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Sri Lanka’s post-uprising election sets standard; which path is Bangladesh on?

TDS Desk: Emerging from the “Aragalaya” mass protests in 2022, Sri Lanka faced a crossroads marked by political uncertainty, economic damage and a deep crisis of confidence. Its September 2024

Exports reach $4.41 billion in January, down 0.5%

TDS Desk: Bangladesh exported goods worth around $4.41 billion in January 2026, down from $4.43 billion in January 2025. In value terms, exports in January 2026 declined by 0.50 percent

Railway faces locomotive and coach shortages despite infrastructure focus

TDS Desk: Bangladesh Railway’s fundamental problem remains a critical shortage of rolling stock of locomotives, coaches and wagons. Despite massive investment over the past fifteen years, authorities have failed to

A certain party is now bent on obstructing elections: Tarique

TDS Desk: Just as people’s voting rights were taken away through staged night-time voting during the previous government, in the same way a certain party is now bent on obstructing

LPG price rises by Tk50 per 12kg cylinder for Feb

TDS Desk: The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been increased again at the consumer level, adding further pressure on household energy costs. The price of a 12kg LPG

Fair poll hinges on deputy commissioners

TDS Desk: At the field level, returning officers play a pivotal role in conducting elections. This responsibility has traditionally been carried out by deputy commissioners. As a result, the Election