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Government has warned of taking action if LPG businessmen do not withdraw their announced two-day strike. Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku and Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir confirmed the matter during a media briefing at the Secretariat at 10:30 am on Wednesday, following a meeting with LPG operators. Muktadir said the government wants to send a clear message following the threat of a strike at the dealer level. If anyone manipulates essential commodities or acts...

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir called on importers to open letters of credit (LCs) and increase imports to boost the supply of import-dependent fruits and keep market prices under control. At the same time, he announced that the government will share its decision regarding duties and taxes on date imports within this week.   Muktadir made these remarks on Saturday during a meeting with businessmen and representatives of government agencies at the Secretariat to ensure...

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited the shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (R) in Sylhet, reaching the shrine premises around 12:30 PM on Tuesday.   Shrine authorities welcomed Fakhrul as he arrived in the shrine area. He then offered prayers at the shrine. Numerous citizens lined both sides of the road to greet him, while leaders and activists of Sylhet Metropolitan BNP also welcomed him at various key points across the city. Earlier at 11:27 am, the aircraft carrying Fakhrul la...