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Long-haul bus fare cut by 3 paisa per kilometre

The government decides to reduce passenger fare by 3 paisa per kilometre for long haul buses following the recent cuts in fuel prices.
Fuel price cut from midnight

After months of criticism over high oil price despite an international plunge, the government will lower fuel cost that will be effective after midnight tonight. Prices of petrol and octane will come down by Tk 10 per litre while that for diesel and kerosene Tk 3 per litre, ministry officials say.
Fuel price cut by next week

After months of criticism for maintaining high fuel oil prices despite an international slide, the government has decided to tone down the fuel oil cost next week. Notice of the price cut will be floated by next week.
Peru oil spill pollutes Amazon rivers

At least 3,000 barrels of crude oil have been spilled in an Amazonian region after leaks from Peru's main oil pipeline, the state oil company said.
No possibility of cutting fuel prices: Nasrul

There is no possibility of reducing fuel prices despite a cost plunge in the international market, the state minister for energy, gas and mineral resources hints in parliament.
Global stock markets dive amid oil rout

Stock markets worldwide have tumbled with investors unsettled by the continued slide in oil prices and fears about the impact on global growth.
Tripura power coming in at Tk 6.44/unit

Bangladesh will buy 100 megawatts of electricity from India's Tripura for a reasonable rate of Tk 6.44 per kilowatt-hour, officials said.
Oil price falls to fresh 11-year low

Oil has continued its rollercoaster ride into the new year, with Brent crude falling below $35 a barrel for the first time in 11 years.
Chinese shares recover early losses after rout

Mainland Chinese shares recover early losses amid volatile swings, following Monday's suspension of trading which led to a global equities sell-off.
Alert on milk, water, edible oil packs issued in India

Indian food safety regulator has issued countrywide alert on adulteration of food items specially packed products like milk, water, oil, reported The Times of India.
Shell gets 'conditional' US Arctic drilling approval

Oil firm Royal Dutch Shell has won approval from the US Department of Interior to explore for oil in the Arctic.
Dhaka-Sylhet train service resumes after 4hrs

Rail communications between Sylhet and Dhaka resumes after 4hours of disruption following derailment of freight train carrying oil in Bahubal upazila of Habiganj