Business-Economy

Arrival of foreign commercial ships increases at Mongla Port

TDS Desk: The arrival of commercial ships from different foreign countries to Mongla Port, the second-largest seaport in the country, has increased over the last couple of weeks, boosting its

Fruit market in turmoil as import duties soar

TDS Desk: The country’s fruit market has once again plunged into instability following a sharp increase in import duties. On 9 January, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) increased the

Veggie prices go down, fish get pricier

TDS Desk: Prices of all kinds of vegetables and potatoes have fallen, while fish prices have gradually risen in recent weeks. Consumers get almost all types of vegetables at much

Effective Role of Media a Must for Tobacco Control

Speakers at a workshop Press release Tobacco is the largest contributing factor to preventable deaths. Globally, it claims over 8 million lives each year. Apart from the loss of lives,

Court asks to freeze 77 bank accounts of Hasan Mahmud, family with Tk 24.65cr

TDS Desk A court in Dhaka has directed freezing 77 bank accounts in the names of former foreign minister Hasan Mahmud, his family members and his company. In these accounts,

Onion prices increase by Tk10 per kg

TDS Desk Onion prices in the market have increased by Tk5-10 per kilogram within a week. Edible oil prices also witnessed a hike of Tk2-7 compared to last week. However,