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LPG cylinder price hiked by Tk 8
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03 Mar 2024, 16:35
The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has increased again at the consumer level in the country
The price of a 12 kg cylinder has been increased by Tk 8 to Tk 1,482 per 12 kg cylinder.
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has increased the prices of LPG gas.
At the consumer level, the price of 5.5 kg bottled LPG has increased from Tk 676 to Tk 679, 12.5 kg to Tk 1544 from Tk 1536, 15 kg to Tk 1853 from Tk 1843, 16 kg from Tk 1966 to Tk 1976, 18 kg from Tk 2211 to Tk 2223, 20 kg from Tk 2457 to Tk 2470, 22 kg from Tk 2703 to Tk 2717. The price of 25 kg LPG has increased from Tk 3072 to Tk 3088, 30 kg from Tk 3686 to Tk 3706, 33 kg from Tk 4054 to Tk 4076, 35 kg from Tk 4300 to Tk 4323 and 45 kg from Tk 5529 to Tk 5558.
The new prices will be effective from Sunday (March 3) evening.
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Gold prices hitting record high, breaks all records
Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (Bajus) has fixed the new price of gold.
The price of 22-carat gold has been increased by Tk 1,750 to Tk 1,15,824 per bhori, according to a notification issued by Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (BAJUS) on Saturday.
Besides, the price of 21 carat gold has been fixed at Tk 1,10,575, 18 carat gold at Tk 94,770. Although the price of gold has increased, the price of silver has been kept unchanged.
According to the notification, the price of gold has increased in the local market. Considering the overall situation, BAJUS has fixed the new price of gold. The new prices will be effective from Sunday (April 7).
RAB arrests chief coordinator of KNF
Cheosim Bawm, the local chief coordinator of the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF), was arrested in a special operation in Bandarban.
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested him on Sunday (April 7) afternoon. RAB-15 Commander Lt Col HM Sajjad confirmed the matter.
HM Sajjad said that Cheosim, son of the deceased Rowal Bom. He has a close relation with Nathan Bawm. We are interrogating him. Besides, the operation is also going on. It is hoped that the location and plans of others will be known.
Earlier on Tuesday night, a armed group of Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) attacked Sonali Bank in Bandarban's Ruma and looted cash including 14 weapons.
Eid shopping reaches its peak
The last time shopping is going on everywhere ahead of Eid ul-Fitr. People are buying clothes, shoes, cosmetics, ornaments and other necessities for their loved ones.
On Sunday (April 7), Shoppers are in a rush to shopping malls, centres and roadside shops in the capital's New Market, Bashundhara City, Aarong and Jamuna Future Park in the capital as Eid shopping gets its peak. People of all classes are buying the necessary items as per their choice. But there are also allegations of overcharging.
As Most of the people will leave the capital for village homes ahead of Eid ul-Fitr, so shoppers are in rush to finish Eid shopping.
Traders said that although there is Eid shopping throughout the month, at the last moment, there is a huge crowd every time. As time goes on, sales are increasing. Hopefully, this will continue to be a great sale till the day before Eid.
The last time shopping is going on everywhere. People are buying clothes, shoes, cosmetics, ornaments and other necessities for their loved ones.
Brazil to help Bangladesh for BRICS membership
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has assured of extending all-out support to Bangladesh for its keen interest in becoming a BRICS member.
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira held a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud at the state guest house Jamuna on Sunday (April 7) afternoon. Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud briefed reporters after the meeting.
He said Brazil will cooperate with Bangladesh for inclusion in BRICS. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina likely to visit Brazil in July.
The foreign minister said this is the first visit by a Brazilian foreign minister to Bangladesh. We had a very successful bilateral discussion.
More than 2m SIM card holders left the capital in 2 days
More than 20 lakh mobile phone SIM holders have left the capital in the last two days. This information has been found in the sources of mobile phone operators.
Each SIM card has a code known as an IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity) which uniquely identifies the SIM card itself. SIM holders are meant to be different people (unique user). They may be accompanied by elderly men, women and children, who do not use cell phones. As a result, it is difficult to get an estimate of how many people have actually left Dhaka.
According to some sources, more than 20 lakh mobile SIM holders left Dhaka on April 6 and 7. At this time, more than 9.5 lakh SIM holders have entered Dhaka from different districts.
Moon not sighted, Eid on Thursday
The moon of the holy month of Shawwal was not sighted in the sky of the country. As a result, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Thursday (April 11).
The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Moon Sighting committee on Tuesday (April 9) evening.
Eid-ul-Fitr "festival of breaking the fast" will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia and other European countries on Wednesday (April 10) as the moon of the holy month of Shawwal was not sighted in the Middle East on Monday (April 8).
Meanwhile, the holy Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in different districts of Bangladesh on Wednesday (April 10) in conformity with Saudi Arabia.
16 lives lost in road crash across country
At least 16 people were killed in road accidents in eight districts of the country. Many others were injured in these incidents.
This information was revealed in the report sent by Rtv representatives from Tuesday (Aprin 9) morning to afternoon.
Mymensingh: Three accidents took place in Mymensingh Sadar, Trishal and Tarakanda upazilas of the district from Tuesday morning to afternoon. Eight people, including three of a family, were killed in the incidents.
Tangail: A man was killed in a collision between a pick-up van and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at Madhupur in Tangail on Tuesday afternoon. Another person was also injured in that incident.
Dinajpur: A motorcyclist named Babul Hossain (40) was killed in a collision between two motorcycles on Dinajpur-Gobindaganj highway on Tuesday afternoon.
Kurigram: A man was killed in a collision between a trolley and a motorcycle on Kurigram-Bhurungamari highway on Tuesday noon
Besides, two people were killed in Sitakunda and three in Munshiganj, Bogura and Gaibandha. At least six people were injured in the incident.
