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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

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

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

Bus fare to be adjusted with fuel prices

Staff Reporter: Transport fares in Bangladesh will be adjusted in line with fuel price changes, said Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday. Speaking

Foreign debt stands at $78bn: Khosru

UNB: Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday told Parliament that Bangladesh’s foreign debt stood at around $78 billion as of February 2026. “According to the account up to

Remittance crosses $2bn in first 19 days of April

TDS Desk: Inflow of remittances witnessed a year-on-year growth of 23.8 percent reaching $2,127 million in the first 19 days of April, according to the latest data of Bangladesh Bank