# Latest — Tezzfeed > Latest Latest briefs from Tezzfeed, in plain markdown for language models. HTML desk: https://tezzfeed.com/ Agent map: https://tezzfeed.com/llms.txt ## Fuel Prices Increased to Stop Smuggling to Neighbouring Country, Says State Minister 2026-09-21. Source: Somoy News. State Minister Anindya Islam Amit said fuel prices were raised to prevent smuggling to neighbouring countries and reduce losses at Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC). He said BPC lost around Tk22,875 crore between March and August 2026 as global oil prices increased due to the Middle East crisis. The government also warned that continued subsidies could strain social safety-net programmes. Markdown: https://tezzfeed.com/latest-news/fuel-prices-increased-to-stop-smuggling-to-neighbouring-country-says-state-minister-1789991149790.md · HTML: https://tezzfeed.com/latest-news/fuel-prices-increased-to-stop-smuggling-to-neighbouring-country-says-state-minister-1789991149790 ## Meet 9-Year-Old Tahmidul, Who Memorized the Entire Quran in 12 Months 2026-09-21. Source: The Daily Campus. Nine-year-old Tahmidul Islam from Mirsarai, Chattogram, has memorized the entire Holy Quran in just 12 months. A Hifz student at Madrasatul Madinah in Baraiyarhat, he completed the memorization at 9 years, 7 months and 18 days. His achievement was attributed to his dedication, teachers’ guidance and his parents’ support and prayers. The madrasa prayed for his health and future. 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