3 Joint Secretary of the Energy Division, Monir Hossain Chowdhury, has stated that there will be no fuel problem in the next two months. He announced that the country currently holds reserves of 101,385 metric tons of diesel, 31,821 metric tons of octane, 18,211 metric tons of petrol, and 77,546 metric tons of jet fuel. He provided this information during a briefing on energy at the Secretariat on Wednesday (April 15) afternoon. The spokesperson for the Energy Division mentioned that fuel prices are adjusted every month, and this was done in April as well. The price for the next month…
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0 The ‘Independence Award-2026’ has been conferred in recognition of glorious and meritorious contributions at the national level. Prime Minister Tareque Rahman presented the honour to 15 distinguished individuals and five institutions of the country. The ceremony commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran at 4 PM on Thursday (April 16) at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital. Among this year’s recipients are 15 distinguished individuals, including former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Others include—Major Mohammad Abdul Jalil (posthumous) for Liberation War; Professor Zahurul Karim (former Secretary and Director General of Bangladesh Rice Research Institute) for Science and Technology;…
2 The government has initiated strict measures against the inclusion of fake names in the list of freedom fighters, stated Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan. He provided this information on Wednesday (April 15), responding to a written question from Akhter Hossain, Member of Parliament for Rangpur-4 constituency, during the 14th day of the first session of the Thirteenth National Parliament, presided over by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed. The minister stated that a total of 6,476 names have been revoked from the freedom fighter list since the establishment of the National Freedom Fighter Council (JAMUKA). He further informed that…
11 The name of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has appeared on the list of the world’s 100 most influential people by America’s renowned magazine Time. The American magazine published the list of the world’s 100 most influential people for 2026 on Wednesday. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister is ranked 16th in the ‘Leaders’ category on the list. Details coming soon… Source link
4 Prime Minister Tareque Rahman sought $2 billion (approximately BDT 24,600 crore) in global assistance from international stakeholders to combat the ongoing fuel crisis in the country, which has been exacerbated by the war in the Middle East. He requested this aid while virtually participating in the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Plus conference on Wednesday (April 15) afternoon. The Prime Minister stated that this crisis has clearly brought to the forefront our interdependence and vulnerabilities. No single country can tackle this challenge alone. Coordinated and far-sighted measures are necessary among Asian countries to strengthen regional energy security and resolve…
1 A horrific school shooting has occurred at a secondary school in southern Turkey, leaving at least nine people dead, including teachers and students. The brutal attack took place on Wednesday (April 15) at Ayşe Çalık Secondary School in the Kahramanmaraş area. British media outlet BBC reported that the country’s Interior Minister, Mustafa Çiftçi, confirmed this information. The Interior Minister stated that among the deceased are eight students and one teacher. Additionally, 13 people were injured in the attack, six of whom are in critical condition. According to information provided by Turkish officials, the 14-year-old suspected assailant also died after…
Crashes on two Perth freeways are proving to be a headache for motorists travelling on both sides of the river on Wednesday. Main Roads reported an accident on the Mitchell Freeway northbound after Hutton Street in Osborne park about 5:12pm. The right lane has been partially shut as towing services attend the scene. Motorists are urged to drive carefully in the area as traffic is still heavy on approach. Another peak-hour accident on Kwinana Freeway northbound after South Street in Bateman was earlier posted to Main Roads’ X about 4:27pm. The left lane was blocked off before the incident was…
A planned fishing rally from Port Beach to Perth has sparked traffic mayhem as more than 150 cars and boats on trailers turned out to protest the State’s controversial fishing bans. Reel Rights Convoy — driven by a community alliance called the Coastal Collective — invited “local fishermen and fisherwomen to spruce up their beloved boats and join us early this Sunday morning” in an attempt to draw attention to the bans. Footage shared by Main Roads WA after 10:30am on Sunday morning highlighted the result, with video depicting heavily congested lanes northbound on Kwinana Freeway. Dotted throughout the traffic…
The world has seen many great rivalries. Pepsi v Coke. Ferrari v McLaren. Rome v Carthage. And in Perth, the debate that — quite literally — divides a city: where is the better place to live, north or south of the river? Scroll down to vote in PerthNow’s exclusive poll below Southsiders will go in to bat for Fremantle’s laid-back community charm, the vibrancy of Victoria Park’s food scene and the joys of riverside living. Northerners boast about their beaches, the nightlife and possibly the beaches just one more time. PerthNow spoke to well-known locals on both sides of the…
Adrenaline-fuelled racing could be making its way to the city of Canning after a development application was lodged for an indoor go-karting facility in the heart of the Welshpool industrial area. PowerPlay offers indoor electric go-kart racing on unique two-level tracks, including ramps and bridges, with its first centre opening in Joondalup in 2020 followed by centres in Bibra Lake in 2022 and Malaga in 2024. It uses modern electric go-karts that provide instant power and acceleration without exhaust fumes. The karts can drift, spin. and reach speeds of up to 70km/h, although they don’t go that fast around the…