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Iran clears way for six Bangladesh ships; five though non-existent
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1030+ words) Friday April 03, 2026 The Iranian government yesterday approved safe passage for six fuel-carrying ships through the Strait of Hormuz as per the details provided by Bangladesh but the five of the shipments" were found to have been already cancelled by global…...
IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal on Mustafizur’s ‘unfortunate’ ouster from KKR: ‘Good sense will prevail’
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (291+ words) Friday April 03, 2026 The move was taken following a directive from the'BCCI'amid rising tensions between India and Bangladesh, which escalated after the killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. Mustafizur was the only Bangladesh player picked at the auction last December....
Hormuz to Bab el-Mandeb: A war of two straits
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (671+ words) Thursday April 02, 2026 As the Iran war intensifies, control over narrow waterways has become as decisive as control over territory. The near-closure of Hormuz has already choked off a significant share of global oil flows, sending shockwaves through energy markets and…...
Iran’s Hormuz blockade leaves 2,190 ships trapped in Gulf
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (556+ words) Thursday April 02, 2026 More than 320 oil and gas tankers were among roughly 2,190 commercial vessels left stranded in the Arabian Gulf on Wednesday (1 April) by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, according to updated maritime data. Movement through the critical passage…...
No fuel shortage, long queues due to panic buying: Energy minister
12+ hour ago (190+ words) Thursday April 02, 2026 There is no shortage in fuel supply, but panic buying has led to long queues at filling stations, Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku said today (2 April)." He made the remarks during a question-and-answer…...
12kg LPG cylinder price jumps by Tk387 for April
12+ hour, 55+ min ago (254+ words) Thursday April 02, 2026 The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at the consumer level in the private sector has been increased by Tk32.30 per kg for April. As a result, the price of the widely used 12kg LPG cylinder has been set at…...
'Not stunt or April Fool's joke': KitKat launches 'stolen tracker' after chocolate bars go missing
10+ hour, 50+ min ago (280+ words) Thursday April 02, 2026 A mystery over lakhs of missing chocolate bars has taken a serious turn, as KitKat confirmed that the theft is real and not a publicity stunt. In an official statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the brand addressed…...
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NOVOAIR launches fare discount and Cox’s Bazar package
14+ hour, 15+ min ago (145+ words) Thursday April 02, 2026 NOVOAIR has introduced a 15% discount on fares across all routes and unveiled exclusive holiday packages to Cox's Bazar. Travellers can avail the 15% discount by booking tickets via NOVOAIR's website or mobile app, using the promo code "SUMMER15" on the…...
3.72 lakh litres of illegally stored fuel seized in March: Energy division
14+ hour, 20+ min ago (164+ words) Thursday April 02, 2026 The authorities concerned have seized a total of 3,72,388 litres of illegally stored fuel during drives conducted across the country in March. Monir Hossain Chowdhury, spokesperson of the Energy and Mineral Resources Division and Joint Secretary (Operations), revealed the…...