PM holds special meeting on fuel situation
PM holds special meeting on fuel situation
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Swapan for stopping 'panic buying' of fuel 
PM releases postage stamp on Independence Day
PM releases postage stamp on Independence Day
Barrister Ruhul Quddus Kazal appointed 18th Attorney General of Bangladesh
Barrister Ruhul Quddus Kazal appointed 18th Attorney General of Bangladesh
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Envoy assures Home Minister of Swiss supports for police reform 
Nation to observe 56th Independence Day tomorrow
Nation to observe 56th Independence Day tomorrow
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Hailstorm damages 3,864 hectares of paddy fields in Kishoreganj
Hailstorm damages 3,864 hectares of paddy fields in Kishoreganj
KISHOREGANJ, Mar 25, 2026 (BSS) - A severe hailstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning swept across different upazilas of the district on Tuesday, leaving widespread destruction.  According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), approximately 3,864 hectares of paddy fields have been damaged, with the worst impact reported in the haor regions. The storm struck in two phases-during the afternoon and again at night on March 24-affecting key haor upazilas such as Itna, Mithamoin, Ashtagram, and Nikli. Other areas including Sadar, Pakundia, Hossainpur, Katiadi and Bhairab also experienced significant damage. In several locations, heavy accumulation of hailstones turned roads and farmland white. Mithamoin upazila suffered the highest loss, with around 2,500 hectares of paddy fields damaged. Itna reported 986 hectares affected, followed by Ashtagram 140 hectares, Nikli 100 hectares, Pakundia 120 hectares, Hossainpur 10 hectares, Kuliarchar 6 hectares, and Bhairab 2 hectares of land. Field visits to Pakundia revealed that vegetable crops have also sustained notable damage. DAE Deputy Director Dr. Sadiqur Rahman said that the hailstorm caused the most severe damage to Boro paddy, particularly in the haor areas. He added that agricultural officials are currently advising affected farmers on recovery measures and that he plans to personally inspect the damaged regions. Meanwhile, the Nikli Meteorological Office recorded 19.3 mm of rainfall during the night, along with hail, according to local official Altaf Hossain. Authorities are continuing to assess the full extent of the losses as farmers brace for the economic impact of the disaster.
Shrimp renu worth Tk over 5.62 cr seized in Munshiganj
Shrimp renu worth Tk over 5.62 cr seized in Munshiganj
Eid reunion held at River Police Headquarters in Dhaka
Eid reunion held at River Police Headquarters in Dhaka
Iran speaker warns US not to test 'resolve to defend our land'
Iran speaker warns US not to test 'resolve to defend our land'
TEHRAN, March 25, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran's powerful parliament speaker on Wednesday warned Washington not to test the Islamic republic's determination to defend its territory after the United States was reported to be sending more troops to the Middle East. "We are closely monitoring all US movements in the region, especially troop deployments. What the generals have broke, the soldiers can't fix; instead, they will fall victim to (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu's delusions," said Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in an X post in English. "Do not test our resolve to defend our land."  
PM calls for collective efforts to build desired Bangladesh
PM calls for collective efforts to build desired Bangladesh
BNP's politics is to change people's fate: PM
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Govt starts implementing election pledges gradually: PM
Govt starts implementing election pledges gradually: PM
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4 crore families to get family cards in 5 years: PM
BSEC approves Tk500cr zero-coupon bond for Akij Food and Beverage Limited
BSEC approves Tk500cr zero-coupon bond for Akij Food and Beverage Limited
DHAKA, March 25, 2026 (BSS) — The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved a proposal by Akij Food and Beverage Limited to issue an unsecured, non-convertible, and fully redeemable zero-coupon bond totaling Taka 500 crore.  The approval was finalized today during the commission’s 1004th meeting held at its office in the capital. The session, conducted at the Commission Meeting Room, was presided over by BSEC Chairman Khondoker Rashed Maqsood.  According to the regulatory decision, the bond is structured with a tenure ranging from a minimum of six months to a maximum of five years. The face value per unit of the instrument has been set at Taka 10 lakh, bringing the aggregate face value of the entire issuance to Taka 500 crore. The commission has authorized the issuance of the bond through private placement. Subscription to the debt instrument is limited to specific categories of eligible investors, including banks, non-bank financial institutions, insurance companies, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals. To facilitate the transaction and ensure regulatory compliance, Sena Insurance PLC has been appointed as the Trustee for the bond. Furthermore, North Star Investments (BD) Limited will serve as the fund arranger for the issuance. BSEC Director and Spokesperson Md. Abul Kalam confirmed the details of the approval through a formal press release, noting that the decision reflects the commission's ongoing mandate to oversee and regulate the country's securities market.  
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KHULNA, Mar 25, 2026 (BSS) - A discussion marking Genocide Day was held this morning at the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner's office in the district. Deputy Commissioner A. S. M. Zamshed Khondaker presided over the meeting.  At the outset, a one-minute silence was observed in memory of the martyrs who were killed in the genocide carried out by the Pakistani occupation forces on the night of March 25, 1971. Speaking at the event, the Deputy Commissioner said the Pakistani occupation forces launched genocide across the country, including in Dhaka, on this day in 1971 with the aim of wiping out unarmed Bengalis-an event remembered as the "Black Night." He noted that perpetrators of genocide never escape justice and ultimately face defeat. He also said that sacrifices made for the motherland earn the highest honor of martyrdom. He urged all to perform their respective duties with a spirit of patriotism, humanity, and service. Among others, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Bitan Kumar Mondal, Deputy Police Commissioner of KMP Mohammad Anwar Hossain, Additional Superintendent of Police (DSB) Sheikh Imran, freedom fighters Mohammad Moniruzzaman and Md. Nazrul Islam, also spoke at the meeting. Officials from various government departments were present. On the occasion, educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and madrasas, organized discussions and remembrance sessions on the genocide and the Great Liberation War, involving eminent personalities and freedom fighters.  Special prayers were offered in mosques and other places of worship. 
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