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The year that was: Growth obsession deepened rich-poor divide

TDS Desk Income inequality in Bangladesh has seen a steep rise over the past 12 years till 2022, according to official data, as economists blame a singular focus on growth

State intelligence trying to create a political party, alleges Rizvi

Staff Correspondent Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that the state intelligence agency is working towards creating a political party. He said, if the

Seven-member committee to probe Secretariat fire

TDS Desk The government has formed a seven-member investigation committee following a fire in Building 7 of the Bangladesh Secretariat. An official order related to this was issued by the

75 cartons of Indian cotton recovered in Belkuchi, covered-van seized

Staff Reporter & Belkuchi Correspondent Police in a drive on Wednesday night recovered 75 cartons of Indian cotton weight at around 110 pounds and worth at around Tk 15 lakh

Girlfriend commits suicide after hearing death news of boyfriend in Shahzapur

Sirajul Islam Shishir A girl has committed suicide after hearing the news of her boyfriend’s death in Shahazdpur upazila of Sirajganj district. The victim was identified as Sudipta Das Keka,

Banks decide not to pay over Tk 123 for US dollar

Staff Correspondent The Bangladeshi banks have decided not to pay more than Tk 123 to buy US dollar from remittance. The central bank has also directed the banks to this