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October 3, 2026, 12:21 pm

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Jamaat leader Major (Retd.) Akhtaruzzaman arrested over Dhaka Airport incident Salman Muqtadir’s father-in-law’s warehouse sealed over storage of duty-free liquor: DNC Rail links with Sylhet suspended as 7 coaches of Paharika Express detach NBR probe uncovers Salman Muqtadir father-in-law’s Canadian assets Musk revives ‘Instagram is for girls’ remark Case filed against Jamaat leader Akhtaruzzaman over scuffling to Dhaka airport chief Seven killed as bus hits CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Mymensingh Madrasa student and hafiz of 10 para Qur’an dies from dengue like symptom in Belkuchi BNP to ensure equal law for all: PM MP Mishti’s resignation letter accepted, seat declared vacant

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Bangladeshis face higher airfare as jet fuel prices climb again

bdnews24.com: Air travel in Bangladesh is set to become more expensive again as jet fuel prices have been raised for the third time since March, piling fresh pressure on airlines

Fuel prices may increase after April, says adviser Dr Zahed

Dr Zahed said the government is currently managing the situation by providing subsidies in the energy sector TDS Desk: Fuel prices are unlikely to increase in April, but may be

Govt aims for $1 tr economy by 2034: Finance Minister

The minister also informed parliament that the country’s per capita income for the 2024–25 fiscal year stands at $2,769 TDS Desk: Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the

Top 20 loan defaulters revealed in parliament; bad loans at Tk5.44 lakh cr

Of the top 20, nine belong to the controversial S Alam Group TDS Desk: A list of the top 20 loan defaulters of the country was unveiled in parliament today

6 state-owned banks: Loans of top 120 defaulters amount to over Tk 1000b, only Tk 4.69b recovered

TDS Desk: The six state-owned banks—Sonali, Agrani, Janata, Rupali, Basic, and BDBL—are unable to recover loans at the desired rate from their top 120 defaulters. Due to substantial non-performing loans

Committee to continue reviewing proposed pay scale recommendations: Adviser Titumir

“The government will take necessary steps after the committee submits its review report,” he says. TDS Desk: A secretary-level committee will continue reviewing recommendations for the new proposed pay scale