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Villages sweat amid lengthy power cuts

TDS Desk: Power cuts across the country, especially in rural areas, have worsened with the mercury rising, as the government struggles to meet even off-peak demand due to shortages of

Stalled procurement deepens birth control crisis, raising unintended pregnancy risks

TDS Desk: A severe shortage of contraceptives across Bangladesh raises the risk of unintended pregnancies, putting the country’s family planning gains under strain. Officials at the Directorate General of Family

Govt to distribute jute bags, uniforms to pry students nationwide

TDS Desk: Prime Minister’s Adviser and Office Spokesperson Mahdi Amin has announced a government initiative to distribute jute-made school bags and uniforms to primary students across the country. Speaking to

Reserves stand at $30.46b

TDS Desk: Bangladesh Bank purchased over $180 million from last week to Monday this week, contributing to the rise in reserves through increased foreign currency holdings. Bangladesh’s total foreign exchange

Power, fuel crisis hits country’s telecommunication sector

Bangladesh currently has more than 185 million mobile subscribers, making telecom connectivity one of the most critical infrastructure systems in the country TDS Desk: Bangladesh’s mobile telecommunications sector is facing

Finance minister: Inflation easing gradually as government steps up measures

Khasru tells Parliament coordinated measures lowering price pressures, though global risks remain BSS: Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday informed Parliament that inflationary pressure in the country has