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March 7, 2025, 9:13 am

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Mirza Fakhrul returns home from hospital 2 killed in Jhenaidah road accidents RNPP likely to supply power from 2026 Inflation, reforms, stability key challenges: Experts UK keen to forge new climate partnerships with Bangladesh Election this year may be difficult for unrest, Nahid Eight eminent individuals to get Independence Award-2025 Tk10cr in illegal wealth: ACC files cases against Tipu Munshi, wife Irene Govt taking swift action against mob violence: Home Adviser View exchange meeting on OMS programme held in Sirajganj

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3 robbers shown arrested in case over Keraniganj bank heist attempt

TDS Desk Three individuals suspected to be robbers who surrendered during an attempted heist at the Jinjira branch of Rupali Bank in Keraniganj have been shown arrested in a case

Bangladesh named The Economist’s country of the year

TDS Desk Each December, The Economist names a “Country of the Year,” highlighting the nation that has shown the most remarkable improvement over the past year. This year, Bangladesh has

Tulip named in Bangladesh corruption probe

BBC, Dhaka A Labour minister has been named in an investigation into claims her family embezzled up to £3.9bn (Tk 590 billion) from infrastructure projects in Bangladesh. Tulip Siddiq, 42,

First Security Islami Bank: Almost 90pc of Tk 2,254cr loan to Sikder Group sours

TDS Desk As much as 89.3 percent of the credit extended by First Security Islami Bank, when controlled by the major Awami League beneficiary S Alam Group, to AL-affiliated Sikder

Fourth tranche of IMF’s loan expected to be available by Feb 10

TDS Desk The fourth tranche of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s ongoing credit programme, amounting $645 million, is expected to be available by February 10, said Chris Papageorgiou, IMF Mission

Economy not as bad as feared, but challenges persist: Finance Adviser

TDS Desk Though the country faces economic challenges, the situation is not as critical as suggested by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Thursday.