Sarwar, acting Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). He added that DMP has still made necessary preparations.