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WB project funds collected via mosque loudspeaker

Savar Correspondent Allegations have surfaced that hundreds of thousands of taka were collected from residents in Savar following announcements made over a mosque loudspeaker in connection with a World Bank-funded

BB injects Tk 2,500cr into Islami Bank amid cash crunch

Economic Reporter Bangladesh Bank has provided Tk 2,500 crore in liquidity support to Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC to help the country’s largest private commercial bank cope with a severe cash

Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire

TDS Desk Elon Musk, the tech entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, has become the world’s first trillionaire, reports Reuters. He achieved this fate after SpaceX’s record-breaking initial public offering, further

STRONGER BIRTH REGISTRATION LAW CRUCIAL TO COMBAT CHILD LABOUR

World Day Against Child Labour TDS Desk: Unregistered children may be pushed into exploitation and child labour due to difficulties in age verification and exclusion from protection systems, experts said.

CPD calls FY27 budget ambitious, says success hinges on delivery

UNB, Dhaka The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Friday described the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as an ambitious attempt to drive economic recovery through human development

New budget reflects people’s aspirations after years of struggle: Khosru

TDS Desk Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday defended the government’s record Tk9.38 lakh crore national budget for FY2026-27, describing it as an inclusive and people-centred financial plan