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Onion prices rise sharply as Ramadan begins, consumers feel heat

TDS Desk: On the very first day of the holy month of Ramadan, onion prices have surged sharply across the capital’s kitchen markets, intensifying financial strain on consumers already grappling

57 children among 487 killed in January road crashes: RSF

TDS Desk: At least 57 children among 487 people were killed in 559 road accidents across Bangladesh in January this year, according to a report released by the Road Safety

BNP government confronts a tough test in power and energy

TDS Desk: The power sector faces BDT 400 billion in outstanding bills and a major shortfall in gas for generation. Sector losses have continued to mount. Against this backdrop, a

Govt to undertake 180-day action plan to implement BNP election pledges

TDS Desk: The newly formed BNP government is set to undertake a special 180-day action plan to implement the commitments made by the party to the public during the 13th

Uninterrupted power supply during Ramadan top priority: Tuku

Staff Reporter: Newly appointed Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku has said the sector faces “massive challenges,” but his immediate focus is ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply

Corruption, overpriced mega-projects heighten debt risks in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: Study

TDS Desk: A new research presentation on infrastructure governance has warned that corruption and overpriced mega-projects are increasing long-term debt risks in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, urging early policy action