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ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Low pressure area forms over Bay
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) reported on Wednesday morning that a low-pressure area has developed over the southwest Bay and adjoining west-central Bay. They predict it will likely strengthen further.
Price of gas used in power generation increases
The Energy and Mineral Resources Division has issued a notification on Tuesday (April 30) night increasing the price of gas used for generating power and captive power used in factories by 75 paisa per cubic meter. This new price will be effective from May.
Revenue to increase Tk10,000cr, 11 lakh untimely deaths to be prevented
Hiking prices of tobacco products through effective taxation will not only increase the government's revenue earnings but also reduce the prevalence of tobacco use and thereby, the government's healthcare cost attributable to tobacco-induced diseases, said speakers at a workshop.