Only 15 Days of Fuel Left in Bangladesh Amid Global Crisis
Due to the war situation in the Middle East, a global fuel crisis has emerged. Its impact is also being felt in Bangladesh. After analyzing the current situation, the government has announced that new fuel prices will be set on Tuesday (March 31) to maintain stability in fuel management.
Fuel Crisis Looms as Sylhet Pumps Go on Indefinite Strike
All types of petrol pumps in the Sylhet division have been declared closed for an indefinite period over allegations of “unreasonable” fines and various forms of harassment. The decision was confirmed by concerned business leaders at around 11:30 pm on Wednesday (April 1).
Iran Slams Bangladesh Statements on US-Israel Attacks as “Unclear”
Iran’s Ambassador to Dhaka, Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi, has said that Tehran felt hurt by the two statements issued by Bangladesh following the attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran.
March Sees Sharp Rise in Road Crashes, Mob Violence, and Crime
March saw a significant rise in road accidents, mob violence, and overall law and order concerns across Bangladesh, highlighting a growing public safety crisis.
GD Filed Over Threat Allegations Against Passenger Welfare Association Secretary General
Mozammel Haque Chowdhury, Secretary General of the Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, has filed a general diary (GD) at Demra Police Station in Dhaka, alleging continuous threats and intimidation.
UN Letter Expresses Concern Over Ban on Awami League in Bangladesh
The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the banning of the Bangladesh Awami League, disproportionate restrictions on the party’s political speech and gatherings, mass arrests, and alleged violations of the right to a fair trial. These issues were outlined in an official letter sent on December 29 to the interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus.
Fuel Crisis: Speedboat Services Suspended on Kaptai Lake
Passenger speedboat services on Kaptai Lake in Rangamati have once again been suspended due to a severe fuel shortage, causing suffering for commuters.
Measles Cases Have Increased 75-Fold This Year
Concerned authorities and experts have identified six key reasons behind the rising spread of measles among children. They say that the increase in infections is due to gaps in the vaccination program, failure to detect the disease on time, strikes by health workers, suspension of sector programs due to funding shortages, lack of distribution of Vitamin A and deworming medicine, and around 10 percent of children remaining outside vaccination coverage each year.
Measles Outbreak Due to Interim Government’s Failure to Provide Vaccines: Dr. Rafiqul Islam
BNP Health Affairs Secretary Dr. Rafiqul Islam has commented that a measles outbreak has occurred among children in the country due to the interim government’s failure to provide vaccines on time. He made this remark on Monday (March 30) morning after visiting Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.
Another Former DGFI Chief Arrested
Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police have arrested another former chief of DGFI. His name is Md. Afzal Naser (61).